Uncover Your Deepest Longing: A Transformative Kriya Yoga Retreat of Stillness, Ritual, and Renewal

To experience true fulfillment, physically, psychologically, and emotionally, we must look beyond the surface and connect with the deepest part of our being: the level of spirit.

Beneath all of life’s experiences, there is a deeper longing. A quiet but persistent yearning to know: Who am I? Why am I? What am I here to do? What is this life all about? Until these questions are answered, a subtle restlessness lingers, an undercurrent that calls us toward something more.

This longing is not a problem to be solved. It’s an invitation. One that leads us beyond the distractions and struggles of daily life and into direct experience of truth.

In this retreat, we will uncover this deep longing that is inherent in every human being. Together, we will journey to the depths of our being, not primarily through intellect, but through direct experience. We will explore how to fuel this longing until it burns so brightly that it dissolves all that stands in the way, bringing us into a state of profound ease, clarity, and awakening.

Activities:

Kriya Yoga: the multilayered techniques of Himalayan Kriya Yoga involve intentional movement, breathwork, mantras and mudras, and are rarely found in Western yoga styles. These techniques go beyond physical movement to awaken higher consciousness, elevate energy, and inspire profound personal transformation.

Guided Meditation: Meditation is an integral part of yoga. It supports and enhances all other yogic practices. Regardless of whether you are new to meditation or you are a seasoned practitioner, the techinques shared are comprehensive and effective. 

Vedic Fire Ceremony “Yagya”: fire ceremonies have been used for thousands of years in the yogic tradition to gain intensity around an intention. Yagyas support us to activate our inner fire, to burn up unresolved conflict and worries, and to purify our energy and emotions. 

Wisdom Talks: the Sanskrit word “Satsang” means communion with truth. In these sessions we unite ancient yogic wisdom with scientific insights to awaken deep insight into the nature of reality and Self. These sessions offer a shift in perception that feeds the longing to truly know and help dissolving our existential restlessness.

Further Activities: Nature based ceremonies, forrest bathing, enjoying yummi soul nurishing food, relaxing at the waterfall canyon, personal time for reading, napping or connecting with fellow retreaters.

Who is this suitable for?

Whether you’re longing for a profound spiritual experience, or simply in need of real rest and reconnection, you’ll find space here to meet yourself more fully.

All practices are designed to be accessible and adaptable, regardless of yoga experience or energy level. You’re encouraged to listen to your body and engage with what feels right for you. 

If something in you feels drawn, even if you’re unsure why, you belong here. And if you have questions or hesitations, we warmly invite you to reach out at info@sanctuaryofpower.com.

Schedule:
*This is a tentative schedule and is subject to change

Day 1: Connecting to Your Deepest Longing

• 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm  Arrival & Check in
• 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm Opening Circle and Exploration into Mumukshutva (Sunskrit for
  Your Deepest Longing)
• 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Dinner
• 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm Gentle Yoga practice to Calm the Nervous System and Settle in

Day 2: Igniting the Inner Flame

• 7:00 am – 7:30 am Guided Morning Meditation
• 8:00 am – 9:30 am Kriya Yoga Journey to Uncover your Deepest Longing
• 09:30 am – 10:30 pm Brunch
• 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm Wisdom talk
• 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm Lunch
• 3:00 pm – 3:30 pm Instruction for Personal Ceremony
• 3:30 pm – 4:15 pm Personal Ceremony
• 4:15 pm – 5:15 pm Sharing Circle & Group Ceremony
• 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm Personal Time
• 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm Dinner
• 8:30 pm – 9:30 pm Integrative Movement Practice

Day 3: Nurturing the Flame

• 7:00 am – 7:30 am Guided Morning Meditation
• 8:00 am – 9:30 am Yoga Journey: Excavating Your Truest Self
• 09:30 am – 10:30 pm Brunch
• 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm Sharing Circle & Wisdom talk
• 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm Lunch
• 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Guided Forrest Walk with optional Waterfall Cleanse
• 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Personal Time
• 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Dinner
• 7:45 pm – 8:45 pm Introduction to Vedic Fire Ceremony “Yagya”
• 8:45 pm – 9:45 pm Yagya

Day 4: Expanding the Fire

• 7:00 am – 7:30 am Guided Morning Meditation
• 8:00 am – 09:30 am Kriya Yoga Journey into Cosmic Consciousness
• 09:30 am – 10:30 am Brunch
• 11:30 am – 12:30 pm Sharing & Closing Circle
• 2:00 pm Check out

For more information, contact Svenja Bergmann at info@sanctuaryofpower.com.