Return to Presence: A Fall Equinox Retreat featuring a monk from Indian Himalayas
Description
Return to Presence is a two day retreat into meditation, Yoga Nidra, sacred sound, music for wellness, embodiment, and restorative nature based practices—an invitation to step away from the noise of everyday life and reconnect with the peace that exists beneath the surface of the restless mind.
It will be held in a peaceful and serene retreat center SOHA-amidst the lap of mother nature.
This space is designed with great care and intention—from the flow of the day to the practices themselves—creating a welcoming space where there is nothing to achieve, perform, or prove. You are simply invited to arrive as you are, slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with yourself. No experience necessary with any of the practices, other than an open heart to receive!
You will get to practice meditation and yoga nidra, and Guided by the wisdom Swami Yatidharmananda, a Himalayan monk from Uttarkashi, India, and complemented by Mokshajyoti somatic practitioner, cultural sacred sound artist, energy, sound healing practitioner & forest therapy guide and yoga practices guided by Rajesh Munirathinam. Through these practices, you'll be invited to cultivate a deeper sense of grounding, presence, and connection—with yourself, with nature, and with the community around you.
Both the days will be tied and flowing into one another, though it is also possible to attend just a day if you are constraint on time.
Whether you are new to these practices or have walked the path for years, this retreat is for everyone offers a nurturing environment where you can pause, receive, and remember the quiet presence that has always been within.
Swami Yatidharmananda is visiting from Sivanand Seva Samiti, Uttarkashi, a small town in the Himalayan region of northern India: https://www.sivanandsevasamiti.org/
This event is hosted by Mokshajyoti of Moss and Moksha LLC. And is supported by SOHA host-David Campbell and Michele Ribiero from Corvallis.
Flow of Days,
Sat Sep 19, Theme: Connecting with Presence & Stillness, quieting the mind
9:30am-10:00am (Doors open, arrival)
10:00am-10:30am, Opening of circle (Mokshajyoti)
10:30am-11:15am-Gentle Yoga (Rajesh)
11:30am-12:30pm-Yoga Nidra (Swami Yatidharmananda)
12:30-1:30pm-Lunch break (Bring your own lunch)
1:30pm-2:30pm-Interaction with the monk (Swami Yatidharmananda)
2:35-3:30pm-Nada Yoga, Yoga of Sound & breathe Practice (Swami Yatidharmananda)
3:35pm-4:20pm-Meditation (Swami Yatidharmananda)
4:30pm-5:40pm-Sound Bath (Mokshajyoti)
5:40pm-6:00pm (Closing)
Sun, Sep 20, Theme: Embodied presence, Cultivating presence through the body
9:30am-10:00am-Doors open, arrival
10:00am-11:15am-Forest Bathing walk (Mokahajyoti)
11:30am-1:00pm-Yoga Nidra & Meditation (Swami Yatidharmananda)
1:00pm-2:00pm- Bring your own lunch
2:00pm-2:50pm- Drumming, Rhythm & Improvisational music creation (Mokshajyoti)
3:00pm-4:00pm-Interaction with the monk (Swami Yatidharmananda)
4:05pm-5:00pm-Kirtan (Swami Yatidharmananda & Mokshajyoti)
5:00pm-6:00pm- Sound Bath & closing integration (Mokshajyoti)
Things to bring
Yoga Mat and Blanket for Yoga nidra
Comfortable clothing and layers suitable for weather,
Shoes to walk outdoors
Hydration & Water bottle, hats sunglasses, any personal items and medications
Journal and pen
Please note, that outdoor or indoor session will depend on weather conditions.
Please contact chumki.mossandmoksha@gmail.com for event details.
Donation to the Ashram
If you would like to make any donation towards the ashram and their humanitarian activities, please use the donation button, or you can do that onsite as well. If you would like to know about the ashram, where the monk resides.
Description
Overnight stay available with options to stay beyond the retreats days.
