The Yogic Camino - Walking home
Attune to the state of presence, attune to the extraordinary
21 day Walking Retreat on the Camino
20th June - 11th July 2024
Welcome home Pilgrim,
We are thrilled that the quest for inner transformation and self-discovery is calling you and that life brings you here. There are no spaces like the one you have just landed on!
With reverence and love for this sacred land that we are blessed to call home, we invite you on a profound journey, to be accompanied and guided along the Camino de Santiago - a camino which is not only a physical journey, but a living process of growth and healing, of inner explorations and life shifting revelations.
We are here to support your courageous soul to embark on this unique journey.
We are pilgrims too, walking the path of self awareness and interconnectedness, and it is from this profound love, the depth of life, that we have designed a transformative retreat of 21 days.
Delve deep into your being - connect with and enliven the inner wisdom that dwells within. This walking retreat combines timeless Vedantic-Tantric Yoga traditions, modern practices, body awareness, self inquiry and self attunement, together with a profound understanding and relationship with the authentic soul of the Camino.
Sai, Allegra and Terra de Luz are so proud to be in service to you and the extraordinary!
Meet yourSelf one foot after the other
Walking is a ritual of pure presence and devotion, offering teachings of release and shade that lead to inner peace and freedom. It allows us to merge with the essential and encounter wisdom within and without.
With nature’s support we undertake this age old initiatic journey, tuning into the sacred places, connecting with local gems who live along her way and we align with her transformative, alchemical energies - a path that has been paved with the intentions, prayers and meditations of millions over hundreds of years.
Rise through Self-Discovery
Here below the pillars of this extraordinary journey into the depth of the Camino of Life
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Long before your feet embrace the Camino's path, your soul begins its journey. We will open this connection from the first moment through personalized calls and ongoing assistance, This preparation clarifies your intentions, aligns you with your vision, and readies you emotionally and psychologically for the journey ahead.
After your return, we continue to walk with you, ensuring that the Camino's transformative power enriches your daily life long after it ends.
As you commit to this pilgrimage, watch as life orchestrates itself around your choice, enriching your journey with unforeseen beauty and meaning. This journey of preparation and integration increases your awareness and mindfulness, allowing you to be more present, open to the insights that may come and listening deeply your inner voice.
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The Camino is our home and it blesses us day in and day out with a sense of belonging and interconnection. Everyday at Terra De Luz we welcome and serve pilgrims in a constant dance of listening, sharing, observing, chuckling, expressing and connecting. Each day becomes a story of self discovery where the essence of the camino comes alive.
And it is in the warmth of a fire's glow that stories come alive again, binding us to the essence and weaving a tapestry of wisdom that illuminates our path forward. Through storytelling, we connect with the spirit of the land and honor the wisdom it offers. These tales are more than words—they are bridges to the soul of the Camino, where the echoes of pilgrims that have past guide us and shape our path.
Part of the spirit of the Camino of life is also to share our own stories. We will sit together, we will share, support, listen, witness and be there as a community. In sharing our stories, we open, we invite trust and we deepen connection, with ourself and each other. This connection spans beyond time and distance, it unites us in a timeless journey of discovery and understanding. It guides us in the direction of freedom and authenticity, and reveals to us the path of belonging - the path that we must travel if we are to really arrive ‘home’.
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The walk becomes meditation in movement. The walker, the walk (action) and the walked (the path) become one. Thoughts give way to presence, and effort gives way to effortlessness. The invitation is to access the state of flow.
We explore specific, powerful walking meditation techniques - effective practices that we have shared with hundreds of pilgrims along the camino over the past decade.
What is really beautiful is that over 21 days of consistent walking, together with silence, you have the true opportunity to embody and fully experience the potency of this practice… and take it home with you!
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Your experience will be enriched with an extraordinarily precious Gem, a bouquet of techniques from the Yog Vedantic Tantric tradition. Both of us have profound and extensive relationships with these teachings, and have integrated and embody a deep, love-based connection to their spiritual heritage.
