JEWEL OF SHAKTI

 
the secret doorway to divine intuition
sacred balance
& the flow of manifesting

India 2025

 

Initiation with Guru Sakalamaa
Cleansing & Deepening with Teachers in Rishikesh
Protection & Activation in Holy Varanasi


Receive karma dissolving transmission from an Authentic Guru
Study with True Yoga Lineage Holders
Bask in the blessings of important Shakti (Sacred Feminine) Temples
Purify the past in Vedic Fire Ceremonies &
Cleanse in water ritual in transcending Ganga river


Spiritual Adventure curated with seasoned, grounded teachers who want to support your material prosperity and your spiritual wealth


September 9- September 24

Deepest immersion into the Jewel of India


This Pilgrimage is designed to drop you into the depth of who you really are; To elegantly decondition your body, mind and soul so that you can connect to the beauty, sweetness, and abundant nature of your truest essence.

There are pivotal moments in our life when we know that a change is waiting for us, and maybe we don't know exactly how to have the language and the courage to make the change. We have much to be grateful for and yet we can feel there is a transformation ready to happen.

Sometimes we need to step away from our day to day that keeps us glued to our usual ways- we either over give in areas of our lives, have financial demands, or have people who depend on us. Our change can sometimes be threatening to them too!

It is not your fault. 

Yet, the path of the seeker (& finder!) is to go within.

Going within allows us to remove the past imprints that keep us expressing a version of ourselves that is outdated.

Going within allows us to be honest with ourselves, with compassion.

Going within allows us to remove the layers and decide who we claim to be moving forward.
Mama



Going within allows us to discover the gem of who we are.


The most direct way to make the inner transformation we want to make, is to embark on a Pilgrimage that is meticulously curated to hold you with love through this big impactful decision to express the Jewel of You.

13 days of Purification, Protection, Guidance & Blessings in the HEART of INDIA

You will:  
* Activate & Elevate your Shakti (kundalini)
* Explore Balancing Intuition & Logic
* Receive the aligned spiritual organization to fulfill your soul's calling

  • Opening Ceremony in 5-star hotel in Delhi & receive permissions of the Great Mystery for the Pilgrimage
  • Four days in the mountains in Retreat with Guru Sakalamaa and learn about ancient practices of the Himalayan Sages. In these teachings we will explore the much-needed expansion of our intuition through Mystic Moon teachings & spiritual practices to help us be clear vehicles to the Divine.  These practices awaken the Kundalini (Feminine)energy to awaken our consciousness into new levels. This tradition supports the fulfillment of both material & spiritual desires
  • Three days in Rishikesh; the bedrock of modern yoga. We will receive Ayurvedic session & massages while also go deep into the special access for secret teachings of the ancient Sages. Purify our past in Ganga River and participate in Fire ceremony with local teachers.
  • Three days in Kashi/ Varanasi, the epicenter of Spirituality in India. Here we will receive spiritual protection and activation of our Masculine energy through Bhairav, an expression of Shiva.

 We carefully curate the experience so that you are well rested, have comfortable accommodations, experience safety, and enjoy meticulous authentic teachings.



This Pilgrimage is open to all levels; all we ask is an open heart

INTIATE in Retreat with Guru Sakalamaa

Guru Sakalamaa, affectionately known as Guruma is a lineage holder of true wisdom from the Himalayan Sages.

The central teaching that she imparts in the embodiment of our greatest Intuition through the activation of the Divine Feminine Energy, or Shakti. The methodology of this spiritual tradition is called Sri Vidya; the merging of Consciousness and Life (Shiva & Shakti)

Sri Vidya
is a highly revered and powerful spiritual tradition that focuses on practices to awaken to the highest levels of intuition through the Divine Feminine connection, Tripura Sundari, who represents the supreme goddess or Shakti. The term "Sri Vidya" literally means the "knowledge of Sri (abundance)

Guruma will teach us that this ancient wisdom is actually about the process of using our creative energy to realize our desires.

At its core, Sri Vidya is a spiritual path that emphasizes the realization of the Divine Feminine energy and the process to manifest through specific mantras, yantras, and rituals. The goal of Sri Vidya is to lead the practitioner to self-realization and ultimately, to union with the Divine, through the conscious activation of the Kundalini Shakti and the mastery of esoteric spiritual practices.

The opportunity to be in retreat and spend intimate time with Guruma is a true gift; she will teach secret practices and get to bask in the Grace of her essence. Should her grace allow, an opportunity of initiation will also be available for those who want to be a part of the lineage.


Sri Vidya is the most ancient, powerful and effective technology to manifest our desires.

