Shakti Sadhana: A Women’s Retreat in the Yogic Path of Power and Peace

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243 Greenwood Brook Rd, Industry, ME, USA
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Up to 8 in group
Date
May 8 - 14, 2026

Retreat Highlights

  • Whole-foods, plant-based, sattvic (balanced) vegan fare
  • 3+ Hours of daily Yoga and Meditation Instruction
  • Mountain Retreat
  • Traditional Yogic Environment
  • Off-grid, nature immersion
  • Digital detox

About this Retreat

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Details of this retreat

Long before “wellness” became a product, women lived close to the Earth, to each other, and to the sacred.
They gathered to chant, to cleanse, to strengthen, to serve, to remember.
They knew their power as embodiments of Shakti—the living principle of movement that fuels all life.

At Sat Manav Yoga Ashram, you won’t just attend a retreat—you’ll step into a way of life that women have lived for millennia.
Nestled in the forested mountains of Maine, this is a place where the mind clears, the body heals, and your true nature—as a woman and as a human—comes forth.

Over the course of a weekend—or a full week immersed in the sacred rhythms of Yogic life—you’ll experience intimate, personalized guidance in a small group setting. In accordance with Yogic tradition, we keep our retreats intentionally limited in size to ensure every woman receives the depth and attention needed for true transformation. Space is limited—reserve now to ensure your place.

Morning Sadhana with Yogic asanas and breathwork (Pranayam) to purify, awaken, and release body and mind

Devi Pūjā and daily fire ceremonies (Dhuni)—ancient rites of goddess worship that uplift and empower

Evening chanting and meditation in a hand-built temple honoring the divine balance of feminine and masculine

Women’s rejuvenation practices, sauna purification, and natural therapies—no phones, no mirrors, no distractions; just healing, henna tattoos, herbs, and sacred sisterhood

Nature immersion on protected forest land with rivers, trails, and the stillness of a life without screens

Organic, whole-food, plant-based meals, prepared daily by initiated Yoginīs who live what they serve

To keep this retreat intimate and powerful this offering is open to 6 women guests, who will join our 10 resident women.

This is Shakti Sadhana—a return to the Divine Mother, to her power and presence, and to the eternal truth of what it means to live as a woman—not just in todays world, but since the dawn of time.

Whether you're a mother, a daughter, a sister—or all of the above—this retreat will renew, rejuvenate, and empower you to align with the maternal force that uplifts not only yourself and your family, but all beings.

Come live what can’t be taught online.
Come remember what can’t be found in books.
Come discover what only a living lineage of Yoginīs can offer.

Getting Here

Location icon Sat Manav Yoga Ashram, 243 Greenwood Brook Rd, Industry, ME, USA

Directions

The largest airport in Maine is located in Portland. It is 2 hours from the Ashram. We recommend renting a car, but we do offer airport pickup and drop off for $200 (total). You can also get a bus from the airport to Augusta (1 hour away). We offer pickup/drop off from the bus for $100.

For driving, the directions below will get you here quickly and easily. We are located in a rural area where cell service and GPS are not reliable. To make sure you find us, please print and follow our directions and NOT your GPS. https://satmanavyogaashram.com/directions

Safe travels and we'll see you soon!

Accommodation

Every building at Sat Manav Yoga Ashram was constructed by the resident Yogis, creating the ideal environment for reflection and practice. They follow the essential guidelines for Yogic living, while still providing a very comfortable, restful and pleasant atmosphere. Each building is heated with wood and cooled by opening the windows to fresh mountain air. Water is drawn by hand pumps, we use composting toilets and pump showers (hot), keeping us deeply connected with the life-sustaining resources we use. There is no wi-fi or conventional electronics that interfere with our well-being. In today's world there are very few places you can give your body and mind a total reprieve from the effects and distractions of electronics. With Yogic décor and all-natural materials (from the linens you sleep in to the floor you walk on) nestled in the Maine woods surrounded by rushing mountain streams, your nights will be as unforgettable as your days. Our first guest cabin, the "Kund," has an open downstairs, a private deck off of one bedroom, and a beautiful tile shower. The upstairs is divided into two rooms; one with a queen and one with two twin futons. A shared full bath and comfortable living area (with LOTS of books) are downstairs. With cherry floors, knotty pine walls, skylights and wonderful views of the property, a night at the Kund is the perfect conclusion to your day! Our second cabin, the "Shodhana," is centrally located, but also tucked away, just across from our wood-fired Sauna; also the shower house. It features 2 bedrooms with private half baths, and a shared living room, with couches that inspire hours of reflective reading or a rejuvenating nap. Nestled in the trees, between two streams, Shodhana is the perfect place for release into the peace and quiet.

Full Week All Inclusive! (Fri. Afternoon-Thurs. Evening)

Venue & Amenities

Venue & Amenities
Venue & Amenities
A/C in Rooms icon A/C in Rooms
Free Wifi icon Free Wifi
Spa icon Spa
Sauna icon Sauna
Pool icon Pool
Towels icon Towels
Free Parking icon Free Parking
Kitchen icon Kitchen
Tour Assistance icon Tour Assistance
Hot Tub icon Hot Tub
Coffee/Tea icon Coffee/Tea
Cafe icon Cafe
Restaurant icon Restaurant
Fitness Center icon Fitness Center
Yoga Studio icon Yoga Studio
Housekeeping icon Housekeeping
Bicycles For Rent icon Bicycles For Rent
20 x 30 Straw-bale Yoga Shala
Woodfired Sauna
Extensive Library

Meals

Menu

Menu Types

"Delicious, savory fulfillment in vegetable form! I absolutely love the food at the Ashram, and the whole style of eating. The ceremony of it all feeds your soul and your stomach simultaneously!" -ES.

What's Included

  • 2. 5 Days
  • Lodging
  • Food
  • All events and classes

What's Not Included

  • Travel fare

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