Beauty is
a Path to the Divine.
Within the wisdom of Śākta Tantra, beauty is not merely aesthetic; it is a doorway to the Divine.
Beauty is how the Divine flirts with us.
Beauty is how the Divine captures our attention long enough for our hearts to open and awaken to wonder,
and gently return us home.
What if your greatest spiritual practice was to see beauty in everything?
Some Places
don't simply show us
something new.
They help us remember something ancient within ourselves.
India has been one of those places for me.
Through magnificent temples, breathtaking landscapes, sacred rituals, mythology, music, and centuries of living devotion, it invited me into a different way of seeing.
Not a new religion.
Not a new philosophy.
A remembrance.
I am whole and holy.
Our Sacred Cities
Every pilgrimage has its own rhythm.
Some places awaken awe.
Some soften the heart.
Some invite stillness.
Others quietly remind us that the Divine has been waiting for us all along.
For thousands of years, seekers have journeyed to India and Nepal not simply to visit sacred places, but to experience a different way of seeing the world.
Together, Jaipur and Kathmandu create the perfect balance of beauty and devotion, grandeur and simplicity, celebration and silence.
Each city offers its own unique doorway into the sacred, inviting us to remember that beauty is not merely something we admire... it is something we experience, embody, and ultimately become.
Jaipur
The City of Sacred Beauty
There is perhaps no city in India that celebrates beauty quite like Jaipur.
Known as the Pink City, Jaipur is a feast for the senses. Royal palaces, vibrant bazaars, handwoven textiles, fragrant flowers, exquisite temples, and colorful streets invite us to slow down and truly see. Here, beauty is not decoration. It is devotion made visible. As we wander ancient palace courtyards, offer prayers in temples dedicated to Ganesha, Hanuman, Krishna, and the Divine Mother, sip chai with locals, and watch the city come alive in brilliant color, we begin to understand something profound:
Jaipur reminds us that beauty is not a distraction from the spiritual path.
It is the path.
Kathmandu
The Valley of Living Devotion
If Jaipur opens the heart through beauty, Kathmandu deepens it through devotion.
Nestled beneath the watchful Himalayas, Kathmandu has been a sanctuary for pilgrims, mystics, yogis, and sages for centuries.
Hindu temples and Buddhist stupas exist side by side, creating a living tapestry of prayer, ritual, and sacred presence unlike anywhere else in the world.
Here we walk ancient pilgrimage paths, circumambulate sacred stupas, visit temples devoted to Shiva and Vajrayoginī, hear the sounds of bells and chanting carried through the mountain air, and witness a culture where spirituality is woven into everyday life.
Kathmandu reminds us that devotion is not something we perform.
It is something we remember.
It is the quiet recognition that the Divine has always been present, patiently waiting for us to notice.
The Taj Mahal
An Optional Beginning
For those who wish to begin their pilgrimage a little earlier, we invite you to join us for an optional pre-retreat journey to one of the world's greatest expressions of sacred love.
More than an architectural masterpiece, the Taj Mahal is a monument to devotion.
Built by Emperor Shah Jahan in honor of his beloved wife, Mumtaz, it stands as a timeless reminder that love itself can become a work of art.
As the poet Rabindranath Tagore so beautifully described it, the Taj Mahal is "a solitary tear suspended on the cheek of time.
"It is the perfect first step into a pilgrimage devoted to beauty, wonder, and the many ways the Divine reveals itself through love.
Included
in the Retreat Package:
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Support through your international flight booking, eVisa process, and all your India/Nepal prep from our hosts based in India
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Airport transfer according to your arrival in India
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1 night shared twin room in Delhi upon arrival + gourmet breakfast
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Transfer via SUV/Bus to Jaipur
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PRIAVTE ROOM - 4 nights at heritage hotel in Jaipur + 2 meals a day per the itinerary (other meals are not included so guests can explore the city)
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SUV/Bus Transfer back to Delhi for flights to Kathmandu
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Pickup at Kathmandu airport & transfer to the hotel
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PRIAVTE ROOM - 4 nights stay at 4 star hotel in Kathmandu + Breakfast & Dinner
(For lunch guests will have free time to explore the city's many cafes)
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Sightseeing outings & entry fees within group itinerary
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Transfer to Kathmandu airport based on your departure time for your trip home.