You will walk away knowing the path & technology to manifest your desires


ALL LEVELS OF SPIRITUAL SEEKERS WELCOMED

A Guru that is compassionate & graces us with a path to what we desire in life

Rishikesh & the secret doorways to authentic wisdom of the Sages

Rishikesh, often called the "Yoga Capital of the World," is one of the holiest cities in India, located in the foothills of the Himalayas along the banks of the Ganges River.

It has long been a spiritual and cultural center, drawing millions of pilgrims, spiritual seekers, and yoga enthusiasts from around the world. The city's spiritual significance, rich history of sages, and unique atmosphere make it a powerful destination for those seeking peace, enlightenment, and self-transformation.


But few have the insider access that we will have, bypassing the noise of the western influence and being in close proximity with the true living Sages.

This will be a visit to Rishikesh like no other.

We will have the experience yoga, meditation and sacred fire ceremonies with local authentic teachers, while staying in a 5-star Ayurvedic spa, where you will have the option for treatments

What is not you, will fall away organically and graciously


Experiencing India, in it's authenticity & beauty

Varanasi


Varanasi, also known as Benares or Kashi, is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world and holds immense spiritual significance, particularly in Hinduism. It is considered the holiest city for Hindus and is revered as a center of spiritual liberation, with deep historical, religious, and philosophical importance.

We will explore and have access to True Teachers and what it means to be in Devotion to Shakti (Divine Feminine), outside and inside.

We will visit pivotal Temples to receive the Grace and Protection of the lineage and of the energies available in Kashi.

Here we will dive into the protective and benevolent energy of Kaal Bhairav, a protective form of Shiva that reminds us to what needs to be burned off and transmuted in this holy city.

Staying in front of the Ghats, the ceremonial grounds near the River Ganga, to explore and partake of the potent experience and energy of transformation of the soul; a once in a lifetime opportunity!




 
THE JOURNEY:
 

Day 1/ Sept 9 : Arrival in Delhi, Opening Ceremony before dinner
Day 2/ Sept 10 : Travel to The Woods Retreat- with Guruma

Day 3-6/ Sept 11 - 14:  Retreat with Guruma- deep meditation teachings, two Temple visits in the Himalayan Sages lineage, cleansing bath in river

Day 7/ Sept 15: Travel to Rishikesh & arrive 5-Star Ayurvedic Spa

Day 8-10/ Sept 16-18 : Yoga & Philosophy workshops with local teachers
Day 11/ Sept 19: Travel to Varanasi/ Kashi & visit sacred Ganga River
Day 12-14/ Sept 20-22 :
Key Shiva Temple, Local Sacred Fire, Ganga Ceremony
Closing circle September 22 before dinner
 Day 15/ Sept 23: Travel to Delhi
Day 16/ Sept 24: Fly home 
This Pilgrimage is designed so that each of us can have a spiritual exploration and deepening in the embodiment  of the Sacred aspects of ourselves; merging our inner Shiva (Masculine) and our inner Shakti (Feminine).
 
One of the beautiful ways of exploring this is by experiencing the devotion in India to Shakti, the divine feminine energy. We will be exploring this aspect of our own divinity through the study of  authentic teachings (the technology to embody the Sacred Feminine & process to manifest our desires) with our Guru Sakalamaa, a renowned Teacher & Author. Guruma. 

Temples we will visit (both in Varanasi & in the Mountains) are in devotion to specific Goddesses of the tradition that will help us amplify our intuitive nature.

In Varanasi we will visit a special Temple known as a 
Shakti Peetha. This is a sacred shrines or temples dedicated to the goddess Shakti, who is considered the divine feminine energy in Hinduism.

The concept is rooted in the mythology of the goddess Sati (or Dakshayani), who is believed to have self-immolated after her father, Daksha, insulted her husband, Lord Shiva. When Shiva learned of her death, he carried her body around the universe, which led to parts of her body falling at various locations. These places where her body parts are said to have fallen are considered to be
Shakti Peethas.

Each Shakti Peetha is associated with a specific part of Sati's body, and they are spread across the Indian subcontinent, including in places like India, Nepal, and Bangladesh. Pilgrims visit these sites to worship and seek blessings from the goddess in her various forms.

There are traditionally 51 or 108 Shakti Peethas, and they are major pilgrimage destinations for devotees of the goddess, each one symbolizing a unique manifestation of Shakti. These temples are significant not only for their religious importance but also for their historical and cultural value.


These sites are particularly important in the Shakta tradition, where the Goddess is worshipped as the supreme deity and the source of all creation, destruction, and preservation. The concept of the Pithas is deeply rooted in Tantra and Shaktism, two traditions that focus on the worship of the Divine Feminine, often represented as Durga, Kali, or Parvati, among others.

what past participants have said about the India Pilgrimage...