What we have generously received from our teachers and also share with our communities are not just techniques, but actually it’s a refined technology for an expansive life. With our guidance and support, you will also explore the nature of mind and being whilst experiencing the profound wisdom that underpins these ancient practices and systems of self realization.
We provide ancient tools and a nurturing space to help you connect deeply with yourself, understand your inner landscape, be witnessed fully and envisage the life that is calling you to live. Our aim is to create a secure and harmonized environment where you can dive deep and uncover the essence of your authenticity and uniqueness in the current moment.
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You probably note that we are starting our journey with the summer solstice energy. Rhythm is an essential expression of the flow of life. We will bring into the space Vedic rituals to attune to nature intelligence, her support and guidance. Such rituals bring our heart into a state of deep devotion.
When the heart is filled with devotion, grace is enlivened, there is alignment to a higher frequency and we able to move and act from unify love.
Each day we will be utilizing and creating powerful and conscious rituals that support us to align with nature’s energies. As creatures of habit and ritual we will also be reprogramming the unconscious, unsupportive habits in our life with new intentional and elevated rituals.
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We don’t celebrate only at the beginning and at the end, but we celebrate every day.
We celebrate the twists and turns, the sunshine and the rain, the inner and outer weather.
We celebrate every up and every down, embracing the full spectrum of human experience.
We celebrate because we are here, doing it, walking this path, living this life.
Dance, when you’re broken open,
Dance, if you’ve torn the bandage off.
Dance in the middle of the fighting.
Dance in your blood.
Dance when you are perfectly free..
—Rumi
“The degree of freedom that you experience is directly proportional to your level of inner silence”
How the journey is structured
‘For the flow state to happen a container is needed’
1st Week
EXPAND
From Ponferrada to Terra De Luz (near Sarria)
The journey starts with a week dedicated to open the space, connect with the group and personal vision.
We will dive into the understanding of the pilgrim journey as an alchemical journey and the essence of the Camino.
We will have our first encounter with the depth of the Yogic knowledge to understand of the body-mind system, how to calm and attune the mind, techniques to support the life journey, the connection with our inner compass and intuition and much more.
We tune to the presence moment so expect to not have expectation, we will guided by what will come up for all of us.
2nd Week
CLARIFY
From Terra De Luz (Sarria) to Santiago de Compostela
The week is dedicated to yourself.
You will walk by yourself, watching your thoughts, feeling your body, observe your feeling.
This is also what life is, a love relationship with yourself. How is your connection with yourself?
Eventually you will meet your old patters and self imposed limitations. You will also meet sings of your uniqueness and beauty.
Experience to walk alone after tasting an uplifted state is a beautiful check in with yourself, a space of self-reflection without distraction.
3rd Week
INTEGRATE
From Santiago to Finisterra
The week dedicated to the final refinement.
The third week is the week of spiritual integration.
You received new knowledge and techniques to reach an refined state, you observed yourself and allow the aloness to show you deeper and now you will dive again in the safe container of the group to harmonize your understanding and commitment.
You will be supported to create a stronger bound with your vision, the new state experienced and your realizations.
Excited to walk with you the path of self discovery, the path of self love
Sai
‘Land of Light’ on the Camino!
Having lived a deep and broad life, I’ve worn many different hats from business consultant to NGO coordinator, from intrepid adventurer to devoted yogi, from farmer to guide. My journey began on a farm in Australia... big horizons, wandering curiously and sleeping under the stars. A solo 2500km kayaking journey eventually lead me to living and working with First Nation communities in the desert of Australia for a few years and subsequently to undertake an epic motorbike journey for 2 years, 80,000kms, 40+ countries and explore endless lessons in trust, openness and letting go. This journey also lead me to India and to a path of yoga and meditation, of contemplation and inner exploration...where I’ve subsequently returned to India 10 times for prolonged periods, intensive studies and to walk pilgrimages.
