An extraordinary women’s gathering of feminine power and leadership

May 4-8, 2023

Rangeley, Maine

This spring, we gather as women to bravely co-create a shared retreat experience in which we honor, nourish, and strengthen our relationship to ourselves, one another, nature & the elements.

Restore and celebrate your essential nature fully immersed in 5 days of sacred ritual, creativity, beauty, movement, community & the forest.

Water Lover’s Retreat

March 6-12, 2023

Bocas Del Toro, Panama

This all-inclusive retreat is for the sincere water lovers – the merpeople we are at heart, who find the water to be a kin element! This retreat is also for those that hold dear the influences of yoga, meditation, and their relationship to Spirit.

Join me and my Sri sister, Amie Heeter, for 7 days and 6 nights, as we immerse ourselves in this unique island environment, exploring themes of connection, replenishment, and water’s role in ritual to cleanse, hold creative intentions, and carry the vibration of our prayers. We’ll center teachings and practices that celebrate our relationship to the waters, and co-create sacred, transformational space together.

Daily practice offerings will include breath-centered, vitalizing movement (asana) as well as breath work (pranayama), meditation, mantra, yoga nidra, and PLAYTIME! We will have plenty of free time to explore the gorgeous surroundings of this tropical island oasis, and to learn about the culture and legacy of this ancient archipelago.

…And did I mention…? We will honor the full moon on March 7 with a Fire Ceremony on the beach!

FRIDAY, SEPT. 30 – SUNDAY, OCT. 2, 2022

RANGELEY, MAINE

Become a leader of the waters and woods this fall with Master Guides Tami & John Rogers from Maine's Outdoor Learning Center, with over 20 years’ experience in teaching the Registered Maine Guide Training program, thousands of participants who now own successful Guide businesses, and over three decades of Guiding in the field.

Using practical techniques in the classroom and field including extensive map and compass work, this experience prepares you to test with the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife with confidence, knowledge, and wisdom. Whether you decide to come for Maine Guide Training or to boost your outdoor skills - you'll be covered!

An extraordinary women’s gathering of feminine power and leadership

May 12-16, 2022

Mountain Star Estate

Rangeley, Maine

Restore and celebrate your essential nature fully immersed in 5 days of sacred ritual, creativity, beauty, movement, community & the forest.

Timber Cove Resort, Mendo Sonoma Coast, Jenner, CA

Friday, March 11 – Sunday, March 13, 2022

Retreat with me for the weekend at Timber Cove Resort, a 2.5 hour drive from the SF Peninsula where we will experience and share nature, community, and the replenishing practice of Vishoka Meditation. This is a community invitation. Your only costs are your own resort lodging, food and transportation. All teachings and practices are offered gratis!

I booked the Bunk Room for any ladies who’d like to share accommodations at a very reasonable rate ($121/night per person). There are four beds in that room. Email me directly if you’d like one of them.

All rooms have a mini-kitchen area with a fridge, hot water kettle and sink. Bring your own food or eat at the resort’s restaurant, Coastal Kitchen.

DAILY SCHEDULE

Friday 5-6:30p Intro to Vishoka + Chanting with the Ocean

Saturday 10a-12p Foundational Practices of Vishoka

Saturday 5p-6p The Four Points of Experience

Saturday 8p Fire Ceremony (weather permitting)

Sunday 9a-10a The Complete Practice of Vishoka

Only one space remains!  RSVP to Stephanie and confirm with her as to what your plans are for lodging.

Gather with Stephanie on Friday mornings this spring for The Fire of Self-Trust – an immersive progression of practice and study in the vast field of Sri Vidya Tantra, Mantra and Divine Feminine Wisdom. In the growing vibrancy of spring, we tend to the flame at the navel – reclaiming the trust we have in ourselves, the courage to move and act boldly and authentically in the world, sourced from the cosmic energy of “KLIM”, our bija mantra and guiding vibration this season.

