Vedanta Spiritual & Holistic Retreat - California Hot Springs, California

Christina Jordan

The Art of Breathwork retreat that was led by Deepak and Kristen was absolutely phenomenal! I learned breathing techniques and yoga that I will be incorporating into my daily routine that will reduce stress and provides many health benefits which you learn about during this retreat.

The vegan meals made by Jocelyn were delicious. Bar also helped our group with anything we needed.

My family and I came down de-stress and learn techniques to help us reduce stress in day to day life. This beautiful property set the mood from the moment you entered. The grounds were breath taking. The lavender plants and rosemary plants throughout the grounds also smelled amazing and took part in setting the mood.

Accommodations exceeded my expectations. I stayed in a tiny home just up the hill from the main lodge.

This well planned retreat included sound bathing, forest bathing, lessons on breath-work for meditation, yoga, a dip in the river, beautiful sunrise & sunsets, great food, and so much more!

Deepak and Kristen take the time to connect with each person and are such a wealth of knowledge. They go out of their way to provide ongoing services to aid you in your personal journey.

I will definitely be coming back for future retreats and will be attending some virtual yoga classes with Kristin to help with modern day aging and posture.

Thank you again to Deepak, Kristen, Jocelyn, and Bar for this amazing experience. I left Vedanta with the tools needed to destress and that will also help me live a healthier life.

maria joana Aguiar

What a fantastic experience! The beautiful property and accommodations are perfectly designed to make your stay pleasant and relaxing. Each detail brings peace and joy. We were a very diverse group, so sharing the practices and lectures was a fantastic experience exchange. Thanks, Kristin and Deepak, for sharing your knowledge joyfully and making this experience unforgettable. And a special thanks to Jocelyn, who cooked delicious meals and fed us with love and healthy food. I left this retreat transformed, and I will bring a little bit of this place and each one with me 🙂

Maxim Strelchenko

I attended a Breath Meditation course in May 2024. I booked it online with modest expectations. However, when I arrived at the Vedanta place, I was surprised by the huge territory—more than 200 acres across hills, mountains, and creeks. The lodges were of premium quality, down to the smallest details, such as materials, paintings, and statues from India. Everything was clean. The main surprise was the breathing technique taught by our teacher, Deepak. We spent four days learning this technique and attending anti-stress lectures. We also had many discussions about our lives and did yoga. My expectations were exceeded, and I decided to stay at the place for three more days. Thank you! I will come back here for sure!

Carlos Maza

I was a fortunate to come to Vedanta Spiritual and Holistic Retreat to take there four days Art of Breathwork for Wellness and Stress Reduction.
There facilities are clean, beautiful, well organized, with a very strong Peaceful studio for your meditation and learning from your very knowledgeable teachers.
All there information and practices were given in a clear easily understandable manner.
The teachers take the time to observe you and instruct you to lear the proper technique .
The food is well balance delicious nutritive.
I would like to encourage any person that would like to learn how to really breath , learn about your body to take time for yourself and consider to take there course

Laveena Bachani

I found this retreat through online browsing in search of a place to unplug and unwind. We joined breathwork and de-stressing retreat from Deepak and Kristen in July. Amidst the mountains vshr felt like home. The nature, silence, good food, community and great teachers made the de-stressing successful.

Deepak and Kristen are the best teachers . The breathing lessons and de-stressing techniques healed my mind and body. The program is very structured and carefully curated to provide to tools, theory and relaxation necessary to de-stress. It is also great retreat beginners starting out their meditation journey. I will definitely go back.

Anna Maganini

This was a watershed moment for me to attend this workshop. I feel changes already. Two days since I'm back and I am already practicing the breathing exercises and water and gratefulness ritual in the morning. Yeah, it takes some time, but I am hooked. And it's so much easier to meditate after you do the breathing.

There were many wonderful moments - playing among the sacred, majestic sequoias, the Sound Bath, the people, the healthy amazing food, the beautiful atmosphere, the candle gazing, our guru Deepak and his co-leader Kristin.

And the insights - one that really stuck for me was the 'neither accept nor reject' lesson, the 'no mind' way of letting thoughts and feelings come and letting them go. I tried it with a person who seemed to not like me a whole lot. When I had to confront them, I felt myself tense up and wanted to react in a 'b-----y' way. But instead of being reactive, I breathed and felt the feeling and let it go. It was amazing. I was able to act in a flowing way in the moment. Imagine if I could do that always. And I can! So many insights, I am grateful.

Charo Toledo

The Vedanta Spiritual & Holistic Retreat was an unforgettable , life-changing experience. Where shall I start? Kristin was the ultimate hostess and fantastic teacher since Deepak was under the weather. I learned mind blowing breathing protocols that are helping me heal my heart, lower my blood pressure and help with stress reduction. I learned to start the day with water and gratitude journaling. Then, do the breathing exercises and light yoga. I detoxed from coffee during the retreat. The meals were spectacular as well as the accommodations. Both exceeded my expectations! The outing to the Sequoias was magical, intimate and deeply fulfilling; especially in the message from the land: Surrender. I highly recommend the Vedanta Spiritual Retreat to anyone who needs to learn how to live a fuller life. Breath is life. Vedanta is life. Book ASAP.

Tilly Levine

My husband and I just came back from amazing retreat. The place is spectacular. Most beautiful surroundings.
Accommodations is great.
The food was so good healthy and comforting.
We experienced different types of meditations
Through Yoga movements and sounds , detox , self oil massage and steam.
We learned 7 different techniques of breathing to create Welness and health.
We are inspired to practice the new way of life.
Deepak and his partner Kristen are knowledgeable and supportive
We can’t wait to be back.