Silence, Yoga and Meditation Retreat in Cadiz.

5 Days/4 nights of Inner & Outer Silence, Yoga and Meditation Retreat
in tarifa (andalusia).

Next Dates: DECEMBER 2024

“Silence is sometimes the best answer”.


The Silence Experience

In silence, your soul speaks… Create your own inner journey, in profound peace and silence (not vipassana, not a religious ashram, no gurus, no dogmas). Enjoy the space and time we have created between you and your soul to have deep conversations and insights.

This silence retreat is more than a yoga and meditation retreat. It is a special way to practice the ‘Art of Nothing’ and simply ‘Rest, Sleep, Eat and Repeat’ – In Silence, by the tranquility of nature. You are daily invited to join meditation & yoga asanas (basic Hatha postures), walk freely in the garden, take personal notes and participate in group talks that will inspire you for your life.

We spend too much time looking outside ourselves. The outside world it is only a reflection of our inner world. And just by turning our attention inwards, we gain the capacity to change what occurs in the outside world.

At the beginning, this inner turning is only possible through the practice and cultivation of meditation and silence. And moreover through mindfulness meditation: the equanimous and constant observation of the present moment, just exactly as it is.

In this Silent retreat we have created the perfect atmosphere for you to relax, to disconnect from the outside world and to re-connect with your inner world, that one where all answers are to be unfolded.

"Silence offers all the answers to the most important questions".

During this 5 days retreat, you will experience inner and outer silence, practice daily meditation, yang yoga (active) and yin yoga (deep meditative still practice); and daily Sat Sangs (questions and answers group circles where to go deeper into specific subjects that effect our lives).

You will have fixed times for yoga, silence and contemplation and plenty of free time to stay at the retreat area and enjoy or rest.

Location: Huerta Belinda

Nestled within the natural hillside of Th Gibraltar Straight, Huerta Belinda stands as a majestic mansion offering a tranquil escape. The villa is set in the middle of stunning grounds in a plot of 7,500m2, ensuring it's not overlooked by anyone and remains a secluded paradise in between two continents, with stunning views over Morocco and the Ocean.

Since August 2018, the villa underwent extensive refurbishment over the subsequent months with unwavering dedication, pouring attention into every detail to restore this impressive property to its former glory. Having been constructed in the early 1980s and later significantly extended, the house stands as one of the oldest in the area. Yet, its age does not deter from its grandeur; rather, it adds to its timeless charm.

The villa commands one of the most impressive views in Tarifa, if not the entirety of Andalusia. From its vantage point, it almost feels as if you could reach out and touch Africa. The villa's allure is accentuated by its expansive gardens, each offering an exceptional view on the Gibraltar strait and the Rif mountains of Africa. This outdoor paradise perfectly complements the luxurious indoor spaces, including its very own yoga studio fully equiped. Every corner of Huerta Belinda breathes a serene atmosphere in a luxurious setting, ensuring that your stay will be an unforgettable retreat experience.

Facilities & other info:

Arrival on the 6th 14:00 latest, as briefing beginns at 15:00hr. Departure on Sunday after brunch (check out time of your room limit 10:00am).

INCLUDED:

  • Gibraltar Airport pick-up at 11h30, Tarifa pickup 12h30 day of arrival.

  • 4 Nights Single and Double-shared rooms, with private bathrooms.

  • 3 daily vegetarian meals.

  • 2 daily yoga sessions.

  • 2 Daily meditation

  • Use of yoga mats and props

  • 1 Private 30 min session with the teacher for questions.

  • 2 Satsang.

  • 1 Nidra yoga + soundjourney session.

  • Your mobile phone is forbidden during the retreat.

    NOT INCLUDED:

  • Airfares, transportation from airport.

  • Extra snacks.

 

WHAT TO BRING:

  • Comfortable clothes for yoga and meditation.

  • Alarm clock to wake up (remember you won´t have your phone).

  • Beach towel.

  • Swimsuit and beach outfit.

  • Flip flops and sport shoes to walk in nature.

  • Winter and summer clothes (in the night it can be chilly).

  • Earplugs for better sleep.

  • Mosquito repellent if you are sensitive to bites.

  • Notebook and pen if you like to paint or write what comes to you.

  • Your own refilling bottle.

  • Your own meditation and yoga props if you´d like to use your own.

