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DHARMA RETREAT TO INDIA
A Sacred Journey to the Source
December 3–10 or December 10–17, 2025
An exclusive 7-day spiritual immersion in South India—guided by Susan F. Filan, Rev. Dr. Mark Heilshorn & Savitur
“Every life, every birth is blessed. Life can be easy when you are on the spiritual path. And that, is heaven.”
— Sri Sakthi Amma
Ditch the Cabana. Embrace the Ashram.
This year, your soul is asking for something more.
You can ski in Aspen. Escape to the Caribbean. Chase comfort and distraction.
Or you can say yes to the call of something deeper.
To walk away from noise—and toward the truth of who you really are.
This is not a vacation. It’s a return.
A return to the sacred. To simplicity. To the self beneath all your success.
You already feel the call:
- That nagging awareness that something’s missing, even in a life of privilege.
- That pit in your stomach, knowing your greatest contribution is still ahead of you.
- That restless voice at night, whispering: “Is this all there is?”
It’s not asking for more luxury or accolades.
It’s asking for something real. Sacred.
Something that calls you back to your true essence.
This is not a vacation.
This is a pilgrimage to the truth of who you are.
Why Amma. Why India. Why Now.
Amma’s Ashram doesn’t offer escape.
It offers awakening.
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From the moment you arrive, you’re immersed in a new frequency— a different language, rhythm, culture, and sacred energy.
It strips away what no longer belongs and rearranges you at the soul level.
Everything you thought you knew—about God, yourself, and the world—gets rewritten.
“We were restored to factory settings. Ego dissolved. Old patterns floated out of us like smoke. We didn’t just visit India—we were transformed by her.”
— Susan & Mark
Inside the Ashram, you’ll feel what can’t be explained— pure divine presence, peace that moves through your cells, and a love so vast, it dissolves separation.
This isn’t religion.
It’s direct experience of the Divine.
Why This Retreat Is Different
Step into the sacred—where ancient ritual awakens transformation, and every step is held in reverent, personal care.
This isn’t a yoga vacation or a group tour.
It’s a high-touch, spiritually curated immersion—guided by three masterful teachers who walk this path with you.
- Sacred temple rituals and private instruction
- Daily energy healing, coaching, and chanting
- Soul breakthroughs and profound emotional release
- Visits to Amma and her charitable projects
- Personal time, deep reflection, and community
Why Come With Us
Savitur: The Mystic Teacher Who Sees Your Soul
Savitur is a world-class spiritual teacher, one of Amma’s trusted guides and facilitators, and a master energy healer with decades of experience. Savitur creates a safe space in which he is able to help you gently release and transform energies from the past, allowing you to fully embrace your creative potential and start living life as you always intended. He tunes in and reads the multidimensional energy field where your deeply-rooted energy patterns are held. By dialing into the soul dimension of your energy field, Savitur looks at the Karma of a particular situation and what needs to be done to move it along. He creates room for you to re-energize, awaken and reboot your entire system – bringing it into alignment with your goals and intended outcomes. Brilliant and hilarious, Savitur is not to be missed. There is no better person to take you to meet Amma and yourself. https://www.saviturhealer.com/
Susan: The Prosecutor-Turned-Guide Who Lives This Path
Susan left behind a high-powered legal career after a spiritual awakening and near-death experience. Intimately familiar with life at Amma’s, deeply in love with Amma’s mission to uplift humanity, she helps us pierce the veil of illusion, alleviate suffering caused by ego, and helps to liberate us from the traps we set for ourselves. https://www.susanfilan.com/
Mark: The Healer Who Brings Love to the Body and the Divine to the Everyday
Mark left behind a successful and popular ministry to walk the secular path as a spiritual healer and counselor and to help people with their pain. Mark leads people to live rich lives imbued with wellness and divinity. Mark is a warm and loveable soul who is an instant friend to all he meets. Together, Mark & Susan devote their lives to guiding others home to themselves. https://www.Dharmamassagetherapy.com/
This isn’t an event. It’s a sacred container—When you travel with Savitur, Susan, and Mark, you're deeply held by those walking the path beside you.
The Transformation
We’ve each been changed by Amma’s presence, the Ashram’s frequency, and the ancient power of India.
We return every year.
This time, we’re inviting six of you to join us.
“This journey changed our marriage, our minds, and our lives.” – Mark & Susan
“I don’t meet life with control anymore. I meet it with presence.”
– Mark
“I no longer feel separate from the Divine—I feel ignited by it.” – Susan
What's Included
- 2 nights in luxury hotel + 5 nights at Amma’s Ashram
- Private transport, most meals, and single accommodations
- Daily teachings, energy healing, coaching, and spiritual counsel
- Small group time and private guidance with Savitur, Susan & Mark
- Visits with Amma, sacred rituals, temple pujas, seva, and meditation
- Pre-retreat preparation and post-retreat integration
What’s Not Included:
- International flights to/from Chennai
- India visa (required; can be applied for online)
- Mandatory travel insurance
- Additional meals/snacks outside retreat schedule
- Personal shopping, Ayurvedic treatments, or optional excursions
- Off-schedule airport transfers
- Passport fees (must be valid for 6+ months post-travel)
Who This is For
This is for the seeker behind the success.
The one who has it all—but still hears the whisper: “There’s more.”
You’ve succeeded, served, and sacrificed.
Now it’s time to remember who you truly are.
Dates & Details
Retreat 1: December 3–10, 2025
Retreat 2: December 10–17, 2025
Capped at 6 participants per retreat
Narayani Peedam Ashram, Tamil Nadu, India
By application only
Price
Call Mark (203.598.9705) or Susan (203.948.7418) for more information.
Book by July 15th to receive exclusive early pricing.
Request your invitation below or book a private call.
Only six spaces per retreat. Applications close when full.”
How To Apply
This is not a group tour.This is a sacred and intimate experience—for those who are truly ready.
Only six spaces per retreat.
All applicants are personally reviewed for energetic fit.
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“I have never met anyone who was not permanently changed by this experience.”— Susan F. Filan, Esq.