Awakening the Vortex Within
A Small-Group Retreat of Renewal and Remembrance in Sedona
Kriya yoga, breathwork, nature walks, meditation and sacred ceremony held in one of the worlds energy richest environments - to recharge and awaken the vortex within.
The Elysian Retreat, AZ | October 13-16, 2025
Book Retreat (Only 1 Room Left)Awakening the vortex within
A Small-Group Retreat of Renewal and Remembrance in Sedona
Kriya yoga, breathwork, nature walks, meditation and sacred ceremony held in one of the worlds energy richest environments - to recharge and awaken the vortex within.
The Elysian Retreat, AZ | October 13-16, 2025
Book Retreat (Only 1 Room Left)the journey you'll be taken on
AWAKENING THE VORTEX WITHIN
This intimate retreat is crafted for those ready to step into Sedona’s extraordinary landscape and uncover the wellspring of energy that lies within themselves.
For four days, we will gather in a private villa along Oak Creek, surrounded by red rock formations and immersed in the natural flow of this sacred land. Sedona is renowned for its energy vortexes—powerful sites where the earth’s magnetic currents are said to intensify transformation and renewal. Here, we turn both outward and inward: tuning into the resonance of the land while awakening the vortex within our own body and spirit.
This is not just a wellness escape. It is an initiation into remembering the power that has always been yours. By attuning to Sedona’s vortexes and to the vortex of infinite potential within, you step into alignment with your innate clarity, radiance, and purpose. Whether you seek to release old patterns, simply recharge your spirit, or return to your deepest sense of self, these four days offer the space, guidance, and practices to support your renewal.
Book Retreat (Only 1 Room Left)
what awaits you
Guided Vortex Meditation
Practiced in Sedona’s high-energy vortexes, meditation becomes a profound catalyst for inner transformation. The amplified currents of the land support and enhance the practices, allowing the techniques shared to penetrate more deeply and open new levels of clarity and stillness. Whether this is your first step into meditation or you are already seasoned, the combination of place and practice creates a rare opportunity to awaken and align the vortex within.
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.
Sacred Ceremonies
Throughout the ages, ceremony has been a way to bridge the seen and unseen, inviting us into deeper alignment with ourselves and the forces of nature. Whether through a tree ceremony, fire ritual or water blessing, these ceremonies awaken remembrance and open pathways of renewal. By engaging the elements and the natural world with intention and presence, we kindle both inner transformation and collective resonance.
Wisdom Talks
Engage in profound Satsangs 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.
Vortex Hikes, Rest & Dream time
Walk the winding red rock trails and feel the pulse of Sedona’s vortexes beneath your feet. Between guided sessions, you are invited into the spaciousness of the land—whether resting by the flowing creek, sharing heartfelt conversation by the fire, or slipping into dreamtime reflection beneath the vast desert sky. These moments of stillness and wonder are not separate from the practice; they are how the teachings take root, weaving earth, body, and spirit into a deeper rhythm of renewal.
What sets this retreat apart
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 ready to recharge, release what no longer serves, or awaken a deeper current of power within, this Sedona retreat offers the space to realign, remember, and rise renewed.
daily flow
SAMPLE DAYS:
*This is a tentative schedule and is subject to change
Day 1: Entering the vortex
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Arrival
5:00 pm – 6:15 pm
Opening Circle & Introduction to the Retreat Theme
6:15 pm – 7:15 pm
Water Blessing Ceremony at Oak Creek
7:15 pm – 8:15 pm
Dinner
8:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Gentle Kriya Yoga Practice to Calm the Nervous System and Root into Presence
Day 2: Clearing the Path
5:00 am – 8:30 am
Drive & Hike to Cathedral Rock for Sunrise Vortex Mediation
9:30 am – 10:30 am
Farewell Brunch
10:30 am – 1:00 pm
Time to Rest
01:00 pm – 02:30 pm
Kriya Yoga Journey: Clearing the Path to Innate Power
02:30 am – 03:30 pm
Light Lunch
03:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Wisdom Talk
4:45 pm – 6:30 pm
Drive to Airport Mesa Vortex for Sunset View & Personal Ceremony
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Dinner
Day 3: The Inner Vortex Awakens
5:00 am – 7:30 am
Drive & Hike to Boynton Canyon Vortex
7:30 am – 08:00 am
Pick-Nick Breakfast at Boynton Canyon Vortex
08:00 am – 08:45 am
Wisdom Talk & Guided Meditation at Boynton Canyon Vortex
08:45 am – 11:00 am
Hike back with detour to Subway Cave, Drive back to Villa
11:00 am – 01:30 pm
Personal Time with Possibility to take a Plunge at Oak Creek
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Lunch
2:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Visit our favourite Crystal Store + Possibility to Explore the Town
5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Kriya Yoga Journey to tap into Your Inner Vortex
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Dinner
8:30 pm – Open End
Stories of Power & Fire Circle with S’mores
Day 4: Taking the Vortex Forward
07:00 am – 08:30 am
Final Kriya Yoga Journey & Closing Circle
09:00 am – 09:45 am
Farewell Brunch
09:45 am – 10:00 am
Check Out
Accommodation Options
included in your experience
- Three nights of Premium Accommodation in nature-rich surroundings
- 11 Wholesome protein rich vegetarian Meals made with love (you can share your dietary restrictions in the booking process)
- Intimate Teaching Space for a max of 8 Participants, personalized Guidance
- Guided Meditations, Yoga Journeys, Wisdom Sessions, Sharing Circles and Q&As
- Guidance & Materials for Group Ceremonies
- Guided Trips to 4 of Sedona's most powerful and stunning sights
- Guidance and Tools to carry your insights into daily life
What you may arrange
- Airfare and Transportation to the Elysian Retreat Villa
- Any individual Activities/Purchases during Free Time
- 1-1 Sessions with any of the Teachers
- Since this is a private villa not a retreat center, you'll need to bring your own yoga mat
King Bed in Master Room with Private Bath Room - SOLD OUT!
Shared $1,500 each
Single $2,350
- You share a King bed with a friend or book this room to your self
- Please share your room mate preference in the booking process if you're sharing this room with another person
- You'll have a private bathroom with bath tub
*Terms and Conditions apply
Queen Bed with Shared Bath Room - ONLY one left!
shared $1,300 each
single $2,050
- You share a Queen bed with a friend or book this room to your self
- Please share your room mate preference in the booking process if you're sharing this room with another person
- You'll share a bathroom with 1-3 others
*Terms and Conditions apply
twin Bed in shared room with shared bath - SOLD OUT!
shared bed $1050 each
single bed $1,450 - ONLY one left!
- You share a Twin bed with your bestie or book a bed to your self
- You'll share a bathroom with 1-3 others
*Terms and Conditions apply
MEET YOUR GUIDES
Catalina Carvajal
Svenja Bergmann
Testimonials