Mountain Shakti
North Cascades in Washington, USA
Mountain Shakti pilgrimages are into mountainous regions in the North Cascades of Washington State in the USA, and the Himalayas in Nepal to meditate, study and practice nondual Tantric deity yoga in the tradition's birth roots, the natural crucible of Mother Nature.
Shakti, our Divine Mother, IS, sacred geography along with the pulse of creativity...
These are 4 day, week-long and two week sacred yoga/meditation pilgrimages. See "Home" page for upcoming offerings.
Your Guide:
Stephanie Renee dos Santos
Stephanie's call to slowdown and retreat to the mountains...
In my late twenties I followed my heart's calling and founded a design/build skatepark construction company, Airspeed Skateparks LLC, with another passionate creative soul. We were artists and entrepreneurs first, business people second because our dreams demanded it of us. The years sailed by and the day arrived when I realized it had been years since I'd taken a backpacking trip, which I had heretofore relished almost every year of my life.
Years had passed in a blur of business responsibilities. I was anxiety-ridden, exhausted and spent. I hadn't prioritized and made time to commune with life-balancing and regulating sacred natural places.
When my mother suggested a backpacking trip with her and my two younger brothers my heart cried out, "Yes! I'll find a way to come." It was on this journey that I was called back and reminded of the vital importance of walking and living the earth’s rhythms, and of how profoundly the earth heals and balances one in such a short span of time.
Sleeping upon Her earthen floor, allowing Her mountain breezes to calm and caresses one’s high strung city soul, to pad at one’s natural pace upon Her spongy and pebbled paths, and to live simply, by having one’s complete home upon one’s very back is grounding and healing. It's this shedding down to what is necessary and essential to live that is so relieving. It is in the comfort of the forest or on a high mountain ridge that we are reminded of who we are and what a blessing it is to be alive. It is by slowing down and drinking in this exquisiteness that we attune with the gift of existence.
It is in wild and natural places that we swiftly and easily reconnect with who we are and can come into a place of ease and peace within, gaining clarity and direction on how to go forth living in harmony with ourselves and the larger world once we return to our everyday lives -- whole once again, replenished and invigorated.
And this is what I offer and will guide you deeply into during retreat into the mountains around the world -- the depths of yourself, so you can reconnect with who you really are, and access wisdom and inspiration of the wilds and learn the yogic and nondual Tantric tools to recharge, support and guide you once back home.
Shakti, our Divine Mother, IS, sacred geography along with the pulse of creativity...
- Step into the healing rhythm of nature and Yogini arts, unplug from fast-paced, technology centered modern life
- Practice healing & expanding goddess-based deity yoga
- Connect to physical strength & intuitive wisdom
- Learn backpacking fundamentals applicable to various settings
- Explore sacred “Artivism” for supporting communities, women and the environment
These are 4 day, week-long and two week sacred yoga/meditation pilgrimages. See "Home" page for upcoming offerings.
Your Guide:
Stephanie Renee dos Santos
- Lifetime of wilderness experience in the North Cascades Range + years in the Himalayas
- 25 years on Yoga Path + Multiple Yoga Training Certificates
- B.A in Studio Arts, Whitman College
- Wilderness First Aid Certified + CPR
Stephanie's call to slowdown and retreat to the mountains...
In my late twenties I followed my heart's calling and founded a design/build skatepark construction company, Airspeed Skateparks LLC, with another passionate creative soul. We were artists and entrepreneurs first, business people second because our dreams demanded it of us. The years sailed by and the day arrived when I realized it had been years since I'd taken a backpacking trip, which I had heretofore relished almost every year of my life.
Years had passed in a blur of business responsibilities. I was anxiety-ridden, exhausted and spent. I hadn't prioritized and made time to commune with life-balancing and regulating sacred natural places.
When my mother suggested a backpacking trip with her and my two younger brothers my heart cried out, "Yes! I'll find a way to come." It was on this journey that I was called back and reminded of the vital importance of walking and living the earth’s rhythms, and of how profoundly the earth heals and balances one in such a short span of time.
Sleeping upon Her earthen floor, allowing Her mountain breezes to calm and caresses one’s high strung city soul, to pad at one’s natural pace upon Her spongy and pebbled paths, and to live simply, by having one’s complete home upon one’s very back is grounding and healing. It's this shedding down to what is necessary and essential to live that is so relieving. It is in the comfort of the forest or on a high mountain ridge that we are reminded of who we are and what a blessing it is to be alive. It is by slowing down and drinking in this exquisiteness that we attune with the gift of existence.
It is in wild and natural places that we swiftly and easily reconnect with who we are and can come into a place of ease and peace within, gaining clarity and direction on how to go forth living in harmony with ourselves and the larger world once we return to our everyday lives -- whole once again, replenished and invigorated.
And this is what I offer and will guide you deeply into during retreat into the mountains around the world -- the depths of yourself, so you can reconnect with who you really are, and access wisdom and inspiration of the wilds and learn the yogic and nondual Tantric tools to recharge, support and guide you once back home.
Ashram of Arts
Tantra Foundation in India
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Ashram of Arts retreats and workshops focus on the teachings of Devi, Shakti or Goddess, within the nondual Tantric traditions of the Trika and Sri Vidya wisdom streams and the visual arts inspired for and by these traditions. The study of Tantric art supports in-depth self-study, deepening and facilitating one's sadhana and more comprehensive understanding of the wisdom these traditions offer.
Engaging with living artists and ancient art works created throughout India and Nepal we explore our inner and outer world through the mediums of the visual arts through ancient architecture at sacred sites, sculptures and paintings, along with the performing arts. Ashram of Arts collaborates with the Tantra Foundation in India and local artist throughout India and Nepal to connect and engage direct with source teachings and the artistic mediums and experts and masters in the field of Tantra visual arts, ancient and contemporary. |
Devidance Yoga
Yogini Temple in India
Devidance Yoga practices and studies are based on the non-dual Tantric Shaivism teachings of the Trika wisdom stream and Shakta teachings, and the Indian Classical Dance Bharata Natyam. We explore the different aspects of Devi/Shakti through the Goddesses with practices of postures similar to sculptures, fluid movements of asana and dance, pranayama, mudra, mantras, mythology, symbolism, bhakti/devotion, characteristic qualities of each Goddess, meditation and yantra.
Founders, Ganga Devi and Stephanie Renee dos Santos, guide pilgrimages in India to meditate, dance and practice at empowered ancient sites.
For downloadable information in Portuguese:
Founders, Ganga Devi and Stephanie Renee dos Santos, guide pilgrimages in India to meditate, dance and practice at empowered ancient sites.
For downloadable information in Portuguese:
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