Uncover Your Deepest Longing
ABOUT THE RETREAT
UNCOVER YOUR DEEPEST LONGING
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 1-3, 2025

ACTIVITIES

Kriya yoga
The multilayered techniques of Himalayan Kriya Yoga – involving movement, focused breathwork, mantras, and mudras (sound and gestures) – 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 approachable 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.

Vedic Fire Ceremony “Yagya”
Yagyas (also called Havana, Homa, or Agni Hotra) 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 Talk
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.
Who Is This Suitable For?
Designed for All Experience Levels
This retreat is thoughtfully designed to be inclusive and accessible to individuals with varying levels of mobility. While some prior yoga experience is recommended, all practices are adaptable to different experience levels. You are welcome to participate in as many or as few sessions as you wish, honoring your personal needs and energy levels. If you have any concerns or hesitations about attending, feel free to reach out at info@sanctuaryofpower.com
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Class Schedule
SAMPLE DAYS:
*This is a tentative schedule and is subject to change
Friday
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Check in
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Opening Circle and introduction to Mumukshutva
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Dinner
8:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Gentle Kriya Yoga practice to calm the nervous system and settle in
Saturday
7:00 am – 7:30 am
Guided Morning Meditation
8:00 am – 9:00 am
Breakfast
10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Kriya Yoga Journey to fuel your Mumukshutva
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Lunch
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Wisdom talk on Consciousness and Ego, Q&A
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Guided Forrest Walk or Individual Forrest Bathing
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Personal Time
4:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Dinner
7:15 pm – 7:45 pm
Introduction to Vedic Fire Ceremony “Yagya”
8:45 pm – 9:45 pm
Yagya
Sunday
7:00 am – 7:30 am
Guided Morning Meditation
8:00 am – 9:00 am
Breakfast
9:00 am – 10:00 pm
Sharing and Closing Circle
10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Kriya Yoga Journey into Cosmic Consciousness
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Lunch and check-out

tHE TEACHER
Svenja Bergann
Svenja’s advanced Yog-Vedantic studies in the foothills of the Himalayas (Master Training beyond 500 hrs, RYT 500, RYT 200) allowed her to integrate the core qualities of various yoga traditions into a holistic and transformative practice. Drawing from years of immersion in different styles, she offers an authentic, deeply experiential approach that is relevant to all aspects of human existence. Her teachings are not just a practice but a potent and passionate invitation to awaken to your true nature.
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