Question 1

I'm new to Tantra and Sri Vidya. Can I still attend?

Accepted Answer

Prior experience with Tantra or Sri Vidya is not required, but a grounded inner work or meditation practice is. These teachings carry depth and work most powerfully with those who can receive them with genuine maturity and openness. If you're unsure whether you're ready, apply anyway — the process is designed to help you discern together with us.

Question 2

What is the Dasha Mahavidya Journey, and how is it different from other retreats?

Accepted Answer

This is a 6-day in-person sacred immersion into the ten wisdom goddesses of the Shakta Tantra tradition, held within the Sri Vidya lineage. Unlike wellness retreats or introductory yoga programs, this is a genuine lineage transmission — rooted in the guru–shishya tradition and offering mantra, ritual, meditation, and gyana (wisdom teachings) with the depth and rigor those require. It is designed for transformation, not simply inspiration.

Question 3

What does "Vamachara" or left-hand Tantric path mean? Is this safe?

Accepted Answer

Vamachara refers to a stream within Shakta Tantra that works with the full spectrum of experience — including shadow, the fierce, and the difficult — rather than avoiding it. In this program, these principles inform the philosophical and experiential depth of the teachings. The container is carefully held, the practices are traditional, and no extreme practices are employed. Safety, consent, and a well-prepared space are foundational to how this work is offered.

Question 4

When and where is the program held?

Accepted Answer

The Dasha Mahavidya Journey runs from September 9th to September 14th, 2026, as a fully in-person immersion at Sattva Sanctuary — a nature-embedded sacred space designed specifically for this kind of deep inner work. Exact location details are shared with confirmed participants after enrollment.

Question 5

What is the application process and deposit policy?

Accepted Answer

Because this is a lineage transmission with limited places, we use a gentle application process to ensure the group is well-held and that each participant is genuinely ready. Once your application is accepted, a non-refundable deposit is required to secure your place. Full payment terms are provided at that stage. The deposit is non-refundable as your place is held specifically for you once confirmed.

Question 6

What is included in the program fee?

Accepted Answer

All tiers include full access to every teaching, mantra session, meditation practice, ritual, and integration circle across all six days, plus three nourishing vegetarian meals daily. The Shared Cabin and Single Cabin tiers also include overnight accommodation at Sattva Sanctuary. The Day Tripper option is for those attending daily without staying overnight.

Question 7

Will I receive mantra initiations or transmission?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Mantra transmission is a core element of this program. The form of transmission honors the traditional guru–shishya process and is offered through the direct presence of the teacher. These are not mantras to be casually collected — they are living transmissions, intended for sincere and committed practice. How they are worked with after the retreat is part of what you will receive guidance on.

Question 8

Is this a sacred feminine spiritual retreat or a Tantra retreat?

Accepted Answer

It is both — and neither label fully captures it. The Dasha Mahavidya Journey is a Shakti immersion program within the Sri Vidya Tantric tradition. It honors the sacred feminine through authentic Tantric practices including mantra, ritual, meditation, and philosophical teaching. It is not a popular culture "tantra" program or a goddess-circle workshop — it is a sincere, lineage-rooted spiritual immersion that happens to work deeply with the divine feminine in all her forms.

The Dasha Mahavidya Journey

An Immersion in Shakti Wisdom

This may be for you if:

Is This Journey for You?

Designed for those with an existing spiritual or contemplative practice who feel called to explore Shakti and the Mahavidya tradition more deeply.

Is This Path For You?

Consider beginning elsewhere if:

Meet Ritika

Sri Vidya Lineage

Shakta Tantra

Meditation & Kriya Yoga Practices

School of Dharma

The Dasha Mahavidyas

The Ten Wisdom Goddesses

The ten Mahavidyas are expressions of Shakti, each revealing a distinct dimension of consciousness, transformation and spiritual wisdom.

I · Kali

Kālī

Transformation, time and radical presence.

II · Tara

Tārā

Guidance, protection and wisdom through transition.

III · Tripura Sundari

Tripura Sundarī

Beauty, harmony and the sacred nature of consciousness.

IV · Bhuvaneshwari

Bhuvaneshwarī

Space, expansion and the ground of existence.

V · Bhairavi

Bhairavī

Discipline, intensity and transformative power.

VI · Chhinnamasta

Chhinnamastā

Surrender, liberation and self-transcendence.

VII · Dhumavati

Dhūmāvatī

Stillness, emptiness and wisdom through loss.

VIII · Bagalamukhi

​Bagalamukhi

Stillness, speech and the power of restraint.

IX · Matangi

Matangi

Inner knowledge, expression and sacred speech.

X · Kamala

Kamalā

Abundance, grace and spiritual fulfilment.

What You Will Experience

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Dates, Format & What's Included

Program Details

Next Dates

To Be Announced

Format

In-Person

Multi-day immersive retreat

Location

School of Dharma

Burringbar · Northern Rivers, NSW

The immersion includes:

Investment

Sacred Exchange

Frequently Asked Questions

Questions & Clarity

I'm new to Tantra and Sri Vidya. Can I still attend?

What is the Dasha Mahavidya Journey, and how is it different from other retreats?

What does "Vamachara" or left-hand Tantric path mean? Is this safe?

When and where is the program held?

What is the application process and deposit policy?

What is included in the program fee?

Will I receive mantra initiations or transmission?

Is this a sacred feminine spiritual retreat or a Tantra retreat?

If You Feel the Call

The Invitation Into Sacred Feminine Wisdom

Tripura
Sundarī

Bagalamukhi