About this Event
OVERVIEW
Motherland: Intercultural Expressive Arts Retreat is a Russian–Indian women’s retreat held on the shores of the Indian Ocean in Varkala, Kerala.
Bringing together women from Russia and India, the retreat creates space for shared learning, cultural dialogue, and relational presence through expressive arts therapy, feminine lineage work, and nature- and culture-based practices.
The work unfolds through creativity and lived experience, grounded in the land and the larger embrace of Mother India.
PRACTICAL DETAILS
Dates: February 2–7, 2026, Residential retreat spanning 5 days
- Feb 2 – Arrival
- Feb 3–6 – Retreat sessions (two sessions per day)
- Feb 7 – Closing circle & temple visit
Location:
Varkala, Kerala, India
(Approximately 1 hour from Trivandrum Airport)
Varkala is one of the few places in India where the land rises into cliffs directly above the ocean — a meeting of earth, water, and sky that many experience as naturally contemplative.
For centuries, this region has held spiritual, ritual, and healing significance. The cliff-sea landscape creates a rhythm that supports slowing down, inner listening, and embodied reflection — without needing effort or explanation.
Language:
Russian & English (with translation)
ACCOMMODATION
We will be staying at , a beautiful, family-run retreat space in Varkala.
Inda is known for its warmth, simplicity, and sense of care. The space supports rest, creativity, and connection — blending comfort with a grounded, unpretentious atmosphere close to nature.
- Shared rooms
- Breakfast included
FEES
Retreat Fee: ₹33,000
(Includes the retreat program and translation support)
Accommodation (paid separately):
- Shared room: approx. ₹2,200 per night (breakfast included)
- Private room: approx. ₹4,300 per night (breakfast included)
Lunch and dinner are at local cafés by the ocean and are paid individually.
Exact amounts will be confirmed at the time of registration.
CERTIFICATION
Participants will receive a certificate of participation issued by:
- Russian Expressive Arts Therapy Association
- EXA Institute (Russia)
HOW WE WILL WORK
The retreat is process-oriented and experiential.
We will work through:
- Expressive arts practices (visual art, movement, reflection)
- Nature- and culture-based exploration
- Ocean-side sessions
- A visit to a local Hindu temple
- Women’s circle and shared reflection
This is not a performance-based retreat.
Presence, openness, and participation matter more than outcomes.
FACILITATION
Facilitator
PhD, Expressive Arts Therapist
Director, Institute of Art Therapy “Art & Consciousness”
Associate Professor, Moscow State University of Psychology & Education
Over 25 years of clinical, academic, and creative practice
Assistant & Contributing Facilitator
Feminine Leadership Coach | Expressive Arts Practitioner
WHO THIS RETREAT IS FOR
- Women interested in expressive arts, inner work, and embodied inquiry
- Practitioners, students, and seekers with some experience of self-reflection
- Women drawn to cross-cultural dialogue and feminine lineage work
This retreat is not designed for crisis therapy or tourism
REGISTRATION
- Payment via Google Pay (UPI) - ejyoti1@okhdfcbank
- Limited places available
For details and registration, please contact:
Jyoti Sharma +91 817 855 1979
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
InDa Hotel, 1/153A, Kurakkanni, Varkala, India
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