Over our four days together we will explore Traditional Tantra; the celebration of ourselves as Divine. We will engage in practices of gentle movement, self-recognition and relaxation.
We will re-cognize our Divine nature through a variety of traditional pujas (rituals); japa (Goddess mantra), nyāsa (embodying divine awareness), and ārati (fire ritual to dissolve our shadows). On our final evening we will share a traditional chakra puja integrating the mind and body to experience ourselves and each other as Divine.
The daily āsana practice emphasizes sensitivity, intuitive relaxation, and inner balance. The body is approached as the blissful expression of the Divine, something to be celebrated and playfully harmonized.
Satsaṅga (discussions) explore ahaṁkāra (identity) and dharma (the true self) to answer the questions “who am I,” “why am I here?” Inquiry is based in practices and conversation, allowing insight to arise both individually and within the group.
The retreat also includes an introduction to Ayurvedic massage—a skill you will learn and receive—designed to support vitality and optimize the body.
Evenings are devoted to ritual, sauna, and time around the fire to support connection and integration. Spacious breaks throughout the schedule allow time for rest, reflection, and digestion on all levels.
This retreat is suited for practitioners wishing to explore Tantra as an integrated path of yoga, meditation, and self/life inquiry.
