Shakti Rising: A Retreat into the Sacred Feminine for Every Woman Seeking Awakening

April 30 - May 2

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Arrival: April 30th, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Departure: May 2nd, 12:30 PM

Tiered Tuition:

Scholarship Tuition: $425
Standard Tuition: $500
Supporter Tuition: $575

$+ 4 nights lodging
Combined at checkout

Meals & drinks included
Inc. V, VG, GF

Add extra nights at 50% off

Tiered Tuition:

Scholarship Tuition: $425
Standard Tuition: $500
Supporter Tuition: $575

$+ 4 nights lodging
Combined at checkout

Meals & drinks included
Inc. V, VG, GF

Add extra nights at 50% off

About the Retreat

Something in you already knows her. She’s the vastness you feel in deep meditation, the warmth that rises when you move and breathe, the night sky that holds everything without effort. Yoga’s stories call her Bhuvaneshvari, goddess of the earth and star-spangled sky, “She whose body is the world.” Here we explore her as an archetype: a timeless pattern of the human spirit that lives in every human being, nature and even all objects.

Our lens is the Shakta-Shaiva tradition of non-dual tantra, a philosophy that sees everything as one living, conscious whole and teaches that bliss is who you are at your deepest core. Mantra, the repetition of sacred sound, is a path toward that understanding. We follow the bliss, soaking in meditation like cloth dipped in dye, until the vast and the everyday meet and merge.

Over a weekend in the Colorado mountains, you’ll move through a sacred yoga flow, chant and breathe in a circle of women, and awaken to your own inner bliss. That is Shakti, the living energy of the feminine, rising in you. Whether you’re new to these practices or returning to them, you’re welcome here.

Listen to Jeanie’s podcast, Evolutionary Women, here. 

What to Expect

  • Mythic yoga flow with alignment for health
  • Guided breathwork: pranayama
  • Mantra meditation in quiet stillness
  • Chanting in a circle of women
  • Ancient tales to help us navigate intense times
  • World peace practice

This retreat is best for women comfortable moving through yoga postures. No Sanskrit or spiritual background is needed and there are no meditation requirements. While not required, Neelakantha Meditation Initiation is an opportunity to jumpstart a powerful practice prior to retreat. An initiation will be offered Thursday Prior to retreat, or can be obtained on your own online or in Boulder.

Why Attend This Retreat?

  • Reconnect with a sense of calm and purpose that stays with you long after the weekend ends
  • Leave with an understanding of how mantra meditation can infuse your life for a powerful connection to your source place within
  • Discover how the ancient wisdom and stories of the goddess can infuse your everyday life with meaning and depth
  • Experience the power of mountain nature as a source of renewal
  • Embrace a sisterhood and community that lasts well beyond the retreat itself
  • Feel more at home in your body, and move through your days with more ease and steadiness
  • Experience a world peace practice and a vision for our future

Teacher Testimonials

“Jeanie’s depth of knowledge and consistent embodiment of her yoga and meditation practices radiate through her teaching. I am so grateful to have a teacher like her in Boulder, Colorado.” -Jessica Johnson

“Jeanie teaches a universal yoga with life lessons weaved throughout each class. The body, mind and spirit are awakened in her class. Jeanie is a present and mindful teacher who can help you wake up to this beautiful life!” -Kerry Patterson

“Jeanie has a way of being in this world and her space that makes her inviting, and engaging. I learn from her whenever I go to class a retreat or a longer program. I value Jeanie’s ongoing desire to learn, grow, and be a continuous student. With this, she turns what she has learned into her teaching and shares her knowledge with her students, family, and anyone she encounters. Jeanie has a dedicated following, and I am part of that special group. Jeanie brings light, happiness, strength, and education into everything she does… I am very grateful for her as a teacher and as a friend. Thank you, Jeanie.” Wendi Buick

FAQs

Do I need prior yoga or meditation experience? No meditation experience is needed — sessions are no more than 20 minutes. Some yoga experience is helpful, since you’ll move through an aligned mythic yoga flow.

Is this retreat silent? The meditation is practiced in silence, though the rest of the weekend includes chanting, sharing, and connecting with other women.

What are the meals like? All meals are provided, and Drala Mountain Center can accommodate omnivore, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options.

What should I bring? Yoga props (mats, straps, blocks, blankets, cushions) are provided by Drala Mountain Center, but you are welcome to bring your own favorite props as well. Bring warm layers, and something cozy for chanting and meditation.

What does the daily practice look like? Mornings bring an active, aligned mythic yoga flow; afternoons shift into a quieter, grounded practice with meditation.

Can I experience Jeanie’s teaching prior to the retreat? See the video above on Neelakantha Meditation. Formal initiation can be offered for an additional fee, online or in person in Boulder, CO.

Retreat Faculty

Jeanie Manchester

Jeanie Manchester is a yoga and meditation teacher with 35 years of practice and teaching in Boulder, Colorado. She is an E-RYT 500 (an advanced Yoga Alliance teaching level), Anusara-certified (an alignment-based style of yoga), and founder of Anjaneya Yoga Shala. Jeanie created Sacred Flow, a style of yoga weaving movement with mantra, storytelling, and [...]

Lodging

We have several accommodations to choose from during checkout.
All options include our healthy meals and drinks. Inc V, VG, GF.

Single and Double Tents

Located in campgrounds throughout the property, these 12′ x 14′ tents have two twin beds, two bookcases and a hanging clothes rack.* Each campground offers a shared bathhouse. Summer platform tents are available from late May through early September. A tent can be rented as a single (without a roommate) or a double (with a roommate).

Some of our campgrounds were impacted by a recent wildfire and the affects may still be visible this summer, however, they are safe to use.

Bedding is not provided. Please bring your own twin sheets, blanket or sleeping bag, a pillow and towels.

Dormitories
Rooms with beds for up to 7-8 people. Gender-segregated with men in their own dorm and women in another. The dorms use a shared bathroom down the hall, which is also equipped with shower stalls.

Monk Rooms
A cost-effective option for participants looking for indoor, solitary lodging, but who don’t mind using a shared bathroom or are looking for a more affordable retreat solution. These rooms are in the same hall as the Ridgen Dormitories, but offer more privacy than the dorms. In addition to a bed, bedding, a private room and closet, the monk rooms also have a large window and a desk and desk chair for added comfort.

Single and Double Rooms
The perfect choice for a retreat where you want both your own space and your own bathroom. Each room offers a little more space, a dresser and closet, and a 3/4s bathroom (toilet, sink, and shower, no bathtub) attached to each room.

Junior Suite
Our Lodge Junior Suites include a queen-size bed topped by a cozy comforter, a desk, dresser, closet and private bath with bathtub, plus a sitting area.

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