11 Day 10 Mahavidya Sadhana Meditation Retreat in India

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Retreat Highlights

  • Retreats starts from 24th of each month
  • The Dasa Mahavidyas, or “Ten Great Wisdom Goddesses,” are revered as ten powerful aspects of Adi Parashakti, the Supreme Divine Mother. Central to the Tantric and Sri Vidya traditions, they represent a complete spectrum of feminine energy—from compassion and beauty to fierce transformation and transcendence. Engaging with them through Dasa Mahavidya Sadhana is a sacred path to spiritual awakening, inner strength, and liberation.
  • The 10 Mahavidya Sadhana Retreat is a journey of the spirit into the embodied teachings of Shakta Tantra and an opportunity to get in touch with the ten cosmic dimensions of Adi Shakti as they are revealed through mantra, meditation, and self-examination.
  • 10 Mahavidya Sadhana Experience-
  • Foundations of Shakta Tantra
  • Philosophy of Mahavidya Tantra Ethics, discipline, and safety Understanding Shakti and consciousness
  • Mantra & Sound Science
  • Mantra meaning and vibration, Japa discipline and awareness & Role of silence and intention
  • Energy & Awareness Practices
  • Pranayama for balance, Grounding techniques & Chakra awareness
  • Mahavidya Wisdom Sessions
  • Symbolism and teachings of each Mahavidya, Psychological spiritual integration & Self-inquiry practice
  • Yogic Lifestyle
  • Sattvic routine, Yogic diet & Mental and emotional purification
  • Daily Schedule
  • Morning: Silence, Pranayama, Meditation, Mantra Japa & Teachings, Yogic Asana
  • Afternoon: Philosophy & Mahavidya Study, Yantra Painting, sacred practices
  • Evening: Self Study & Reflection
  • Night: Silence and Integration
  • During your training, you will visit sacred and beautiful places as such as the Ganga Aarti, Temples, Sacred Caves and other significant locations. These excursions are thoughtfully integrated into the training, offering cultural, spiritual, and experiential enrichment alongside your spiritual journey.
  • In this retreat, you will-
  • Activate the ten wisdom goddess energy
  • Learn their mantras and stories, and how they act on your consciousness.
  • Be initiated into a profound sadhana practice to carry into your life
  • Discover how to navigate inner shadow, chaos, longing, power, and love through the lens of sacred feminine wisdom
  • This retreat is suitable for:
  • No previous experience is necessary, although a basic familiarity with yoga, meditation and spirituality is helpful. The retreat is suitable for beginners as well as experienced meditators.
  • Healers and Wellness Practitioners
  • Serious spiritual seekers
  • Skilled yoga practitioners
  • Devoted Shakti sadhakas
  • Individuals seeking inner transformation and clarity

About this Retreat

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Details of this retreat

The 10 Mahavidya Sadhana Retreat in Rishikesh – This is a unique opportunity to learn and practice the wisdom of the ancient traditions of Shakta Tantra. This retreat is for dedicated seekers who feel a profound inner pull toward Shakti consciousness, self-inquiry, and towards fulfillment through a committed sadhana. Retreats starts from 24th of each month.


The Mahavidyas are not abstract symbols or ritual practices – they are a living stream of cosmic power symbolizing the highest truths in nature. To navigate this journey is to meet fear, ego, attachment, delusion, and limitation while you slowly awaken clarity, courage, compassion, and inner freedom. This retreat provides a safe and down-to-earth approach to Mahavidya Sadhana, no sensationalism, but focused on inner purifying, integrating, and becoming aware.

The Sadhana Experience-

Mantra and Yantra Initiation for Each Goddess: Immerse yourself in each goddess’s essence through their specific Mantra to enliven their energy in you.

Somatic Yoga Practices for Each Goddess: Mantra and Movement Every Morning to Embody their essence within you.

Guided Meditations for Each Goddess: Immerse yourself in each goddess through Storytelling and Embodying their essence within you.

Insightful Workshops: Engage in interactive sessions exploring the mythology, symbolism, and practical applications of each goddess.

