Advanced Sadhana Retreat

This immersive 8-day retreat is designed for dedicated yoga practitioners and teachers seeking to go beyond asana and deepen their understanding of the ancient science of Hatha Yoga. With a particular emphasis on the transformative power of Pranayama, this course invites you into a deeper dimension of sadhana—one that integrates body, breath, mind, and subtle energy.

Through a dynamic blend of group and individual practice, personalized guidance, and experiential teachings, you will explore the full spectrum of yogic practices rooted in classical texts and tailored to meet you where you are on your path. Whether you’re looking to revitalize your personal practice or refine your teaching, this retreat offers the tools and wisdom to advance in both.

What You’ll Explore

• The Philosophy, Purpose & Evolution of Hatha Yoga
Uncover the deeper aims of Hatha Yoga and how it serves as a gateway to Raja Yoga. Learn how ancient practices prepare the body and mind for higher states of awareness.

• The Subtle Anatomy of the Self
Dive into the wisdom of the 3 bodies and 5 koshas, gaining insight into how yoga impacts each layer of your being—from the physical to the spiritual.

• Pranayama, Energy Channels & Inner Alchemy
Experience a profound deepening in Pranayama practice, with careful instruction on the nadis, chakras, and Kundalini Shakti. Learn how to awaken and regulate energy through refined breathwork, bandhas, and mudras.

• The Science of Energy Balance
Understand how to cultivate and harmonize Prana (vitality), Tejas (radiance), and Ojas (immunity and resilience) for sustainable transformation and vibrant health.

• Hatha Yoga & Ayurveda
Explore how yogic and Ayurvedic principles intersect, including the influence of the 3 gunas (qualities of nature) and 3 doshas (Ayurvedic constitutions) on your practice and lifestyle.

• Meditative Hatha Yoga Techniques
Go beyond movement into stillness. Learn meditative approaches to asana, and how to use posture as a gateway to Pratyahara (withdrawal of the senses), Dharana (concentration), Dhyana (meditation), and ultimately Samadhi (absorption).

• Personalized Practice & Guidance
Receive individual coaching to help assess your current level, address physical or mental imbalances, and design an advanced sadhana that is aligned with your unique needs and aspirations.

• Yogic Lifestyle, Diet & Discipline
Learn how your environment, diet, and daily rhythms support—or hinder—your spiritual evolution. Explore what it means to live in harmony with the principles of yoga off the mat.

• Overcoming Obstacles on the Path
Identify common challenges in practice and learn ancient and modern tools to stay steady, inspired, and progressing.

Why This Retreat?
This is not just another yoga course—it’s a sacred space for self-inquiry, spiritual refinement, and true transformation. Through the intensive yet nurturing format of this retreat, you’ll gain practical tools, esoteric knowledge, and a supportive environment to expand your inner horizons and ignite your practice from within.

Come with a sincere heart and a willingness to grow. Leave with a personalized sadhana, a renewed connection to your breath and body, and a deeper alignment with your highest self.

Dr. Jose Rugue Ribeiro will be a guest teacher on May 24th.

Please plan on arriving at least one day prior to Day 1 of the course and departing at least one day after the last day.