Join Sarah Yantra for this Two-Day Yantra Painting Retreat in Glastonbury. Yantras are ancient sacred geometric forms originally from North India, that awaken clarity in the mind and deepen awareness at the heart center. Yantras and Mantras work together to give you a heightened experience of your everyday world; they provide answers to struggles, and remind you of your happiness.

The air in Glastonbury, with its ley lines and ancient historical sites, is conducive to a nourishing spiritual reset. The Spring water is a tonic for your heart and the Yantras, Mantras and sweet company will be the balm.

The special theme of your two-day retreat is The Goddess Yantras of Navaratri. Sarah will spend time with each participant to select the right Yantra to support you at this time.

About Sarah

Sarah is one of the few direct students of Harish Johari who continues to teach his work. She studied with him in India and learned how to counsel seekers in the art of Yantra practice. Harish Johari authored many books published in the West on the subject of Tantra. After many years living in the US, Sarah is now back in the UK with her husband and two children.

What to expect

• Initiation into the practice of Yantra Painting as taught by Harish Johari
• Guidance in drawing and painting your Goddess Yantra — choose from Kali, Durga, Lakshmi or Saraswati
• Your completed Goddess Yantra to take home and work with during Navaratri (11th–20th October)
• Daily meditation and Mantra sessions
• Sauna
• Closing circle — Full Moon Ritual with the transformative Kali Yantra and Mantra

Timings

There will be scheduled breaks each day for you to take some time in the town and have your lunch or dinner.

What to bring

• A 12 × 12" folder or album sleeve to take your Yantra home in
• A towel for the sauna

Extras

Visit Glastonbury Tor, the Abbey and the festivities in town — including taking a dip in the healing springs.

You are welcome to come a few days early for the Autumn Equinox on Tuesday 22nd September. On Wednesday 23rd there is a round-trip bus excursion to Stonehenge and Avebury — book early if you plan to join.

Consultation

To prepare for this retreat you might like to have a consultation with Sarah. If you have already had your initial two-hour consultation, consider coming for a follow-up to bring awareness to your present space.

Accommodation

Book at least three nights in Glastonbury — 24th, 25th, 26th (arriving 24th, departing 27th) — to make the most of the retreat experience. You are welcome to come a few days earlier or stay a few days later.

There are many Airbnbs in Glastonbury (make sure they are walkable to the town centre if you don't have a car), bed and breakfasts and hotels. Below is a short list of places we have first-hand experience of.

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