The Kriya Module
The Kriya Module runs in two parts at Sanctuary Burringbar. It can be taken on its own, and it must be completed before the Mantra Module.
18–21 February 2027
Practice Kriya, wisdom + philosophy
21–24 February 2027
Teaching pathway / breakdown of the Kriyas
A four-day journey into Kriya, meditation and inner practice
There is a difference between practising a technique and entering into a living practice.
This four-day immersion with Ritika offers an opportunity to step away from the momentum of everyday life and establish a deeper relationship with meditation, breath and the inner movement of energy.
Over four days, participants will be introduced to foundational Kriya and meditation practices within a carefully held retreat environment.
The emphasis is not on accumulating techniques, but on learning how to enter practice with steadiness, awareness and understanding.
The practice of Kriya
Kriya is a yogic approach that works consciously with breath, attention and subtle energy.
Through consistent practice, we begin to move beyond the surface activity of the mind and develop a more intimate relationship with our inner state.
The practices may support greater:
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Awareness
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Concentration
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Energetic Balance
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Inner Stillness
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Sensitivity to Breath and Prana
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Consistency in Meditation
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Connection to One’s Own Spiritual Practice
The retreat is designed to give participants both an experiential understanding of Kriya and a framework for continuing the practice beyond the four days.
What we will explore
Across the immersion, the programme may include:
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Foundations of Kriya Yoga
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Breath awareness and pranayama
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Understanding prana and the subtle body
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Meditation practices
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Preparatory movement and asana
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Developing concentration and inner awareness
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The role of discipline and consistency in sadhana
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Understanding the relationship between breath, energy and mind
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Guided periods of silence and contemplation
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Establishing a sustainable home practice
The programme will unfold progressively across the four days, allowing participants to build familiarity with the practices rather than simply experiencing them once.
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The heart of the immersion
Initiation
An important element of this immersion is the process of initiation.
Within traditional yogic systems, initiation marks the beginning of a deeper relationship with a practice.
It is not simply the learning of a technique.
It represents a conscious commitment to enter the practice with greater sincerity, consistency and awareness.
Ritika will guide participants through the preparation, understanding and practices connected with this process during the retreat.
Retreat as practice
The environment of retreat is an essential part of this immersion.
Stepping away from ordinary routines creates space to notice what is often hidden beneath constant activity.
The retreat will include periods of practice, teaching, reflection and integration so that the experience is not simply intensive, but deeply assimilated.
Participants will be encouraged to approach these four days as a period of sadhana — a conscious turning inward.
Who this is for
This immersion is suitable for those who:
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Wish to establish a meditation practice
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Want to deepen an existing practice
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Are interested in Kriya Yoga and pranayama
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Feel called toward a more disciplined spiritual practice
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have explored yoga primarily through asana and want to move deeper
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wish to understand the relationship between breath, energy and meditation
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Previous experience with Kriya is not required unless otherwise advised.
Investment
Choose the option that suits your stay.
Option
Daytripper
Shared accommodation
Single room
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Deposit: $500 non-refundable deposit to secure your place
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Payment: One-time payment
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Completing the Kriya Module opens the Mantra Module (7–13 April 2027)
Price (AUD)
7–10 April 2027
$1,299
$1,699
$2,299
Price (AUD)
7–13 April 2027
$1,999
$2,399
$2,999
What you may take away
By the end of the retreat, participants will have:
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a clearer understanding of Kriya and meditation
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direct experience of foundational practices
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a structured personal practice to continue at home
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greater awareness of the breath and subtle body
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practical tools for cultivating steadiness and presence
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an understanding of how to approach sadhana consistently
The deeper value of the retreat, however, lies in what continues after the four days.
The invitation is to establish a practice that can become part of daily life.
Details
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Date:
18–21 February 2027: Practice Kriya, wisdom + philosophy
21–24 February 2027: Teaching pathway / breakdown of the Kriyas
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Duration: 4 Days
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Format: Retreat + Course
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Location: Sanctuary Burringbar, NSW
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Next step: Mantra Module, 7–13 April 2027 (requires the Kriya Module)
Further details regarding daily timings, accommodation, meals and investment will be announced shortly.
Letters from the School
New offerings, immersion dates and teachings from Ritika — sent occasionally, never crowded.