Your Guides:

Asha & Michelle

Asha D Ramakrishna

#1 Best Selling Author of  the book "The Priestess Code: Awakening the Modern Woman," where Moon & Earth Principles are revealed for a more organic and harmonious approach to life and co-author of “Your Soul Map: Liberation, Human Design & the BIPOC Experience”.With a background in molecular biology and business development, she breaks Sun, Moon & Earth wisdom into practical logical approaches to doing business.

Asha has served as a business consultant to companies in the Biotech, Photography, and Spiritual Entrepreneur sectors.

Through the synthesis of supporting other companies and building different aspects of her own consulting & spiritual businesses, she has created a methodology for companies to bridge away from standard capitalist practices into a Sacred Commerce® framework; they get to have time for themselves, build profitable models, and create sustainable ways to give back.

She is originally from Venezuela and is also Indian. She currently lives in Harvard, MA (occupied Nipmuc land) with her soul mate, has raised two spirited daughters,mostly loves being in ceremony in the woods with her 50 pound Portuguese Water Dog.
Asha has synthesized her body of work to support humans in:

  • SELL COMPANIES ON SHARK TANK
  • LEAVE THEIR SOUL SUCKING JOBS
  • LAUNCH TWO SEVEN FIGURE BUSINESSES
  • DOUBLE REVENUES
  • TRIPLE SIZE OF BUSINESS
  • GROW A COMPANY TO SELL FOR $1M

Michelle Badillo

Michelle is a Venezuelan journalist with a long career (25 years) in the media of her native country, (Venezuela), graduated from the Andres Bello Catholic University.

In 2014 Michelle and her family decided to settle in the City of Miami in search of a new destination and new challenges, and it is in Florida (USA) where she decided to turn her life around and head towards the path of emotional and physical well-being. due to his various Personal, work and Health situations that produced a breaking point and an awakening in his life.

She is like that when she decides to become certified as a Holistic Health Coach in NY (@nutritionschool 2017).

Given her love for the practice of Yoga, Michelle decides to become certified as a Vinyasa Yoga 200 RYT Instructor, then, her great passion: Kundalini Yoga 200 RYT, both accreditations endorsed by Yoga Alliance, the most well-known Yoga organization worldwide.

She is passionate about history, Astrology, and Vedic philosophy, she has dedicated her path to studying and teaching these disciplines.

During the pilgrimage, her role is to accompany, guide, and inspire those seeking to build their own spiritual journey, deepen their self-knowledge, and connect with a transformative experience.

Her approach combines ancestral wisdom with an accessible and practical vision, facilitating a journey of growth and personal discovery.



Our mission is to help you achieve the Four Purusharthas (Hindu principles):


Dharma- Divine Purpose
Aartha - Financial Prosperity
Kama - Deep Pleasure
Moksha - Presence & Liberation

why travel with us:

This India Pilgrimage is for you if:

  • You want to deepen your spiritual path and also honor your material desires
  • You want to learn but also laugh
  • You believe that you are here to enjoy, prosper and also be in deep connection to the Divine (whatever form that is for you!)
  • You want deep, honest & fun Sisterhood/ Community
  • You are ready to manifest your heart & soul's desire (hint- Sri Vidya/ Tantra has the answers!)
  • You want a high level of spiritual sophistication and can also be flexible with simple, comfortable and clean accommodations
  • You desire to have a spiritual home in a trusted Guru (no commitment, of course)

We are not your typical yogis (yoginis)! We are both in devotion to our spiritual practices, but also live prosperous lives in the U.S. We have life partners, children and businesses.

In our own unique ways, we have each found a way to balance the spiritual & the material.

We do not believe that modern women need to give up the experience on this beautiful earth to be connected to their soul or to divinity.

We believe that in order to make a positive impact in society, spiritual seekers cannot ignore their financial abundance.

Part of what India teaches us is that the divine lives in all the forms: the devotee, the student and the luxurious Goddess.

 We are not only a model of grounded Sisterhood and partnership, we are also excited to bring teachings that assist women and men to be spiritually and materially abundant.

What we have found that people most receive from our work together is an activation towards a more authentic and sweet life. When the soul gets to live through our every cell, life responds with blessings.

    We are dedicated to building a community of people who want to honor, respect, and adore both soul and deeply believe in wealth












    Part of the proceeds will be donated to an organization that houses, educates and supports girls


    We believe that is vital to travel, learn, enjoy ourselves and also leave each place that blesses us with our good energy and all the ways we are able to contribute in the way our hosts prefer

    Frequently Asked Questions:

      

    1. What kind of people come on these pilgrimages?
    Most people that come on pilgrimages with us are spiritual seekers, who feel the call to come to India. Some practice yoga, but some have only done yoga a few times. Some know about the Gods and Goddesses of Hinduism, but honestly, most don't. All levels welcome and all that we ask is that you have an open heart.

