September 24 - October 5, 2025
The Goddess is ready to emerge, but first she must take her seat. Her way, the way of the mystic, she softens into the wound —which she then discovers is the portal to her freedom.
Join us for a deeply peaceful and heart-centering retreat in an exquisite Himalayan valley of Rishikesh. We will immerse ourselves in two yoga classes a day, nightly kirtan, fire ceremony, Ganga darshan, meditation, dharma and women’s healing. This exotic yatra also makes sure you experience the “City of Yoga” with guided tours to Neem Karoli Baba’s ashram, Trivheni ghat Aarti, and speding time with satsang in holy sites. Accommodations are simple and lovely, with delicious vegetarian food, all set amidst breathtaking views directly on the Ma Ganga beach–an extraordinary and beautiful natural setting including a waterfall, fire pit, and easy access to the sandy Ganga beach.
We are women, born out of the earth, part of the natural cycles and seasons; the phases of the earth. Understanding and unraveling your rhythms and how to course-correct is the key to healing.
Many years ago, soon after graduating acupuncture school, my very first patients were women confronting infertility. Both were told they would never have children and one was even advised to have a hysterectomy at the age of 27 due to debilitating moon cycle pain. After 6 months of treatment with me she was pregnant, and went on to conceive again, and her moon cycle came into full balance. This kind of work and results continued over the next 25 years that I have been taking care of women- and all of the work is based on understanding energy and how nature operates, and it is the intimacy with Mother Nature that that becomes our truing rod.
Over the years I discovered that women could take control of their body, mind, health, and soul using yoga practices! “Dao Flow,” invites each of us to firmly take our unique seat between heaven and earth. This yatra invites you to bring all of the aspects of your Being into one healing cord, and as my main teacher Ram Dass says, “We use asana to fully unite our being in order to bring our whole selves to our sadhana.”
Did you know that your ovaries are secreting hormones over the course of your whole life and responsible for 20% of your post-menopausal balance? One of the ways body-mind health is maintained is through full body circulation. Women over 40 have about 80% less pelvic activity (hormones) as a woman in her 20’s. And hormones have something to do with almost every important job you do, from your energy level, to happiness quotient, to mental clarity, resiliency, to metabolic fire and weight distribution, even your ability to have an orgasm, and give and receive love… All can be traced back to abundant or diminished blood flow and stress levels, and learning how to use Dao Flow practices to regulate and reclaim your body, mind and soul. Step towards power.
General Rishikesh Women’s Yatra Itinerary:
- Arrive in Delhi the evening.
- Resting and Shopping in Delhi for one day.
- The next morning travel to Rishikesh retreat by train.
- 9-day Rishikesh Yatra Yoga Immersion with Saraswati & Mirabia; including 2 temple visits, yoga asana, chanting, meditation, workshops, and satsang.
- Day trips Neem Karoli Baba’s ashram, Trivheni Ghat aarti, Vashista’s cave meditation, and more.
- Saraswati shares the Samadhi Marg sadhana (The path of Yoga & Meditation) and Dao Flow Yoga for Women's Health.
- Mirabia shares singing, storytelling and heart sharing.
- Rituals to connect with the Elements: Fire, Water, Earth, Sky, Sun Moon.
- Learn how to adopt a yogi lifestyle.
- Full moon Ganga Dupki (Bath)
- Return to Delhi.
* Special Gift: With registration receive Dr. Saraswati’s 20-page eBook primer on yoga for women. Reserve Your Spot
Within 24 hours of paying your deposit, you will receive an email with a comprehensive welcome packet containing detailed information about travel itinerary, accommodations, health and safety, weather, travel documents, and a packing list. We will support you through the process of getting an Indian tourist visa, and any questions you may have along the way.
Payment Details
The total cost is $3100 includes all accommodations, travel, teachings, and food once you have arrived in Rishikesh, India.
Does not include airfare, Delhi hotel and transportation to Rishikesh.
Full payment must be received to guarantee your spot. Initial deposit of $500 reserves your spot and is due July 4, 2025. All payments are appreciated by August 7, 2025. All payments are non-refundable. Absolutely no exceptions unless upon emergency of which your deposit will be credited for one calendar year. Thank you and Namaste. Please Contact Us if you have any questions.
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