Designed to take you away from your normal routine, daily responsibilities and from the busy-ness and ‘doing’ that being in the world asks of us, time spent together on retreat enables us to tend to our inner world. More being and less doing.

Upcoming Retreats

Mystic India Retreat September 2026, supporting Edo

September 25 - October 3

My first journey to Sri Narayani Peedam was in 2014, on retreat with Edo & Jo. It remains one of those experiences I still find difficult to find the words for. The rhythm of the Peedam, mantra, prayer, ritual, service and the presence of Sri Sakthi Amma, opened something in my heart that has continued to quietly shape my practice ever since.

Having returned to Peedam three times since that first retreat, this September I’m honoured to return again, this time to support Edo on his retreat, sharing some movement, meditation and ancient breath practices throughout our time together on retreat.

Across the eight days on retreat, we will enter the living rhythm of the Peedam and ashram life through yoga, mantra, meditation, kirtan, puja, seva and Ayurveda. At its heart is the rare blessing of time in the presence of Sri Sakthi Amma, attending Amma’s daily puja, receiving darshan, teachings and blessings, and experiencing a place where devotion is woven into every part of the day.

The journey also includes visits to the temples of Sripuram, ancient Vedic rituals and a Full Moon Fire Puja, alongside personalised Ayurvedic care and opportunities to take part in Amma’s community and humanitarian work. It is an intimate pilgrimage into the living traditions of Bhakti, held within a place devoted to spiritual practice, healing and service.

A small number of places remain!!

SEPT 25 - OCT 3 2026

Discover more about Edo’s September 2026 retreat to Sri Narayani Peedam. For more information or questions please visit HERE.

“I have now attended two retreats conducted by Sophie. No matter what you’re looking for; to go deeper in your yoga, meditation or pranayama practice, a weekend to rejuvenate or just some R&R, Sophie’s retreats bring it all, and create a perfect balance. After each weekend I have felt refreshed, re-energised, relaxed and present. Sophie has a special gift and a peaceful energy that she shares with all her students.”

— Eva Jarolim

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— Naomi Lees

“ Sophies teaching is grounded in a deep personal and spiritual practice that shines softly through in the way she shows up to each session with her students. Her commitment to service, her thoughtfulness, her playfulness, her sense of humour, lightness and her compassion - all of this she brings to her retreats and it infuses her teaching with a generosity and authenticity that I value deeply.  If you have the opportunity to attend one of her retreats or workshops - take it!!”

— Ella Millard

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— Sofie Desmond