“True contemplation comes from silence and leaves one in silence.”

3 day Silent Meditation Weekend 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 3 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…

“Jaya brings a wealth of wisdom to his teachings, his approach is both insightful and grounding, offering deep guidance while also keeping things lighthearted with his sense of humour. I admire his ability to channel poetry in a way that deepens the meditation experience, making it both inspiring and profound. His retreats are an invitation to connect with yourself on a much deeper level. If you’re looking to deepen your practice and receive guidance from a teacher who combines wisdom, peace and creative inspiration, Jaya is the one to learn from.” - Mariella Marroquin

“Jaya’s ability to share so many variations of meditation was definitely interesting. Jaya carries a long study in history of meditation and beyond. I especially appreciated the practice we had in the slow walking meditation. This technique has and continues to add to my daily ways of being in ‘my’ body. Every day, every step, every breath the opportunity is there with being present.”- Susan Gardenier

“The meditation retreat at Casa Floresta was just what I needed. It is set in a beautiful paradise, with good energy, healthy and delicious food. It is a great way to start a meditation practice or to continue on this path as Jaya shares different methods to choose from and inspires us to continue deepening our practice.” -Maria José Cordón

Retreat Schedule

*Arrival will be on Friday afternoon between 3-4 pm and begin at 4:30pm with an overview, opening talk and instruction for the weekend.

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 Monday 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