The Lotus flower blossoms in the sunlight on long stalks reaching up in resilient ways. Transformational healing for women occurs best in a distinctly women-centered experience of conscious relaxation.
Leave the stresses of everyday life behind, and build our resilience as women, and gather in conscious community to find ways to lift up & be the lotus!
Our retreat is hosted at the lovely St. Iakovos Retreat Center in Kansasville, WI, providing us with a wonderful haven, pinewood nature trails, excellent lodgings and delicious vegetarian meals. The perfect setting for women to integrate the healing power of Kundalini Yoga & Meditation and the richness of women’s teachings, where nature-meets-nurture.
Team Shakti warmly welcomes you as we plan this nature immersion, embraced by sacred music, yoga by the fireplace(!), and fun fulfilling activities.
Shabad Kaur Khalsa, LCPC, LMFT, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT brings 30 years of yoga experience and passion to lead this 6th annual women’s retreat.
Your choice featuring luxurious, communal, or individual accommodations for a 2-night Stay (10/05-10/07) or 3-night Stay for “Easing-in” on Friday! (10/04-10/07)
Main Lodge Accommodations
- Double (2 Full Sized Beds)
- Private Bathroom
- Linens and Towels
- Private Balcony (Lake Rooms)
- Scenic Views
- Individual AC/Heat Control
Main Lodge Accommodations
- Double (2 Full Sized Beds)
- Private Bathroom
- Linens and Towels
- Private Balcony (Lake Rooms)
- Scenic Views
- Individual AC/Heat Control
Log Lodge Accommodations
- Bunk Style Camp Mattresses
- Modern Bathrooms
- Comfortable AC/Heat
Log Lodge Accommodations
- Bunk Style Camp Mattresses
- Modern Bathrooms
- Comfortable AC/Heat
Sponsor a Yogini!
Make a donation to help provide an opportunity for a woman who, for financial reasons, would otherwise not be able to attend the 2018 Women's Yoga Retreat. We appreciate your generosity.
Midwest Women’s Yoga Retreat 2018 Daily Schedule
(Please note: Schedule is subject to change)
Thursday, October 4, 2018
5-6 pm ARRIVAL time - Check-in
6-6:45 pm Dinner - Log Lodge
6:45-7:30 pm Open Time
7:30-8:30 pm Candlelight Kundalini Yoga & Meditation
8:30-9:15 pm Gong Immersion
9:15-9:30 pm Return to Rooms – Settle In
9:30 pm Lights Out
Friday, October 5, 2018
8-8:45 am Breakfast – Dining Hall
8:45-9:45 am Open Time, Nature Connection
10-11 am Mellow Kundalini Yoga & Meditation
12:15 - 1 pm Lunch - Dining Hall
1-3:30 pm Optional Early Arrival to Explore the Land & Trails on-site
3:30-4:30 pm Kundalini Yoga to Stretch!eck-in, Creation of Nature Altar
3:30-4:30 pm Kundalini Yoga to Stretch!
4:30-5:30 pm Retreat Welcome, Orientation, Spirit Card Selection, Opening Circle
5:30-5:45 pm Ice-breaker Game (Into Dinner)
6-6:45 pm Dinner – Dining Hall
6:45-7:30 pm Open Time
7:30-8:40 pm NIA Dancing with Jamie Elizabeth Klausing
8:45-9:20 pm Gong Immersion
9:20-9:30 pm Return to Rooms – Settle In
9:30 pm Lights Out
Saturday, October 6, 2018
4:30-6:45 am Aquarian Sadhana (Optional early morning yoga & meditation practice)
7-7:45 am Open Time
9-9:45 am Breathwalk or Yogic Foot Massage Lesson
9:45-10 am Kundalini Yoga 101
10-11:30 am Kundalini Yoga & Meditation - ‘Recognizing Our Challenges’
11:30 am-12 pm Celestial Communication with Live Chanting & Preet Musicians
12:15-1 pm Lunch – Dining Hall
1:15-1:45 pm Group A – Creative Craft Activity
1:45-2:15 pm Group B – Creative Craft Activity
2:30-3:30 pm Gentle Kundalini Yoga
2:30-3:30 pm Intermediate-Advanced Kundalini Yoga
3:45-4:30 pm Ayurvedic Cooking Lesson (Yogi Tea, etc.)
4:30-5:45 pm Shakti Lounge, Open Time, Nature Connection
6-6:45 pm Dinner - Dining Hall
6:45-7:15 pm Open Time
7:15-7:45 pm Gather at Bonfire
7:45-8:30 pm Song Circle with Preet Musicians
8:30-9:20 pm Gong Immersion
9:20-9:30 pm Return to Rooms - Settle In
9:30 pm Lights Out
Sunday, October 7, 2018
4:30-6:45 am Aquarian Sadhana (Optional early morning yoga & meditation practice)
7-7:45 am Open Time, Nature Connection, Farm Visit
8-8:45 am Breakfast, Retreat Evaluation Forms - Dining Hall
8:45-9 am Group Photo
9-9:45 am Open Time, Nature Connection
9:45-10 am Kundalini Yoga 101
10-11:15 am Kundalini Yoga – ‘Becoming the Lotus’
11:15 am-12:15 pm Closing Circle
12:30-1:15 pm Lunch - Dining Hall
1:15 pm DEPARTURE – Blessings!