OUR PRACTICES
HATHA YOGA & BREATHWORK
At La Casa de Loto, each day includes a two-hour Hatha Yoga and breathwork class, a chance to arrive fully in the body before settling into stillness. Through mindful attention to posture, movement, and breath, the practice eases physical, mental, and emotional tension and lets energy move freely again. Drawn from the classical yogic traditions of India and Tibet, these gentle, alignment-based practices are not about effort or achievement, but about releasing what's held and quieting what's restless, preparing body and mind for meditation.
All classes are taught by experienced, qualified teachers, and are open to every level — whether it's your first time on a mat or part of a lifelong practice.
OPEN AWARENESS MEDITATION
Most meditation asks you to do something — follow the breath, repeat a phrase, hold your attention on a single point. Open awareness asks for something different. It asks you to stop doing and simply be aware. Instead of narrowing your focus, you let it open. You're not trying to empty the mind or reach a special state. Thoughts come and go, sounds rise and fade, sensations move through — and rather than chasing them or pushing them away, you rest in the open space in which all of it appears. The mind is allowed to be exactly as it is: clear, spacious, awake.
At first this can feel unfamiliar, even difficult — we're so used to trying. But with time it settles into something natural. A sense of ease that doesn't depend on getting anything right. You begin to notice that the awareness you've been cultivating was never far away; it's the quiet, knowing presence that's been here all along.
This is the practice at the heart of La Casa de Loto. You don't need experience, and you don't need a particular believe. You only need to be willing to slow down and pay attention.
NOBLE SILENCE
In a world inundated with noise, Noble Silence is a profound practice deeply rooted in many spiritual traditions. It is a conscious choice to abstain from all forms of verbal and non-verbal communication, offering a transformative path to self-discovery, essential within the sacred spaces of meditation retreats.
Noble Silence grounds us in the here and now, enriching our experience of life's fleeting moments. It can bring us clarity and insight, unveiling the intricate workings of our minds, and providing a vantage point from which to observe our thoughts and emotions without judgment.