Sedona Solstice Soul Journey | Jaya Lakshmi & Ananda Das

Sedona, AZ, USA

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Jaya Lakshmi And Ananda Das
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Jun 16 - 21, 2023
Group size: 1 - 25
Sedona Solstice Soul Journey | Jaya Lakshmi & Ananda Das
Sedona, AZ, USA

Jaya Lakshmi And Ananda Das
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22 reviews

Jun 16 - 21, 2023
Group size: 1 - 25

About this trip

 Sedona Solstice Soul Journey


For us, there's no place that captivates, heals and awakens Consciousness quite like Sedona. It's where we have come to be in awe, inspired and also to heal. The medicine of this land is so potent and unique. For this reason, we've been hosting retreats here for the last three years. Is this place calling you? 


The first time we drove into Sedona we were completely in awe. The stunning landscape with the red rocks had us captivated. World class hiking, sweeping views, canyons and powerful vortexes, Sedona is a place that brings awe and nourishes the soul. Then to feel the energy of the land and the connection to Spirt was truly profound. 


We decided this was a place we wanted to host retreats ... but more than that ... a soul journey. We wanted to create a container for you to come experience the majesty of this place enhanced with the devotional practices that have been so transformational in our lives. Not only that, but we wanted to do it on the most potent time of year, the Summer solstice. 


This Soul Journey is designed to:

  • Heal and open your heart
  • Bring more meaning and purpose
  • De-stress, unwind and decompress
  • Inspire your devotion
  • Open your voice and sing
  • Become more radiant, healthy and joyful
  • Get some exercise, stretch, move, breathe and meditate
  • Celebrate with community and loved ones

What to Expect


-Daily world class sunset hiking with live music

-Afternoon swims in beautiful red rock canyon creeks

-Stunning estate home stay in the heart of Sedona

-Daily morning Sattva Kundalini Yoga

-Delicious organic and vegetarian meals per day

-Cacao Ceremony 

-Singing and Mantra Workshops

-Kirtronica: Ecstatic Dance & Chant Experience


Please join these two over the auspicious summer solstice for this spectacular Sedona Solstice Soul Journey!

 

If this is sounding like a yes, please sign up right away! You book by selecting a room. The best one's go first so don't wait.  


Is this for me?  


Hiking, swimming and adventures

Jaya Lakshmi and Ananda Das will be leading the group on some of their favorite hikes in the area.  Having been to Sedona many times since 2012, these two will lead you to extraordinary spots with sweeping views.  In addition, they will bring instruments to serenade with mantras and heart songs. The hiking will be easy to intermediate level. Max 3 hours hiking round trip.  


This Soul Adventure will be over the Summer Solstice and it will be hot.  Luckily, Sedona has spectacular river spots along Oak Creek that have carved out stunning cliffs and canyons. Each day we will go for swims/dips in these stunning locations.  See the pictures to get the feel.  There is also a pool at one of the estates.  


Yoga and Chanting 


This retreat will also help deepen your love and practice of chanting, bhakti, yoga, and ceremony in a majestic and elevating environment.  We will sing and dance our hearts open. We will rejuvenate, relax, and explore yoga as a practice of embodying spirit in a heart opening and devotional way.  Through daily meditation and chanting you will refine your perspective of these practices and yourself.  


To get a feel for our yoga classes, workshops and concerts, click here.  


What level do I need to be?


The retreat is open to all people and of all levels of yoga and kirtan experience.  Each participant will practice according to their individual needs guided by Jaya Lakshmi and Ananda Das. Loving care, attention and support for your experience will always be available.  This retreat is truly a gift to yourself!


*If you want to bring your family (children), we would love that!  Please contact us to arrange that and for pricing discounts. 


What a prior retreat participant said about our retreats: Click Here.


