Avalon Yoga and Pilgrimage Awakening Retreat for Women
Maiden Croft Ln, Glastonbury, UK
Up to 15 in group
July 17 - 21, 2024
Retreat Highlights
- Immerse in an all women’s Integral sacred space
- Authentic Traditional Tantric practices of India
- Pilgrimages to the Tor and Magdalene chapel
- Rituals with the elders of the Sacred Isles
- Dance, Devotional singing & creative Expression
- Sacred texts & mystical Poetry
- Practice the essence of Tantra and Hatha Yoga
- Mantra meditation as an ancient practice of awakening Shakti
About this Retreat
Radasi, the school’s founder, personally facilitates each training with a commitment to truth. She has undertaken over 5000 hours in training, with more than 15 years experience as a teacher in Hatha, Tantra and Kundalini Yoga.
Radasi’s deepest passion which arises from a personal practice which spans 26 years, is to live a life immersed in Yoga, traditional Tantra, meditation, dance, devotion and ritual. After completing 10 years of study to become a Yoga teacher, she successfully guides others to the path of teaching and Yoga, which provides her with immeasurable joy.
Draupadi is a grandmother and has lived in Avalon for lifetimes. She is a medicine carrier and has lived a colourful life of deep and strong experiences. She carries a deep wisdom and remembrance of the sacred.
She will be offering a sacred fire in the tradition of the first nation peoples, with cedar collected from the forest in Avalon. The cedar in this ancient tradition is the carrier of our prayers, therefore we will have a deep sharing circle with songs and kirtan led by Draupadi, so we can really reach deep in our hearts and express prayers for our loved ones and for humanity.
Urtema Dolphin is a respected ceremonialist,healer, workshop and retreat facilitator. She has held Solstice sunrise fire ceremonies on Glastonbury Tor for 20 years now, they are renowned and are attended by hundreds of people.
Urtema will offer a Sacred Blue Lotus tea ceremony during this retreat, this tea is a very gentle medicine inducing calmness and wellbeing, and in some cases visions. Blue Lotus can also assist with dream recall and lucid dreaming. Caressed by sacred sound and aromatherapy Urtema will guide you on a magical sensory shamanic journey to inspire and uplift.
Details of this retreat
Are You inspired to go on an Inner and Outer Pilgrimage ?
Journey with us to the renowned sacred sites of the Avalon Tor and Magdalene chapel. This is a highlight of the Retreat; to be on these holy lands whilst in authentic sadhana, as this will naturally enhance all that we do.
Are You Seeking the Authentic Wisdom of Elders in the community?
Radasi is joined by her dear friends Draupadi Gershewitch and Urtema Dolphin, two respected Elders of this land who have dedicated their lives to honouring and protecting the natural ways, ways that help us and the planet to heal and re connect through prayer, honouring, herbal lore, the sacred fire and kindness.
Do You Want To Experience and Awaken Shakti Energy?
Experience the power of Mantra meditation and practices from Traditional Tantra that have been preserved in the lands of India. thus helping to awaken the benevolent Shakti that already exists within us.
Through Yoga, devotional songs, prayer circle, sacred dance, poetry, sacred texts, and learning to co exist in harmony with others and with nature, we learn to ground ourself in our authentic and natural state.
Journey with us to the renowned sacred sites of the Avalon Tor and Magdalene chapel. This is a highlight of the Retreat; to be on these holy lands whilst in authentic sadhana, as this will naturally enhance all that we do.
Are You Seeking the Authentic Wisdom of Elders in the community?
Radasi is joined by her dear friends Draupadi Gershewitch and Urtema Dolphin, two respected Elders of this land who have dedicated their lives to honouring and protecting the natural ways, ways that help us and the planet to heal and re connect through prayer, honouring, herbal lore, the sacred fire and kindness.
Do You Want To Experience and Awaken Shakti Energy?
Experience the power of Mantra meditation and practices from Traditional Tantra that have been preserved in the lands of India. thus helping to awaken the benevolent Shakti that already exists within us.
Through Yoga, devotional songs, prayer circle, sacred dance, poetry, sacred texts, and learning to co exist in harmony with others and with nature, we learn to ground ourself in our authentic and natural state.
