Iyengar Yoga and Silence Retreat «Antar Mouna, the Inner Silence»

Winter retreat · Antar Mouna: Inner Silence. From December 4 to 7, 2025, this transformative retreat takes place at the magical Casa Rural El Pagano, in the Sierra de Gredos, Ávila. Surrounded by nature, it offers a deep immersion where the practice of yoga is interwoven with self-inquiry through the ancient technique of Antar Mouna, created to quiet the mind and observe its movements.

The program is grounded in an integration of Iyengar Yoga, Hatha, Kriya Yoga, and Classical Tantra Yoga. A special emphasis is placed on silence, with a complete 48-hour pause: from 10 pm on arrival day until 9 pm on the morning before departure. During this time, participants will explore the six phases of Inner Silence, a path that leads toward contact with the Self, moving beyond mental noise, sensory agitation, and judgment. There will also be time for writing practice, offering a collective way to observe each person’s inner path. In a setting of introspection, attentive self-observation, and connection with oneself, the retreat invites reflection on where we come from, where we are, and where we wish to go. It is a journey we do not walk alone, but in company, opening the door to reflection and personal discovery. A sincere invitation to turn inward, listen deeply, and share what arises in sacred silence.

The six phases of Antar Mouna include: awareness of the body through physical sensation; observing spontaneous thoughts without analysis or judgment; creating and removing thoughts at will; renewed observation and discernment (Viveka) to learn how to let go; Inner Silence as the cessation of all mental activity; and Dharana, the stability of attention.

What is included in this retreat?

• Two daily yoga classes: Iyengar Yoga, Restorative Yoga, Hatha Yoga, and Tantra Yoga.
• Guided meditations and pranayama for conscious breathing.
• Two daily sessions of yoga and meditation philosophy and theory.
• Nature practices focused on the heart space (Madhya).
• Sattvic Ayurvedic meals designed to balance the doshas; food allergies and intolerances are accommodated, and for specific conditions, a private consultation is recommended.

All retreats are held in Spanish with English translation.

Facilitator: Pablo Ferrero, Director of Matrika Yoga School. He is a certified Iyengar Yoga teacher, with yogic studies at Pune University and the Bihar School of Yoga in India. He is also an osteopath and a specialist in Ayurvedic massage and nutrition, a practitioner of Tibetan Buddhism and Shaivite Tantra, with extensive experience leading retreats and courses in the Indian and Nepalese pre-Himalayas.