Sunday 26 July to Friday 31 July 2026
Guru Poornima
Carrying Sacred Fire
Guru Poornima
Carrying Sacred Fire
Carrying Sacred Fire
Spiritual Intensive Retreat with
Shakti Durga
In Person and Online
Spiritual Intensive Retreat with
Shakti Durga
In Person and Online
Guru Poornima
Carrying Sacred Fire
Guru Poornima
Carrying Sacred Fire
Carrying Sacred Fire
Spiritual Intensive Retreat with Shakti Durga
In Person and Online
Sun 26 July to Friday 31 July
In Person and Online
Sun 26 July to Friday 31 July
An Initiatory Journey into Eternal Light
An Initiatory Journey into Eternal Light
The realization of the Philosophers stone is not a mere myth, but an objective held in our heart of hearts, lifetime to lifetime. A quickening is upon us, the age is turning and each of us can carry the sacred fire that turns darkness to light, ignorance to wisdom and helplessness into fulfilling, blissful, dharmic presence. Are you ready?
The realization of the Philosophers stone is not a mere myth, but an objective held in our heart of hearts, lifetime to lifetime. A quickening is upon us, the age is turning and each of us can carry the sacred fire that turns darkness to light, ignorance to wisdom and helplessness into fulfilling, blissful, dharmic presence. Are you ready?
This July Shakti Durga will be hosting a retreat at The Cooranbong Harmony Centre, Cooranbong, NSW. Surrounded by the beautiful Wattagan mountains, we will explore the alchemy of initiation from initial illumination to embodiment.
Contained within this retreat will be a day of powerful ceremony and awakening with Guru Poornima, the ancient celebration of the blazing transmission that flows through lineage to ignite our spirits.
Feel the call and come with us on a journey of a lifetime as we explore age old issues faced by initiates and how we can best carry out the heroes journey.
Contained within this retreat will be a day of powerful ceremony and awakening with Guru Poornima, the ancient celebration of the blazing transmission that flows through lineage to ignite our spirits.
Feel the call and come with us on a journey of a lifetime as we explore age old issues faced by initiates and how we can best carry out the heroes journey.
Specifically, we will be walking through initiation contemplating and working with:
We will engage in purification, fire ceremony, blessings, silent meditation and group healing.
This is a turning point. Are you Ready?
Energy will begin to flow from when you book your place on this special journey into the light.
- The call to Awaken
- The Fire that Flows and the Waters that Burn
- Entering the Ferment: What to do when light turns dark
- The Refinement stage - Distillation
- Carrying the Cosmic Flame
We will engage in purification, fire ceremony, blessings, silent meditation and group healing.
This is a turning point. Are you Ready?
Energy will begin to flow from when you book your place on this special journey into the light.
For online option click HERE
The Harmony Centre
Cooranbong NSW
The Harmony Centre
Cooranbong NSW
Cooranbong NSW
Sunday 26 July - Friday 31 July 2026
Sunday 26 July - Friday 31 July 2026
On this retreat you will:
On this retreat you will:
- Share daily guided sessions with Shakti Durga engaging in purification, fire ceremony, blessings, silent meditation and group healing.
- Explore the alchemy of initiation from initial illumination to embodiment.
- Experience group activation, shamanic journeys and awakening exercises.
- Enjoy sacred music
- Experience a powerful sacred Guru Poornima fire ceremony.
- Awaken to more of your true nature
- Be held in the contained energy of the Cooranbong ashram
This retreat will commence on Sunday 26 July at 1.30pm after our regular satsang with an opening session which will conclude at approx 3.30pm to allow participants time to settle into their accommodation. Over these 5 nights and 6 days we will be exploring the alchemy of initiation. The retreat will conclude at 1.00pm on Friday 31 July which will give participants an opportunity to have lunch before beginning their journey home.
Guru Poornima will be celebrated on Wednesday 29 July with fire puja, music and divine program.
The in person registration fee does not include the tuition, which you are asked to contribute as a heartfelt offering of love and gratitude for the teachings of the Guru. Details of how to make your tuition donation will be on your dashboard.
We will also zoom a daily program to those in Australia and around the world from Mon 27 July to Friday 31 July at 9.45am Sydney time (West Coast US 4.45pm PDT the day before; East Coast US 7.45pm EDT the day before). There will also be an 8am daily fire puja from Mon 27 July to Friday 31 July broadcast on zoom for those who have registered. (West Coast US 3pm PDT; East Coast US 6pm EDT.
