Vedika Happenings


Embrace your Shakti Retreat

The first Spiritual retreat by Tathaastu magazine, anchored by
Vedika's Acharyaa Shunya Pratichi Mathur was held on July 24-26,
at the verdant and beautiful Ions Center in Petaluma, California.



Renowned spiritual masters and healers gathered to guide the seekers into exploring the timeless teachings of the East, Nature’s rejuvenation, peace and relaxation, healthy food and joy of spiritual community.

 
The theme of the retreat was "Embrace your Shakti". The essential key to living and finding peace and happiness is to know and tap into your own inner strength – Shakti – the Divine power which becomes a source of abiding health, well-being, abundance and love.

Shunya’ Pratichi Mathur – well-known Ayurveda healer, author and teacher taught at the retreat along with Sri Chamunda Swami – renowned Vedic astrologer and spiritual adviser; ‘Dr. David Frawley (Pandit Vamadeva Shastri) – much-revered Vedacharya and author; Yogini Shambhavi –mystic, Yogini and spiritual guide; Pandit Gopal Sharma – internationally acclaimed Vaastu expert; and Sofia Diaz – an expert in yoga who also performed breathtaking temple dance from ancient India.

The illustrious panel of master teachers guided the participants into understanding and embracing their Shakti to face life with all its challenges. Shunya of Vedika an inspirational anchor speaker of the retreat and she welcomed all the seekers with love and warmth.

The 3-day retreat was filled with priceless sessions of Eastern wisdom on Meditation, Ayurveda, Yoga, Astrology, Vaastu and healing.

The auditorium resonated with the divine sounds of music – Mantra chanting,
Didjeridoo, singing bowls and drums by Vedika Shakti Samudra band led by ‘Shunya’ Pratichi Mathur, Paradiso and other musicians.

Vedika Global, the wonderful non-profit organization that is dedicated to teaching, living and sharing the spiritually-energized science of Ayurveda, supported the Tathaastu Spiritual Retreat. Kingfisher Group sponsored and supported the retreat. Kingfisher Airlines flies to many cities with spiritual centers in India. Safronya Spa had displayed their services and Dosha Care had their beautiful range of Ayurvedic products on display. Karma Mantra, a fantastic online destination for holistic products and healing, distributed gift bags filled with great goodies to everyone. Karma Mantra also announced.