Each Group Practice + Study session will open with group meditation and chanting, followed by satsang "being in the company of truth" wherein we dive deep into Tantric philosophy, break down scriptural teachings and examine how to de-colonize, nurture and empower the radiant power of our heartfelt desires, for ourselves and the collective. Open Office Hours will allow for additional questions, practice guidance, and one-on-one support.

No experience is necessary - these teachings are tailored for both new and experienced practitioners.

Gather with Stephanie on Friday mornings this winter for The Fire of Self-Worth – an immersive progression of practice and study in the vast field of Sri Vidya Tantra, Mantra and Divine Feminine Wisdom. In the cocoon of winter, we enkindle the flame deep within our hearts – nourishing our highest desires and reclaiming the fullness of our inner richness in alliance with Lakshmi.

Each Group Practice + Study session will open with group meditation and chanting, followed by satsang "being in the company of truth" wherein we dive deep into Tantric philosophy, break down scriptural teachings and examine how to de-colonize, nurture and empower the radiant power of our heartfelt desires, for ourselves and the collective. Open Office Hours will allow for additional questions, practice guidance, and one-on-one support.

No experience is necessary - these teachings are tailored for both new and experienced practitioners.

Nine Moon Series :: Weaving Collective Creation

A Series of FREE Community Full Moon Events

Join your Her Festival 2021 guides each full moon between now and May for a shared experience of meditation, movement and self-inquiry in the virtual space – anchoring the scope of our yoga practice, conversations and sharing in how we Replenish, Illuminate & Delight in ourselves with all that is juicy, grounded & supportive.

Gather with Stephanie online Friday mornings this autumn for The Fire of Self-Knowledge – an immersive progression of practice and study in the vast field of Tantra, Mantra and Divine Feminine Wisdom.

The Fire of Self-Knowledge is the awakened Feminine cosmic energy of the bija (seed sound) "AIM". In alliance with Matangi – the Cosmic Feminine Energy of Unconditional Love + Acceptance – we will bravely explore how the shakti (power) of Self-Knowledge acts as both the goal and the means to reveal and understand our fears, dis-ease and limiting beliefs. As we illuminate our karmic shadows, we reclaim our own unique power to see, know, and transform the stories of past, present and future. We remember and re-cognize the brilliance we have otherwise forgotten or hidden away.

Each Group Practice + Study session will focus on a particular mantra and melody for chanting and include satsang "being in the company of truth" wherein we dive deep into the more contemplative aspect of mantra practice, to cultivate our own relationship with sacred sound and Source Wisdom. We will work with each mantra as a vibrational modality to heal and nourish the forces of mind, and to re-establish a balance of sacred energies for ourselves as well as the collective. Open Office Hours will allow for additional questions, practice guidance, and one-on-one support.

Gather with Stephanie on Friday mornings this winter for The Fire of Intuition – an immersive progression of practice and study in the vast field of Tantra, Mantra and Indigenous Wisdom. In the richness of spring, we enkindle the flame of intuition deep within our bellies, the seat of our inner fire.

Each Group Practice + Study session will open with group meditation and chanting, followed by satsang "being in the company of truth" wherein we dive deep into Tantric philosophy, break down scriptural teachings and examine how to de-colonize, nurture and empower the guiding forces of intuitive wisdom. Open Office Hours will allow for additional questions, practice guidance, and one-on-one support. No experience is necessary - these teachings are tailored for both new and experienced practitioners.

Mystery surrounds the 64 Yoginis; believed to be living women who were then deified. we ignite their names through mantra to remember the yoginis, our forgotten ancestors, great grandmothers, and each other. 

In this course, we will chant and learn the names of one group of 64 Yoginis as remembered by the Himalayan Tradition. Vocalizing their names, we unite our powers of imagination and inner wisdom to remember the many facets of her precious gem.

To remember this circle of names we greatly benefit from the support of others on the same path. For many of us, the learning process can be linear and lonely; while alone time to immerse ourselves in practice is necessary. The nature of chanting her names creates a great mandala to remember all of her and in turn all of our ourselves. 

