7-Day Divine Feminine awakening & Tantra Retreat in Rishikesh

I have been called many names over the course of my life - some people have called me a Yogi, others came up with some other adjectives. But to tell you the truth, the only thing I have ever been interested in, is to know the truth about my own existence, to know my own life as it is. I never had any interest in being a teacher or a master. What convinced me to start Adyakula, is the extent of suffering that most of us are going through due to our own ignorance - we have simply forgotten our own Divine essence! I want you to know that I do not believe that I am better than you in any way, or that you are better than me in any way. I see you, just the way I see myself - as a creation of the Divine. And that is what we offer at Adyakula, we simply remind you of your own Divine nature. In my own journey, I have gotten a lot of advises about many many things in life - but quite often, I have found that the definitions of a fulfilled life that most of society share - have always failed to satisfy my deepest longings. It is just that - for me, wealth was always about having an unbent spine, and the courage to follow my own heart. In my personal life & my spiritual life - all my years of sadhana (spiritual practice) was always about unboxing this Divine gift creation has bestowed upon me, my very own life! And now that my heart is full of joy, there is nothing more to be gained, nothing to be lost. So, I do not really intend to teach you my way, I simply wish to show you how to get back to your own path.​ My encounters with the Goddess started at a very young age and I have felt her presence in my every day life since then. Even now, as I am writing this, I can feel her essence flowing through me, and pouring into these words for you to read. That is also my approach to the workshops or courses you find on this website - they are manifestations of her will, and will be conducted in her presence, under her guidance. So, when you come, don't approach me as a teacher or a master, but instead as a friend. I will feel honored. I look forward to your presence and our interaction when you come to visit us! Until next time, - Ananda

Born and raised in the eastern part of India, in a land where the sacred traditions of Shaktism quietly flow through everyday life, my journey has always been deeply intertwined with spirituality — even long before I consciously recognised it. The energy of devotion, surrender, and the divine feminine formed an unseen foundation beneath my life’s path. Professionally, I began my career in the world of finance as a Certified Financial Planner, working as a financial advisor with a reputed finance company. Like many, I followed the conventional understanding of success, structure, and stability. Yet life, in its own mysterious wisdom, often redirects us through trials, losses, inner conflicts, and moments that quietly dismantle everything we once believed ourselves to be. It was through my own periods of emotional upheaval and spiritual questioning that healing first entered my life — not as a profession, but as a necessity for survival and transformation. What began as a deeply personal journey toward healing myself slowly unfolded into a path far greater than I could have imagined. My journey eventually led me to Rishikesh, a sacred turning point that transformed not only my understanding of spirituality, but my understanding of life itself. There, amidst silence, surrender, and inner searching, I found myself reconnecting with ancient wisdom, energy work, and practices that brought profound shifts within me. Today, I am a Reiki Grandmaster Practitioner, Crystal Healer, Tarot Reader, and practitioner of multiple healing modalities that have helped me rebuild, rediscover, and realign my life from within. Every practice I offer has first touched my own life deeply before it ever became a part of my work with others. I do not claim to be someone who has reached a final destination. I remain a student of life — constantly learning, evolving, unlearning, and healing. Perhaps that is what allows me to hold space with authenticity and compassion. My work does not come merely from certifications or teachings, but from lived experiences, inner transformation, and the grace of being guided through darkness into deeper awareness. What I share today is not simply healing work — it is the offering of a path that once helped me find myself again. And if my journey, my experiences, or my work can help even one soul feel seen, supported, or guided toward their own light, then every twist and turbulence along the way has held meaning. This path found me through signs I could no longer ignore, through moments of surrender, and through a calling that slowly unfolded into both healing and teaching. What began as a journey inward eventually became a sacred responsibility — to share, to guide, and to hold space for others walking their own path of transformation. Somewhere around 2023, amidst this unfolding journey, I began feeling a profound inner pull toward reconnecting with my own roots, my own culture, and the sacred practices I was born around. It was not merely about spirituality anymore — it became about remembrance. A remembrance of ancient wisdom, lineage, devotion, and practices that had quietly existed around me since childhood, waiting to be consciously embraced. It is through this calling that the vision of Adhyakula slowly came to light. The practices, teachings, and courses offered through Adhyakula are not presented as borrowed knowledge or surface-level spirituality, but as lived wisdom shaped through years of inner seeking, devotion, discipline, and personal transformation. It is this sincerity and lived experience that make the guidance deeply grounding, sacred, and real. - Sanghamitra