NEW YEAR’S DAY WOMEN’S RETREAT DUNSBOROUGH.

“The entire experience was authentic and truly transformational with lessons from the heart that were crafted with so much warmth, reverence and love. I revelled in having time to sit in Sacred Space with the Divine Feminine and experience the power of what can unfold when you allow the time. In particular the Taj Mahal was so impactful because of it's breathtaking beauty and overwhelming Divine Feminine Energy.”

“The cremation experience was very special, we live in a death-denying society and it was very profound to see the way that death is embraced and honoured in the Indian Culture. Having been able to attend the trip because of an inheritance from the loss of my parents, I found that everyday there was something absolutely unique and worthwhile doing, hearing and seeing.”

“If any woman feels apprehensive about travelling to India then this experience is amazing because it’s safety within a group. I loved the feeling of calm in the spiritual surroundings, the wonderful temples visited and mantras and meditations taught.”

“I came on this trip to honour myself for my 50th year and also for some healing in order to release the pain of losing both of my parents. I really enjoyed that there was no pressure and that you could choose what you wanted to participate in. I think that if one of my friends came or someone came on the trip and they had never experienced Yoga that they could easily pick it up and manage. The daily practices are gentle and nurturing.”

“For women that are interested in Yoga, Wellness and Heart Opening then this is a great relaxed way to do India for the first time. It was so well put together with a beautiful selection of places to visit and no pressure to do everything. It taught me the value of retreating from regular life to rejuvenate and reconnect with my Spirituality.”

“It feels like a real sense of achievement because I had always wanted to visit India but no-one else I knew shared this dream and it truly was the experience of a lifetime! I loved the spirit of the other women in our group and combining Yoga and Meditation with exploring the Culture and Spiritual Heritage of India.”

“It was absolutely refreshing not to have to be responsible for 10 days and to be led with such grace and ease. The most special thing for me was doing this trip with my Mum. I was absolutely intrigued observing the Hindu traditions and rituals as well as learning about the beliefs. The whole trip felt like we were passing through some sort of rite of passage as a group of women, the transformational energy was palpable.”

“Through this trip I have gained such wonderful insight into Yoga, Buddhism, Hinduism and all of the other fascinating aspects of Spiritual India. I have also found a new opening in myself that wants to more fully embrace these practices and live my Yoga on and off the mat.”

“The aspects that I will keep in my heart forever are visiting the Taj Mahal, meditating with the Monks and soaking up the ambience at the Mahabodhi Temple in the same spot where the Buddha attained enlightenment. I also loved the boat trips on Mother Ganges, seeing the sacredness of the cremation ceremonies, the ancient evening Aarti fire ritual and the puja at the Shiva Temple as well as an opportunity to learn new meditation techniques.”

“I really enjoyed the group and loved the company of other women around my own age. And I now have a deep sense of gratitude for the people of India. I was mesmerised by their devotion to their religion and how warmly they welcomed and shared their culture with us.”

“The most special part of the trip for me was the joining together of all of us women, the coming together of 13 beautiful hearts and souls, the friendships formed and stories shared will stay with me forever.”

“I connected with the entire concept; like-minded women on a journey of exploration and introspection. A wonderful introduction to India and an opportunity to explore what Spirituality means to you as an individual in a safe, supportive environment - and it was fun!”

“It was a fantastic experience and it lived up to everything that I could have possibly wanted out of a trip opening my eyes to Spirituality and to India. I felt looked after and what was really special for me was the sightseeing, I loved hearing about the places we've gone to and the history of those places.”

“If this is your first time to India then this is a great way to get insight into what the country has to offer. Travelling in this way has been of great security to me and I’ve made 13 new friendships that I am looking forward to continuing.”

“The experience that stands out the most for me was participating in the private ritual with the special Priest at the Shiva Temple and receiving the protection Sutra (symbolic red string) in Varanasi. It was such an emotional, magical, heartfelt, out of this world experience and I felt this sensation, like some sort of activation that happened in my Crown Chakra that I had never felt before! It was sublime.”

“I am better in myself for now having seen India and having had this gentle unfolding of wisdom and knowledge about the Indian culture and beliefs. It’s a great way to see India in a warm and friendly group, meeting other women who share a similar interest in wanting to deeply know themselves, contemplate and grow through travel.”

“For me, the trip was pure magic. It was great to travel together as part of a group because you’re able to interact and find that you’re all connected and experiencing something unique on a deeper level because it’s together. I think that everyone should get to India at least once for their own soul, for their own spirit and inner wellbeing. I’ll do it again!”