Community Sharing – Sangha: Connect with like-minded individuals and share your experiences in a supportive environment.

Rituals and Practices: Learn unique rituals and sadhana practices to invoke the blessings of the Mahavidyas into your life: Japa Mantra, Creative Art, Yantra Exploration, Somatic Embodiment of each wisdom goddess.

What You Will Gain-

A stable and personal Mahavidya Sadhana

Deeper understanding of Shakti Tantra

Emotional and mental purification

Inner strength and awareness

Spiritual maturity and humility
The ancient teachings of Dasha Mahavidya are one of the oldest form of spiritual practice (sadhana) from the Tantric path and are considered sacred teachings for the great transformative power that they hold.In this ancient practice, we learn to honor the Goddess Kali in her 10 forms or archetypes, each aspect offering a unique wisdom that we learn to cultivate to enhance our lives.

One of the most ancient forms of tantric Sadhana (practice), the teachings of the Mahavidyas lie at the heart of Sri Vidya— the sacred knowledge of the feminine. These teachings are traditionally kept secret due to the transformational power they hold.

This is more than a retreat. It is a living initiation — a deep dive into tantric technologies of transformation, where you will receive the direct transmission of a sadhana to integrate into your daily life.

About the 10 Mahavidyas – The Ten Supreme Wisdoms

The Mahavidyas are the ten faces of the Divine Feminine in her most raw, refined, and radiant expressions. Each goddess holds a unique key — a doorway into deeper dimensions of Self. To walk with them is to become intimate with their wisdom, to allow yourself to be reshaped by their wisdom and power.

The 10 Mahavidyas are the epitome of the entire cosmic wisdom and human consciousness:

Kali – Time, transformation, destruction of ego

Tara – Compassion, protection, transcendence

Tripurasundari (Shodashi) – Balance, beauty, bliss

Bhuvaneshwari – Space, expansion, divine motherhood

Chhinnamasta – Sacrifice, awakening, mastery over desire

Bhairavi – Discipline, tapas, spiritual fire

Dhumavati – Detachment, emptiness, deep wisdom

Bagalamukhi – Control of speech, mind, negativity

Matangi – Inner purity, creativity, wisdom

Kamala – Stability, abundance, spiritual prosperity

Every Mahavidya is introduced with a mantra, meditation, awareness exercise, Yantra and an intellectual comprehension, so that there is change without imbalance or extremism.

Participants explore the philosophy and practices of the Divine Feminine through the lens of the Shakta Tantra tradition—one of India's oldest spiritual lineages devoted to the worship of Shakti, the creative power that gives birth to all life.

This retreat is a structured spiritual journey, not an experimental or casual program. The emphasis is on inner transformation, not external rituals or dramatic practices.

What You'll Receive

Initiation into the 10 Mahavidyas – a rare & powerful transmission

Daily sadhana – practices to anchor the teachings

Daily wisdom sessions – in-depth exploration of each Goddess form of Kali

Sattva Himalayan Breathwork & Kriya Journeys – activating life force energy

Pooja ritual – devotional offerings to the Goddess

Yagya (Vedic fire ceremony) – amplifying our intentions through fire alchemy

Vedic Chanting – shlokas and mantras to open the sadhana

Forest walks & nature immersion – grounding and embodiment

Delicious vegetarian meals – nourishing the body and spirit

Core Practices Include:

Daily mantra japa (guided & silent)

Mahavidya meditation and contemplation

Pranayama for energy balance

Yogic asana for grounding

Creative Expression and Yantra Painting

Tantric philosophy and symbolism

Lifestyle discipline (yama, niyama)

Schedule

Sample Daily Schedule

Day 1

4:00 PM - Introduction in the circle

4:30- Divine Shakti Activation Rituals

5:00 - 6:00 - Meditation and Breathwork

6:30 Ganga Aarti

7:30 - Dinner

10:00 - Sleep

Day 2 to 10

7:30 - Wake Up

9:30 - Breakfast

10:00 - 11:00 Ritual & Meditation

11:00 - 11:30 Mahavidya Philosophy & Storytelling

11:30 - 01:00 Mantra Chanting/ Somatic Practices/ Yantra Painting/ Sound Healing/ Excursion to the site of interest