Inspired to journey with my mother, I walked my first Camino de Santiago 12 years ago where I was inspired with a vision to co-create a healing space along the way… a place for pilgrims to stop, rest, reflect, connect, heal and journey deeper into their own experience of life. This vision became a physical reality in 2015 with ‘Terra de Luz’ and since then it has been the loving, inspiring and simple co-creation of literally hundreds of people. In this space we have received and served thousands of pilgrims whilst also sharing daily classes of yoga, meditation, mindfulness and discussions on fully value living.
It’s very clear for me what a precious gift we have to live. Put simply, I love life and I love to love. I am passionate about serving and accompanying others to deepen their self connection and live their life with purpose... fully, freely and from their heart.
Allegra
‘Let your teacher be Love itself’ Rumi
Easily called by the unknown, last 5 years for me were drawn to ancient paths and quiet trails. I left my well settled carrier as Engineer and start to travel. The encounter with India changed my prospective and life as so the lives of many. I dove into the heritage of that land studying at Sattva Yoga Academy where I have been immersed into the depth of Vedantic teaching in a profound, integrated and so authentic way that I feel deep reverence to carry this ancient wisdom within this body. I’m sharing the full spectrum of Yog Vedantic and Tantric teachings to support an integrated life, to open up to the art of reconnection—returning to the body, to the earth, as a gateway to ascend to the spirit. In this practice, I find the essence of true presence and authenticity. My greatest love is embedded in the pure presence state that rises from silence. My dedication to working with other humans is a form of guidance that translates into offering total attention and presence, so they can listen to their own inner guidance. I strongly believe that the process to happen fully has to be witnessed and held in love and acceptance.
Tiera de Luz and the Camino are so precious spaces for me, trough them I’m exploring more and more the concept of preservation where past inform the future in a constant present moment of growth and integration. Protect, preserve the essential and grow as a single community is enriching my life with the fragrance of meaning.
Accommodation
Meals (breakfast and dinner)
Backpack transportation
Intimate and personal group with similar interests (6-10 participants only)
Two personal guides (local residents with fluency in multiple languages: English, Spanish, Italian, Galician)
Daily morning meditation, yoga practice, somatic and self-attunement sessions
Afternoon restorative yoga practice focusing on movement, breathwork, and mental clarity
Daily sharing circle to explore the daily theme and integrate your experience
Daily impromptu/inspirational satsangs (spiritual discourse or gathering to bring high concepts into our awareness)
Facilitation of local personal relationships and authentic experiences
Ceremonies including a weekly fire ceremony, daily offering to attune each morning, a temazcal (sweat lodge)
Three 1-to-1 coaching sessions (pre-retreat, during, post-retreat for integration)
Personalised evolutionary practice based on coaching sessions
Mindful packing session for the group
Walking meditation practices
Contemplation and self-inquiry practices
Transformative Breathwork session once per week
Himalayan Kriya and personal Mantra Meditation initiation - additional cost
Jyotish reading (Vedic astrology reading) - additional cost
30 min massage per week - on request, additional cost
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2900€ EARLY BIRD 2700€
21 nights included in a shared room/albergue access to all facilities and group activities.
2600€ EARLY BIRD 2400€
15 nights included in a shared room/albergue (1st and 3rd weeks) + food and access to all facilities and group activities. Accommodation and food for the solo week (2nd week) are not included - you have freedom to organise the solo week fully by yourself.
Please note that all prices are in EUR and are subject to change. Contact us for more information or to book your spot on the retreat.
** We offer two scholarships, please feel free to reach out.
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3600€ EARLY BIRD 3400€
21 nights included in a private room/albergue (1st and 3rd weeks) + food and access to all facilities and group activities.
3200€ EARLY BIRD 3000€
15 nights included in a private room/albergue (1st and 3rd weeks) + food and access to all facilities and group activities. Accommodation and food for the solo week (2nd week) are not included - you have freedom to organise the solo week fully by yourself.
Please note that all prices are in EUR and are subject to change. Contact us for more information or to book your spot on the retreat.
