Living tantra retreat
5 days in-person retreat
Art of Living Center
blue ridge mountains, NC
May 13-17, 2026
Reconnect, Renew, awaken
Drop in with yourself in the company of earnest, gracious, devotional people.
Be nourished by the land, the high frequency location, fresh healing food.
Learn or deepen yogic, tantric and bhakti practices, which open the door to transformation.
Choose renewal, presence, and the radiant potential of life.
Leave with clarity, tools for living authentically, and a profound sense of aliveness that will ripple into every aspect of your world.
WHo is this retreat for?
Anyone looking for a full energy system reboot.
People interested in living with more presence and light.
People who are ready to dive into practice.
Couples wanting to explore deeper presence together.
People remembering the sacred.
People deepening their yoga.
Those exploring tantric approaches to life in a body, or the tantra curis
Anyone desiring to step into a life filled with authenticity, joy and energetic aliveness.
What’s Included
5 days / 4 Nights to Recharge and Reset and Vision
Accommodation at the Art of Living Center
All Meals, Teas and Snacks
Course Materials and Books
Personalized Support from Christine and Experienced Facilitators
What’s not Included
Your round-trip flights
Transportation to and from the hotel
Personal expenses (e.g., souvenirs, laundry, toiletries)
Ayurvedic spa treatments , optional offsite activities or excursions (see list here)
ItinErary
Day 1: Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Root
Afternoon: Arrivals, check-in, welcome tea, introductions
Evening: Welcome dinner and opening circle. Meet each other, set the container. Introductory practices.
Day 2: Thursday, May 14, 2026
Energize
Morning: Yoga. Sunrise meditation, pranayama, vinyasa yoga. Energy principles. Led by Christine.
Midday: Conversation. Attuned listening, Energy, Intuition. Led by Christine.
Afternoon: Investigation. Partnered and solo practices for expanding sensory perception. Led by Viraja and Christine.
Evening: Inquiry. Devotion, trust and surrender.
Day 3: Friday, May 15, 2026
Sense
Morning: Yoga. Heart opening practice. Energizing movement and meditation. Led by Christine.
Midday: Conversation: Integrated polarities in the heart. Sacred sexuality and embodied spiritual practice. Co-led by Adam and Christine.
Afternoon: Investigation. Teaching on sacred pleasure & conscious touch. Partnered and self-exploration practices, cultivating presence in intimacy. Co-led by Viraja and Adam.
Evening: Celebration. Adorned, Attended, Connected. Ceremony.
Day 4: Saturday, May 16, 2026
Express
Morning: Yoga: Expression, pranayama. Partnered stretch. Led by Christine.
Midday: Conversation. Inner listening, clearing distortion, telling deep truth.
Afternoon: Nature: Led Walk/Hike in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Local Guide. (Weather permitting). ++ Vow Crafting
Evening Public Kirtan with Art of Living Community. Led by Adam and Christine.
Day 5: Sunday, May 17, 2026
Seal
Morning: Yoga: Morning take home practice and yoga. Led by Christine.
Midday: Ceremony. The Inner Marriage. Final Q&A, sharing circle and integration practices.
Retreat closes after lunch. Departure can be planned after 1:30 p.m. We recommend booking an extra day for spa treatments and integration if you can.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
✨ Learn deep and complete physical practices
✨ UNLOCK energy, open the body and expand awareness.
✨ ENJOY beautiful nourishing food
✨ RELAX into connection and mutuality
✨ PARTICIPATE in ceremonies to honor your journey and
✨ DEEPEN your connection with the sacred.
✨ CONNECT with the incredible beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
What’s my INVESTMENT?
Single Occupancy
$2,450
(per person)
Double Occupancy
$2,150
(per person)
About the retreat center
The Art of Living Retreat Center
For more than a decade, the Art of Living Retreat Center has been a gathering place for diverse groups to learn, grow, and rejuvenate. Our mission to unite people from all walks of life through wisdom, celebration, and service is at the heart of everything we do.
Where health meets happiness.
Set amidst 380+ breathtaking acres of pristine forest high up in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Boone, North Carolina, the Art of Living Retreat Center is a renowned sanctuary of peace that eases the mind and inspires the soul.
About Your guide
Christine is the founder of Rosebud Woman, a leader in intimate wellness and midlife health and pleasure, and the host of The Rose Woman Podcast on Love and Liberation. She's an experienced yoga teacher in the traditions of bhakti tantra vinyasa. She is the co-founder of yoga center and ecovillage Sundari Gardens on Hawai’i, and of Radiant Farms, a provider of gentle medicinals for wellbeing. Christine has written 8 books on connection, meaning, activism and embodiment, including Reverence: Creating Ritual in Modern Life, and the upcoming Nine Lives of Woman: Sensual, Sexual and Reproductive Stages from Birth to 100. BA, MBA, PhD candidate in Philosophy and Consciousness. She is a mother of 6 and a grandmother, and splits her time between California and Hawai’i.
Guest Facilitators
In addition to Christine, we are honored to welcome
extraordinary guest facilitators,
each bringing their unique wisdom and depth of experience to enrich our journey together.
Mantra & Devotion – Adam Bauer
A world-renowned musician and devotional artist, Adam Bauer guides us into the heart of mantra practice, using sacred sound and song to awaken deeper states of connection, love, and presence. His soulful kirtan and bhakti-infused teachings will invite you into a space of devotion and divine resonance.
Embodied Aliveness & Sexual Empowerment – Viraja Prema
Viraja Prema, a life doula and transformation facilitator, transmits a profound, embodied approach to awakening aliveness—guiding participants into deeper connection with their life force, vitality, and full-spectrum expression. Through guided practices, deep inquiry, and energetic attunement, she helps unravel blocks to pleasure, creativity, and authentic power, allowing for a reclamation of both erotic and existential aliveness.
Together, these facilitators bring a rich tapestry of
sound, embodiment, and conscious intimacy,
offering profound tools for integrating tantra into daily life.
Faqs
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Not at all! This retreat is designed to be accessible to beginners while offering depth for those with prior experience. Come with an open heart, and you’ll leave with transformative insights and practices.
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Absolutely! Many participants will join solo and leave with deep connections and a sense of community.
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The retreat center provides a variety of healthy, nourishing meals, including options for vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free diets. If you have specific allergies or restrictions, please let us know when you register, and we’ll do our best to accommodate you.
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We understand that plans can change. Refunds are available up to 30 days before the retreat start date. Within 30 days, refunds may be subject to fees or offered as credit for a future event.
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The Art of Living Center offers comfortable, serene accommodations designed to support relaxation and rejuvenation. Options range from private rooms to shared spaces, depending on your preference.
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This retreat offers a balanced mix of experiential and theoretical elements. We’ll explore practices like yoga, breathwork, meditation, sensory walks, and connection exercises — all grounded in the practical application of Tantric principles to everyday life. The teachings are offered in a way that helps us live more fully and authentically from the heart of Tantra.
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There is no nudity in this retreat. We create a respectful, safe, and inclusive space for deep personal exploration without requiring any disrobing.
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The group will be intimate — no more than 20 participants — to support deeper connection and individualized attention.
Booking Policy
By placing your deposit with Christine Marie Mason you are reserving a space on our retreat and agreeing to our policies stated in our AGREEMENT. All deposits are non-refundable. Should you choose to cancel, any payments made are non-refundable. Final payments are due April 15th.