Your Stay


There will be two different homes to choose from.  They are both incredible luxury homes right on Oak Creek and with majestic views of Cathedral Rock. They are right next door to each other and walking distance.  For videos of the home, click the links below:


Moondance Home

Transformation Home


Food


We will have a private chef preparing three scrumptious organic vegetarian meals for us daily.

Sample Day on the Sedona Red Rocks Soul Journey:

-8am-10am: Yoga led by Jaya Lakshmi & Ananda Das (daily offerings of Kundalini Yoga and meditation as well as Vinyasa Flow influenced classes)

-10am: Breakfast

-10am-2pm: Free time (Swimming)

-2pm: Lunch

-4pm-6pm: Afternoon activities (cacao ceremony, Chanting workshop, yoga, or meditation)

-6pm: Dinner

 -7pm-10pm: Evening Sunset Hikes with Live Music 


Travel and Flight Details:


Most common and cheapest flights will be into Phoenix. From there it is a 2 hour drive to Sedona. You can also fly into Flagstaff which is about a 45 minute drive.  You will either need to rent a car or share a car with another participant. Let us know if you would like to share a car and we can try and link you up with someone else.  


Check-in Info


Check-in is at 4pm on June 16th 

Check-out is at 10am on June 21st


Registration:

Please note that the deposit reserves the room and is non-refundable. In certain cases Jaya Lakshmi and Ananda will offer to transfer the deposit to a future retreat or refund it fully if the room is reserved by another person. This is at their discretion.  


Refund Policy: 

If you cancel more than 120 days before your retreat start date, 100% of your payment will be refunded.

If you cancel 119 – 70 days before your retreat start date, 75% of your payment will be refunded.  

If you cancel 30 – 69 days before your retreat start date, 50% of your payment will be refunded.  

If you cancel 29 days or less before your retreat start date, you can apply 30% of your payment to another retreat.   

Concerning cancelations 29 days or less before the retreat, we cannot make exceptions for sickness or injury other than giving credit for a future retreat, unless you find someone to take your place. Please understand the venue is expensive to reserve and we have to consider this. 


Hope you can join us!! 


REGISTER ASAP FOR THE SOUL JOURNEY OF A LIFETIME! 

What’s included

  • Lodging
  • Food
  • Guided Hikes/Music
  • Daily Kundalini Yoga
  • Afternoon Workshops

What’s not included

  • Transportation

Available Packages

Yang Room (Standard Shared)

Comfortable bedroom in Moondance House with two twin beds and shared hallway bathroom.  Currently a gentleman is signed up for this room and open to share with one other person. To see the house and room, visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-QpNKl1cGRg&ab_channel=GlobalChangeMedia

$1,700
Deposit: $300
Garden Room (Shared)

Comfortable bedroom in Moondance House with king size bed or two twin beds and shared hallway bathroom. To see the house and room, visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-QpNKl1cGRg&ab_channel=GlobalChangeMedia

$1,700
Deposit: $300
Marigold Room (Single)

Comfortable bedroom in Transformation Home with king size bed or two twin beds. To see the room and Transformation Home, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=179&v=Hkpd3h-wth0&feature=emb_logo&ab_channel=GlobalChangeMedia

$2,100
Deposit: $400
Marigold Room (Shared)

Comfortable bedroom in Moondance House with king size bed or two twin beds and shared hallway bathroom. To see the house and room, visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-QpNKl1cGRg&ab_channel=GlobalChangeMedia


$1,700
Deposit: $300
Lavender Nest (Couple)

Cozy room in Transformation Home with a queen bed and shared hallway bathroom.  To see the room and Transformation Home, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=179&v=Hkpd3h-wth0&feature=emb_logo&ab_channel=GlobalChangeMedia

$1,700
Deposit: $300
Lavender Nest (Single)

Cozy room in Transformation Home with a queen bed and shared hallway bathroom.  To see the room and Transformation Home, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=179&v=Hkpd3h-wth0&feature=emb_logo&ab_channel=GlobalChangeMedia

$2,100
Deposit: $400
Day Lilly (Shared)

