“A deep dive into the Tantric Goddesses of Wisdom and stages of Kundalini awakening.”

In this 16-day immersion we explore the time-tested practices, embodied wisdom, and signature energies of the Dasha Mahavidyas "Ten Wisdom Goddesses of Transformation".  The Mahavidyas are an evolutionary map of Consciousness. “Maha” is defined as great and “vidya” wisdom. 

Each Mahavidya Goddess has specific wisdom to transmit and practices to uncover and untangle the inner world. 

This immersion is open to all people worldwide and taught in English.

We study and practice with the first five Goddesses of the collective: Kali, Tara, Sodashi, Bhuvaneshwari, and Chinnamasta. 

Also, there is post-immersion practice support for 10-months after the retreat. Where we meet every two months by Zoom and focus on each Goddess followed by 40 days of committed practice with each signature energy.

This guided and structured Mahavidya sadhana is included with this offering for free should you like practice support and community after the retreat. 

Through daily guided meditation and self-inquiry inclusive of journaling and sacred art creation you'll invoke and align with each Goddesses signature qualities and teachings -- to awaken to, discover, shift, dissolve limitations, transform the inner world.  

Daily there will be guided Devi Hatha Yoga and classical Indian dance to stretch and invigorate the body and to deepen your embodied experience and relationship with each Goddess and to move and process energy. 

The retreat takes place in southern Kerala in India. At Roots Ayurveda Clinic a traditional Ayurveda, Kalari massage, yoga and meditation retreat center nestled in the prana-filled tropical forest along the Arabian Sea. The region is famous for backwater boating and multiple living ancient spiritual traditions.

Wake up daily in the warmth of southern Kerala and relaxed forest setting. Daily attend morning yoga to awaken to the day's Devi (Goddess) and Her wisdom teachings, along with morning Bhakti (devotional) song. Followed by local Ayurveda Kerala breakfast and our days practices and studies inclusive of lunches and dinners.

This is an immersion with structured nondual Tantra Shaivism Deity Yoga teachings and practices while immersed in the Shakti-wonders of nature in southern India. An integral part of this immersion is time spent at sacred sites in Kerala and Tamil Nadu, Ayurveda loving care and Kalari massage, nature walks and backwater boating.  

We will meditate at various Devi temples and forest shrines, visit a coastal Shiva temple, immerse in local arts, spend time at a special elephant sanctuary, and journey to the world-famous coastal Kanyakumari temple in Tamil Nadu on India's most southern tip along the Laccadive Sea.

Awakening and exploring this collective of Goddesses and our inner world through the land, ancient sites, meditation, Devidance Yoga, and classical Indian dance. 

Our practice space and Roots Ayurveda Clinic are made from eco-earth stones accented with the warm earth tones of Kerala mural paintings. Our lodging features India's beautiful tile heritage and Ayurveda educational works of art. Local Ayurvedic vegetarian cuisine is locally sourced and prepared with love and care.   

Join us to dive deep into the inner world through the time-tested wisdom and practices of the Mahavidyas, yoga, dance, meditation and Bhakti in the warm and culturally rich and natural beauty of India! 

This is an offering of Devidance Yoga with Ganga Devi and Stephanie (Momita)

Jai Maa! 

Stephanie Renee dos Santos guides people on the inner path through nondual Tantric Shaivism wisdom. She assists practitioners to unravel the inner world and discover for themselves the Heart of Reality. She’s known as an inspiring, loving, creative and compassionate teacher with the Hindu goddess Bhuvaneshwari-like quality to create sacred healing, creative-expressive and meditative spaces. She's been given permission to share these teachings by meditation master, the late Sally Kempton rooted in the lineage of Siddha Gurus. She holds a B.A in Studio Arts from Whitman College and is an active artist and writer. Painting meditation visions for educational and meditative support. 

She's author of the forthcoming spiritual memoir anthology When She Wakes: A Woman's Story of Kundalini Arising. A firsthand householder account of this divine grace. She writes for Yoga Magazine and contributes spiritual writing to literary journal Lalitamba and is co-creative of Devidance Yoga with classical Indian dancer Ganga Devi. 

Stephanie guides meditation/yoga backpacking pilgrimages throughout the mountains of the world, in-person immersions and is the creative of Ashram of Arts. www.mountainshakti.com

Gabriela Lopez (Ganga Devi) seeks tools for healing through Feminine Divine teachings, one's that bring empowerment. She is a Homeopath and Iridologist Therapist, focused on the care of women, mothers and children. She has been practicing Indian Classical Dance since 2008. She studies with Professor Krishna Sharana, and conducts workshops, lectures and presentations throughout Brazil. She also has studied with Guru Mithun Shyam of the Vaishnavi Natyashala School in Bangalore, India.  Now, she trains in the historic dance wisdom stream of Marga Natya, a technique based on the ancient script of the Natya Shastra, at the Chidakash Kalalay Institute, Calcutta in India. Her current main focus is sharing this ancient dance tradition which is always associated with developing self-knowledge through art. She is co-founder of "Devidance Yoga" focused on sharing the synergy of goddess wisdom through dance and yoga.  

- A minimum deposit of $500 is required to sign up, if not paying in full. $350 of this is non-refundable, if for whatever reason you are unable to attend at any point. 

- Payment in full must be made by February 19, 2026. There are no refunds 90 days prior to the start date of the immersion. Alternatively, you can option for a "Raincheck" to the next time this is offered or apply it to another Devidance Yoga offering. 

- The only exception to refunds is if India closes its borders due to COVID. If this happens 30 days prior to the retreat, you can receive a 70% refund or a full "Raincheck" to participate the following year. After the 30 days, no refunds will be made, even if your country changes its Covid restrictions, so please obtain the appropriate travel insurance coverage.

- It is recommended that you obtain travel and health insurance for this journey 

- The Waiver of Liability must be signed at the time of registration 

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Roots Ayurveda Clinic an hour south of Trivandram along the Arabian Sea and famous backwaters boating. Established by a traditional Master of Kalari massage family. It's an Ayurveda, Kalari massage, yoga and meditation center tucked in tropical forest in the center of rick cultural heritage. 

It's a 45 minute drive south from the Thiruvananthapuram International Airport.  

Roots Ayurveda Clinic: www.rootsayurvedaclinic.com

 “A deep dive into the Tantric Goddesses of Wisdom and the stages of Kundalini awakening.”  - Devidance Yoga, Ganga Devi & Stephanie (Momita)