The Harmony Centre ashram day starts at 8am with a 45 minute fire puja followed by breakfast which is included in the retreat registration. This will be a simple breakfast of porridge, cereal, toast, condiments and fruit. Please bring any other items you would enjoy for breakfast.
After breakfast we will have our program, catching up with ourselves and with all the Divine feasting that goes on. We will have a morning tea break (included in retreat price) and a lunch break - please bring your own vegetarian lunch which we can enjoy in the shared company of the group in the beautiful grounds of the ashram..
On one of the evenings we plan to have a bonfire with music (weather permitting) or a pot luck dinner at Shakti Durga's home..
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Taking a love filled break from daily life. Such an opportunity to appreciate those special moments in time which are unforgettable. Relishing time spent ... feeling the love, kindness and gentleness of the group. I loved every moment of the retreat and even the momentary processing parts dissolved into feeling uplifted and filled with Divine energy, making it an exceptional experience. All my love and appreciation to those who made it possible.
Beverley, Sydney
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Accommodation
Accommodation
Book your own accommodation
View Details for information on accommodation booking options including a link to a GP Retreat Accommodation whatsapp group for ease of organising shared accommodation.
Book your own accommodation
View Details for information on accommodation booking options including a link to a GP Retreat Accommodation whatsapp group for ease of organising shared accommodation.
What's Included
What's Included
- Powerful and transformative meditations
- Spiritual discourses
- Live sacred music helping to anchor your expanded consciousness
- Attendance at Guru Poornima Celebrations
- Attendance at the fire ceremonies
- Breakfast and Morning Tea
- Administration fee
Not Included
- Tuition
- Meals other than those stated
- Accommodation
Important Information
Important Information
The retreat will commence at 1.30pm on Sun 26 July after our regular Sunday satsang at Cooranbong. This session will end approx 3.30pm to allow participants time to settle into their respective accommodations.
The retreat concludes on Friday 31 July at 1.15pm. This will give participants time to have lunch and then to make their way home.
For overseas participants It is a compulsory requirement that you organise insurance to cover costs should the need arise and to ensure our retreat admin has a copy of that insurance prior to the retreat commence date. The insurance document should be emailed to retreats@shaktidurga.com with the subject 'Travel Insurance Guru Poornima July 2026.'
No meat, alcohol, smoking or recreational drugs are allowed on-site during this retreat. Please ensure you read all of the information in the What to Bring section and manage your own dietary, medical and other requirements.
Retreat Preparation | What To Bring
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Her [Shakti Durga] presence awakens something ancient and luminous inside. Old patterns dissolve, love becomes tangible and the heart begins to rest. I have returned from these retreats feeling lighter, more aligned with purpose, and reshaped from the inside out.
GM
Toronto
GM
Toronto
Reserve My Spot
Reserve My Spot
Payment Options and Plans
Payment Options and Plans
- Pay in full; or
- Secure your spot and spread your payments over 2 months with a payment plan for the in person retreat and the online retreat.
Please read the Retreat Booking Conditions including cancellation, Retreats Waiver; and Privacy Policy before you make your selection and final purchase.
Online Program
Online Program
Devotees have told us how much benefit they have had from attending the online version of our programs. To help spread the blessings we will offer a 5 day online program commencing on Mon 27 July to Fri 31 Aug.
Sessions will be offered at 9.45am Sydney AEST
LA: 4.45pm PDT the day before
NY: 7.45pm EDT the day before
Should our friends in London wish to attend, we suggest the recorded sessions done in your own time..
When you register you will receive an email with a dashboard where you will find the attendance link, recordings of the sessions as well as a whatsapp group for better communication and sharing between participants. Photos and news can be shared in this group as well as questions and insights as to the retreat material.
Sessions will be offered at 9.45am Sydney AEST
LA: 4.45pm PDT the day before
NY: 7.45pm EDT the day before
Should our friends in London wish to attend, we suggest the recorded sessions done in your own time..
When you register you will receive an email with a dashboard where you will find the attendance link, recordings of the sessions as well as a whatsapp group for better communication and sharing between participants. Photos and news can be shared in this group as well as questions and insights as to the retreat material.
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Marelana, Perth
Retreat energy is always amazing and transformational. Life is never the same again, for the better!
Marelana, Perth
