SHAKTI THE INSPIRATION of FIRE & CREATIVITY
Awakening Your Inner Flame of Awareness Yoga Shakti Retreat
Join Dr. David Frawley & Yogini Shambhavi in the mystical, fiery and lush Island of Hawaii to Celebrate Your Inner Fire and Creative Inspiration.
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AUGUST 29-SEPT 5, 2025
BIG ISLAND, HAWAI'I
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Cherish a Sadhana immersion into the secrets of the Goddesses Maa Durga, Mahakali and Hawaiian Goddess Pele.
Pele born of a descendant of Earth Mother is the Goddess of volcanoes and fire and the creator of the Hawaiian islands.
Durga is born of Agni the sacred Fire and Mahakali holds the Lightning Shakti of celestial atmospheric clouds. Ritualize with Shakti Mantra, Fire rituals, Nature meditation, Grounding with the Earth Element and Hatha Yoga. Understand the relevance to planets Mars, Moon and Saturn.
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​Hawai’i is a place of healing and deep nourishment. Surrounded by waters, it is the most isolated island chain in the world. Each island has their own magnificence. The Big Island (officially named Hawaii) is the largest island in the United States' Hawaiian archipelago in the Central Pacific. Its diverse terrain spans colored-sand beaches at Papakolea (green) and Punalu’u (black) to lush rainforest. Within Volcanoes National Park, there are 2 active volcanoes, Kilauea and Mauna Loa.
OUR PROGRAM INCLUDES
4 and half days of in-depth interactive classes from Dr. David Frawley (Vamadeva Shastri) and Yogini Shambhavi
Morning Hatha Yoga Asana Classes with Shubha (Mary Bastien)
Night Time Interactive Satsangha
Mantra Chanting with Yogini Shambhavi & Shubha
5 days of Wholesome nutritious vegetarian meals highlighting the nourishment of the Hawaiian island bounty
(no meals included on sight-seeing days)
Two Days Free time to Explore the Island
Shared or Private accommodations
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Daily Program Schedule 
August 29 – Sept 5th 2025
DAY 1 – Friday August 29
3:30pm Arrival
5:00pm Orientation & Satsangha
6:30pm Dinner
Settling In and Quiet Repose
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DAYS 2 - 4 Aug 30,31, Sept 1
6:30am - Tea and Fruit
7:00-8:30am – Yoga Asana & Mantra Chanting with Shubha
9:30-11:30 am - Vamadevaji Class
12:00 – 1:00pm Brunch
1:00 – 3:30 pm Consultations and Free Time
3:30 pm – Afternoon Tea
4:00-6:30pm - Shambhaviji Class
6:30-7:30 pm – Dinner
8:00-9:00pm – Satsangha/Stargazing
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DAY 5 – Sept 2
6:30am - Tea and Fruit
8:00am- Visit the Volcano National Park
12:00 – 1:00pm Brunch
1:00 – 3:00 pm Consultations and Free Time
3:30 pm – Afternoon Tea
4:00 - 6:00pm – Farewell Satsangha
6:00pm – Dinner
Free Time
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DAY 6 & 7-Sept 3 & 4
Free Days to Explore the Island (meals are not included)
Personal Days for Reflection, Rest & Sight-seeing
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DAY 8 – Friday Sept 5th
10:00am Departure
​Includes Meals for 5 days inclusive of Teachings and Yoga Asana Classes
On your free day to explore, Farmers Market in Hilo, Hiking, Blacksand beaches, tropical rainforests, waterfalls, star gazing and more. Please contact Shubha (Mary) for information in helping you organize your sightseeing.
NOT INCLUDED: Airfare, Car, Sightseeing, Mauna Kea star Gazing.
It is advisable to rent a car to travel around the island.
The retreat location is on the East side of the island near Volcano National Park. We will be sharing homes and having our lectures and yoga classes in one of the cottages. Please specifiy if you would like a shared room or your own room. Hilo airport is approximately 45 minutes, flights and car rental are more expensive if you fly into Hilo. Kona airport is another option that is less expensive and car rental is less expensive, and is approximately 2-2.5 hour drive to retreat site.
Investment : $ 3500 Private Room, $ 2950 Shared Room
(payment plan will be offered for those who need)
Deposit $950.
Includes Meals for 5 days inclusive of Teachings and Yoga Asana Classes
NOT INCLUDED: Airfare, Car, Sightseeing, transportation to and from airport. (arrangements can be made for carpooling) It is advisable to rent a car to travel around the island as the island is very diverse in its landscape. Out of 12 climate zones in the world the Big Island has 8.
The active volcanoes on the Big Island of Hawaii are KÄ«lauea and Mauna Loa.
KÄ«lauea is the youngest and most active volcano in Hawai'i and one of the most active volcanoes in the world. It has shaped the southeast side of the island over the last 1,000 years. Its possible Kilauea will be erupting when we are there, but you never know when she will go dormant again. It is completely safe where we will be staying as the lava flows downward towards the ocean.
Mauna Kea and Kilauea are volcanoes on Hawaii where you can go stargazing. Stargazing at Mauna Kea's summit is considered one of the world's most iconic stargazing experiences. You can also stargaze at the base of Mauna Kea. You can take a stargazing tour to the summit of Mauna Kea. (not included in cost, contact Shubha for information)
The world's largest astronomical observatory is located at the summit of Mauna Kea.
Access to the summit requires a four-wheel-drive vehicle and experience navigating steep terrain.
Stargazing from Mauna Kea is exclusive to the Big Island due to its remote location and elevation. Mauna Kea is taller than Mount Everest when measured from base to summit.
We will enjoy stargazing one evening from near where we are staying, but for those who want to go to the Mauna Kea Summit, you will need to book a tour, approx $295. (you can research online)
