Shakti Sādhana Retreat
August 24 - 30, 2026 | Nass Valley, Northern BC, Canada
Enter the Heart of Tantra through Practice, Not Theory
Tantra isn’t something you learn from a book or a screen. It is lived, breathed, and felt in the body. It’s the smell of smoke on your clothes after a fire ceremony, the vibration of mantra resonating through your chest, the sight of a yantra slowly taking form under your hands.
The Shakti Sādhana Retreat is a 7-day immersion into the living, breathing world of traditional Tantric practice. This is not a retreat for dabbling—it is a call to those ready to step deeply into devotion, subtle energetics, and embodied ritual.
What to Expect
This retreat is both participatory and, by invitation, initiatory:
- For retreat guests: You’ll be immersed in daily practices—mantra japa, fire ceremony (yajña), pūjā, yantra building, and guided ritual experiences—that enliven the body, clear stagnant energy, and deepen connection with Shakti.
- For initiates (invite-only): You’ll not only participate, but also begin to learn how to carry out these rituals yourself—how to hold the mantra, build the yantra, prepare offerings, and tend the sacred fire.
Both paths are honored, and both lead into the heart of experiential Tantra.
Benefits
While every journey is unique, many participants experience:
- A more embodied, lived understanding of Tantra
- Revitalization of body, mind, and energetic system
- A loosening or clearing of inner blockages
- A deeper connection with Devī, the Divine Mother
- The first stirrings of kundalinī awakening
- A profound sense of belonging among fellow sādhaks
Why In Person?
We can learn concepts online—but Tantra is experiential.
You cannot understand yajña until you’ve placed samagri offerings into the fire.
You cannot know the yantra until you’ve carved and painted its lines yourself.
You cannot taste the resonance of mantra until it’s lived on your lips in the company of others devoted to the same truth.
This retreat offers what books and screens cannot: living practice in sacred community, body to body, breath to breath, mantra to mantra.
Who It’s For
- Practitioners with some background in yoga, meditation, or Tantra who feel ready to enter the world of subtle energetics and devotion
- Experienced seekers wanting to go beyond intellectual understanding and into lived practice
- Those drawn to fire, ritual, mantra, and the living presence of Shakti
This is not a beginner retreat for those needing everything explained through rational or purely tangible frameworks. It’s for those willing to step into mystery and allow practice itself to reveal truth.
The Setting
Held in the sacred Nass Valley of Northern British Columbia, this retreat is nestled among ancient forests, mountains, and rivers—a powerful container for spiritual work. In August, the land is alive with wild beauty, spaciousness, and quiet.
Accommodation & Pricing
Shamballa Cabin
$718 USD pp
Shared Cabin with two twin beds. This cabin features electricity, hot water showers, a living room, a kitchen, and an outdoor compost toilet.
Rustic Cabin
$926 USD pp
These cabins are nestled in the valley and are a bit of a hike from the parking lot. While there's no electricity or water in these cabins, they offer a comfortable & private experience.
This is a shared accommodation.
Dormitory
$549 USD pp
The dormitory has a lot of character, backed by a Pine Forest and located in the valley. It is a co-ed dormitory, providing a unique communal living experience. There are two sets of bunk beds on the first floor and three single beds in the loft upstairs. There is no electricity or water in the dormitory.
Camping
$399 USD pp
There are plenty of spots around the ashram where you can pitch a tent. We provide indoor space for you to keep your snacks and toiletries to avoid attracting wildlife. While it's encouraged to camp close to others for safety, you also have the option to choose a more remote location on our expansive hundred-acre property. Please remember to bring your own camping gear, including a tent, sleeping bag, and any other essentials you may need for a comfortable stay.
15-Day Volunteer Option
$338 USD pp
This option is for individuals who want to fully immerse themselves in the retreat experience by arriving 5 days before the Sangha Gathering and staying 5 days after the retreat. As a volunteer, you'll play a vital role behind the scenes, helping to set things up, mow the lawn, make beds, wash laundry, and ensure that the gathering runs smoothly. During your stay, you'll camp on our picturesque grounds, contributing to the communal spirit of the ashram while enjoying the beauty of nature. Please note that there are a limited number of spaces for this option, and we will likely only need five people.
1-3 day Option
$107 USD pp
Immerse yourself in the transformative experience of the Joy of Being Retreat. With flexible options to attend one, two, or three days of our five-day retreat, you can tailor your retreat experience to fit your schedule and needs.
Whether you choose to join us for a single day or multiple days, each option offers a unique opportunity to reconnect with yourself and experience the heart of our retreat.
A Note on Community
At its heart, this retreat is about sangha—a circle of practitioners coming together in love of truth. To sit by the fire, to chant side by side, to bow before the altar of the Divine Mother together—this shared field magnifies what is possible for each of us individually.