De-stress upon arrival; with feet on earth, connect to the nature’s rhythms, inside & out. Experience expertly curated Restorative Yoga, Movement, Sound and Forest Bathing Workshops.
On this retreat you will nourish the feilds of your Body, Energy, Mind, Emotions and Spirit bringing you into an alignment that restores ease and flow in the life.
Join us at Vedanta this winter to bring 2025 to a close with a deep physical, mental, emotional and spiritual re-alignment. Our property is nestled in the Sierra Nevada Mountains on 240 acres of private, pristine and pure land that helps co-create a gorgeous and healing experience while on retreat.
From the moment you arrive you will begin a process of de-stressing by placing your feet on the earth, becoming aware of the wind on your body, the sun on your face and the song of the river and birds in your ears. Each moment is intentional and curated to harness the emotional healing balm that is the true experience of the moment.
Our retreat is designed for those seeking to re-connect with or deepen the connection to themselves while expanding their understanding of the body’s subtle life-force.
Expertly crafted workshops will enrich your journey as you are guided into embodiment and a deep healing of your nervous system. You will experience a weaving of both the ancient Yogic sciences as well as modern adaptations helping you to co-create an energetic balance in your personal journey through a challenging world.
Each day we will connect with ourselves both inside our Yoga Temple as well as outside on on the land, flowing more deeply into the calm and ease that is our inherent state. We will purify our bodies and minds through the many modalities offered in the Holistic System of Yoga: Restorative Yoga/Gentle Asana, Breathwork/Pranayama, Meditation/Yoga Nidra as well as daily Forest Bathing and Sound Bathing to accompany this journey of restoration that is so desperately needed in this time.
Your choice to take a pause in this pristine nature and to join this thoughtful program will have a soothing effect lasting far beyond the weekend. Take a break during this holiday season and gift yourself space and time for this Personal Renewal Retreat.
Day 1 / Earth Day : Entering the Portal
1-4p Arrival and Check in
430p Opening Circle
6p Diner
730-930p Yoga Nidra Sound Bath
Day 2 / Water Day : A Deeper Embodiment
730a Water Therapy/Gratitude Practice
8-930a Gentle Asana – a light moon flow
930a Breakfast
11-1p Forest Bathing
1p Lunch
2-4p Personal Relaxation Time
4-6P Restorative Yoga Practice – deeper into the waters
6-630p Water ceremony in the Labryinth
630p Diner
830-930p Full Moon Gazing Meditation on the mountain
Day 3 Fire Day : The Art of Transformation
730a Water Therapy/Gratitude Practice
8-930a Tratak & Solar Asana – the fire of transformation
930a Breakfast
11-1p Forest Bathing
1p Lunch
2-3p Personal Relaxation Time
330-6P Yoga For the Koshas – an experiential masterclass
6p Diner
730-830p Sound Bath
830-930p Gathering with the Fire
Day 4/ Air Day : Remembering our Lightness
730a Water Therapy/Gratitude Practice
8-10a Traditional Pranayam Practice and Yoga Nidra
10a Brunch
11a Closing Circle and Departure
Kristin English
Kristin aims to be “In Service of Life.” Devoted to the process of Transformation, she loves being a guide for anyone on the path of Enriching, Healing and Deepening into the gift that is our Human Life.
In an era geared toward a sedentary lifestyle, Kristin is committed to sharing Conscious Movement as a key to personal Health as well as collective Harmony. She co-guides all of her programs With and In the profound Heart of Mother Nature while sharing the experience of nature’s principals. Her offerings are infused with a Deep Experiential Knowledge born of her decades of devotion to the lifestyle and study of the Yogic Sciences, Vipassana Meditation, Natural Movement and modern Biomechanics.
Guiding retreats has become her passion. In holding intentional space she curates expert experiences that skillfully guide one out of the endless chatter of the Mind and into the Embodiment of a Relaxed state of Being. Harmonizing the Heart and the Mind brings us to an Inner Stillness and Wisdom which is Inherent in all of us. Join her in Remembering who you are and Co-Create a more Masterful Human Life.
She is currently living in the Sierra Nevada mountains enjoying her time as the Director of Programs and as a Host and Guide for VSHR. She is an E-RYT 200/RYT 500 registered instructor with Yoga Alliance, a certified Yoga Therapist with the IAYT, and a Restorative Exercise Specialist in Katy Bowman’s “Nutritious Movement” program.
Deepak Swarup
Deepal Swarup
Deepak Swarup’s personal health journey inspired him to transition from the business world to the ancient Yogic Sciences. Motivated to empower others, he now runs a nonprofit, the Vedanta Spiritual and Holistic Retreat Center, which offers a beacon of hope for those seeking healthier and stress-free lives. Deepak shares his own experiences and a specific Pranayam practice he learned from his Guruji, with the vision of creating a world where individuals are empowered to make conscious lifestyle choices for holistic well-being.
At Vedanta we are always opening new avenues in order to share the power of our wellness retreats with more populations. On this special occasion we offer a sliding scale option hoping to meet everyone's personal budget. This is an honor based offering. If you are in a time of abundance you can pay forward to assist those who have less. If you have some financial struggle we are hoping this will help you be able to still enjoy the long lasting benefits of a retreat.
Please contact us if you have questions. We are looking forward to sharing integral time with you.
This Retreat, located in the womb of the California Sierra Nevada Mountains, is one of our specialized experiences.
Vedanta Spiritual & Holistic Retreat
Vedanta Spiritual & Holistic Retreat is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit offering yoga, meditation, Ayurveda, and holistic living programs in a peaceful natural setting. 100% of all donations and retreat fees support participant wellbeing and the care of our land. Our retreat is sustained entirely by volunteers, dedicated to creating a sanctuary for peace, healing, and connection.