Join us in community for a dedicated 4 week practice. 
Meeting Dates:  Oct 14, Oct 21, Oct 28 & Nov 4.
Times: 8:30am Pacific/ 10:30am Central |  Approximate meeting time 1 hour.
Hosted and supported by Stephanie Chee Barea & Chanti Tacoronte-Perez

Our meetings will consist of learning chant, embody and pronounce the Names of the 64 Yoginis, creative practices to support your learning and time for questions and insight.  Each week you will receive a link to our Zoom call. After the call is done we will send you the recording and any additional creative practices. 

Gather with Stephanie on Friday mornings this autumn for The Fire of Cognition – an immersive progression of practice and study in the vast field of Tantra, Mantra and Indigenous Women's Wisdom.

The Fire of Cognition is the awakened Feminine cosmic energy of the bija (seed sound) "AIM". In alliance with Matangi – the Cosmic Feminine Energy of Unconditional Love + Acceptance – we will bravely explore how the shakti (power) of Self-Knowledge acts as both the goal and the means to reveal and understand our fears, dis-ease and limiting beliefs. As we illuminate our ancestral shadows, we reclaim our own unique power to see, know, and transform the stories of past, present and future. We remember and re-cognize the brilliance we have otherwise forgotten or hidden away.

This weekend immersion – designed for yoga practitioners and teachers alike – offers a unique opportunity to explore and experience the ancient science of Yoga Nidra.

While more commonly known as a powerful way to bring balance and healing, Yoga Nidra has applications well beyond deep relaxation.  In this weekend immersion, master teachers Stephanie Chee Barea and Jillian Glikbarg will guide you through the origin and history of Yoga Nidra, examining both the ancient and modern science behind sleep, brain waves, and the power of deep awareness.  Learn specific techniques to balance the nervous system, seat intention, promote self-transformation, and ultimately to go beyond that awareness into a state of pure consciousness without limitation - turiya.  Gain greater self-understanding, healing and confidence in how to give this practice to yourself and others. 

Discover your resplendent self and recover the life that is inherently yours. In Sri Yoga™ Teacher Trainings (SYTT), you will discover how to set yourself apart by gaining a strong understanding of why you are here in this world and how to translate these experiences into gems that inspire you and your students to become the best they can be. 

Our 200-hour Sri Yoga™ teacher training weekend program goes deeper than most foundational trainings and is designed to give you the experiences you need in order to teach from a place of depth and clarity.  At Sri Yoga, we offer boutique, intimate trainings with amazing teachers that are committed to facilitating deeply transformational experiences.  

• Develop and deepen your personal practice with the know-how to modify your daily practice according to your energetic needs.

• Study the practical and personal application of Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, Tantric Philosophy, Wellness and Ayurveda, Alignment, Subtle Body Anatomy, Vinyasa Krama (intelligent sequencing), Pranayama, and Meditation

• Understand the Business of Yoga - on and how to find your unique niche

• Find your true voice and true self in the teachings by stepping into your Agni (fire) of spirit both on and off the mat.

Start off your week with a healthy dose of Monday Morning Meds – a master-crafted combination of yoga practices to increase the vibrancy of your body, mind and soul. 

This efficient and effective all-levels practice includes:

• gentle asana (yoga postures) to relieve tension in the body, increase circulation + unwind the nervous system

• pranayama to balance your mind + connect to prana shakti (dynamic life force)

• ParaYoga Nidra (enlightened sleep) to further relaxation of the physical body, improve cognition + to cultivate a clear, tranquil mind

• meditation with visualization + chanting of mantra to attune to Source

Appropriate for all ages, all levels of experience.

Side effects may include increased patience, stability and ease. Some users may also experience inspired thoughts and creative episodes.

Join mala artists and master teachers Stephanie Chee Barea & Jillian Glikbarg for a weekend of mantra and mala-making in practice and community. Gain greater understanding of the science and application of mantra – the primal, sacred sound of higher Consciousness – as we tap into our creative flow in the design and creation of our own personalized mala charged with intention.