** We offer two scholarships, please feel free to reach out.
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FAQ
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Firstly, get in touch with us via the contact form on this page and we’ll set up a call. We’ll also ask you to fill out a preparation form to really consider why it is that you want to undertake your camino, what your intention is and just generally where are you at in this moment. It’s important we’re the right fit for each other, for both you and us - that there’s a level of resonance and trust to take this journey together. If it feels right, then confirm your spot by paying the deposit… and we’re off! Your camino has already begun!
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If you need cancel your spot on the journey you will forfeit your deposit payment.
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Yes, we highly recommend that all participants have obtained comprehensive travel and health insurance before joining us on our walking retreat.
We also ask that you confirm your coverage and share your insurance details with us before we start the journey. Your safety and well being is important to us and travel insurance can provide peace of mind and financial protection for unforeseen events and emergencies while traveling.
Note, if you incur any health or personal injury during this retreat we will not be held personally or financially responsible.
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Requirement: An open heart and an open attitude (or at least an intention to move in that direction!)
The most important requirement is that you’re willing to explore, discover and expose yourself to the unknown - and maybe at times that’ s a bit uncomfortable (its ok, discomfort can be a gateway to growth!).
Even though we know this path like the back of our hand the journey is always new… it’s an adventure we’re taking!
No need to worry, we will be there for you :)
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That depends on many factors, but there is a possibility that you can join for just one week. Obviously there is a much greater benefit for the continued three week experience BUT contact us and we see what we can do!
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Well, first and foremost, they are all hand picked with the intention to create special, intimate experiences. Many of the hosts in the albergues where we will stay we know personally - some of them have been our good friends for almost 10 years!
The types of accomodation settings will vary a little but the experiences that we most treasure are those with a communal meal and spaces to connect and share our journey.
Many of our accomodations will be cosy and quaint albergues - albergues are …
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We will have a call to discuss about this point
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no, but it’s important you are open to walk 5/6 hr
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Item description
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It traces its origins to the revered sages and yogis of the Himalayan mountains, a region long considered a cradle of spiritual wisdom. The practice is vast, on the mat refers to a set of energizing, purifying, and meditative techniques aimed at accelerating one's spiritual growth. These practices involve a combination of breath control, physical postures, and specific patterns of energy movement. One of the very intresting npacts of Himalayan Yoga is its ability to cleanse and rejuvenate the cellular memory of the practitioner. By doing so, it not only purges accumulated negative energies and patterns but also recalibrate the frequency of the practitioner. This heightened frequency can lead to a more harmonious state of being, increased vitality, and a deeper connection to one's true self.
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It’s a medition based on you personai bija mantra that you will receive during a 1:1 initialization. It comes from the ancient Vedic tradition of India and it is a profound practice deeply rooted in the spiritual heritage of the Himalayas. At its core, this form of meditation utilizes Bija mantra—sacred seeds of sound —to facilitate a deep connection with the inner source. As practitioners delve into the rhythmic repetition of these mantras, they are guided into a state of profound silence, a space where the mind's incessant chatter ceases, and a serene stillness emerges. This silence is not merely the absence of sound but represents a deeper, more profound state of awareness and connection.
The practice is a combination of breath, mudras and a sacred technique to align the brain and the two currents while activate the spine to then enter to the personal bija, received personally during the initiation. We close with an ancient mantra from the Rig Veda to attune to the qualities of the Sun and the new opportunity.
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Jyotish, or Vedic astrology, holds a special place in the vastness of Vedic Widom. Originally, its purpose within the Vedas was to serve as a cosmic guide, helping individuals understand their karmic path and the intricate dance of celestial bodies that’s why was also referred to as the ‘Eye of Veda’ .
Jyotish operates on the principle that the positions and movements of planets and constellations at the time of one's birth can provide profound insights into their nature, tendencies, and life's purpose. Each individual's birth chart becomes a unique expression of the self, a cosmic fingerprint that reveals strengths, challenges, and potential paths. The interplay between planets and constellations casts specific energies or influences on the individual, shaping their experiences, decisions, and overall life journey. By consulting with a Jyotish expert, one can gain clarity on life's challenges and opportunities, making informed choices that align with their highest potential.
Receiving a reading when we embark in a journey as the Camino sounds like a great blessing and deserving power.