Ma मा

A Sacred Immersion with the Living Goddess at the Foothills of the Himalayas

14 - 20th November 2026

Rishikesh & Haridwar, India

There is a river that has been calling your name long before you learned to listen. She is the Ganga and she is waiting for you.

This November, join us for six nights of deep devotion in the holy cities of Rishikesh and Haridwar - two of the most sacred sites on earth, nestled where the mountains meet the plains and the river meets the sky.

Ma is an immersive retreat for those ready to soften into the presence of the Divine Mother - to be held, stripped open, and returned to yourself.

Imagine yourself in one of the holiest cities at the foothills of the Himalayas, where Ma Ganga runs cold and clear from her glacial source and the air itself feels charged with centuries of prayer. Rishikesh and Haridwar have drawn seekers home for thousands of years not as a destination, but as a doorway to something deeper and subtle.

This journey is intentionally small and slow. There is no performance of spirituality here, only the real thing: Ganga aarti on the ghats, silence held in ashram courtyards, the particular hush that settles over a body when it remembers it is allowed to rest in something bigger than itself.

We come to surrender the roles we perform in our daily lives, the pace we've normalized, the noise we've mistaken for aliveness and to receive what only Ma can give: Remembrance.. of the sacred feminine as a living current, not a concept. Of devotion as a practice of the body, not just the mind. Of belonging to something ancient that has been waiting for us all along.

Expect daily ritual and puja, teachings rooted in Bhakti and the goddess traditions, time on the Ganga's banks, and long stretches of unstructured stillness. You will be held and guided by two experienced facilitators and guides.

What makes this different is what it doesn't try to be. This isn't a curated instagram version of India - it's an honest, devotional encounter with a living tradition, offered in a small enough group that you'll actually be seen, and structured with enough spaciousness that you'll actually arrive.

You don't need experience with India, sanskrit, or goddess work to come. You need only the willingness to be undone a little, an open curious heart and mind and flexibility to go with the flow and ride the current of the goddess.

A Call of the Heart

this is for you if...

you feel the call to pause - to step out of the momentum of your life and let yourself simply arrive and to go on an adventure of a lifetime
you are ready to soften, to release the armor of doing, achieving, holding it all together, and let yourself be met in presence instead.
you are longing to reconnect with the sacred - not as an idea, but as something felt in the body, in the breath, in the quiet between words.
you have felt the pull of India for awhile and are scared to go alone. You feel the call of Ma Ganga, of devotion itself, of something ancient and alive calling you home to a part of yourself you haven't visited in a long time.

If any of this stirs something in you, we invite you to trust it. Listen to hat stirring that is Ma - the living goddess.. calling you to come meet here at the foothills of the Himalayas

What’s included

Across these days, we move through a rhythm of practice, ritual and exploration - each experience opening a different doorway into presence and into a deeper conection with the Mother.

Practices & Experiences

Daily yoga & meditation
Ganga Aarti ceremony
Visits to Temples and a sacred meditation cave
White water rafting adventure
Sunrise temple hike
Tea ceremony by the Ganga
Kirtan & devotional song
Agni Hotra Fire Ceremony
Bathing and cleansing in Ma Ganga
Market strolls

Accommodation & Nourishment

6 Nights in a Boutique Hotel
Included Daily Breakfast + Opening & Closing Dinner

Where we’ll be staying

We'll be held in comfort at a boutique hotel tucked in Tapovan, just steps from Laxman Jhula and the banks of the Ganga. This is not an ashram - it's a tranquil, upscale oasis built to let you actually rest between ceremonies and activities.

Private rooms open to sweeping views of the Ganges and the Himalayan foothills beyond, so you can wake with the mountains already in view. There's a rooftop yoga shala for our morning practice, and an organic in-house restaurant serving thoughtfully prepared, cross-cultural cuisine.

It's quiet enough to hold stillness, and close enough to the heart of Tapovan - its cafes, markets, and ghats - that india still feels within reach whenever you want it. Clean, safe, and cared for, this is where the outer journey gets to soften into the inner one.

