Easter 202g: "Awakening Sensitivity" - Yoga, Art, Nature and Tea Retreat

Yoga asana classes are for all levels of practice. The sessions combine principles and exercises from Hatha Yoga, Vinyasa, and movement.

There will be one yoga class per day. The yoga classes are progressive, always offering variations for different levels of practice and individual limitations.

On the day of the long hike in Ordesa and Monte Perdido National Park, we will return to the house for a gentle Yin Yoga session followed by guided deep relaxation.

Read more about Yoga here.

Meditative walks and longer hikes are an essential part of our retreats. They are easy and accessible to everyone.

Meditative hiking helps us understand, through experience, our deep connection with nature. It makes us realize, with every step and every breath, that the energy within us is equal to the energy outside.

Nature is our greatest teacher. Silence and deep listening help us enrich the experience it offers.

There will be two 2-3 hour meditative walks in nature to open the senses and develop mindfulness, with activities such as forest bathing and creative pursuits.

One day will be dedicated to a half-day meditative hike, departing after breakfast and returning for a gentle yoga class. This is a perfect opportunity to enjoy the wonders of Ordesa National Park and the Sobrarbe-Pyrenees UNESCO Global Geopark.

Read more about Meditative Hiking here.

Meditation

There will be daily meditation in the mornings. The best way to start your day.

We practice simple and easy techniques so you can continue at home. We use universal elements for everyone as points of focus, such as posture, breathing, bodily sensations, sounds, etc.

Read more about Meditation here.

Tea Ceremony

A moment of silence to connect with nature, with yourself, and with the group.

The tea leaf is considered a medicinal plant for the body and soul. The tea ceremony is an ancient practice in many cultures and is a way to remember that disconnection from nature is not real. Tea is a dialogue between nature and humankind.

Read more about the living art of the Tea Ceremony here.

During the retreat, we will have time to awaken our creativity through connection with nature and with ourselves.

We will explore art and the expression of our emotions through painting and writing, to name a few options. It will be, above all, a time to experience ourselves, to feel, and thus allow ourselves to get to know ourselves better.

Through silence, calm, and the awakening of our senses, it is easier to connect with our creative power. In some of us, this power is forgotten, dormant. We simply need space, practice, and care to cultivate it.

These activities are intended to connect us with our capacity for listening and our intuition, allowing what lies within to emerge. The essence is in the process, in self-discovery and exploration. The outcome is not what matters, but rather our ability to be present, to relax, and to reconnect with ourselves, without judgment. In this way, we broaden our vision with a new perspective, from which we recognize, accept, and embrace what arises.

Joyful Silence

Every day, from the end of Satsang or lazy time until after lunch the following day, we cultivate a joyful and blissful silence at Casa Cuadrau. This profound silence is very healing, calming the mind and bringing us peace with ourselves, allowing us to listen attentively. We will have more restful sleep, and the next day we will enjoy the silence with mental clarity for our asana practice, meditation, and other activities.

Breakfast and lunch are eaten mindfully in silence, practicing “mindful eating“. By participating in this period of joyful silence, we will be supporting one another in our practice.

Throughout the afternoon, we will enjoy mindful speaking and deep listening, getting to know each other in a more authentic way.

Read more about Joyful Silence here.

Electronic Detox

We do not offer internet service in order to preserve the retreat atmosphere and allow you to fully benefit from contact with nature.

Upon arrival, we ask that you turn off your mobile phone and all electronic devices to give them a break and enjoy a digital detox.

Before you arrive, please let your family, friends, and colleagues know that you will be unavailable during your stay. You can always provide them with our contact information so they can rest easy if they need to reach you.

In Sanskrit, Sat means truth and Sang means group or community. Satsang is a gathering to share our concerns, questions, and our deepest insights. It is also a time to meditate together, contemplate nature and sing meditative songs or mantras.

Karma Yoga is Yoga in action = finding skillfulness and integration in any action.

We bring the principles of Yoga in everything we do. We invite you to practice Karma Yoga by helping us with simple tasks of the house as fetching water from the fountain, chopping vegetables, drying dishes, etc.

6:30 Wake up
7:00 Meditation
8:00 Breakfast
9:00 Meditative Hike
12:30 Lunch
15:00 Tea Ceremony & creativity
17:30 Yoga class
19:00 Dinner
20:30 Satsang / Lazy time
22:00 Rest

We believe that true health is everything we do to bring harmony to the physical body, mind, heart and to all the beings around us: WELL-BEING.

Your stay at Casa Cuadrau is a perfect opportunity to practice a mindful and respectful living with yourself and the environment.

Coming to our home for a few days is also giving you the opportunity to live in an Ecological and Sustainable House. You will be able to learn or deepen practices that help you cultivate a greater connection with Nature, our great teacher, and enjoy the wonders of the Ordesa and Monte Perdido National Park and the UNESCO Sobrarbe-Pirineos Geopark.

We are part of the Spanish Ecotourism Association “Soy Ecoturista“ and our activities inside and outside the house are aligned with sustainable, mindful and respectful tourism, offering experiences to contribute to local development and the conservation of the geodiversity and biodiversity of the territory.