Although meditation is widely known as a potent practice, it is not merely “neural self-hacking” or stopping thoughts.
The Trika Meditation Retreat, as compiled by Somananda, is a comprehensive system for those who seek structured and measurable mental self-development that leads all the way to self-realization.
In this retreat experience two powerful spiritual paths of yoga are combined into one supportive system of development – the tantric path of meditation, or Tantra Yoga, and the path of the third eye, Raja Yoga.
These powerful teachings make it possible to access the vast potential of the mind, its subtle structure, and its unlimited power to take you all the way to the heights of mental and spiritual accomplishment.
Duration:
6 to 12 days with partial or full silence (mauna)
Suitability:
For beginners and experienced practitioners alike
In this retreat you will study and practice various authentic techniques, which activate foremost the higher chakras – the seat of your spiritual potential. Tantric techniques utilise powerful energies for spiritual openings.
Raja Yoga is known as the “kingly yoga” – so potent is this tradition – focusing on opening the Third Eye. This brings spiritual clarity, metal control and even paranormal abilities beyond imagination.
These supportive techniques blend your retreat experience it into one holistic whole.
As defined in Yoga, meditation is the “controlled expansion of the mind”. This seemingly remote idea is actually a skill that not only anyone can acquire but one which is improved and perfected with practice.
Individual proficiency and development in meditation is tangible and can be measured clearly. Some of the preliminary indicators to look for are the following:
Trika or other meditation retreats we offer are personal experiences. Every meditation retreat will take you deeper into your Self and into the hidden potential of your mind.
Proficiency and skill in meditation are built up by participating in meditation retreats regularly – we recommend joining at least three or four times a year.
Steady personal practice outside of the retreat period is equally important. Each retreat provides extra support and further guidance from our teachers, which propel you further up the ladder of your spiritual development.
This course is not scheduled at the moment. Join our newsletter and be the first to know when it will be offered again.
Exceptions include, of course, the days of arrival and departure. Silence also here encompasses interpersonal communications such as gestures, silently mouthing words, writing notes, etc. Notes will be allowed only for daily Q&A and administrative emergencies. The retreat leader will announce the beginning and end of mauna.
Non-residential Trika Retreats may not require full mauna. Please see the details for every particular retreat.
This includes tablets, phones, laptops, mp3 players, etc. Exceptions may be made upon personal request and such exceptions need to be requested personally from the retreat leader and approved before mauna begins.
Although there may be a temptation to keep your phone with you for emergencies, we will provide you with an emergency contact for your family or business which may be called if anyone needs to reach you, thereby allowing you to relax fully into the retreat experience knowing that retreat administration will alert you if necessary to any issue needing your urgent attention.
Couples joining a residential retreat together will be placed in separate rooms for a more internalized and deeper retreat experience. During non-residential retreats, we ask you to not engage in any sexual activity during the retreat period.
This includes – in addition to the use of electronic devices – books, magazines, and the like. To support your retreat experience, we will offer to collect any of these belongings for safe keeping and return them to you at the end of the retreat. Best, however, would be to leave them at home if possible.
Let this be an opportunity to completely unplug yourself and turn your focus inward.
In a residential retreat you will be woken up by a gong and every new session of the day will be signalled by the gong. The gong will be struck repeatedly to ensure that everyone has heard it.
No smoking, consumption of alcohol, or use of recreational drugs is allowed during the retreat.
Yes, absolutely. The knowledge and meditations techniques in the Trika retreat are taught in a clear and structured way for students of any background to benefit maximally. You will have no difficulty in understanding the tantric Trika path, you just need to do your own individual practice to assimilate the teachings. All needed teachings are included in the retreat.
There are indeed some items we recommend to bring with you and the exact list will be sent to all participants a couple of week prior to the beginning of the retreat.