2:00 - 3:00 Lunch

3:00 - 4:00 Rest

4:00 - 6:00 Self-Study/ Journaling/ Bhajans/ Satsang

7:00 - Ganga Aarti

7:30 - Dinner

10:00 - Sleep

Final Day of Course

7:30 - Wake Up

9:30 - Breakfast

10:00 - 11:00 Meditation

11:00 - Departure from the Center


* Schedule is subjected to change.
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change

Getting Here

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Directions

Book your flight to:

Dehradun Jolly Grant Airport (DED) in Uttarakhand, India
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) in Delhi, India
From Dehradun airport, it takes about 45 minutes to 1 hour to reach Rishikesh from the airport.

From Indira Gandhi International airport, it usually takes 6–7 hours, depending on traffic.

We can arrange transportation for you at a cost.

For booking transportation, please share your travel details in advance.

Accommodation

Experience private AC/ non-AC accommodation at our peaceful location, where your morning starts with the beautiful view of lush green mountains. The communal living arrangement fosters connections with fellow participants, creating a sense of calmness against the backdrop of nature's beauty. Nestled in the mountains, our centre offers a peaceful retreat, providing an escape from the demands of daily life. With attached bathrooms for convenience and privacy, our accommodations blend comfort with the charm of the natural surroundings. The price listed is per person.

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For centuries, people have travelled to India in search of reflection, spiritual connection, and inner renewal.

Rishikesh holds this process in an environment shaped by yoga, mantra and spiritual inquiry.

Rishikesh is more than the location. Rishikesh is a living part of the training.

The rhythm of the Ganga, the stillness of the Himalayas, the presence of temples, the sound and echoes of chanting mantra, and the town's contemplative atmosphere create a powerful setting for studying sound, healing, awareness, divinity and consciousness.

We bring together somatic practices, yoga, meditation, ancient Vedic wisdom, psychological understanding, sound and tuning fork therapy, energy-based approaches, and other complementary modalities within carefully structured professional training and retreat programs.

Every program is designed to respect the whole person—their lived experiences, emotional needs, physical responses, personal beliefs, boundaries, and readiness for transformation.

Each practice is selected with intention and integrated into a coherent personal journey, helping participants understand themselves more deeply, experience meaningful rest, and develop practices they can continue after returning home.

Our retreats are intentionally intimate and are hosted in carefully selected settings that offer privacy, comfort, tranquillity, and connection with nature.

Each environment is prepared to support both therapeutic work and uninterrupted rest, away from the noise and pressure of heavily commercialized tourist areas.

With a structured curriculum and hands-on practice, you’ll gain the skills to use vibrational therapy for personal growth, healing and professional application.

In our Sound Healing Training, we offer expertly crafted training that blends ancient traditions with modern therapeutic techniques, helping you achieve harmony, balance and deep healing.

Healing is approached as a deeply personal process—one that can unfold when you are given the right combination of understanding, support, time, and space.

Whether you arrive feeling emotionally exhausted, overwhelmed by persistent thoughts, disconnected from yourself, or simply aware that something within your life needs attention, you will be welcomed with compassion, confidentiality, and respect.

Meals

Menu

Menu Types

Many cafes and restaurants are nearby. Food can be ordered from there. Fresh, locally sourced vegetarian delights. Authentic and Traditional Indian Cuisine. Gluten-free options.

What's Included

  • 10 nights accommodation
  • 3 daily delicious and nutritious meals
  • Excursions & activities
  • Creative Expression and Yantra Painting
  • Pranayama for energy balance
  • Yogic asana for grounding
  • Forest walks & nature immersion – grounding and embodiment
  • Vedic Chanting – Shlokas and Mantras
  • Daily sadhana – practices to anchor the teachings
  • Sattva Himalayan Breathwork & Kriya Journeys – activating life force energy
  • Pooja ritual – devotional offerings to the Goddess

What's Not Included

  • Airport Transfers
  • Flights costs
  • Visa fee
  • Travel insurance
  • Additional activities not included in the itinerary

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