Helix institute & Healing Collective 
Special Program

2025 Retreat - India

with Jana Johnson

I invite you to immerse yourself in deep personal healing and spiritual growth within a supportive, sacred environment. Guided by me, this journey reflects the Helix Institute & Healing Collective's commitment to world work, holistic well-being, and community connection. Join us to embrace practices that can enrich your life and deepen your connection to yourself and others.

October 1 - October 7

As we finish out the year, this 6-night retreat will focus on purpose and mission in life. 

If you're feeling lost or overwhelmed or just looking for a bit more focus, come and spend some time with me. Calm your mind and body to allow for clarity, rest, and inspiration.

Jana will offer group discussions and exercises to hone in on your true desires and how you can begin to take steps towards the life you envision. There will also be outside activity, visiting Arunachala, the holy mountain, daily yoga, and a nutritional talk.

There are limited spots available so please book early. 

$1200 USD, flight not included

*Early bird pricing before June 15, 2025 $1100. $500 deposit required to reserve space.  

*refund available up until 60 days before retreat

Swatantra Jnana Dhana Illam

The quiet venue is located in Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu, India, with a view of the holy Mount Arunachala. This is in South India, near Chennai airport.

The private accommodation serves as the home to Shrinandan ji, Jana's teacher. There is staff on hand who maintain the home and garden.

Rooms are simple, clean, secure, and each have their own bathroom and one double bed. Transportation will also be provided to/from the Chennai airport with a trusted car service. 

Tentative Daily Schedule

This is the schedule I am working on. It is subject to change, but this gives you a general idea.

  • 7:30am Yoga

  • 9am breakfast

  • 10:30am group session around discovering and clarifying your truth and purpose

  • 1pm lunch

  • afternoons will be time for private sessions with me, Baba, or time for your own reflection. We will have one scheduled outside activity (visiting Ramana Maharishi ashram & Arunachala). 

  • 7pm dinner

  • 8pm homa/fire ceremony
The retreat PRICE includes transportation to/from chennai airport, daily yoga, meditation, and vegetarian meals, ALONG WITH dakshina*, SPECIFIC TALKS AND ACTIVITIES CATERED FOR the RETREAT.

Swatantra Jnana Dhana Illam has 9 sleeping rooms all having attached private bathrooms, a community living space, and a rooftop yoga shala. There will be a Natural Doctor and Yoga Teacher on hand to answer any particular inquiries you may have, as well as cooks who will prepare all meals. Another opportunity is to take part in an optional "fast" for one day during the retreat under the guidance of the doctor onsite. 

Jana will be present throughout the retreat and will lead talks and offer support and guidance. You may also schedule time with Shrinandan ji, the Indian Master Teacher who lives at Swatantra Jnana Dhana Illam, and who has been guiding Jana on her journey since 2016. 

If you have further questions, feel free to email me. I am happy to set up a time to chat with you.

*Dakshina is monetary gift given to Shrinandan ji as an offering of gratitude.
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