MindFlowers

Magical Studies Retreat

An Immersive Journey into Sacred Traditions, Ancient Wisdom & Living Arts

Peruvian · Pagan · Alpine · Kalbelia · Ayurvedic Wisdom

📍 Desert Camps, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, India

📅 24 November – 1 December 2026

About the Retreat

An intimate and immersive retreat bringing together the richness of three sacred traditions — Peruvian, Pagan and Alpine — alongside the vibrant cultural heritage of Kalbelia and the botanical wisdom of Ayurveda.

Set in the evocative landscape of the Thar Desert, this gathering offers a thoughtfully curated programme of yoga, specialised workshops, ceremonial experiences, botanical knowledge, traditional music and dance.

A meeting of cultures, artistic expressions and ancestral knowledge, created to inspire learning, exploration and meaningful connection.

Daily Morning Practice · 25–29 November

🧘 7:30–8:45 AM · Yoga

The morning yoga practice is a dedicated part of the programme and is separate from the individual workshops.

Daily Workshop Schedule · 25–29 November

Our Teachers & Their Fields of Knowledge

Saira · Peruvian & Andean Traditions

Fields of knowledge: Ashtanga Yoga, Andean and Peruvian ceremonial traditions, medicine music, healing chants, sacred objects, Pachamama offerings and Sacred Fusion Dance.

Born in Cusco, Saira is a shaman, musician, dancer, and yoga teacher whose path integrates ancestral Andean and Amazonian wisdom. Her work encompasses energetic and spiritual cleansings, space purifications, coca leaf readings, sacred offerings to Pachamama, Karpay (initiations and transmissions), cacao ceremonies, and floral blessing baths — all accompanied by medicine music and Ikaros, the healing songs of the Amazon. She is also trained in the art of the Temazcal sweat lodge.

An Ashtanga Yoga teacher trained directly in the lineage of Sharath Jois and practising since 2014, Saira's dance training spans Eastern Fusion and Peruvian folkloric forms — including three years as an official dancer in Cusco's Inti Raymi — and, after studying music and dance in India, she also became a Kalbelia dancer. From this lifelong devotion she developed her proprietary Sacred Fusion Dance methodology, designed to elevate human vibration and consciousness.

Kelian Kamil · Pagan & Archetypal Traditions

Fields of knowledge: Hatha Yoga, European archetypal traditions, shamanic painting, kosmograms, symbolic interpretation and practical magic.

Kelian Kamil, founder of Mara, The Guild for Ancient Wisdom, is dedicated to universal principles and profound work with archetypes. His teaching gives people the knowledge and tools to understand the hidden structures of reality and to master their own lives as conscious creators. In his words: "True magic is not an illusion — it is the result of intuition, discipline, and the courage to turn the invisible into action."

His body of work includes The Golden Book — a free introductory text on the trinity of human existence, recommended reading before the retreat; The Greatest Game of Life — his main work on cosmic archetypes and the disciplined practice of real-time magic; and The Archetype Card Deck & Kosmograms — 21 archetypes rendered as symbolic portals spanning the Material, Manifest, and Mental realms, used for reading, meditation, and ritual work. During the retreat, Kelian teaches directly from this system.

Julie · Alpine Traditions

Fields of knowledge: Alpine herbal knowledge, medicinal plants, botanical crafts, seasonal customs, traditional smoke practices and Fire of Ancestors.

I am Julie, an herbal witch from the Austrian Alps. I feel deeply connected to nature, the changing seasons, and the traditional knowledge that has been passed down through my family for generations.

My knowledge did not begin with me. It was entrusted to me by my great-grandmother — knowledge of herbs, their traditional uses, and the close relationship between people and the natural world. What she had learned from the women before her, she passed on to me, and in this way a piece of our family knowledge has been carried through the generations.

I feel honoured to grow, care for, and harvest many kinds of plants. For me, being an herbal witch is first and foremost about connection, traditional knowledge, and a respectful relationship with nature. Plants are at the heart of my work: I gather them with care, explore their traditional uses and stories, and share this knowledge through herbal blends, traditional preparations, herbal smoke rituals, and simple practices inspired by the natural world.

My work is also shaped by the traditions of the Alpine region — the Sonnwendfeuer midsummer fires, the smoking of homes and farms during the Rauhnächte, and the old Perchten and Krampus customs. They reflect the way people have long marked the changing seasons, connected with nature, and passed stories and customs from one generation to the next. Especially in wintertime, there is so much magic in these mystic traditions.

During the retreat, I will gently accompany your journey with hand-harvested herbs from the Alps. Through herbal teas, the subtle scent of smoke, and simple herbal rituals, I invite you to slow down, soften, and connect more deeply with yourself. My approach is intuitive and personal, meeting each participant where they are and choosing the herbs and rituals that feel right for the moment.

A little ancient knowledge.
The scent of herbs and smoke.
The warmth of a fire.
The stories of our ancestors.
And the mountains that have witnessed it all.

Vinesh · Ayurvedic Botanical Wisdom

Fields of knowledge: Ayurvedic botanical knowledge, traditional preparations, voice, breath, medicine music and DJ performances.

Vinesh is an expert in the science of plant medicine, teaching shamanic herbs, the study of medicinal plants of India, and the Ayurvedic pharmacopeia, along with the craft of plant medicine elixirs and brews — mastering synergy with the compounds of flora.

Karishma Sapera · Kalbelia Cultural Heritage

Fields of knowledge: Kalbelia dance, traditional songs, rhythms, costumes and distinctive artistic performance.

Karishma Sapera is a Kalbelia gypsy dancer from Rajasthan and a master of the elements of power: fire, wings, silks, and sword. On 30 November she leads a full day dedicated to Kalbelia cultural heritage, and performs at the Grand Closing Celebration.

The MindFlowers Experience

• Five days of immersive educational workshops exploring Peruvian, Pagan and Alpine traditions.
• Morning yoga practices with Saira and Kelian.
• Four specialised workshops each day, led by our teachers.
• A daily ceremonial gathering at 5:15 PM.
• Live Sufi music concerts every evening, from 8:00 to 9:00 PM.
• A special Sacred Fusion Dance celebration with Vinesh as DJ.
• A dedicated day celebrating Kalbelia cultural heritage with Karishma.
• A collective Grand Closing Celebration.

MindFlowers · Magical Studies Retreat
Ancient Wisdom. Living Traditions. A Meeting of Cultures.