Community & Culture
Motherland: Intercultural Expressive Arts Retreat
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.
Dates: February 2–7, 2026, Residential retreat spanning 5 days
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)
We will be staying at Inda Hotel, 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.
Retreat Fee: ₹33,000
(Includes the retreat program and translation support)
Accommodation (paid separately):
Lunch and dinner are at local cafés by the ocean and are paid individually.
Exact amounts will be confirmed at the time of registration.
Participants will receive a certificate of participation issued by:
The retreat is process-oriented and experiential.
We will work through:
This is not a performance-based retreat.
Presence, openness, and participation matter more than outcomes.
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
This retreat is not designed for crisis therapy or tourism
For details and registration, please contact:
Jyoti Sharma +91 817 855 1979
