
What is the retreat about?
For eons, feminine energy has been misunderstood, suppressed, controlled, or dismissed. When it was accepted at all, it was only in its “light” expression—gentle, nurturing, innocent, forgiving, and compassionate.
The darker, deeper aspects of the feminine were feared and demonized. The fierce, the passionate, the powerful, the mystical, the wise, the unknown.
But this new era is no more about hiding, rather it is about owing ourselves fully!
The feminine, especially her dark side can no longer be suppressed. We have entered the age of the feminine, where she longs to be her authentic self.
- She is ready to embody both her light and her dark.
- She is unapologetic.
- She is demanding, fierce, and sovereign.
- She no longer seeks approval or fears judgment.
- She no longer hides her anger, her power, or her passion.
She knows—this is her time!
Who is this retreat for?
- If you feel unable to be fully yourself.
- If you have dimmed your light to fit in.
- If you have experienced unexplained anger, rage, or grief.
- If you feel stuck or trapped.
You are being called to connect with the dark feminine within.
This retreat is for those who are already engaged in an inner, healing, or spiritual path, or who feel a deep yearning to connect with their emotions, heal past wounds, and move toward living from a place of authenticity.
Where is the retreat?
LOCATION: I believe that the energy of the location invites us for the retreat.
This time we are being invited to Uttarkashi and Gangotri, the birth place of the Ganga. The nearest airport is Dehradun. It is 5 hours by road to get to the venue.
Itinerary
SCHEDULE:
Retreat dates: April 14 to 19th, 2026
Arrival: April 14th – 11am
Departure: April 19th – 12.30pm
We begin the retreat on a new moon, the dark phase of the moon cycle!
Since we will be 5000ft above sea level, it is suggested that you arrive by April 13th to acclimatize with the place.
There will be an additional cost for stay and food for early arrival.
Daily Program Overview
Here is a broad overview of the daily schedule, although not limited to these practices as it could be changed based on what I am guided:
- 7.30 am to 8.30 am – Healing Yin Yoga and Pranayama
- 8.30 am to 10.00 am – Breakfast
- 11.00 am to 1.30 pm – Deep Healing Practices
- 1.30 pm to 2.30 pm – Lunch
- 2.30 pm to 4.30 pm – Personal time / Nature time / excursions
- 4.30 pm to 5.00 pm – Tea break
- 5.00 pm to 7.00 pm – Personal time / cultural events
- 7.00 pm to 7.30 pm – Yoga Nidra / Personal time
- 7.30 pm to 8.30 pm – Dinner
- 8.30 pm onwards – Personal time / sleep
We have daily excursions into nature: mountains, waterfall, river side and the village to connect with the place, people and culture.
We have a day trip planned to Gangotri: the birth place of Ganga, to engage in a powerful healing ritual by the river Bhaghirathi. This place is 4 hours from the venue.
You are invited to spend as much time in nature and in silence as this will allow you to connect with the energies and your higher self. It is in silence that we connect with our wisdom!
Dr. Smita Kumar