EnChanted: A Devotional Retreat of Bhakti Arts

Lake Atitlan, Guatamala

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Lotus Retreats
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Dec 2 - 7, 2018
Group size: 8 - 25
EnChanted: A Devotional Retreat of Bhakti Arts
Lake Atitlan, Guatamala

Lotus Retreats
  • Email address verified
38 reviews

Dec 2 - 7, 2018
Group size: 8 - 25

About this trip

Celebrate with the Hanuman Project and Kirtaniyas for a week of Kirtan, Ecstatic Devotional Dance, Satsang, Yoga and Bhakti Culture, Cacao Ceremony and more with you.

Join Patita Pavan Das (Hanuman Project), Vijay Krsna (Kirtaniyas) and friends, for 5 Days of Devotion at the Yoga Forest, Lake Atitlan, Guatemala.

This ground-breaking offering is a unique chance to explore and deepen your relationship with Bhakti Yoga & Kirtan. We invite you to dive deep into your heart, express your joy
whilst situated in the magical backdrop that is the Yoga Forest, Lake Atitlan, Guatemala.  

If you are ready to dive into your heart, singing and dancing your way home to the divine…. then this is the retreat for you!

Expect:
Daily Kirtan programmes
Ecstatic Dance & Bass Mantra  
Kirtan musicality playshops
Satsang and Bhakti wisdom
Delicious and nourishing vegetarian meals shared in community
A magical retreat centre setting in Guatemala
Cacao ceremonies to dive into the heart and release what no longer serves
Yoga Classes designed to support our devotional journey


Exchange

Full Price: 888 USD includes all programmes, workshops and practices, all meals, and shared accommodation.

To Book your Space
It is possible to secure your place with a deposit of 250 USD with balances due 60 days prior to retreat start.

We are limited to 20 spaces on site, so book now to avoid missing out. All prices exclude fees that may be applicable in some instances.

Who is this retreat for?

This retreat is for lovers of Kirtan, the path of devotion and Bhakti Yoga and anybody ready to explore a loving relationship with the divine.  

The programme will be designed to support a range of needs, such as: Yoga Teachers: Deepen your own Bhakti practice and share with your own community. Kirtan enthusiasts: Spend 5 days immersed and supported in this practice Anybody curious about diving deeper into love: We will be singing, dancing, sharing and connecting as loving community.

Example Daily Programme

Devotional Yoga / Dance Breakfast Creative and learning ‘playshop’ 

Music Skills, Dance Class, Mantra Meditation, Bhakti Wisdom

Lunch

Devotional Practice, Kirtan, Ecstatic Dance, Cacao Ceremony

Personal Time

Dinner

Evening Squish Times - Storytelling, Sound Healing, Bhajan  

About Kirtaniyas and The Hanuman Project

Vijay Krsna is a kirtan singer, multi-instrumentalist, producer and cultural adventurer from the UK. Leading the KIRTANIYAS, Vijay Krsna composes phenomenal hybrids of traditional Bengali, Braj and Sanskrit kīrtan and māntras with cross-cultural musical influences, subsonic bass and World-beat music.   


KIRTANIYAS  

Internationally based KIRTANIYAS are a global collective of energetic, multitalented artists. These twenty-somethings grew up in a Vedic culture of song, dance, philosophy and devotion between ashrams and temples both in India and the western world.   

Joined together with musically gifted Sarasvati Dasi, soulful vocalist Rasika Dasi and producer Nitai Gaur Prem (Makhana), Vijay Krsna formed KIRTANIYAS in 2009. Members including Malini Taneja, Nakula Das, Jamuna Sheth and Atul Krsna have since travelled the World to over 20 countries infusing new life to these ancient chants with youthful spirit and energy. A full KIRTANIYAS presentation features up to seven of its members.  


Besides the largely traditional approach to their acoustic sets, KIRTANIYAS now push the boundaries of genre to combine all of their passions into one new and unique sound. Melodious dance orientated "Worldbeat" music and subsonic bass meets the call and response singing of ancient Sanskrit mantras, accompanied by live acoustic instruments. This is where the boundaries between performers and audience become blurred, everybody is united in one voice and everybody becomes the band.   


The Hanuman Project (Patita Pavana Das)

Known for their highly accessible and deeply powerful Kirtan offerings, the Hanuman Project will sweep you up into a whirlwind of chant ecstasy and then plunge in a lake of devotional nectar.  

Born from the Lake Atitlan devotional community in 2014, we are delighted to return ‘home’ for this very special retreat and celebration of love and life!   


The Hanuman Project is a Kirtan music adventure led by Patita Pavana Das.  Travelling the world in a continuous global pilgrimage, this is a ever expanding global family of devotion. Holding an intention of authentic, curious and playful exploration of Bhakti Yoga, we explore traditional, contemporary and fusion styles, all of which is offered at the lotus feet of the divine.    

