In the Lake of the Heart

About the practice

Asana (yoga postures)

Eliot teaches asana according to her own practice and experience. During an asana class, she pays close attention to the students strengths and needs and adapts her classes to support each student accordingly. Though her classes emphasize proper body alignment that Eliot continuously studies and refines, she also weaves the teachings of yoga elegantly into the poses to guide students to the subtler realms of the Self and expand their awareness.

Chanting

Thanks to Eliot’s continued studies within the tradition of non-dual Tantra and sacred scripture, she has acquired a love for sacred Indian chants and mantras. Having experienced the beneficial power of chanting herself, she is grateful to be able to share them with others.

Study

This year's retreat will be founded on selected verses from various sacred texts from India, with particular emphasis on the energies of sun and moon.
Exceptionally this year, Eliot’s sister, Maya archeologist Mary Jana Acuña, will be offering short lectures on the symbolism of sun and moon energies according to the Maya tradition. Between Eliot and Mary Jane, they will energetically connect mystical traditions and provide students wisdom teachings to connect to their own inner currents.

PrANAYAma (breathing techniques)

Breath awareness brings us into greater intimacy with our bodies and is a vehicle for our awareness to travel into subtler, peaceful and yet powerful realms of the Self. During retreat, Eliot teaches pranayama every afternoon.

Dhyana (meditation)

During the sacred times of the rising sun and the setting of the sun, Eliot guides students to repose their awareness in the continuous rising and setting pulsation in the heart center and infuse with the rich and uplifting essence of the highest Self.

Mauna (silence)

Participants will be invited to be in silence during a determined period of time in order to enjoy more fully the inward turning of awareness.

Maya Protective Fire Ceremony

Every year Eliot offers retreat students the opportunity to participate in a beautiful and powerful protective fire ceremony celebrated by a Maya Guide.