Schedule
July 17th
Arrival before 3pm
4pm – Welcome Ceremony
6pm – Evening meal
7pm – Traditional Tantrika Knowledge and Preparation for the retreat
July 18th
6.45am – Sacred Dance and Creating Sacred Space
8am – Yantra Creation
10.30am – Brunch
12pm – Yogini and Tantrika Teachings Including the Das Maha Vidyas
1.30-3pm – Japa Meditation & Devotional Singing
3pm – Free Time for Integration
4pm – Dinner
5.30pm – Sacred Texts – The Devi Gita
6pm – Japa Meditation
7.30pm – Bhajans with Avalon’s Bhakti Sisters
July 19th
6.45-8am – Maha Vidya Yoga Class
8-9.30am – Mantra Meditation & Aarti
9.30am – Brunch
11am – Pilgrimage to the Tor and Chalice Well/White Spring
Free Time for Silent Integration with Art Materials available
4pm – Dinner
5.30pm – Sacred Texts – The Devi Gita
6pm – Japa Meditation
7.30-9.30pm – Songs and Prayer Circle around the fire, with Draupadi
July 20th
6.45-8am – Devotional Tantra Yoga Class
8-9.30am – Mantra Meditation & Aarti
9.30am – Brunch
11am – Pilgrimage to the Chapel of Magdalene
Free Time for Silent Integration with Art Materials available
4pm – Dinner
5.30pm – Yagna/Fire Ceremony for the Goddess
7.30pm – Blue Lotus Tea Ceremony with Songs, with Urtema
Silent Evening for Integration
July 21st
6.45-8am – Mantra Meditation & Bhajans
8-9.30am – Dissolution of Yantra
9.30am – Breakfast
10.30-11.30am – Shakti Dance & Sharing Circle
Arrival before 3pm
4pm – Welcome Ceremony
6pm – Evening meal
7pm – Traditional Tantrika Knowledge and Preparation for the retreat
July 18th
6.45am – Sacred Dance and Creating Sacred Space
8am – Yantra Creation
10.30am – Brunch
12pm – Yogini and Tantrika Teachings Including the Das Maha Vidyas
1.30-3pm – Japa Meditation & Devotional Singing
3pm – Free Time for Integration
4pm – Dinner
5.30pm – Sacred Texts – The Devi Gita
6pm – Japa Meditation
7.30pm – Bhajans with Avalon’s Bhakti Sisters
July 19th
6.45-8am – Maha Vidya Yoga Class
8-9.30am – Mantra Meditation & Aarti
9.30am – Brunch
11am – Pilgrimage to the Tor and Chalice Well/White Spring
Free Time for Silent Integration with Art Materials available
4pm – Dinner
5.30pm – Sacred Texts – The Devi Gita
6pm – Japa Meditation
7.30-9.30pm – Songs and Prayer Circle around the fire, with Draupadi
July 20th
6.45-8am – Devotional Tantra Yoga Class
8-9.30am – Mantra Meditation & Aarti
9.30am – Brunch
11am – Pilgrimage to the Chapel of Magdalene
Free Time for Silent Integration with Art Materials available
4pm – Dinner
5.30pm – Yagna/Fire Ceremony for the Goddess
7.30pm – Blue Lotus Tea Ceremony with Songs, with Urtema
Silent Evening for Integration
July 21st
6.45-8am – Mantra Meditation & Bhajans
8-9.30am – Dissolution of Yantra
9.30am – Breakfast
10.30-11.30am – Shakti Dance & Sharing Circle
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change
Getting Here
Satya Loka Traditional Yoga School, Maiden Croft Ln, Glastonbury, UK
Directions
By Air: The closest international airports to Glastonbury are Bristol Airport and London Heathrow. From Bristol Airport, you can take a direct bus or hire a car to reach Glastonbury in about an hour. From London Heathrow, you have the option of taking a coach, train, or renting a car. The journey from Heathrow can take approximately 2.5 to 3 hours, depending on your mode of transportation.
By Train: The nearest railway station to Glastonbury is Castle Cary, which has direct links to London Paddington and other major cities. From Castle Cary, you can take a taxi or a bus to Glastonbury, about a 20-minute drive away.
By Coach or Bus: National coach services connect major UK cities to nearby towns like Bristol or Taunton. From there, local buses are available to take you directly to Glastonbury.
By Car: If you're driving, Glastonbury is easily accessible via the M5 motorway, followed by the A39. The town offers several car parks; however, parking spaces can be limited during peak times, so consider arriving early or checking for available accommodations with parking.
By Train: The nearest railway station to Glastonbury is Castle Cary, which has direct links to London Paddington and other major cities. From Castle Cary, you can take a taxi or a bus to Glastonbury, about a 20-minute drive away.
By Coach or Bus: National coach services connect major UK cities to nearby towns like Bristol or Taunton. From there, local buses are available to take you directly to Glastonbury.
By Car: If you're driving, Glastonbury is easily accessible via the M5 motorway, followed by the A39. The town offers several car parks; however, parking spaces can be limited during peak times, so consider arriving early or checking for available accommodations with parking.
Accommodation
Cozy, comfortable accommodations with wholesome meals daily.
Shared dorm with shared bathroom
Double room with en-suite bathroom
Venue & Amenities
A/C in Rooms
Free Wifi
Spa
Sauna
Pool
Towels
Free Parking
Kitchen
Tour Assistance
Hot Tub
Coffee/Tea
Cafe
Restaurant
Fitness Center
Yoga Studio
Housekeeping
Bicycles For Rent
The retreat venue is located a 43-acre organic farm at the foot of Glastonbury Tor.
Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Daily meals and beverages
- Access to the Chalice Well Gardens
- Ritual and Ceremony costs
- Materials for sadhana and creative sessions
What's Not Included
- Airfare
- Travel Insurance
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