    2. What is the preparation for the pilgrimage like?
    So excited you asked! As soon as you register, we give you access to an online portal that has basic information; from a tutorial on the main Gods & Goddesses, to basic Astrology, some meditations.

    THEN, 2 months before our trip, we will have a series of gatherings via zoom to both prepare you spiritually and also answer any logistics. This is also a great way to meet other participants!


    3. Is this Pilgrimage for women only?
    Although the majority of people that travel with us are women, this specific Pilgrimage is open to all genders. We deeply feel that the work of the Divine Feminine is not just for women. The world needs more balance and this trip is curated so that everyone finds the balance within their Solar/ Masculine and Lunar/ Feminine energies. We also believe that is vital for men to be witness to women transforming and embodying their full power.

    4. What kind of accommodations do we stay in?
    Being on pilgrimage to India demands a lot of your energy, so we strive to stay in 3.5-4 star hotels. You will arrive after your long flight at a very nice 5-star hotel so that you can rest overnight before we travel. We aim to stay in places that are clean and comfortable. Please be advised that given it is a different country; your expectations will need to be flexible.

    5. What kind of food will we eat?
    Breakfast and Lunch will be included, and dinner will be on your own. There will be vegetarian and non-vegetarian options. Breakfasts will be at hotel, lunches out, and you will have option for dinner (additional cost) at the hotel. Please know that meals at the Retreat will Guruma will be simple to support the spiritual experience.

    6. What should I bring?
    We have a full packing list with supplement recommendations and types of clothes to bring. We will have one zoom where all we will talk about is logistics and answer all your questions. This is such a fun meeting because everyone starts getting excited. We got you covered- we have been leading Pilgrimages since 2020.


    7. Are there physical requirements for participants?
    We recommend that you be able to walk for long periods of time. Physical preparation, such as walking or hiking in preparation for long days of travel, can be beneficial. If you have concerns, we can talk.

    8. Are all participants advanced yogis?
    Definitely not. We will be doing yoga in some of the places, and we always ensure that what we practice is tailored to everyone. All you need is an open heart and a willingness to learn.

    9. Is it safe to travel on Pilgrimage to India?
    We do our best to stay in reputable places, and we have researched extensively every experience and teacher. We have been leading Pilgrimages to India since 2023 and have only had positive feedback. We work with a local team that ensures all participants are safe.

    10. With all due respect, why are your trips so expensive ?
    Thank you for asking! This Pilgrimage is meticulously curated to ensure a spiritual organization that is uncommon in the market. We also deeply value all those who help this trip possible, ensuring that we are paying livable wages. We implement a Sacred Commerce® methodology. We know that when we hold the frequency of aligned prosperity for our team, it invites all participants to rise to this level of graciousness, gratitude and abundance. As we all participate in equitable business practices, we raise the consciousness of ourselves, our communities, and also the communities we have the privilege to visit in India.


    11. What do I do if I have extra questions?
    So glad you asked! book a call so we can chat:  https://calendly.com/ashaisnow/pilgrimage


      Registration: India Sept 9-24, 2025

      DOUBLE OCCUPANCY
      Double Room

      $7,000

      per person
      Pay In Full
      We take the time to select aligned roommates
      DOUBLE OCCUPANCY
      Double Room

      $1,450/month


      per person
      5-Month Payment Plan
      We take the time to select aligned roommates
      SINGLE OCCUPANCY
      ONE ROOM ONLY
      Single Room

      $9,000

      per person
      Pay In Full
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      PAY IN FULL
      SINGLE OCCUPANCY
      ONE ROOM ONLY
      Single Room

      $1,850/month


      per person
      5-Month Payment Plan
      Arrival date: September 9
      Departure date: September 24


      This trip includes:
      • Hotels (3.5 & 4 Star)
      • All Ceremonies & Rituals
      • 2 Meals per day (dinner on your own)
      • Domestic transportation within India
      • Yoga Classes
      • Local Teachers
      • Entrance to Temples

      Does NOT Include:
      • International flight to India
      • transportation to/from airport ($75 total)
      • additional meals
      • additional drinks
      • shopping
      • massages & consultations
      • Visa into India
      • tips to staff

      Mandatory:
      Please secure travel insurance and health travel insurance; This is mandatory for all participants.
      BOOK A CALL TO ENSURE THIS IS RIGHT FOR YOU: https://calendly.com/ashaisnow/pilgrimage
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