Silent Meditation: REALISATION RETREAT in Guatemala
April 10-15, 2025
Location: Casa Floresta, Lake Atitlan, Guatemala
“True contemplation comes from silence and leaves one in silence.”
5 day Silent Meditation Retreat at Casa Floresta, Lake Atitlán, Guatemala
For all levels, beginner and seasoned practitioners alike, these silent meditation retreats with Jaya offer a deep immersion into the non-dual qualities of your being: Silence, Stillness, and Spaciousness.
These meetings are an ongoing exploration and discovery into the nature of awakening, the way of realisation and the essence of contemplative life.
Each day includes 3-4 formal sitting and walking meditation sessions; daily discourse and instruction on the teachings, followed by an open dialogue for questions and reflection.
What to Expect in this 5 day Meditation Intensive in Guatemala…
The retreat is not simply about meditation and mindfulness for health, well-being, or self-improvement. Rather, it is a direct invitation to awaken to reality as it is and to realise the freedom of one’s True Being.
This retreat is also for those seeking to immerse, deepen, and cultivate meditation as a foundation for daily life, ceremonial grounding, and integration.
“When everything we rely on externally—social status, material possessions, validation—inevitably topples and falls, we are forced to confront a deeper truth that the foundations of true peace, freedom, and happiness all lie within. This is the inner being that remains unshaken, regardless of the turbulence or instability of external circumstances. True freedom is found when we are no longer bound by the world’s ever-changing tides, but grounded in the stillness of our own essential nature.”
– Jayaji
Hear from our past retreat participants…
Retreat Schedule
*Arrival will be on Thursday afternoon between 3-4 pm and begin at 4:30pm with an overview, opening talk and instruction for the week.
6:00am — Meditation Hall Open for Self-Guided sitting/stretching
8:00am — Group Meditation
8:40 am — Resonant Breathing
9:15 am — Smoothie Break
10:00 am — Sitting Meditation, Walking Meditation
11:30 am — Brunch & Free Time
2:00 pm — Sitting Meditation, Walking Meditation
3:00pm — Break
3:30pm — Guided Meditation
4:30 pm — Discussion, Q & A
6:00 pm — Dinner
7:30 pm — Meditation/Breathing/Nidra
*Departure will be Tuesday morning at 10 am
All days will be in Silence
“The mind is not the problem, the problem is not knowing the source of the mind.”
–Jayaji
Pricing:
$395 USD per person - Offsite Accommodations*
$775 USD per person - Shared Accommodations (5 nights)
$1145 USD per person - Private Accommodations (5 nights)
This includes tuition and 2.5 meals each day (Big Brunch, Dinner and snacks).
*Offsite accommodations are for local residents, or for those preferring to find their own accommodation A boat will be arranged to return in the evening (driver to be paid directly by participants-up to Q150 per town drop off)
Offsite Accommodation Options: See our Neighboring Accommodations recommendations for economical options. We also recommend our new Boutique Hotel Kula Maya which is a two minute walk from the public dock in San Marcos to be able to boat to our dock at Casa Floresta, Pasajcap.
“The nature of self-realisation is to come into communion not with concepts, but their absence–where only presence remains. It is to practise the presence of God, and in that, the practice falls away, and we are just left with the latter.”
– Jayaji
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FAQs about Meditation…
WHAT IS MEDITATION?
In order to attain a condition of mental clarity, relaxation, and increased awareness, meditation involves focusing the mind and clearing outside distractions. With roots in philosophical and spiritual traditions, meditation has branched into many different forms, each with its own methods and tools.
HOW TO LEARN MEDITATION?
There are several ways to learn to meditate. Novices can learn from in-person or online classes taught by seasoned teachers, or using apps and videos for guided meditations. Other efficient methods of learning include watching films and reading books on meditation techniques or going to specific workshops on particular techniques.
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF MEDITATION?
There are several reasons to meditate; it develops self-awareness, lowers stress levels, boosts mental health, improves mental focus, and encouraging inner peace. In addition, people who meditate typically seek to grow spiritually, understanding themselves better, and establish a closer relationship with their environment.
WHY MEDITATION IS IMPORTANT?
The benefits of meditation extend to mental and physical health. Meditation is a useful tool for self-discovery, emotional regulation, and stress management. Meditation creates a bridge to a more conscious and fulfilled life by fostering a connection between the mind and body and nurturing holistic health.
WHAT IS MEDITATION GOOD FOR?
There are several benefits of meditation for overall health and includes: stress reduction, greater mental and emotional health, self-awareness, enhanced focus and concentration, better sleep, and even physical health advantages like lowered blood pressure and strengthened immunity.
WHAT IS A MANTRA IN MEDITATION?
A mantra is a sacred word, sound, or phrase that is repeated either silently or out loud during meditation to help bring focus and create a state of relaxed attention. Mantras can be selected for their focusing qualities or for their spiritual importance. Mantra repetition acts as a focal point in techniques such as Transcendental Meditation.