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Awakening Higher Consciousness — A Raja Yoga Retreat
Awakening Higher Consciousness — A Raja Yoga Retreat
May 7 - 11, 2026
Seabeck, WA, United States
Hosted By
4 nights, 5 days
100 person retreat
Highlights
A four-day reset to pause, breathe, and reconnect with inner clarity—awakening higher awareness as a lived, grounding experience.
Details
This retreat offers a calm, spacious environment for genuine inner reset and reflection. The intent is to support a lived experience of clarity, peace, and inner stability—beyond techniques or surface relaxation. Through guided meditation, reflective dialogue, and clear inner understanding, participants are invited to explore a deeper sense of self and a new way of relating to thoughts, emotions, and life situations. The approach is practical, grounded, and accessible, even for those new to retreats or meditation. A distinctive feature of this retreat is the emphasis on inner knowledge—understanding consciousness in a way that naturally quiets mental noise and restores a sense of lightness and freedom. The teaching is shared in a non-dogmatic, inclusive way, guided by decades of experience in inner development and wellbeing education. Participants often leave feeling mentally refreshed, emotionally lighter, and equipped with insights and tools that continue to support them long after the retreat ends.
Venue
Seabeck Conference Center
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Seabeck Conference Center is dedicated to the moral, social, and spiritual well-being of its guests and staff by providing a setting conducive to education, renewal, and character enhancement.
Garden
Towels
Housekeeping
Coffee / Tea
Kitchen
Wheelchair Accessible
Free Parking
Heating
Shower
Bathroom
Accommodation
Shared Room (Single or Double Beds)
3-person shared room
$550 USD / person
Single Room
3 Rooms Left
Private room for 1
$750 USD total
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Accommodation is provided in two historic houses within the Seabeck Conference Center grounds, offering a simple, comfortable, and peaceful retreat setting. Rooms are shared, with a mix of single, double, and queen beds, and shared bathrooms (one room includes a private bathroom). Both houses have a relaxed, residential feel with shared lounge areas and access to indoor meeting rooms. One of the houses offers especially beautiful views across the Hood Canal and the Olympic Mountains, adding to the sense of calm and spaciousness. The wider Seabeck campus is set on 90 acres of natural beauty, with wooded trails, open lawns, and quiet walkways that invite rest and reflection. The overall ambiance is tranquil, grounded, and supportive of inner work—ideal for stepping away from daily life and settling into a slower, more reflective rhythm.
Meals
Meals provided
Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Diets catered
Vegan · Vegetarian · Gluten-free · Dairy-free
Meals are provided by the retreat venue and are designed to be healthy, satisfying, and varied. Menus typically include a range of options at each meal, with a salad bar available at lunch and dinner. Vegetarian, vegan, dairy-free, and gluten-free options are available by request, though meals are prepared in a shared kitchen. Participants are free to choose what they eat, in line with their own preferences and needs. If you have specific dietary requirements, these can usually be accommodated with advance notice. Guests with more complex needs are welcome to bring supplemental food; limited storage and reheating facilities are available on site. Meals are served at set times and enjoyed together in a shared dining space, supporting a relaxed, communal rhythm to the retreat.
Testimonials
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Hosts
Dr Prashant Kakoday
Cambridge, UK
Dr. Prashant Kakoday is based in Cambridge and has a background in E.N.T. surgery and integrated health. For over 40 years, he has practised and taught Raja Yoga meditation, with a deep interest in th...
1 language
English
Teaching for 3 months
Joined Insight Timer in Oct 2025
Michael Mackintosh
Sedona, AZ, USA
Michael Mackintosh ~ spiritual teacher, bestselling author, and founder of Awakened Academy and Awakened Meditation. Following a profound spiritual awakening at 18, Michael has dedicated his life to h...
1 language
English
Teaching for 8 years
Joined Insight Timer in Apr 2017
What's Included
Accommodation for the duration of the retreat (shared or single room, as booked for 4 nights)
All main meals during the retreat
Use of retreat facilities and meeting spaces
Guided meditation and reflective teaching sessions
Teaching sessions are offered freely. Optional donations are welcomed for those who wish to support the continuation of this work.
Not Included
Travel to and from the retreat venue
Optional snacks, beverages, or extras offered by the venue outside of main meals
Personal expenses
Coffee or tea services (these will be available at $1.00 per person, per service)
FAQs
Guest requirements
This retreat is open to adults of all backgrounds
No prior meditation experience is required
Participants should be comfortable with a reflective retreat environment and shared accommodation (if booking a shared room)
All activities are optional, and participants are responsible for taking part within their own comfort and ability
Cancellation policy
The remaining balance for the retreat is due 60 days prior to the start date. If this balance is paid earlier than these 60 days, you are eligible to cancel and receive a full refund of this remaining balance, provided you do so at least 60 days before the retreat begins.
