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
Book RetreatUncover 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
Book Retreatthe 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 know: Who 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)
what awaits you
Kriya yoga
The multilayered techniques of Himalayan Kriya Yoga – involving movement, focused breathwork, mantras, and mudras – are rarely found in Western yoga styles. These techniques go beyond physical movement to awaken higher consciousness, elevate energy, and inspire profound personal transformation. Our promise is to present them in a contemporary and accessible manner.
Guided Meditation
Meditation is an integral part of yoga. It supports and enhances all other yogic practices. Without it, other yogic practices cannot reach their optimal desired effects. Regardless of whether you are new to meditation or you are a seasoned practitioner, the technique shared as taught in the Himalayan tradition is comprehensive and effective.
Sacred Fire Ceremony “Yagya”
Yagyas are Vedic fire ceremonies that have been used for thousands of years in the yogic tradition to gain intensity around an intention. Yagyas also support us to activate our inner fire, to burn up unresolved conflict, and to purify our energy and emotions. Working with a specific mantra in combination with the fire creates a strong elemental reverberation in you as well as in the environment.
Wisdom Talks
Engage in a profound Satsang where ancient yogic wisdom meets modern life. These sessions are not just about learning but about awakening. Through inquiry and reflection, we dissolve existential restlessness, awakening to a clarity that is not learned but lived. This is not just knowledge—it is a shift in perception, an inner transformation that feeds the longing to truly know.
Rest, Nurture, Rejuvenate
Wander through forest paths, rest in the stillness of nature, and savor nourishing meals prepared with love and care. In the spaciousness between sessions, you'll find room to simply be—whether in quiet reflection by the pond, meaningful conversation, or deep rest in the embrace of the land. These moments of integration are not an afterthought—they are part of the practice, softening the edges of everyday life so the sacred can rise to the surface.
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
Day 2: Igniting the Inner Flame
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
Day 3: Nurturing The Flame
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
Day 4: Expanding the Fire
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
- Two nights of Restful Accommodation in nature-rich surroundings
- 6 Wholesome Meals made with love (you can select your dietary preferences in the booking process)
- Guided Meditations, Yoga Journeys, Wisdom Sessions, Sharing Circles and Q&A incl. Outdoor Yoga Platform
- Guidance & Materials for Group Ceremonies, Bald Mountain Fire Pit
- Use of Elohee Amenities incl. Tea Lounge and Wellness Boutique
- Group Activities like Guided Forrest Walk
- Guidance and Tools to carry your insights into daily life
What you may arrange
- Airfare and Transportation to the Elohee Retreat Center
- Wellness Treatments or other individual Activities/Purchases during Free Time
- 1-1 Sessions with any of the Teachers
Twin Bed in The Heart Room (Shared)
$1050 Per Person
- You'll have your own twin bed and share a room with one or two others
- You'll share a bathroom with your room mates
*Terms and Conditions apply
Twin Bed in The Woodland Room (Shared)
$1,150 Per Person
- You'll have your own twin bed and share a room with one or two others
- You can share your room mate preference in the booking process if you have any
- You'll share a bathroom with your room mate
*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
- You'll have your own Queen or Twin bed and share room with one other person.
- You can share your room mate preference in the booking process if you have any
- When sharing the Queen Bed with a Friend/Parnter you have to specify the person when booking
- You'll share a bathroom with your room mate
*Terms and Conditions apply
Queen Bed in Forrest room (Private)
$1,450 single
$950 each when shared with your Friend/ Partner
- You'll have a Queen bed in a private room
- When sharing Bed with a Friend/Parnter you have to specify the person when booking
- You'll share a bathroom with one or two others
*Terms and Conditions apply
Queen Bed in the Patio Room (Private)
$1,650 single
$ 1,200 each when shared with your friend/Partner
- You'll have a Queen bed in a private room
- When sharing Bed with a Friend/Parnter you have to specify the person when booking
- You'll have a private outdoor patio with Waterfall views
- You'll share a bathroom with one other person
*Terms and Conditions apply
Accommodation Options
included in your experience
- Two nights of Restful Accommodation in nature-rich surroundings
- 6 Wholesome Meals made with love (you can select your dietary preferences in the booking process)
- Guided Meditations, Yoga Journeys, Wisdom Sessions, Sharing Circles and Q&A incl. Outdoor Yoga Platform
- Guidance & Materials for Group Ceremonies, Bald Mountain Fire Pit
- Use of Elohee Amenities incl. Tea Lounge and Wellness Boutique
- Group Activities like Guided Forrest Walk
- Guidance and Tools to carry your insights into daily life
What you may arrange
- Airfare and Transportation to the Elohee Retreat Center
- Wellness Treatments or other individual Activities/Purchases during Free Time
- 1-1 Sessions with any of the Teachers
- Prices do not include taxes
Twin Bed in Shared Room $857
- You'll have your own twin bed and share a room with one other person
- You can share your room mate preference in the booking process if you have any
- You'll share a bathroom with your room mate
*Terms and Conditions apply
King Bed Shared $857 Per Person
- You'll share a bed with someone close to you in a private room
- Please share your room mate preference in the booking process
- You'll share a bathroom with your room mate
*Terms and Conditions apply
twin Bed single $857
- You'll have a Twin bed in a private room
- You'll share a bathroom with one or two more people in the Cabin
*Terms and Conditions apply
King Bed Single $1059
- You'll have a King bed to yourself in a private room
- You'll have a private bathroom
*Terms and Conditions apply
MEET YOUR GUIDE
Svenja Bergmann
Jana Collins
Testimonials