Maitri
May 14–16, 2027
Maitrī: Befriending Yourself - A Soulful 3-day Women's Retreat with Shikha
About the Retreat
Maitrī by Shikha Pasrija, is an invitation to return to a simple yet often forgotten relationship: the one we have with ourselves. It is a practice of befriending ourselves with kindness, compassion, and care, and of coming home to who we truly are.
This retreat offers three days devoted to practicing exactly that.
What's waiting for you
• Sunrise Qigong and Dao Yin to release stagnant energy, awaken the body, and welcome fresh, grounding energy with the new day.
• Sukshma Yoga and Ayur-Yoga, exploring gentle, subtle movements, self-study, and awareness while honoring your unique constitution and the subtle body.
• Medical Qigong practices incorporating organ-energy cleansing sounds, element-balancing practices, and mantras to cultivate awareness and a sense of inner harmony.
• Kriyas and Kundalini-inspired movement and breathwork to awaken energy and deepen your connection with yourself.
• Meditation, mindfulness, and mantra as invitations to turn inward, cultivate presence, and meet yourself with kindness.
• Tree meditations and mindful time in nature to find stillness, feel grounded, and reconnect with the natural world.
• Mandala drawing as a meditative exploration of creativity, presence, and self-expression.
• Āhāra workshops, preparing and sharing simple, nourishing organic Ayurvedic vegetarian meals together.
• A Friday evening fire ritual beneath the open sky, a sacred space for releasing and renewing, accompanied by warm salt footbaths and guided meditation.
• A soulful Saturday evening candlelit yoga practice, followed by Savasana and Yoga Nidra, inviting you to settle into deep rest through stillness, guided awareness, and relaxation.
• Rest and reflection, with time for journaling, quiet moments, and simply being.
The Rhythm
Retreat will start at 6pm on Friday evening and conclude Sunday afternoon.
Friday: Gentle arrival, registration, and settling in. We gather to meet one another, followed by a grounding practice. Dinner, then a bonfire and salt foot soak under the stars with an energy-clearing practice.
Saturday: Full day held by practice and rest. Qigong at sunrise, Sukshma Yoga, energy-clearing practices and kriyas, morning and evening meditation, and a soulful candlelit evening of yoga, mantra, and Yoga Nidra. Meals prepared and shared together, time in nature, and unhurried moments to pause, reflect, and simply be.
Sunday: Sunrise practice, breakfast together, closing circle and practice , then home.
Lodging
We will be staying together in a cozy cabin graciously hosted by Hawley’s Cabin and Studio. Shared rooms are in the loft and lower level, and two private queen rooms are available on the main floor. Bathrooms are shared.
Āhāra
Nourishing, organic, Ayurvedic-inspired vegetarian meals, thoughtfully prepared and shared together. Gluten-free and dairy-free, each meal is made with fresh ingredients, gentle spices, and care. An invitation to slow down, reconnect with the simple joy of cooking, and experience food as nourishment for body and soul.
Your Guide
Shikha Pasrija: C-IAYT Yoga Therapist, Kriyacharya, Reiki Master, Dharma mentor. Founder of Sampurna Yoga, www.sampurna.yoga
Includes: Lodging, nourishing Ayurvedic meals, & all sessions.
This residential retreat is intentionally limited to 8 women only.
What to Bring: yoga mat and props, a sleeping pillow for nighttime rest and our signature energy-clearing yoga practice, a notebook and pen, a reusable water bottle, comfortable clothes, and toiletries
Sampurna Resets are earth-friendly retreats. Living the practice!
Investment $444
The retreat is currently full. You're welcome to join the waitlist by submitting the form below. Spots will be offered in the order requests are received, and we'll reach out as soon as one opens up.
Please don't submit payment at this time.
Time & Location
May 14–16, 2027
Hawley's Cabin and Studio
689 Rocky Top Road, Jones Mill, PA 15646
Maitri Participant 2026
"My first yoga retreat with Shikha left me with a pleasant feeling of lightness and peace in my mind and body. I arrived with tightness and tension in mind and body and eager to explore the weekends. I was welcomed to a beautiful place with eight other women I had never met. The energy was calm and relaxing. Shikha with her grace, peace and big smile made us all comfortable. She created a sense of belonging for us all, which made it effortless to be among new people. The food cooked by Shikha was delicious and nourishing. I am so grateful to have a weekend to allow myself, with Shikha's help, to slow down, be attuned and aware of my body and mind. I am so grateful that I could take part in this weekend and reset my body and mind."
- Jeanette McCabe
Maitri Participant 2026
The Matri retreat was a peaceful, easeful weekend filled with stillness, connection, and community. I loved starting each morning with gentle movement, tai chi, and meditation, and the meals were delicious, flavorful, and warm, perfect for the chilly fall weather.
The small group size was just right, big enough, but not too big to feel uncomfortable. Each person brought their own experience, and we blended so nicely. Something that I especially loved was the fire meditation, getting to sit outside by the fire while Shikha guided us, and the foot soak under the full moon was amazing!!! Being in nature and reflecting back its stillness and subtlety was beautiful.
It was the longest stretch of time I've spent meditating and being present with everything the inner world brings up. I learned a lot about myself and can already feel the practices integrating into my life.
Shikha is tremendous at holding space. She curates the experience for each individual and the whole group at the same time. Meditation and personal growth can feel confusing when it's all happening in our inner world, but Shikha speaks as if she's talking directly to you, even in a group. What a gift! I really feel I deepened my practice and came away with tactile practices to continue and expand on it.
I am so grateful and thankful I decided to go!!! Thank you Shikha for creating a truly unforgettable experience!!!
- Lexi Oplinger
Maitri Participant 2026
"The retreat was more than I could have asked for! Immediately, there was a connection with all the women. It was a moment I have always dreamed about. The vision of being with a group of women and feeling nothing but pure love and support from one another. I loved how the retreat was very free flowing with no expectations. Somehow everything just fell into place with not much said. I felt like the worry of being on time was never there as it is on a normal day. And I barely checked my phone. I just got to be. There is not a thing I would change. I felt like it was exactly what it needed to be. And if Shikha has more retreats, I would go and recommend them for everyone! "
- Kristy Meteney