Shaktipat Retreat

January 22 - 24

Lokananda Retreat Center, Downingtown PA

Deepen into and revel in your own spiritual essence. Be empowered by a spiritual master who can open your access to the powerful flow of meditative energy within.

Your profound inward path is revealed when you receive Shaktipat initiation from Satguru Swami Nirmalananda (Gurudevi).

Yo’ vipastho'j~naahetu.sca – Shiva Sutras 3.29

Only one with mastery over Kundalini is competent to enlighten others. Such a Guru empowers you to realize your spiritual essence.

Shaktipat initiation awakens your Kundalini, the Divine Energy within you, so that you may attain the highest goal of human life – knowing your own Self. When awakened by the Guru, Kundalini climbs your spine from tail to top. She is the mystical force granting the power and ease of all the Svaroopa^® sciences.

You receive formal Shaktipat initiation from Gurudevi twice in this weekend meditation retreat. She is a Kundalini Master, authorized to transmit this powerful initiation. She explains the process and purpose as well as how you cooperate with the inner force that is burning within you, in-light-ening you day by day.

Absolutely wonderful spiritual experience. I was so honored to meet such a great Guru and Kundalini Master; this is truly a life changing experience. – Alena T.

Your spiritual progress is accelerated by receiving Shaktipat. This inner experience leads to enlightenment sooner or later, and Shaktipat makes it happen sooner. That’s the whole point!

The profound experiences of Svaroopa^® Vidya Meditation begin with Shaktipat. Discover a whole new dimension to your own being and learn tools that help you bring that into your life.

When someone is ready to go deeper and learn more, this retreat with Gurudevi includes deep teachings. The transmission of Shaktipat awakens the understanding of these teachings. It created a deep sense of inner peace, opened my heart and left me feeling joyful! – Terry G

Discounted tuition is available to you if this is the first time you have gotten Shaktipat from Gurudevi. This is to make it easy for you to gain access to the deeper dimensions of your own Beingness.

Only four seats are available at this rate, so enroll early. If you have taken a Shaktipat Retreat with Gurudevi previously (Online or On-Site), this is not your first time receiving Shaktipat from her. The discounted rate is only for first-timers. Thank you for your understanding.

TAUGHT BY

 

Gurudevi Nirmalananda

DETAILS

Prerequisites

None

Dates & Times

Friday January 22 2027 begins with Dinner at 5:00 pm, with retreat going from 6:00 - 9:00 pm

Saturday January 23 from 6:00 am - 9:00 pm with Breakfast, Lunch, Snack, and Dinner included

Sunday January 24 from 6:00 am - 12:30 pm with Breakfast, also including Lunch (served at 11:45 am)

Location

Lokananda Retreat Center

116 E. Lancaster Ave, Downingtown, PA

Course Confirmation Date

January 8 2027

This Shaktipat Retreat is limited to 11 people, all housed at Lokananda. Sign-up early.

Four seats are reserved for first-timers at a deeply discounted rate. Enroll by December 22 2026 to take advantage of this discount. 

Tuition

Enrollment Fees include course tuition and your meals, with details on each below.

Early Tuition (on or before January 8 2027): Members*: $561.00; Non-Members: $621.00

Standard Tuition: $681.00

Discounted Tuition for First Timers: $75.00 (on or before December 22 2026, four seats only)

Housing and Meals: $350.00

Total Enrollment Fees:

Early Total (on or before January 8 2027): Members*: $911.00; Non-Members: $971.00

Standard Total: $1,031.00

Discounted First-Timers Total (on or before December 22 2026): $425.00 (paid in full upon enrollment)

Postponed H&M: Postpone your Housing & Meals until just before your arrival. Pay for your tuition (early or standard), then pay for your Housing & Meals 1 week before your program begins. Contact our Enrollment Team at 610-806-2119 or email.

Course fee on enrollment: Members* early: $561.00; Non-Members early: $621.00; Standard: $681.00

Housing and Meals payment: 1 week before you arrive: $350.00

*Memberships that qualify for the discounted early rate: SATYA Membership, Monthly Donors

Scholarships, discounts and payment plans are not available for Shaktipat Retreats. Instead, we offer many free services and free programs with Gurudevi Nirmalananda. You can easily access the teachings and do the Svaroopa^® Vidya practices without any out-of-pocket cost to you.

More Info

Our Enrollment Advisors will be happy to connect with you and answer any questions - programs@svaroopayoga.org or 610.806.2119