Uncover Your Deepest Longing

A transformative retreat of stillness, ritual, and renewal in the Blue Ridge Mountains

Kriya yoga, breathwork, and sacred ceremony held with care—to reset the mind, restore the body, and reawaken what truly matters.

Elohee Retreat Center, GA | August 27-30, 2025 | 4 Days

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Uncover Your Deepest Longing

A transformative retreat of stillness, ritual, and renewal in the Blue Ridge Mountains

Kriya yoga, breathwork, and sacred ceremony held with care—to reset the mind, restore the body, and reawaken what truly matters.

Elohee Retreat Center, GA | August 1-3, 2025 | 4 Days

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the journey you'll be taken on

THE CALL BENEATH IT ALL

Not just a pause from life—but a return to what is essential.

To experience true fulfillment—physically, psychologically, and emotionally—we must look beyond the surface and connect with the deepest part of our being: the level of spirit.

Beneath all of life’s experiences, there is a deeper longing—a quiet but persistent yearning to knowWho am I? Why am I? What am I here to do? What is this life all about? Until these questions are answered, a subtle restlessness lingers, an undercurrent that calls us toward something more.

This longing is not a problem to be solved but an invitation—one that leads us beyond the distractions and struggles of daily life and into direct experience of truth.

In this retreat, we will uncover this deep longing that is inherent in every human being. Together, we will journey to the depths of our being—not primarily through intellect, but through direct experience. We will explore how to fuel this longing until it burns so brightly that it dissolves all that stands in the way, bringing us into a state of profound ease, clarity, and awakening.

August 27-30, 2025 (4 Days)

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what awaits you

What Makes this retreat special

Rooted, intentional, and filled with devotion to support real transformation.

a living lineage

Our retreats draw from the Himalayan Yogic tradition—a living stream of wisdom passed through direct transmission, not just technique.

Multi-Sensory Immersion

A fusion of movement, breathwork, sound, ritual, and nature - each day is designed to awaken the whole self.

Integrity in Spaceholding

We commit to impeccability, authenticity, and intentional guidance—so you feel both free and deeply held.

Integration Beyond Retreat

You'll leave with grounded tools, insights, and practices to carry the transformation into your daily life.

Who Is This Suitable For?

Designed for All Experience Levels

Whether you’re longing for a profound spiritual experience, or simply in need of real rest and reconnection, you’ll find space here to meet yourself more fully.

All practices are designed to be accessible and adaptable—regardless of yoga experience, mobility, or energy level. You’re encouraged to listen to your body and engage with what feels right for you. This is not about performance, but about presence.

If something in you feels drawn, even if you’re unsure why—you belong here. And if you have questions or hesitations, we warmly invite you to reach out at info@sanctuaryofpower.com.

Whether you’re seeking clarity, renewal, or something you can’t yet name, this retreat offers space to rest, reconnect, and remember what matters.

daily flow

SAMPLE DAYS:

*This is a tentative schedule and is subject to change

Day 1: Connecting to Your Deepest Longing

2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Arrival & Check in

4:30 pm – 6:00 pm

Opening Circle & Exploration into Mumukshutva (Sunskrit for Deepest Longing)

6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Dinner

8:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Gentle Kriya Yoga Practice to Calm the Nervous System and Settle in

7:00 am – 7:30 am

Guided Morning Meditation

8:00 am – 9:30 am

Kriya Yoga Journey to Uncover your Deepest Longing

09:30 am – 10:30 pm

Brunch

12:00 pm – 1:30 pm

Wisdom Talk on the Trap of the Ego

1:30 am – 2:30 pm

Lunch

3:00 pm – 4:30 pm

Guided Forrest Walk with Optional Waterfall Cleanse

4:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Personal Time

36:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Light Dinner

8:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Kirtan – Expressing Your Deepest Longing

7:00 am – 7:30 am

Guided Morning Meditation

8:00 am – 9:30 am

Kriya Yoga Journey to Fuel Your Deepest Longing

09:30 am – 10:30 pm

Brunch

12:00 pm – 1:30 pm

Wisdom Talk on Consciousness and Purpose

1:30 am – 2:30 pm

Lunch

3:00 pm – 4:30 pm

A Playful exploration of “the Game of Life”

4:30 pm – 6:00 pm

Personal Time

6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Light Dinner

7:45 pm – 8:45 pm

Introduction to Vedic Fire Ceremony “Yagya”

8:45 pm – 9:45 pm

Yagya

7:00 am – 7:30 am

Guided Morning Meditation

8:00 am – 09:30 am

Kriya Yoga Journey into Cosmic Consciousness

09:30 am – 10:30 am

Brunch

11:30 am – 12:30 pm

Sharing and Closing Circle

2:00 pm

Check Out & Departure

Accommodation Options

included in your experience

What you may arrange

Twin Bed in The Heart Room (Shared)

$1050 Per Person

*Terms and Conditions apply

Twin Bed in The Woodland Room (Shared)

$1,150 Per Person

*Terms and Conditions apply

queen OR Twin Bed in the Sun Trail Room (Shared)

Twin $1,150

Queen $1,250 Single

Queen $850 Each when Shared with your Friend/Partner

*Terms and Conditions apply

Queen Bed in Forrest room (Private)

$1,450 single

$950 each when shared with your Friend/ Partner

*Terms and Conditions apply

Queen Bed in the Patio Room (Private)

$1,650 single

$ 1,200 each when shared with your friend/Partner

*Terms and Conditions apply

Accommodation Options

included in your experience

What you may arrange

Twin Bed in Shared Room $857

*Terms and Conditions apply

King Bed Shared $857 Per Person

*Terms and Conditions apply

twin Bed single $857

*Terms and Conditions apply

King Bed Single $1059

*Terms and Conditions apply

MEET YOUR GUIDE

Svenja Bergmann

Svenja is a devoted teacher and guide whose path has taken her deep into the Yog-Vedantic tradition through advanced studies in the Himalayan foothills (Master Training beyond 500 hrs, RYT 500, RYT 200). Her teachings integrate the essence of multiple traditions and lineages into a practice that is both expansive and grounded. Years of immersive study and inner transformation inform not only what she teaches—but how she holds space. Her presence carries the quiet transmission of lived wisdom, inviting a deeper remembering that goes beyond technique. Svenja’s approach is sincere, experiential, and rooted in reverence—an invitation to remember who you are beneath the noise of the world, and to live from that place with clarity, courage, and grace.

Jana Collins

Jana is a devoted guide in the field of holistic wellbeing, with nearly two decades of experience supporting transformation through movement, embodiment, and inner work. Her path weaves together diverse modalities, including personal training (certified since 2008), yoga teaching, life coaching (certified since 2022), and fascia emotional release work (certified since 2025). She is also the founder of The Spark of Light Movement, created to bring greater vitality, clarity, and ease into everyday life through simple yet powerful practices. Jana’s work bridges the physical, emotional, and spiritual dimensions of wellbeing, meeting each individual with sensitivity and care. Guided by a deeply intuitive approach, she has a unique ability to attune to what is most needed in the present moment—supporting meaningful transformation that feels both grounded and deeply personal.

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