Not Included
in the Retreat Package:
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International flights-India/Nepal
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India & Nepal eVisa Fees
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Tips for hotel staff, guides, drivers throughout the retreat. $120 total will be collected from each guest upon arrival so there is no confusion & need to make change along the way. This will take care of all gratuities.
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additional beverages at meal
Retreat Dates
Nov 7th - ARRIVE DELHI (or the 6th if attending the Taj Add-on)
Nov 8-12th - JAIPUR
Nov 12-16 - KATHMANDU
Travel & Flights
Our India hostess Uschi can recommend coordinating flights for your international trip to India, and the Nepal segment. Simply send her an email with your departing airport, and mention if you hope to purchase your fare with miles. Flights to India should be booked to arrive in Delhi after 12 noon on the 7th of November, or up to 2am on the 8th.
If you are attending the Taj Add-On, your flight should be scheduled to arrive in Delhi after 12 noon on the 6th of November, or up to 2am on the 7th.
Retreat Investment
Full Price - Retreat: $4300 (includes deposit)
Full Deposit - $1700
Super Duper EarlyBird - First 5 Spots $3600 (save $700)
Earlybird Deposit - $1000
$500 of Deposit is non-refundable.
See entire Refund Policy HERE.
Optional Taj Mahal Add-On
Add on a visit to the iconic Taj Mahal, which includes all of your transfers, and the guidance of Uschi, your India hostess.
1 night Delhi
2 nights Agra
Transfer directly to Jaipur to meet the group Nov 8th.
Taj Mahal Add On Fee: $600 USD
Victoria, life long student of the sacred
Victoria Martinez is the founder of Chakra Flow University, a master yoga teacher, sound healer, and lifelong student of the sacred.
Her love affair with India began in 2019 during her first pilgrimage, where she discovered that the teachings she had spent years studying could only truly be understood through direct experience. It was there that she met her teacher, Uschi, whose wisdom, devotion, and guidance have continued to shape Victoria's spiritual path ever since.
Over the past six years, Victoria's studies have been devoted to the Śākta Tantra tradition. Long before the Divine was understood primarily through a masculine lens, the Śākta tradition celebrated the sacred as Mother, Creatress, and the dynamic force of all life.
Through these ancient teachings, Victoria discovered that the Mahāvidyās are not simply about the Divine Feminine, but about remembering the sacred nature that lives within us all.
Returning to India is, for Victoria, a return to the source of her own devotion. It is an opportunity to walk once again beside her teacher, to immerse herself in the traditions that continue to shape her life, and to share with others the beauty, wonder, and sacred practices that awakened her heart.
It is with deep reverence, gratitude, and joy that she welcomes you on this pilgrimage.
Uschi, India host and scholar
For nearly two decades, Uschi has called India home.
Raised in the community of philosopher J. Krishnamurti, she was introduced to contemplative and mystical traditions from an early age. After completing her first 300-hour yoga teacher training in 2002, her path led her to India in 2007, where what began as a journey of study soon became a way of life.
Since 2010, Uschi has been curating intimate pilgrimages throughout India and Nepal, guiding seekers beyond the surface of these extraordinary places and into the heart of their living traditions.
A practitioner-scholar of Śākta Tantra and Śaivism, her studies are deeply rooted in both scholarship and direct experience, allowing her to bridge ancient wisdom with the everyday rhythms of modern India.
Beyond her teaching, Uschi is deeply committed to the local community she calls home. Through her women's initiative in Varanasi, she has supported opportunities for women in one of India's most sacred cities, reflecting her belief that spiritual practice and compassionate action are inseparable.
Whether sharing mythology, leading a temple visit, offering a dharma talk, or simply introducing us to her favorite chai stand, Uschi has a remarkable gift for helping people experience India not as tourists, but as pilgrims.
Her love for this land is contagious, and through her eyes, India becomes more than a destination. It becomes a living teacher.
I can not wait for you to meet her!
