SHE OF A THOUSAND NAMES

An 8-day pilgrimage on the trails of Mariam of Magdala

24th-31st August 2026 | Occitan Pyrenees, France

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Enter the Ten Wisdom Goddesses’ sacred portal - where transformation, truth and liberation unfold

The ancient tantric teachings of Dasha Mahavidya are one of the oldest form of practice (sadhana) from the Tantric path and are considered secret teachings for the great transformative power that they hold.In this ancient practice, we learn to honor the Goddess Kali in her 10 forms or archetypes, each aspect offering a unique wisdom that we learn to cultivate to enhance our lives. 

A Sacred Journey of Transformation into Ancient Tantric Teachings

The Dasha Mahavidyas — the Ten Great Wisdom Goddesses — are radiant, fierce emanations of Kali, the Great Mother of Time, Truth, and Liberation.

Learning Dasha Mahavidya is to explore the 10 archetypal aspects of the divine feminine and their unique wisdom. It is to ignite dormant powers of perception, creativity, and resilience — integrating these living frequencies into your daily life.

One of the most ancient forms of tantric Sadhana (practice), the teachings of the Mahavidyas lie at the heart of Sri Vidya— the sacred knowledge of the feminine. These teachings are traditionally kept secret due to the transformational power they hold.

This is more than a retreat.
It is a living initiation — a deep dive into tantric technologies of transformation, where you will receive the direct transmission of a sadhana to integrate into your daily life.

What Are the Mahavidyas?

The Mahavidyas are the ten faces of the Divine Feminine in her most raw, refined, and radiant expressions. They reflect the full spectrum of human experience — from chaos to clarity, rage to compassion, dissolution to creation.

Each goddess holds a unique key — a doorway into deeper dimensions of Self.
To walk with them is to become intimate with their wisdom, to allow yourself to be reshaped by their wisdom and power.

In this retreat, you will:

  • Activate the ten wisdom goddess archetypes within you

  • Learn their mantras and stories, and how they act on your consciousness.

  • Be initiated into a profound sadhana practice to carry into your life

  • Discover how to navigate inner shadow, chaos, longing, power, and love through the lens of sacred feminine wisdom

What You'll Receive

  • Initiation into the 10 Mahavidyas – a rare & powerful transmission

  • Daily group sadhana – group practices to anchor the teachings

  • Daily wisdom sessions – in-depth exploration of each Goddess form of Kali

  • Sattva Himalayan Breathwork & Kriya Journeys – activating life force energy

  • Puja ritual – devotional offerings to the Goddess

  • Yagya (Vedic fire ceremony) – amplifying our intentions through fire alchemy

  • Vedic Chanting – slokas and mantras to open the sadhana

  • Tea Ceremony in an ancient chapel – meditative stillness & presence

  • Forest walks & nature immersion – grounding and embodiment

  • Delicious vegetarian meals – nourishing the body and spirit

Our Home

The retreat will be held in a sacred sanctuary in France, surrounded by woods, river and fields — a space designed to support deep inner work and connection to the earth.

Located in between La Rochelle and Nantes, Centre Tripoura is a 550-year-old rustic manor with its own chapel & yoga hall, dedicated to evolutionary practices for over 40 years.

Facilitators

  • Annemarie Brown

    Sattva Master Teacher and Jyotish Astrologer coming directly from the Indian Himalayas where she has lived and practiced for over 11 years at Sattva Yoga Academy, Annemarie is the lead teacher beside Anand Mehrotra. She dedicates her life to guiding others on their journey of awakening – teaching with deep reverence and devotion to the Mother. This is her first time offering the Dasha Mahavidya teachings in Europe — a rare opportunity to receive this sacred lineage wisdom.

  • Milène Mahé-Baú 

    Sattva Master Teacher, Singer-Songwriter and Tea Ceremonialist, Milène bridges Shamanic and Vedic traditions in which she both finds roots. She grew up in Centre Tripoura amongst a family of kriya yogis –it is in her childhood home that she welcomes you with joy. A 20-year student of Sri Vidya & devotee of the living Sacred Feminine, she holds space with depth, beauty, and fierce love.

  • "This retreat was a divine turning point in my soul’s journey. It was not merely a retreat — it was a deep homecoming. Through this initiation, I was not only blessed with one of the most beautiful, soul-stirring, and profound sadhanas I have ever encountered, I was guided to meet myself fully, in shadow and in light, held in the embrace of Her unconditional love. We were received by Milène and Annemarie in a space so sacred, so nurturing, so deeply honoring, that every moment felt like a prayer. The sadhana of the Mahavidyas has become my daily prayer, my soul’s anchor, my eternal offering. I cannot speak more wholeheartedly: If you feel the whisper of the Mahavidyas in your heart follow it. This initiation is a gateway into Her infinite mystery, for all who are ready to walk the path of devotion, courage, and deep inner transformation."

    Julia Franziska

  • "I thank you deeply for the gift of Dasha Mahavidya, for your warm welcome, your presence, and for the honour you bestowed upon me — to embody Shiva in the midst of that circle of Devis. I bow before the goddess you embody, before that gentle yet powerful feminine presence. I will cherish these moments forever."

    Jean-Christophe Delobre

  • "I feel like a completely different person. The Dasha Mahavidya retreat with Milène and Annemarie has moved and shifted deep layers and really deepened my understanding of tantra and yoga and of my consciousness too, at a whole new level. And the food was incredible, direct from the land. You simply must experience it for yourself."

    Sarah

This retreat is for you if you are:

  • Seeking a profound sadhana to journey through life with

  • Desiring to explore authentic tantric wisdom, sacred ritual, and the power of mantras

  • Craving an intimate connection with the Divine Mother

  • Ready to integrate new pathways & ignite the current of kundalini shakti in you

  • Feeling disconnected — and yearning to return to clarity and centeredness

  • Ready to experience more sacredness, depth and devotion into daily life

  • Wanting to join a community of like-minded seekers

What you’ll take home:

  • An advanced personal sadhana practice

  • A mala & a practice manual for your journey forward

  • A deep relationship with the 10 Goddess forms of Kali

  • A soul family of kindred seekers

  • Inner clarity, fire, devotion — and the support of ten powerful allies for life

  • Access to a WhatsApp group to continue sharing & connecting post-retreat

  • Two follow-up group Zoom calls over the next 4 months to support your integration

Details to note

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PRICING

Book now & benefit from the Early Bird price - available until 22nd of Jan 2026.

Teachings, food & accommodation for 4 nights/5days:

  • Semi-private Dormitory

    1260 euros | Early bird 1160 euros
    (available)

  • Double room

    1290 euros | Early bird 1190 euros
    (available)

  • Single Room

    1320 euros | Early bird 1220 euros
    (no more available)

  • Camping

    1240 euros | Early bird 1140 euros
    (spots limited)

JOIN US

5th – 9th August 2026 France
Limited spaces available to preserve the depth and intimacy of the transmission.

Annemarie and Milène are looking forward to welcoming you into this practice that has deeply transformed their lives and relationship to the Divine Feminine

A non-refundable deposit of 400 euros is required to secure your place.

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