7 Day Heart of Yoga and Meditation Retreat in Orgiva, Spain

Amaratva Yoga invites you to experience a Hridaya yoga and meditation retreat in Orgiva, Spain — a profound 7-day immersion at Ananda Forest in the breathtaking Alpujarra Mountains of Andalusia. Led by certified instructor Paulina Gostomski (E-RYT 500), this yoga meditation retreat Orgiva blends authentic Hatha yoga, silent seated meditation, inspiring philosophy lectures, and deep nature connection into a truly transformational week.

Highlights

• Deepen your yoga and meditation practice through the Hridaya tradition
• Learn about yogic vision, lifestyle, and philosophy of non-dual Advaita
• Practice authentic, contemplative Hatha yoga in a non-dual way
• Learn from Paulina Gostomski, an E-RYT 500 Hridaya Yoga certified teacher
• Reconnect with nature and rejoice in silence amid birdsong and crickets
• Discover the magic of the Alpujarra Mountains and Ananda Forest
• 6 nights accommodation at Ananda Forest with multiple options
• 3 daily vegan meals prepared with organic, locally sourced ingredients
• Small group of 3–9 participants for a personal and supportive experience
• Eligible as Continuing Education hours for Registered Yoga Teachers (RYT)

About the Retreat

This yoga meditation retreat Orgiva is an invitation to explore your inner depths and contemplate life’s most fundamental questions. Over one week at Ananda Forest, you will experience a blend of Hridaya yoga, meditation, philosophy, and deep connection with the natural world. You will emerge rejuvenated and transformed — feeling open-hearted, centered, and joyful, with grace flowing more easily into your life.

What is Hridaya meditation? There is an essential part of you — a place beyond the personality, beyond limitations, beyond suffering, and beyond time. That essence is the spiritual heart. Hridaya meditation is a process of deconditioning that leads you back home to the heart, helping you transcend identification with the ego and its stories.

What is Hridaya Hatha yoga? You will practice Hatha yoga in a contemplative way — performing physical postures (asanas) slowly and gently, holding each one to maximize the benefits. The practice is integrated with Advaita, the non-dual vision, so that every movement deepens your intimate knowledge of the body and its bio-energies while you remain non-reactive and fully present.

Daily Schedule

• 07:00 – 08:00   Hridaya silent seated meditation
• 08:15 – 10:15   Hridaya Hatha yoga
• 10:30              Breakfast smoothie
• 12:00 – 12:30   Hridaya meditation or yoga Nidra
• 13:00              Lunch and free time
• 15:30 – 16:30   Philosophy lecture
• 16:30 – 18:30   Hridaya Hatha yoga
• 18:30              Dinner
• 20:00 – 21:00   Hridaya evening meditation

Average daily activity: 7.5 hours. Arrival: Thursday between 14:00–16:00. Departure: Wednesday between 11:00–13:00.

About the Instructor

Paulina Gostomski first came to yoga in 2003, and yoga and meditation have been at the heart of her life ever since. She completed two 200-hour teacher trainings and in 2017 finished the 500-hour Hridaya Teacher Training. Teaching since 2012, she has guided retreats, teacher trainings, and workshops across Mexico and Europe. She holds an E-RYT 500 certification from Hridaya Yoga School and is a Yoga Alliance YACEP and E-RYT 200 / RYT 500. What inspires her most is seeing the peace and transformation these practices bring to people from all walks of life.

The Venue: Ananda Forest

Ananda Forest is set on a stunning one-and-a-half-hectare property close to Orgiva in Southern Spain — private, secluded, and alive with ancient olive trees, fruit trees, birds, and wild animals. From the top of the land, enjoy sweeping mountain views; from the lower terraces, feel nestled in a valley like the womb of Mother Earth. At the heart of the forest stands a beautiful octagonal wooden temple — the yoga hall — perfect for deep transformational sessions and blissful meditations.

Accommodation options include the Sahasrara Cabin (two private double rooms with attached bathroom), a shared wooden cabin surrounded by flowers and an ancient olive tree, a spacious bell tent (4-metre diameter glamping), and camping spots beneath the olive trees. All spaces are energetically clean and uplifting, with shared communal gardens and patios available to all guests.

Food and Nutrition

All meals are included and prepared with great care. Amaratva Yoga serves healthy, delicious, nutritious vegan meals made from locally sourced, organic, and homegrown ingredients. Breakfasts, lunches, and dinners are complemented by tea and fresh fruit available at any time. Gluten-free and dairy-free options are regularly available. The chefs are happy to accommodate guests with specific dietary needs — simply note your requirements when booking.

Practical Information

• Duration: 7 days / 6 nights
• Location: Ananda Forest, Órgiva, Granada, Andalusia, Spain
• Group size: 3–9 participants
• Skill level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
• Language: English
• Nearest airports: Granada (GRX, 43 km) and Málaga (AGP, 99 km)
• Included: 6 nights accommodation, 3 vegan meals per day, tea and fruit, Órgiva bus stop pick-up and drop-off, all yoga and meditation classes
• Not included: Airfare, airport transfers, extended stays
• Price from: €650 per person

Whether you are a seasoned practitioner or new to meditation, this yoga meditation retreat Orgiva at Ananda Forest offers a rare opportunity to reconnect with your true essence in one of Andalusia’s most magical landscapes. Book your place with Amaratva Yoga and experience the transformative power of Hridaya yoga in the heart of the Alpujarra Mountains.