A Living Plan for Retreat
Welcome to the unfolding vision of a sanctuary rooted in simplicity, ecological harmony, and direct spiritual experience. Though still in preparation, this page is an invitation—a living plan held with care—to host a retreat that honors Being beyond concept and belief.
What Is Envisioned.
This offering supports individuals in transition—of life, values, or diet—through rhythms that restore connection to breath, body, and land:
• Ecological care and simple work
• Plant-based nourishment as peace in practice
• Silent contemplation
• Opportunities for solitude in nature
• Grounding through the elements: earth, water, fire, air, and space
There are no certifications or belief systems to adopt. This is not a program—it is a space of transformation held in direct experience.
The Essence
The retreat seeks depth over distraction. It unfolds without conceptual overlay, allowing teachings—offered beforehand—to dissolve into presence.
Distinguishing features include:
• Reflections offered before the retreat, not during
• Optional solitude
• Sharing of sacred teachings and themes from Towards the Original Nature and the Relationship with the Earth (check in the menu) during the 4×21-day cycles
• Reverence for silence as a gateway to clarity
• Spaces for conscious intimacy:
For couples, the retreat offers a space to explore conscious intimacy grounded in energy transmutation. This means deepening connection while cultivating awareness of subtle energies—transforming habitual patterns into presence. Guidance is minimal; spaciousness is the teacher.
Open Sanctuary, Ongoing Retreat
The sanctuary is open full-time. Those who feel called may arrive at any moment and stay as long as they wish. The rhythm is spacious and cyclical, allowing for deep immersion or gradual return.
The retreat unfolds in the following way:
Retreat Rhythm
| Phase | Duration | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Introductory Silence | 9 days | A near-silent initiation, offered regularly. Juan is available to guide. |
| Cycle 1 | 21 days | Entering the foundational themes through direct experience. |
| Cycle 2 | 21 days | Deepening the themes already touched—subtler layers emerge. |
| Cycle 3 | 21 days | Further refinement and integration of the same transmissions. |
| Cycle 4 | 21 days | Culmination of the spiral—embodying the teachings in lived presence. |
You may choose to complete all four cycles consecutively, or return to complete them over time. Each cycle will be repeated, allowing for flexible participation.
Nourishment and Transition
This sanctuary welcomes all stages of dietary transition. While plant-based nourishment is the foundation, those who wish to become but are not yet vegan will be supported with high-quality non-vegan food until their body naturally adapts. There is no pressure or timeline—only care and understanding.
Why this approach?
More than half of those who adopt veganism return to other diets due to nutrient deficiency or social dissonance. This retreat addresses both:
• Nutritional education through direct experience
• Dissolution of social identity through silence and presence
• Introduction to pranic nourishment as a natural evolution
Four Pillars of Teaching
The retreat is anchored in four streams of transmission:
1. Spiritual – Direct experience of the sacred
2. Energetic – Cultivation and refinement of subtle energy
3. Physical – Diet, breath, and elemental grounding
4. Ecological – Regeneration of the primal ecosystem
Relationship teachings are not offered directly. Instead, couples are invited to explore curated materials when the time feels ripe. Maturity, not method, guides this path.
If You Feel Drawn
Begin by reaching out—share a little of your story. This exchange isn’t about qualifying; it’s about feeling the resonance.
Financial contributions are handled with care and flexibility. If you’re sincerely called to participate but face financial hardship, alternative arrangements may be considered. Readiness of spirit—not monetary wealth—guides participation.
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Preparation for the Hrigaia Retreat
A Descent into Silence and Regeneration
Introduction
The Hrigaia retreat is not a teaching—it is a transmission, an initiation. To receive it, one must arrive clear.
What follows is not a checklist, but a descent: a symbolic preparation for entering the field of silence, regeneration, and soul awakening. Each step is a gesture toward your inner being.
You are being called—not merely to a place, but to a way of being. Together, we will enter into rhythm with Nature, with one another, and with the deeper currents beneath modern life.
This is not a one-way transmission, but a field of mutual transformation. What you bring—your energy, your insights, your silence—matters.
Before You Step Through the Doorway
This retreat is not for everyone. It calls for readiness—physical, emotional, and energetic. The field we are entering is subtle and deep, and can only be received by those who arrive clear.
The following preparations are essential:
1. Read All Four Articles
Before attending, read the foundational texts—from Towards the Original Nature to Creating the Ecosystem. These writings are not lessons—they are mirrors. They loosen the grip of the psyche and allow deeper recognition to emerge.
2. Begin Dietary Transition
Based on guidance shared in Zoom meetings, begin adjusting your diet to support clarity and hormonal balance:
• Eliminate addictive substances: alcohol, tobacco, coffee, marijuana, recreational drugs, and plant medicines
• Reduce or eliminate dairy, wheat, sugar, and processed foods
• Emphasize hydration, simplicity, and plant-based nourishment
The body must be clean—not mid-detox—so that subtle transmissions can be received without interference.
3. Pineal & Pituitary Calibration
Begin gentle practices to support the pineal and pituitary glands:
• Breathwork: alternate nostril breathing, skull-shining breath
• Sun gazing at sunrise or sunset
• Herbal support: chaga, turmeric, ashwagandha, maca, gotu kola
• Eliminate fluoride
• Silent sitting with upright posture and open eyes
These practices attune the endocrine system and deepen intuitive perception.
4. Posture & Presence Practice
Begin daily sitting with a straight spine, tongue on the roof of the mouth, and eyes open. This posture will be used throughout the retreat. It reflects the original human blueprint—alert, grounded, and receptive.
Closing Note
To walk the Hrigaia path is to begin dissolving the noise of modern life and remembering the original rhythm of being. When you return to your routine, it will not be the same. A new perspective will open.
Preparation is not a formality—it is a descent. If you feel ready, begin now.
The emphasis on preparation exists because the retreat days are few. They are not meant to be spent transitioning or recovering from hangovers. However, if you have time, come for a few months and do your transition with us.