Comfortable bedroom in Transformation Home with king size bed or two twin beds and shared hallway bathroom. To see the room and Transformation Home, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=179&v=Hkpd3h-wth0&feature=emb_logo&ab_channel=GlobalChangeMedia

$1,700
Deposit: $300
Day Lilly (Single)

Comfortable bedroom in Transformation Home with king size bed or two twin beds and shared hallway bathroom. To see the room and Transformation Home, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=179&v=Hkpd3h-wth0&feature=emb_logo&ab_channel=GlobalChangeMedia

$2,100
Deposit: $400
Sleeping Loft (Shared)

Comfortable loft 2nd floor of Transformation Home. 2 twin beds and futon couch - sleeps up to 2. Shared hallway bathroom. 

$1,500
Deposit: $300
Peace Nook (Single)

Cozy private room with one twin bed and shared hallway bathroom. To see the house and room, visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-QpNKl1cGRg&ab_channel=GlobalChangeMedia

$1,600
Deposit: $400
Jade Room (Deluxe Single)

Stunning large bedroom in Moondance House with queen size bed and private bathroom.  To see the house and room, visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-QpNKl1cGRg&ab_channel=GlobalChangeMedia

$2,200
Deposit: $500
Lavender Room (Single)

Delightful bedroom with two twin beds and private bathroom. Shared rooms are for people who have friends, family and/or significant other signing up with them. Please only sign up when all parties are ready. Shared rooms are not for single people who want to share a room with someone they don't know. Both people will need to sign up individually at this price.  To see the house and room, visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-QpNKl1cGRg&ab_channel=GlobalChangeMedia

$2,100
Deposit: $300
Homestead House (Single)

Beautiful bedroom in Homestead House: choice of room with queen bed and private bathroom, or bedroom that has two full size beds. This house has a shared full kitchen, living room (with wood fire-place), dining room, two bedrooms and two full baths total.  It is next door to the Moondance and Transformation Homes where all activities will take place.  To see the home, visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zAsCXpDUBqo&ab_channel=CathedralRockLodge

$2,200
Deposit: $500
Sage Room (Single)

Delightful bedroom with a king and private bathroom. To see the house and room, visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-QpNKl1cGRg&ab_channel=GlobalChangeMedia

$1,900
Zen Room (Deluxe Single Bedroom)
$1,900
Deposit: $400
Deluxe Lavender Master Bedroom (Couple)

Stunning master bedroom with king size bed, master bathroom and jacuzzi. To see the house and room, visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-QpNKl1cGRg&ab_channel=GlobalChangeMedia

$1,400
Deposit: $300
Casita (Couple)

The Casita is a beautiful studio apartment with a queen bed, private bath with shower and tub, and kitchenette. It is right next door to the Moondance and Transformation Homes where all activities will take place 

$1,400
Deposit: $300
Amigos Suite (Couple)

With outstanding views of Cathedral Rock, this charming 1 bedroom apartment comes complete with a queen size bed, kitchen, full bathroom, living room, Wi-Fi, deck, and propane grill. Extra roll-away bed is available upon request. Please note, this is an upstairs unit with one flight of stairs. It is right next door to the Moondance and Transition Homes where all activities will take place 

$1,500
Deposit: $300


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Jaya Lakshmi And Ananda Das
22 reviews
Jaya Lakshmi and Ananda Das are a dynamic duo that have specialized in offering mantra and English heart songs, Kundalini and Sattva Yoga, Ecstatic Dance (Kirtronica) and cacao ceremony. They have released 16 albums since 2011 and are favorites in the mantra music genre. They are also well loved for their uplifting, heart centered, and transformative yoga classes. Their retreats incorporate not only their incredible offerings but also cultural adventures as well. Join these two for heart opening magic!