Select Your Room

Private rooms have a balcony and shared rooms don’t. All rooms are equipped with Wifi, air-conditioning, private western-styled bathrooms, towels, a flat-screen TV, wardrobe, table, chair, a tea kettle, free parking and private or shared balconies. Suites and rooms are pristine clean and showcase modern architectural styles melded with an international level of comfort.

Private Superior Mountain View

$1400 USD (early bird before 31st August)
$1600 USD full price

Book Private Room

Shared Double Room - two twin beds

$1200 USD (early bird before 31st August)
$1400 USD full price

Book Shared Room

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"Nhi's ability to hold space and facilitate healing and magic from a deep place of authenticity and openness has always been the reason why I feel so connected to her works and offerings. While I've sensed the power of her offerings through her online works, she has taken her in-person retreats to the next level. Her capacity to create a space that encourages grounding in intimate circles, ceremonies, and practices opens the door to vulnerability and deep healing. The flow of various practices, such as tea meditations, cacao ceremonies, connection and movement practices, along with the thoughtfully curated menu, all emanate Nhi's heartfelt offerings. I've forged beautiful connections with fellow sisters attending and gained valuable insights from the retreat that I can now integrate into my daily practices. If you are ever thinking of attending a retreat that is going to deeply foster a connection to yourself and create a space for learning, I highly recommend Nhi's retreats!" - Phei Yap (Australia)
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"Stepping into Nhi’s retreat felt like entering a sanctuary where we could authentically open up, embracing a space that nurtured genuine connections and allowed us to be our true selves. Nhi reignited my journey of self-love, appreciation for the constant synchronicities in my life, trust in the universe, and, most importantly, trust in myself. Nhi had been my mentor and guiding light during a challenging period two years ago, and reuniting with her at the retreat was pure magic. The retreat lovingly prompted me to recognize the growth and healing I had undergone since then, highlighting the significant transformation I had embraced and to continue to connect with my feminine energy. Nhi, grateful for your guidance and the wonderful moments shared." - Tu Luong (Australia)
The retreat was beautifully thought out and well planned

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Nhi's retreat was an experience beyond my expectations.

"Attending Nhi's retreat was an experience beyond my expectations. It was my first venture into such a setting, and I must say, it left a profound impact on me. Nhi is such a calming presence, I felt enveloped by a sense of serenity and warmth from the moment I met her. The meditation and sound exercises Nhi facilitated were truly transformative. They allowed me to delve deep within myself, experiencing a sense of peace and clarity that I hadn't felt before. Even after the retreat ended, I still find myself incorporating the breathing techniques into my daily routine, using them as a tool to ground myself amidst life's stresses. I was a little skeptical about an all-vegetarian diet during the retreat, but Nhi's organic vegetarian feasts were a delight to the senses, nourishing both body and soul. Every meal felt like a celebration of wholesome goodness, further enhancing the retreat experience. I'm so grateful to have had the opportunity to connect with a diverse group of women, each interaction was a lesson in empathy, understanding, and shared wisdom. If you are looking to embark on a journey of self-discovery and inner peace I would wholeheartedly recommend attending one of Nhi's beautiful retreats." - Melissa He (Australia)

The Flow

Seven days moving between ceremony, stillness, and the ganga herself. We open with a welcome ceremony and sunset dinner at our favourite Ayuvedic restaurant by the river, then settle into rhythm - daily yoga and meditation, journaling, temple visits, ganga aarti, and evenings of kirtan. Midweek we journey to a mystical riverside cave to meditate and bathe in her waters, and to Haridwar to visit a Kali temple and Ma Anandamayi's ashram. A sunrise trek into the hills, a day of white water rafting, and an Agni Hotra fire ceremony before we close in circle together and say goodbye.