“My main feeling when we started to get to the end of the program was that I would have liked to have kept travelling through India. I think it was because everything was so well organised, an easy pace, excellent teachings and great accommodation. An effortless way to jump on the magic carpet ride that is India. It’s also a trip that’s given me the confidence that I needed to really start exploring India and all that it has to offer. For that, I am forever grateful.”

“An amazing seamless journey in what is possibly the toughest country to achieve this! I learnt a lot on many levels, leading and living from the heart, exploring faith and trust in that which is bigger than I and being inspired to follow my Dharma.”

“I loved being in Varanasi, learning about silk weaving at the workshop and trying on the beautiful sarees in all of the jewel colours of the rainbow. Surrounded by the sisterhood of women on the trip all choosing their favourite colours and giggling like school girls as they dressed up embracing Indian Culture, it was so much fun.”

“I think that travelling to India can be a real shock to all of the senses that puts you on high alert, so travelling in the comfort and the safety of the group made it really easy. To be able to feel and experience everything knowing that someone is there guiding you through and you don’t have to worry about any of the details is the perfect way to do India. There is no way I’d want to go to India alone!”

“I have an overwhelming feeling of peace and calm. This was a wonderfully safe introduction to India. I found it incredibly enjoyable to be with such spirited, like-minded women where the travel, energy of the group, laughs and learning were all shared in good company. Our guides and leader were also particularly knowledgeable.”

“I really liked being looked after and I was so happy to connect with and learn so much more about the Wisdom Traditions of Ancient India. There is a lot of profound knowledge given about the Deities (Gods & Goddesses) and Mantras which is done in an authentic way without being overwhelming.”

“This was a heart warming and intimate Women’s Yoga Tour with a strong spiritual and self exploration theme. The all women aspect was so nourishing and fun and I loved the daily Yoga and Meditation practices as well as the Women’s Circles and the opportunity to practice Yoga with the local Guru!”

“Being with a group of amazing women showed me that I do have the inner light inside. I could especially see myself in each of the other women’s stories when we shared in Goddess Circle. The balance of Spirituality and Mindfulness was perfect for women who are considering a full retreat but not yet ready for a strict regime. I left three small children at home and to have the gift of this time for myself without too much structure yet being held in a safe bubble was the perfect blend for me.”

“Over the course of the 10 day Spiritual Pilgrimage practicing pranayama, perfecting the use of mala beads and japa chanting of one very special mantra has permitted me to make slow but steady progress towards understanding the practice of meditation at a deeper level. This one precious daily practice will change everything for me as a busy nurse constantly in high stress environments.”

“I had a lot of fun and visited sites and places that I would have never visited on my own. The Spiritual Tour was well organised with great Yoga, safe travel, wonderful accommodation, stellar company and a balance of inner and outer work.”

“We met amazing people, learned about the Buddhist and Hindu religions, gave offerings, were blessed and at times felt like celebrities. I loved how colourful the locals dressed, how incredible the food tasted and so enjoyed the wafts of incense most places we went. Never could I have ever imagined that this country would leave such a lasting impression on me. It is truly Incredible India!”

“Belinda teaches from the heart and offers a truly meaningful experience. It’s a trip that lets you dip your toes in a rose petal pond of India: feminine, nurturing and inspiring with all of the preparation and planning lovingly taken care of - all while bringing you to the real face of authentic, raw, magic and mystical Spiritual India.”

“The experience on the boat on the Ganges, in the flow of the current with the wind on my face and the smells and sounds of India all around was quite profound for me. A beautiful way to honour myself and lost loved ones with a symbolic ritual in the holiest city of India on the trip of a lifetime!”

“I have learnt that I am enough - even though I notice that the internal dialogue on this can change but I wouldn’t have even been aware of that inner voice before the practices we have learnt on such a transformational journey. Divine Mother India has brought me home to myself and I now know that I am enough which is such a soothing feeling of being content and whole.”

“The experience has been profound and it will continue to be processed and unpacked in time to come. Like unpacking all of the precious memorabilia of a life changing trip and then being reminded of the journey again and again as you come across the items in regular life. I’m excited to see what unfolds. I definitely feel a deepening of my Spiritual Awareness and I found the connections between Buddhism and Hinduism fascinating.”

“I finally had the time to meditate in a way that I’d never been able to before. Travelling to India for the first time was such a personal and profound experience - a dream come true. And seeing how Yoga really works there, how it is integrated into every aspect of daily life and given so much respect and reverence has helped me to bring so much more substance to my Yoga Teaching.”

“Be prepared to feel your soul expand because that’s what happens in India! It was such a beautiful experience to travel through India with a group of like-hearted women who lift you up and share the joy, the laughter and the tears. India is a full body experience. I felt like I had the wonders of a group tour together with the depth and nourishment of a retreat.”