Reviews

Thank you both so very much! What a beautiful and special time to spend together. The outdoor time was so nourishing, yoga was wonderful and the sangha was epic. Love and blessings, Ana
By Ana P for Sedona Solstice Soul Journey | Jaya Lakshmi & Ananda Das on Jul 01, 2023
Simply magical. The people were wonderful, the food was nourishing and delicious, and the yoga and singing filled my soul. This is a trip I'll remember for the rest of my life. It was exactly what I needed to recenter and recharge.
By JESSICA B for Sedona Solstice Soul Journey | Jaya Lakshmi & Ananda Das on Jun 24, 2023
I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt joy of attending the Maui Alter of Love Retreat. Both Lakshmi and Ananda were such gracious and wonderful facilitators that made this retreat so special for me. I experienced amazing music, playtime, beach time, community, singing, dancing, daily yoga, cacao ceremony, laughter, wisdom satsangs, whale watching, snorkling, gourmet food and so much more. It was a blissful journey I will never forget and look forward to experiencing more retreats from these beautiful beings of love and light. Gratitude to Lakshmi and Ananda.
By Bruce C for Maui Altar of Love Retreat | Music, Yoga, Ocean Adventures & Healing on Feb 14, 2023
This was the trip of a lifetime! The setting and accommodations were perfect. Having the beach right across the street, we saw a beautiful sunset each night while listening and singing along to Jaya Lakshmi and Ananda's beautiful music. I enjoyed so much learning all the breathing exercises and different types of yoga and the devotional practices. It was an atmosphere of respect and friendliness and I enjoyed conversing with all the other participants. And the food was sensational! I would highly recommend this retreat which also offered opportunities to snorkel as well.
By June B for Maui Altar of Love Retreat | Music, Yoga, Ocean Adventures & Healing on Feb 05, 2023
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This was my 3rd retreat with Jaya Lakshmi. She shares her many talents generously. The music, the yoga, the food, other participants, time in the ocean-could not have been better. Ananda also gives 100%. Truly an inspiring, soul nurturing, loving, authentic experience. Unforgettable delight for the whole being. Thank you!!!
By Dee W for Maui Altar of Love Retreat | Music, Yoga, Ocean Adventures & Healing on Feb 05, 2023
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A beautiful musical and magical spiritual journey we will remember for a lifetime. Perfect balance of kundalini, music & chants, ceremonies, great vegetarian food, new friends, and exciting adventures. During our whale excursion, we summoned these wonderful great beings with music and drumming. On our first swim, a Momma and baby whale approached us and came eye to eye with us, then offered a high 5 with its fin before cruising back into the wild deep blue from whence they came. Wahe Guru! Lakshmi and Ananda led us to this magical experience. They are great musicians, teachers, guides, and just wonderful people we feel grateful to have gotten to know and become friends with. Hence we are headed to the Guatemala retreat and look forward to another magical journey. Sat Nam, Fez & Kellye
By Kellye H on 25 Oct, 2019
We thoroughly enjoyed our retreat in Hawaii with Jaya Lakshmi and Ananda. So much so that we are doing it again! The intimate chanting every evening was a dream come true. The whale excursions were an amazing experience that we will never forget! Waking up with kundalini yoga and the accompanying live music was fantastic. The cacao ceremony was a deeply enriching experience. Our whole family was made to feel very welcome and we created friendships that will last a lifetime. The kirtronica on the last evening was an absolutely blast, heart opening and uplifting! Looking forward to more adventures and much love to Jaya Lakshmi and Amanda. Wahe Guru!
By Ryan & Bobbi H on 25 Oct, 2019
Jaya Lakshmi and Ananda create the most amazing space, whether it’s an Alter of love Weekend or a Hawaii retreat, they truly hold sacred space. The love that they share with the world is incredible. Kirtronica, kundalini Yoga, Music, Chanting, cacao. They bridge so many modalities and tickle your heart of life. You allways leave with a new sense of self, love, and connection. Give Thanks ?
By Ocean Travelers on 18 Oct, 2019
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