OVERVIEW
In our modern, externally-focused world, many people seek meaning in the fast-paced chaos. This is where the myth embedded in Eastern wisdom traditions provides a way for us to understand our way of being and becoming in the world. Hinduism, as a tradition, has been interpreted as yoga, tantra and other easily visited aspects. The foundation of the Vedas, the Hindu scripture of reference for Vedic practitioners, is to convey the truth of who we are. These deeper dimensions of knowledge and wisdom, the innermost revelations of the ancient rishis, are often neglected.
This 11-day intensive retreat is an invitation to self-initiation into Vedic practices through the ancient sacred festival of Navratri. Each day, participants will have an opportunity to learn and journey into the Vedic culture, philosophy, psychology, and spiritual practices in relation to the nine goddesses that manifest during Navratri.
Through exercises, lectures, meditation at ancient Hindu temples, traditional rituals, offerings, somatic journeying, psychospiritual healing and development, writing as a ritual to the Divine Feminine™, and Vedic Astrology, each participant will discover their unique journey of alignment with the Divine Feminine.
Purna Pilgrimage to India
A Journey Through Grace and Strength into Our Whole Selves
This course is for pilgrims seeking to:
● Explore the oldest wisdom schools of India.
● Delve into Eastern wisdom through its diverse philosophical, spiritual, and mystical traditions and practices.
● Access and embody their feminine and masculine dimensions and aspects.
● Explore the portals that allow deep, inner exploration, creating space, and finding and aligning to the divine feminine. We aspire to uncover, clear, clean, and align and connect within ourselves.
● Develop a deeper understanding of ‘Sanatana Dharma’, Vedanta and Hinduism and dispel appropriated forms of the philosophies.
● Heed their deep, sincere desire and courage to develop consciously through an in-depth process of intentional transformation.
Course design
Learning &
Experience
Structure
11-day in-person learning and experience structure (Location: Goa, India):
The participants will experience lectures, rituals and prayers to invoke each day’s deity. Visits to ancient temples of ‘Shiva’, ‘Vishnu’ and ‘Durga’, chanting mantras, somatic practices, personalized Vedic astrology readings, writing ritual and dream integration will facilitate the journey.
Learning objectives
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Learn and personalize a framework of engaging with the Divine as a living, universal force.
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Explore the basic and practical principles of divine living (dharma).
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Learning to read the everyday metaphors of our lives as a conduit of wisdom.
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Understand how to live according to the roles and responsibilities of our current context (varna).
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Adventure into the mystical dimensions of ‘Advaita Vedanta’ and ‘Sanatana Dharma’.
Learning outcomes
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Understanding: Embodied understanding and creative assimilation of your personalised learnings.
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Reflection: Life overview establishing a framework for the future.
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Introspection: Embracing metaphors and mystical experiences and perceptions within our daily, practical lives.
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Action: Creating a life design