November Bridge Retreat | Iyengar Yoga, Dance and Tantra

⚠️ Status: Cancelled ⚠️

The November bridge retreat, titled “Agni, the Altar of Fire”, offers a deep immersion into Iyengar Yoga, Ritual Dance, Meditative Arts, and Traditional Tantra in the heart of nature.

Artistic direction is led by Pablo Ferrero and Martha Tena.

This retreat is dedicated to Agni, the transformative fire. Through yoga, dance, and non-dual Traditional Tantra, participants are invited to explore the inner altar that lives within each of us.

Set in the vast landscape of Gredos, the stillness of the sacred space, and the support of a group gathered with a shared purpose, the practice becomes a gateway to self-knowledge beyond the ordinary.

Using yoga, meditative arts, rituals, and nature-based activities, the retreat works with fear—especially the fear we hold toward ourselves and our highest potential.

The program is guided by ancestral yoga techniques viewed through a contemporary lens. Practices include Iyengar and Vinyasa Krama Yoga, pranayama for cultivating conscious breathing, and moments of deep meditation.

What happens when we allow ourselves to simply be? What changes when we observe ourselves without masks? What arises when we follow the heart’s impulse and accept the consequences of what must unfold? Immersive practices in nature will take participants into forests and caves, opening space for reflection and discovery.

The philosophical foundations of Traditional Tantra, Kashmiri Shaivism, and Shakta teachings guide the journey, offering a vision of the world and practical tools in service of the soul’s deepest freedom.

Iyengar Yoga will serve as a method for activating the seeds of the different rasas, the many emotions and states of mind.

Organic movement and ritual dance, Yoga Danza Veda, are woven together with the wisdom of mythological stories, symbolic maps, philosophy, and teachings from Traditional Tantra as they apply to everyday life.

This retreat is open to practitioners who wish to go deeper into their nature, to know themselves, and to explore self-inquiry with curiosity and joy. The practices are organic and accessible, adapting to what the body needs in each moment. All physical conditions are welcome.

If you have no previous experience with these practices, or if there is anything important about your body that should be considered, please let us know. A conversation before arrival is required to ensure your well-being.

No prior knowledge of yoga or the practices included is necessary. Everything will be explained from the beginning.

Indicative schedule:

• Arrival day: Check-in at the center from 6:00 p.m. onward, flexible according to organization.
• Full day: 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Opening and Iyengar Hatha Yoga / Ritual Dance practice. 9:00 p.m. Dinner. 10:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Meditation and Fire Ceremony (Homa). 11:00 p.m. Silence.
• Morning: 8:00 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. Meditation and conscious breathing. 9:15 a.m. Breakfast. 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Iyengar Yoga, Vinyasa Krama, Non-Dualism, and Yoga Danza Veda. 4:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Self-Discovery Dynamics + Nature Activity (caves, hiking, forests) + Alchemia Lab.
• Evening: 9:00 p.m. Dinner. 10:30 p.m. Meditation. 11:30 p.m. Rest and Silence.
• Departure day: 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Meditation and ritual in nature. 9:00 a.m. Breakfast. 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Iyengar Yoga and Tandava class. Closing circle. 3:00 p.m. Lunch. 4:30 p.m. Farewell.

Practical information:

Prices: 10% discount for former students of retreats and trainings from Matrika Yoga School and Yoga Danza Veda.

Costs for planning purposes: €490 in a shared room, €450 in a shared room with early payment, or €595 in a single room. Limited spaces available.

Location: Casa Rural EL Pagano, between the mountains of Arenas de San Pedro and Candeleda, Sierra de Gredos.

Booking: A €50 deposit is required to reserve a place. The remaining balance is paid upon arrival at the retreat center.

Cancellation: The reservation deposit is non-refundable under any circumstances.

Testimonials:

“A necessary gift that we should allow ourselves more often... It was a journey inward, to observe and recognize my ‘here and now’ and continue my path with greater clarity and strength.” — Covadonga Olmos.

“A true luxury to enjoy yoga classes in the Sierra Oeste, where attention to detail, sensitivity, and personalization of the yoga practice take center stage.” — Toñi Clases en Madrid Sierra Oeste.

“A detailed and profound vision of yoga, beyond the physical conception. Pablo is the perfect guide on the path of self-discovery.” — Marta Villa Estela.