The Path of Heart
A Sacred Sound, Ancient Music & Yoga Wellness Retreat
Scholls Valley Lodge · Oregon
A 2-night, 3-day immersive weekend rooted in restorative yogic practices, sacred sound, ancient music, meditation, and bhakti — the yogic path of love & coming home to your heart.
Joined by Swami Yatidharmananda — a monk of 25+ years, traveling from India
Nestled amidst green hills and vast meadows, in a scenic lodge with premium rooms, mutliple indoor and outdoor gathering areas, barns, and forest trails, this immersive retreat weaves together yoga, sound based practices and authentic eastern vedic wisdom in the presence of a beloved monk from India .
Featuring world-renowned kirtan artists Shantala, voice mentor Kavita Kat McMillan, yoga with Neha Neelwarne & Kendra Wolf, ayurvedic wellness with Dr. Matt Van Auken, and hosted by sacred sound artist Mokshajyoti Chumki.There will be some talented world music instrumentalists joining for concerts.
Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or simply someone whose heart is calling for something deeper, this retreat was made for you.
What awaits you
Kirtan & bhakti
Heart-opening devotional chanting and mantra practice in the bhakti yoga tradition
Nada yoga, mantra & Indian classical music
Concerts and workshops exploring the yoga of sound, mantra practice, and the ancient art of Indian classical music rooted in raga and rhythm
Sound meditation
Deep immersive sound baths with crystal bowls, gongs, and sacred instruments — let sound wash through you
Meditation, yogic practices & Q&A with a monk
Guided meditation, morning sadhana, forest meditation, yoga, and intimate Q&A with Swami Yatidharmananda — 25+ years in monastic life
Ayurveda
Ayurvedic wellness workshop and complimentary bodywork sessions with Dr. Matt Van Auken of Buddha's Medicine
Community & connection
Shared meals, evening jam sessions, fire circles, and the quiet magic of being held in a circle of seekers
Meet the Team
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Swami Yatidharmananda
Special Guest Facilitator
Monk, 25+ years, India
Yoga Nidra, Mantra and Meditation Guide, Kirtan facilitator, traditional vedantic wisdom keeper and spiritual mentor. -
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Mokshajyoti, Moss & Moksha
Retreat Host and Facilitator
Voice and Expression embodiment mentor, Sacred Sound weaver and artist rooted in Nada Yoga, Indian classical music, Mantras and devotional music weaving meditative sounds and earth inspired frequencies, Reiki, sound and somatic healing practitioner, Forest Therapy guide -
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Shantala Music
Guest Artists
World renowned Kirtan and Devotional artists -
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Kavita Kat Macmillan
Guest Artist and Facilitator
Renowned Kirtan Artist and Voice Mentor -
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Neha Neelwarne
Community Support Partner
Founder Samsara Yoga
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Dr. Matt Van Auken
Ayurvedic Guest Facilitator and sponsor
Founder, Buddha’s medicine, Ayurvedic vaidya, Western family medicine practitioner, MD, MPH. Bridging the eastern and western health practices
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Kendra Wolf
Yoga instructor, Professional Dancer, Functional Nutritionist
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Russell Bohr
Professional Photographer