2018 see’s the Hanuman Project’s debut studio releases. A Kirtan e.p. as precursor to their full debut album ‘Thank You for Choosing This Reality’, and also ‘Semilla Pura’ an original medicine song for Lake Atitlan, Guatemala to be released in Resuneo records along with remixes.   


http://hanumanproject.org/

https://www.facebook.com/hanumanprojectkirtan/ 

http://www.instagram.com/hanumanproject/

What’s included

  • Accomodations
    6-days and 5-nights shared room at the Lake Atitlan Yoga Forest
  • Meals
    3 Vegetarian Meals a Day
  • Programmes and workshops
    Kirtan classes, musical jam sessions, cacao ceremonies and more
  • Daily Yoga
    Asana sadhana practices

What’s not included

  • Flights
  • Transportation
    Guests are responsible for getting themselves to/from the Yoga Forest

Available Packages

Shared Occupancy
$888

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Lotus Retreats
38 reviews
Expand and enhance your vision of the world with a Lotus Retreats experience! Lotus Retreats offers a combination of yoga and philosophy, workshops and ceremonies, and nature excursions and cultural immersions to fully explore each unique location. Each week is carefully curated with activities and optional excursions to deepen and benefit your physical, spiritual, and emotional wellbeing. Every retreat is unique to the location, the group and your hosts, who passionately guarantee an eye-opening and heart opening experience!

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Wonderful retreat! Loren and her group are amazing. :) I am deeply grateful to all the women who participated in organizing this retreat. They provided a safe, inclusive, and fun space for everyone. I went back home with so much healing and new genuine connections.
By Tenny M for Sedona Soul of the Earth Women's Retreat on Oct 23, 2024
Loren is such an inspiration! I found the course very insightful. She shares great tools in which to work towards hosting your own retreat. Really happy I was introduced to her and will continue to work towards my vision. Thank you Loren <3
By Rupia A for The Lotus Retreats | Transformational Travel & Retreat Leader Training on Jun 30, 2024
I am so grateful for Loren sharing her years of knowledge & experience with us in this wonderful online course. Her honest guidance & inspirational feedback has been so helpful along this journey. From templates, checklists, open-ended Q&A time, prompts for self reflection & gentle deadlines to encourage motivation, this training has you covered! I have now successfully hosted my own content creation retreat for photographers & creatives, since taking this course. & I am still finalizing plans on a future yoga retreat as well. Loren follows through with this course with support, encouragement, & guidance even long after the zoom calls end. This offering has definitely helped me to gain the confidence & knowledge needed to finally take the leap to sharing my own retreats. It was also great to meet other like-minded folks, who were all able to come together, brainstorm, & share ideas with one another.
By Kassia O for The Lotus Retreats | Retreat Leader Training on May 01, 2024
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I would highly recommend this training!! Loren is such a great space and wisdom holder for questions, insights, and anything that may come up around leading, planning, and coordinating a successful retreat. This training is perfect for you if you're wanting to gain deeper insight into what it looks like to host a retreat, how to plan and market a successful retreat, and are also wanting to connect with other like-minded individuals as well. Loren shares tips and what she has learned from her own experience leading retreats all around the world I found very helpful and valuable. Taking this training not only helped me to feel more confident in my abilities to plan, host, and lead retreats but I also got the opportunity to connect with others that are interested in doing similar things. Having this community felt very grounding for me and helped me to take the next step and get out of my comfort zone when it comes to my dream of hosting and leading retreats. Thank you Loren!
By Rylee H for The Lotus Retreats | Retreat Leader Training on Apr 25, 2024
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If you’ve been thinking about how amazing it would be to host your own yoga retreat/ workshops. I highly recommend this training. Loren is an amazing teacher. I really got a lot from this training. From how to pick the right retreat center for you to which website is best to use. All the little details to think about when hosting a retreat. I would also like to add that since taking this training Loren has been there to answer all my questions that I’ve had and to offer lots of encouragement. I feel very blessed to know her and to have had the opportunity to learn from her and to continue learning from her.
By Hali H for The Lotus Retreats | Retreat Leader Training on Apr 25, 2024
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First and foremost, apologies for this super overdue review. I just realized that I haven't left a review for Loren Lotus, but periodically I have thought about this magical retreat I went on with Loren in 2018 to Colombia. Loren was very communicative about all the trip details beforehand, and planned very special programs; a small trip to the neighboring village with a local guide, interesting workshops with great guest teachers, etc. although she is an amazing instructor! The retreat venue was magical and was very accommodating about everyone's dietary restrictions. I spent possibly the best week of my life, and I am forever grateful for that experience. Highly recommend it if you are looking for something to nourish your mind, body, and heart. Thank you Loren. I hope you are doing well! Sending love.
By Heisue C on 30 Nov, 2023
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I had an amazing experience in Colombia with Lotus Retreats in July 2023. Loren and Rachel are fantastic women who lead with love and light. They show so much care and respect towards each person's experience and offer each guest the opportunity to make their trip as busy or relaxed as they wish it to be. I highly recommend the excursions, as I got to experience more of Colombia and the history of its culture; however, they are optional, which is great on days when a guest would prefer some time spent in reflection. The daily yoga offerings were my favorite part, as they brought different styles of yoga, pranayama techniques, and sound healing into class. And finally, the freshly prepared, locally-sourced meals were INCREDIBLE. My body is still thanking me!
By Katie K on 12 Aug, 2023
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I had the opportunity to deepen my practice / experience the beauty of Tulum Mexico with Lotus Retreats and would do it again in a heartbeat! The Lotus Retreats crew quickly created a space of loving community, increased awareness, and intentional practice within the first few hours of our retreat and it only got better from there! These retreats are special. Humanity in raw form. I'll be back for more, no doubt!
By Travis P on 02 Oct, 2018
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