Durga Mandala Application

Welcome

Thank you for your interest in joining us for Durga Mandala, a twelve-day immersion in traditional tantric sādhanā during Chaitra Navaratri in Dharamshala, India.

Because this retreat is intentionally small, we ask everyone to complete a short application. This is not about selecting "the best" participants. Rather, it is an opportunity for us to get to know one another and to ensure that this retreat is the right fit for where you are in your life and practice.

Please answer honestly. There are no right answers.

About You

Name

Preferred Name (if different)

Email Address

Phone Number (including country code)

Country of Residence

Birthday (optional)

Occupation (optional)

Your Practice

Have you practiced any of the following?

Please tell us a little bit about your current practice.

Your Intention

What is calling you towards Durga Mandala at this point in your life?

What do you hope this retreat might support or deepen?

Is there a question, threshold or life transition that feels especially alive for your right now?

Community

This retreat is a shared practice held in community.

What does practising in community mean to you?

Health & Wellbeing

Do you have any medical conditions, injuries, allergies, or accessibility needs that would help us support you during the retreat?

Do you have any dietary requirements?

Practical Questions

Have you travelled to India before?

YES

Do you anticipate any challenges attending the retreat? (Visa, finances, timing, physical accessibility, etc.)

Closing

Is there anything else you would like us to know?

Agreement

I understand that this is an immersive 12-day retreat involving daily yoga, meditation, mantra, ritual practice, fire ceremonies, nature immersion and pilgrimage, and agree to participate with care and respect for the practice, the space and fellow participants.

☐ I understand that I am responsible for my own health, wellbeing and participation throughout the retreat. I have disclosed any health, medical, physical, mental or wellbeing considerations that may be relevant to my participation, and agree to communicate any concerns that arise. I confirm that I have appropriate travel insurance covering my participation in the retreat and travel to and from India.

I understand that submitting this application does not guarantee a place. If accepted, my place will be confirmed once the ₹50,000 deposit has been received and I agree to the Payment & Cancellation Policy.

Payment and Cancellation Policy.

Thank you for taking the time to complete this application.

We will review your application and be in touch shortly regarding the next steps.