This Himalayan Goddess Yoga Retreat is an honouring, remembering, and reclaiming of the Mothers of the Universe. A celebration of the sacred feminine which our world needs so desperately to create healing and peace. And where better to hear her voice than in these Himalayan mountains where it’s said that Tara Ma, Kali Ma, Durga, Parvati…reside for 1000’s of years. This Retreat is an invitation to meet them in your heart and awaken their wisdom in your bones.

This women yoga retreat is a sanctuary that is both transforming and nurturing. A space to come home in the land of the Goddesses, detox from overstimulation and overwhelm, and nourish your body with yoga, meditation, cocoa ceremony, dance, rituals in the mountains, monasteries, caves and rivers….and delicious organic food, fresh glacier water, deep rest in our magic healing garden and a vast spaciousness for you to allow yourself to fully be an expression of the most authentic version of yourself.

Veerle & Audur are both professional yoga teachers and mountain sisters, who met in the Himalayas and have since a deep connection and love for the feminine ways of yoga, the spirituality of trees/mountains and empowering women. Together they will create a sanctuary of yogic practices, Goddess and nature teachings, mantra, nidra, meditation and healing rituals that will make a profound if not life changing transformation! This retreat is for ANY women who feels the call to come home, connect with the Great Mother (in whatever form), connect in sisterhood and unwind in the healing mountains of the Himalayas!!!

Retreat Shedule

The daily shedule of this Retreat will be announced later, as fluidity is a key principle of the feminine ways of yoga 🙂 However, you can be sure that there will be 2 daily yoga sessions a day (yogini yoga and afternoon restorative/yin/nidra), guided meditation, pranayama, chanting, Qi Qong, restorative & yin yoga, nature ceremonies, sacred rituals, women circles, cacao ceremony,…) As late august is the most beautiful and abundant time in Ladakh and full harvest time, we will participate in the apricot harvest and learn about their tradition of making apricot oil, jams and juices.

This retreat is an invitation to meet the Goddess who dwells and sings in these mountains, but also an invitation to meet the women of Ladakh, the living Goddesses who cultivate the land, sing their prayers and hold a deep wisdom of weaving spirituality, kindness and compassion into daily life. We will meet women associations and visit the local women in the village in their homes, enjoying cooking ‘momo’s’ together!

Prices:

• Double room: 2350€ ( Come as 2 friends and share a room. Twin beds available)
• Single room: 2700€ ( Enjoy the luxury of a room entirely for yourself, Goddess option! :))
• Triple Room: 2150€ (A large room that offers a community feel, while still having personal space)

All Rooms are equipped with a Western style toilet and bathroom, comfortable beds and incredible views over the mountains)

ACCOMODATION & FOOD

Our Yoga Retreats take place in Togocheepa Eco Hotel nestled in the green mountain village Hemischukpachan. A unique deluxe family based Hotel with limited amount of rooms to offer their guests an authentic and first hand experience with the Ladakhi culture, nature and village life. Togocheepa Eco Hotel is committed to preserve the traditional culture of the village and fragile ecosystem of Ladakh through minimising the impact of tourism. The hotel offers a delicious and yogic menu based on vegetables grown in our own organic garden, added by local vegetables, cheese, barley, juices and fruits from surrounding farmers. Our healthy and artisan meals are prepared with the uttermost care and devotion. 

*Vegan, gluten- and lactose free meals can be arranged, please specify a special request with your booking

*Internet is still a pretty unreliable in the village Hemischukpachan and we encourage a digital detox during your stay. The absence of internet and a mobile network is a beautiful opportunity to unplug from the digital world and immerse yourself fully into the retreat and explore your own inner world, silence and freedom of time.

Travel information

Getting to the Himalayas is easier than you might think! Any flight from Europe to India (Delhi) takes about +/- 8hrs! After that it’s only a 1.5h flight from Delhi into the capital of Ladakh, called Leh. There are multiple flights a day from Delhi to Leh (IXL), and this flight is one of the most breathtaking flights you will ever take!

Important to know before you go….

INDIAN VISA & INTERNATIONAL PASSPORT

An Indian visa is necessary to enter the country. Nowadays an Indian e-visa is available and the procedure is very easy! You can apply for a 30-day E-tourist visa at https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/ 

You will get your visa a couple of days letter on your email. Print it out and bring it with you. 

Prices vary from country to country and this information is available on the above web page. 

Remember that your passport must have 2 blank pages and be valid for at least 6 months after your returning flight. 

ALTITUDE, PHYSICAL CONDITION & WEATHER

Leh is located at 3500m above sea level. To optimise acclimatisation we advise to arrive at least 1-2 days  prior to the retreat in Leh and take the first day full rest and drink plenty of water. We will start the retreat very gentle to let our bodies adapt to the high altitude. Most people have only mild symptoms and are adapted after the first few days.

Extra vaccinations aren’t obliged for Ladakh, but it’s always a good idea to check Tetanus and optional Typhus. There is no malaria risk in Ladakh. The program isn’t focused on a very strong & advanced asana practice and all levels and ages are welcome. A general health questionnaire will be provided prior to the retreat. Day temperatures from June to August vary around 25C, mornings/evenings tend to be colder (10-15C) and can be more windy. Best to bring comfortable clothing with different layers. 

TRAVEL INSURANCE

It’s required that you get travel insurance covering  emergency medical treatment and emergency evacuation and repatriation. 

We highly recommend cancellation insurance. 

PAYMENT, TERMS & CONDITIONS

Payment is done via bank transfer.  A 500 EUR non refundable deposit is necessary to secure your spot.