Contact Venue Host: David Campbell: 7073739966
Price per night: $75/night and $25 cleaning fee. Booking options to be arranged with SOHA host.
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Swami Yatidharmananda, Monk, Yoga Nidra, meditation & Kirtan guide, Vedic wisdom keeper & spiritual mentor, Uttarkashi, India
Swami Yatidharmananda is a monk since last 26 years, has traveled extensively across US/Europe and conducts workshops on Yoga Nidra and Meditation, Sings Kirtans, plays Djambe and shares stories and his experiential wisdom through his life as a monk. He has also developed unique and impactful programs that heal, empower and transform one to tackle challenges in day to day lives. He has been on a spiritual path since the age of 17 after meeting his teacher and has been the personal assistant in service of his Guru Swami Chidananda, a direct disciple of Swami Sivananda Saraswati from the age of 24. During his early years, he was a computer programmer and worked for a tech company in Hong-Kong but renounced his career and chose the path of monkhood. He currently resides in the Uttarkashi, in a small village in the Indian Himalayas and serves as the General Secretary at the Swami Sivananda Samiti Ashram in Uttarkashi, India and offers his services for community empowerment. He has hosted talks at the parliament of world religion congress a few times in the US. Swami Yatidharmandanda is a very practical and down-to-earth monk who conveys spiritual and yogic wisdom with a very simple and accessible approach. https://www.sivanandsevasamiti.org/
Mokshajyoti, Sacred Sound Artist, Somatic, energy & sound healing, Forest Therapy, Voice & expression embodiment mentor, Moss & Moksha
Mokshajyoti (she/her) is a Sacred Sound and Kirtan artist, somatic coach, voice and expression embodiment guide, sound and energy healing practitioner, and founder of Moss & Moksha. Born in India and rooted in foundations of Indian classical Hindustani music, nada yoga and devotional music and practices, she bridges ancient wisdom with modern approaches to embodiment, self-expression, and nervous system awareness. Drawing from her own journey from the fast-paced world of science and technology into a life devoted to sound, spirituality, and embodied living, she is especially passionate about supporting high-achieving women in reconnecting with feminine essence, creativity, authentic expression, and the capacity to slow down, rest, and receive. Through sound baths, Kirtan, retreats, workshops, mentorship, and sacred sound performances, Mokshajyoti weaves together voice work, somatic awareness, contemplative practices, Vedic mantras, Indian devotional music, handpan, crystal and Himalayan singing bowls, and multi-instrumental soundscapes to create meditative, embodied experiences that invite presence, connection, and inner transformation. As a trauma-informed practitioner, she views the voice as more than an instrument—it is a pathway to self-expression, creativity, healing, and spiritual connection. Her work honors both the wisdom of the body and the wisdom of the heart, creating spaces where people can soften out of constant doing, listen deeply, and reconnect with themselves. Based in Portland, Oregon, Mokshajyoti has shared her work across the United States and internationally in India, Hungary, and Austria. Whether through music, healing arts, mentorship, or community gatherings, her mission is to help people cultivate a life rooted in authenticity, presence, devotion, and belonging. Her Core Offerings: 1:1 Mentorship Work , Voice and Expression Embodiment 1:1 Healing sessions-Sound healing, Reiki, Somatics, Stress and Anxiety Relief and Nervous System Regulation Private Sound Bath and Community Group Sound Bath Community Kirtan, Nada Yoga and Indian Classical and meditative sound inspired concerts Retreats, Embodiment Workshops and events You can learn more about her work: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mossandmoksha/ Website: www.mossandmoksha.com Mailing list: https://mossandmoksha.myflodesk.com/hg84tmmgcw Book a Discovery Call: https://mossandmoksha.as.me/?appointmentType=87127804 Upcoming Highlight: The Path of Heart: A Bhakti, Yoga, Meditation,Sared and Ancient music immersion https://mossandmoksha.com/thepathofheart-sacredsound-retreat
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