Each student will have the opportunity to choose among sandalwood, lava and semi-precious crystal beads to thread and knot her very own mala to take home and cherish in one’s personal practice or as an object of adornment. 

The practice of Shiva Sankalpa Suktam can be the necessary support we need to literally sit, and become still--enabling our Self to be heard.  The learning and recitation of this mantra can also be a support for those who desire to learn longer more complex mantras.

"The six sacred verses of the Siva Sankalpa Suktam are a hymn in praise of the Truth which illuminates the mind and also sings the great glory of the mind. They are a continuous prayer for the mind and also a heartfelt desire to fill it with auspicious thoughts." Swami Tejomayananda

To learn and bring to practice this hymn by heart, we greatly benefit when we know there are others on the same path. For many of us the learning process can be linear and lonely. While alone time to immerse ourselves in practice is necessary, it’s also beneficial to engage with a community willing to support. 

Join us in community for a dedicated 4 week practice via Zoom, an online audio/video meeting platform.
Meeting Dates: January 16, 23, 30 + February 13
Times: 8:30am Pacific/ 10:30am Central |  Approximate meeting time 1hour.
Hosted and supported by Stephanie Chee Barea & Chanti Tacoronte-Perez

Our meetings will consist of learning to pronounce the Shiva Sankalpa Sukta verse by verse, creative practices to support your learning and time for questions and insight.  Each week you will receive a link to our Zoom call.
After the call is done we will send you the recording and any additional creative practices. 

Heart of the Rudra Sukta: Sixteen Mantras of Shata Rudriya
A Practice to Free Us From All Fears

Join us in community for a dedicated 6 week practice. 
Meeting Dates: Sept 5, 12, 19, 26, October 3, 10
Times: 8:30am Pacific/ 10:30am Central |  Approximate meeting time 1 hour.
Hosted and supported by Stephanie Chee Barea & Chanti Tacoronte-Perez

“Rudra is prana shakti,the vibrant life force.  Rudra shakti and prana shakti are identical.” ~ Pandit Rajmani Tigunait

Order the text that we will be referncing: The Heart of Rudra Sukta

Recitation of these mantras allows us to enter the field of life with complete enthusiasm, radiance and confidence.  They represent the masculine complement to the sixteen mantras of the Sri Suktam.

Originating from the 16th chapter of the Yajur Veda, these essential mantras work to awaken the energies of inner protection – to free us from fear and uncertainty and to move us towards that which is eternal, the life force itself.

Our meetings will consist of learning to pronounce the Rudram verse by verse, creative practices to support your learning and time for questions and insight.  Each week you will receive a link to our Zoom call. After the call is done we will send you the recording and any additional creative practices. 

May 24-27, 2018
With Stephanie Chee Barea & Chanti Tacoronte-Perez
The Chataukee, Rangeley, Maine
Price: Early Bird $350/ $450 after April 1
 

Matangi leads us into nature so that we may reclaim our ability to listen carefully to our needs, desires and to Source. She encourages us to connect with the wildness of our self-expression through the creative arts, poetry, chanting, community and the forest.  And as we steep ourselves Her –  the support and nurturance of the natural world – we find the courage to tap into the limitless power and potential that resides within.

This pilgrimage will support you in moving away from all that is familiar to discover yourself in Matangi—the creative goddess whose untamed nature allows for the fearless and authentic expression of Self.

What you get:

• Creative exploration to discover MATANGI.
• MATANGI Yantra painting & meditation
• Learn to Chant the MATANGI Dhyanam (poem that describes and invokes Matangi)
• Daily yoga asana, meditation, pranayama and yoga Nidra classes
• Exclusive use of The Chataukee (3-acre property, lakefront, canoes, kayaks, paddleboards, sun deck)
• Preparation and participation in agni hotra (fire ritual)
• Connection with land, nature and night
• Locally prepared, homemade meals (4 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 3 dinners included)