Shakti Sadhana: A Women's Retreat in the Yogic Path of Power and Peace

Shakti Sadhana: A Women's Retreat in the Yogic Path of Power and Peace arrives at Sat Manav Yoga Ashram in Industry, Maine on Friday, October 9, 2026—an immersive journey into Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan, grounded in the radical reframing of menopause as initiation rather than decline.

Led by Pauline Drossart, who has spent over twenty years working with women through yoga and somatic practice, this retreat weaves structured kriya sequences, pranayama breathwork, mantra repetition, and meditation into a coherent framework for moving energy through the chakra system. What makes Shakti Sadhana distinctive is its integration of traditional yogic practice with contemporary nervous system science—specifically polyvagal theory—creating a bridge between ancient energetic maps and modern physiology.

The format is immersive and participatory. Expect extended kriya sessions, guided breathwork, chanting, and nervous system education woven throughout the day. Drossart teaches the why behind each practice, helping participants understand menopause as a transformational threshold where regulation and agency become possible. This is not passive or gentle; Kundalini Yoga is physically demanding and emotionally activating by design.

The retreat at Sat Manav Yoga Ashram suits women in perimenopause, menopause, or seeking to understand hormonal transitions through both embodied practice and conceptual depth—those curious about the intersection of yogic tradition and nervous system regulation, and ready to engage this life passage as a rite of passage. It will not suit those seeking a spa-like experience, men seeking co-ed programming, or anyone uncomfortable with mantra, chakra-based frameworks, or the physical intensity of Kundalini practice.