Meet Your Guides

Nhi Nhi Le is a Certified Meditation & Mindfulness Teacher & Trainer, Advanced ThetaHealing Practitioner, Spiritual Mentor, Bhakti Yogini and Tea Ceremonialist.

Her work weaves together trauma - informed somatics, Bhakti yoga, coaching, and Earth wisdom - creating spaces where people feel safe to soften and remember themselves.

She teaches from the inside out, with devotion as her compass.

Marta Metrass is a mother of four, Master in Dance, and the heart behind the Yoga of Emotions method.

With 500+ hours of training and a practice spanning trauma- informed somatic healing, YIn, Bhakti, Dance Therapy, Sound Healing, and the wisdom of the feminine body - she helps people to be aware and heal their deepest emotions.

Grounded, warm, and deeply embodied, she teaches from the Heart.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. We offer a 4-month payment plan to make this accessible. A 50% non-refundable deposit is required at the time of booking to secure your spot, with the remaining balance split across the following months. Full payment must be received at least 6 weeks before the retreat start date.
We accept bank transfer via Wise (recommended to reduce fees), credit card via Stripe, or PayPal. Please note a 3.5% surcharge applies to credit card and PayPal payments. Payment instructions will be provided upon booking
- A 50% non-refundable deposit is required at the time of booking to secure your place.
- Full balance is due at least 8 weeks before the retreat start date (by 3 October 2026).
- Your deposit can be transferred to a future retreat if written notice is given at least 30 days before the start date.
- Cancellations less than 30 days before the retreat forfeit the deposit and all payments made.
- In the unlikely event the retreat is cancelled by us, all payments will be fully refunded.
We strongly recommend taking out comprehensive travel insurance to cover unexpected cancellations, medical circumstances, and travel disruptions.
Fly into Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi (DEL), then book a domestic flight from Delhi to Dehradun Airport (DED). Dehradun is the closest airport to Rishikesh — from there, it's approximately a 1–1.5 hour transfer by taxi or private car to the hotel.

Flights and airport transfers are not included. We recommend booking your flights early and arriving into Dehradun a day or more before to ground, or on 14th November.
India offers a convenient e-Visa system for tourists from most countries, valid for 30 days to 5 years depending on the type. Apply online at least 4 days before travel via the official Indian government e-Visa portal. Ensure your passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond your travel dates and has two blank pages available.

Please confirm your specific visa requirements independently as these vary by nationality and are subject to change.
Your investment includes:
- 6 nights accommodation at a boutique residency hotel in central Rishikesh
- All daily yoga and meditation sessions
- All guided activities: temple visits, Ganga Aarti, sunrise hike, sacred cave visit, kirtan, and tea ceremony by the Ganga
- Opening and closing dinners
Flights, airport transfers, daily meals (outside opening and closing dinners), and personal expenses are not included.
Flights, airport transfers, travel insurance, Visa, daily meals (outside opening and closing dinners), and personal expenses are not included.
The retreat includes an opening dinner and a closing dinner. For all other meals, Rishikesh has a wonderful variety of vegetarian, sattvic, and local restaurants that we will be visiting and we can all order our own meals.
This retreat is for anyone who feels called - yoga and meditation practitioners, coaches, wellness professionals, spiritual seekers, and anyone drawn to the energy of the Divine Feminine. If you've been longing for a space to slow down, go inward, and reconnect with something sacred, this is for you.
Not at all. All practices are offered in a way that meets you exactly where you are. Beginners are as welcome as experienced practitioners.

How to book your spot

Browse the room options and choose the one that feels right for you.
Click on the booking button to email Nhi your room choice. A 50% non-refundable deposit is required to book your spot.
After booking, we'll send you a Welcome Guide with everything you need to know - details, airport, packing list recommendations and more.
We'd recommend booking your flights to and from Portland, Oregon as soon as possible if you are flying in, to ensure you get the cheapest flights.
Now all that's left to do is wait til the day arrives! Pack your bags a week or two before, and get excited for your new adventure. We are so excited to have you!!