Women’s Retreat
August 6-9
FULL – waitlist only
Price: $125 plus accommodations
Women’s Weekend Yoga Retreat
Our Women’s Yoga Retreat is the perfect way to decompress and uplift. It offers a unique opportunity to turn within and understand yourself more deeply while building community with other women. As women, many of us lead full, busy lives in the care and service of others. Take this time to care for yourself and be cared for in the presence of other women! Connect or reconnect with your true self so that you can go back to your life and the people you love refreshed and renewed.
With the incredible natural beauty and spiritual energy of Shoshoni Yoga Retreat as the backdrop and woven with the wisdom of the ancient practices of the Goddess, this Colorado women’s retreat is an opportunity to let go of the things that bind you and to cultivate gratitude for the gifts of your life. Enjoy a balanced blend of solitary practices like journaling and meditation with group experiences that offer connection, understanding, and shared support. Experience deep happiness from within, and join us in celebrating the gifts of the empowered feminine.
Women’s Retreat activities include:
- Introduction to the Ma Shrine and Goddess Meditation
- Tea and sharing circle
- Journaling
- Bhakti Bath (music and restorative yoga)
- Deep Relaxation
- Goddess chant circle
- and more!
This workshop is for women of all shapes, sizes, and identities. Come as you are, and expect boundless compassion for all aspects of who you are.
**Please note that all genders will be present during meal times and regularly scheduled programs.
Women's Retreat weekend schedule
Thursday (optional)
3:00pm Check-in
4:00pm Hatha Yoga
5:00pm Dinner
6:30pm Meditation
Friday
6:00am Yajna in the Fire Temple
6:00am Guru Gita Chant in the Main Temple
7:00am Silent Meditation in the Main Temple
7:30am Breakfast
8:30am Sacred Art
10:30am Hatha Yoga
12:00pm Lunch
3:00pm **Check-in for those arriving Friday**
4:00pm Hatha Yoga
5:00pm Dinner
5:45pm Opening Circle and Intention-setting
6:30pm Evening Meditation – Goddess Mantra
Saturday
6:00am Yajna in the Fire Temple
6:00am Guru Gita Chant in the Main Temple
7:00am Silent Meditation in the Main Temple
7:30am Breakfast
8:30am Art and Journaling
10:30am Hatha Yoga and Deep Relaxation
12:00pm Lunch
1:00pm Goddess Mantra and Meditation
2:15pm Soothing Self-care
4:00pm Hatha Yoga
5:00pm Dinner
6:30pm Evening Meditation – Goddess Chant
7:45pm Bhakti Bath – restorative yoga with live music
Sunday
6:00am Yajna in the Fire Temple
6:00am Guru Gita Chant in the Main Temple
7:00am Silent Meditation in the Main Temple
7:30am Breakfast
8:00am Personal Time – hiking, art, sauna, etc.
10:30am Hatha Yoga and Closing Circle
12:00pm Lunch
1:00pm Check-out
**Schedule subject to change.
About the Instructor
Kalika Fortin
Kalika Fortin first arrived at Shoshoni in 2005, where she served on staff while completing both her 200-hour yoga certification and advanced asana training. Originally from the conservative Midwest, she embraced the opportunity to immerse herself in a new world of meditation, service, and devotional chanting. Drawn to the peaceful energy of the morning chants and the vibrant evening kirtans, Kalika soon realized that bhakti yoga was her calling. She spent several years performing in Shoshoni Yoga Retreat’s resident band, Shiva’s Garden, before co-founding The Pushpams with Mira Gale and Kumara Etzel.
Now, Kalika has returned to Shoshoni, where she enjoys sharing her love of music and yoga with others. Her teaching style combines gentle breath awareness with a flowing sequence of postures that build strength and flexibility while maintaining a meditative focus. She has performed at several yoga festivals, including Hanuman Festival, Denver Chant Fest, and Bhavapalooza, and has shared the stage with kirtan artists such as Dave Stringer, C.C. White, Girish, David Newman, and Govindas & Radha. Her music has also been featured on platforms like New World Kirtan and Wild Women Rising.
The scenery is gorgeous with hiking all around, staff is excellent, the food is delicious, the temples are beautiful, the yoga is great and relaxing, and the cabins are clean and nice. I always feel so peaceful there and the meditation is wonderful. It’s a very spiritual place and wonderful for decompressing from city life and for getting back to your true self.