Sahaja, spiritual spontaneity
Sahaja (सहज) is a Sanskrit word meaning “born with”, “innate”, “spontaneous”. It is the natural state of being before the mind gets involved, before calculation, before effort.
In the yogic tradition, Sahaja refers to the moment when practice stops being a doing and becomes a being. When posture, breath and meditation spring forth without the mind intervening, as a flower opens when the sun calls it.
It is a particularly precious state to explore in November: nature itself has already entered its deep rest, and the mind can let itself be carried by this quality of rediscovered simplicity.
On the programme
- Practice of Hatha Yoga geared towards letting go and fluidity
- Techniques of pranayama that invite the natural flow of the breath
- Long, silent meditations to meet Sahaja
- Study of traditional texts on spiritual spontaneity
- Conversations about inner transformation
A retreat that gently prepares the way into winter, the season of contemplation and silence.
Level required
This retreat is open to everyone, beginners and experienced practitioners alike. All techniques will be explained and every level respected.
Start and end of the retreat
The retreat begins on Friday 20 November with a meal we will share at around 8pm. You can arrive between 4pm and 8pm.
It will end on Sunday 22 November at around 6pm.
Teaching
Taught by Yogi Denis (Denis Billo). Yoga came into my life more than 40 years ago. It is this path of work, study, initiations and mystical experiences that I wish to share with you.
Accommodation at Haimavati
The retreat will take place at Haimavati, Sadhana Peeth in the Hérault at Mons 34390. Rooms for 2 or 3 people, a log-fire atmosphere and silence, ideal for the season.
Retreat fee: €280
All-inclusive fee: accommodation, meals, teaching.
Reduced fee for students and the unemployed: €230.
To go further
Traditional Yoga & Tantra Veda Training, 3-years in Paris, from January 2027 →