Daily schedule:

  • 8:00am Wake up

  • 8:30-9:00am Silence Meditation (supported by Maite)

  • 9:00-10:30 Yang Yoga (hatha vinyasa style)

  • 10:30-11:30 Shower and breakfast time

  • 11:30- 13:00 Free time *

  • 13:00-14:00 Meditation Practice

  • 14:00-15:00 lunch

  • 15:00-16:30 Free time *

  • 16:30-17:30 Meditation Practice

  • 17:30-18:00 Sunset free Pause

  • 18:00-19:30 Yin yoga

  • 19:30-20:30 Dinner time (juicing is optional)

  • 20:30-21:30 Meditation and Sat Sang (Talk and questions)

  • 22:00 Bed time (of course you can always star gaze)

*In your free time we encourage you to be within the areas of the retreat center and keep practicing the noble silence and meditation, write on your diary or simply rest.

Daily schedule might  be subject to changes, depending on the day.

In this retreat you have plenty of time for yourself. Yoga, meditation and Sat Sangs are mandatory. Please make sure you attend all mandatory activities on time to not disturb the course.


Testimonials

“What I liked the most about this retreat is Everything.  I love Maite: she knew how to guide me very well, since I was a beginner.  She was able to accompany me at all times.  And in general, everything was very spoiled: the energy, the peace, the feeling of not having to talk and giving it all to myself.

 Considering that I personally don't love to meditate, it's been great.  Yoga was fantastic.  Very well guided by Maite.  The truth is that I can only speak wonders of this retreat”

Memé. España.

***

“Wow. Hard to choose what I liked the most...

 Not talking and not having a cell phone.  Yoga, meditation and food I liked the same.

 I feel a lot of peace and some strong emotions have been released.  It was nice to hear Maite return our attention with her sweet voice.  And yoga, phenomenal!” 

Sandrine. Francia.

Prices

(Early bird special price until 30.10.2023)

 

Private Single room: 1550€ (Tax incl.)

Single room early bird: 1380€ (Tax incl.)

 

Double room (price per person): 1250€ (Tax incl.)

Double room early bird (price per person): 990€ (Tax incl.)

 

Given the limited availability of spots at this retreat, we regret to inform you that bookings are non-refundable. However, if circumstances prevent your attendance, we can accommodate a refund only if we are able to fill your spot from the waiting list. Alternatively, we can hold your reservation for a future silence retreat, within a period of up to 365 days following the conclusion of the retreat you initially enrolled in.

Thanx for your commitment with Silence 🙏


Maite and her team have designed the space to offer you the best gift possible: SILENCE. In a retreat that will blow your mind away! During these 5 Day initiation into inner silence retreat, you will gather the space to observe your thoughts and your emotions. And more over your daily unconscious habits that make you run in autopilot and that are actually the only obstacle between you and the life of your dreams.

Perfect for those:

  • Yoga practitioners and yoga teachers that want to go deeper into the understanding of the effects of yoga and meditation practice in their daily life.

  • Students interested in spiritual development.

  • People looking for a few days away from their own daily reality in order to re-connect inwards.

  • People looking for whole mental and physical well being.

  • Looking to change habits in their lives and do not know where and how to start.

  • Those interested in inmerse themselves into a full 10 days or longer Vipassana retreat, but are still hesitating.

  • Vipassana experienced meditators that consider that a bit of body movement during the practice would benefit them during meditation.

The aim of this retreat is to build the foundation for a consistent and regular meditation practice. It is ONLY through meditation, silence and inner awareness, that we are capable to understand that everything that happens in the external world is just a projection of what happens in the internal world.


Our Team

Maite Méndez

Hi, I am Maite. My passion has been since a child, the mystery of who we really are and how the connection body-mind really happens. Since I was a little girl, I experienced surprisingly fast somatizations. Every time something did or did not resonate with me, my body was reacting.  My body (so it is yours) is the vessel that your soul uses to manifest. And this is why it is constantly communicating with us; sometimes even fighting (through dis-ease) with our minds.

So I was fully aware of this connection, but I did not understand how did it actually work. Though my path in Hatha Yoga, Yin yoga and mindful meditation, this connection increased.  It is also through my years of study, investigation through the ancient text of Yoga, Vedas,  the meridian system of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Neuroscience and self inquiry practice that I really found the answers. And this is what I am here today for: to share with you this knowledge, so you can make as well good use of this information for you, your life and the life of others…

Mind, Body and Spirit are constantly interconnected. That is a fact! Just by the understanding of this principle, we can master our lives and the way we live them in order to create the highest version of our selves in this life time reality.

From my Heart, I really hope you enjoy this retreat and make the most out of it!

Maite

Maite has done several silent meditation retreats in different parts of the world and she is an experienced international Yin and Yang yoga teacher. Her family’s background in macrobiotics brought her since a child into the wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine and the meridian system.

This 4 days retreat is an initiation into silence for those that are curious about what is it like to live for a few days of weeks in isolation, but still do not dare to jump into the full Vipassana experience. It is also designed for those experienced meditators that miss the physical active part in those long meditation retreats and have (or not) yoga experience.