“with all things and in all things, we are relatives.”
– Lakota
Nadi Gathering: The Elixir of Alchemy
17th – 22nd May 2025
Damanhur, Italy
You are an alchemist; make gold of that.
This May we return to the intentional community of Damanhur near Turin in Italy.
The six day gathering will include workshops covering common connections, human potential and synchronicity as well as exploration into sound, crystal and labyrinth technology. We also continue our commitment to learn from and record ancient wisdom. Our friends the Apazas who are Peruvian paqos (wisdom shamans) from the Andes, will share their cosmovision and ceremonies.
As always the programme also includes daily Kundalini practice, a powerful practice for awareness, alignment and clear mindedness. In this way we create a strong inner anchor that supports the work during the event.
Finally we also create an open space for a common group vision to manifest. The aims is to augment the work we do towards a conscious collective existence.
Other Information (also see FAQs)
Costs
General Price
Programme Price: €1200
This includes:-
Our programme facilitated by Kary Stewart and Amanda Wright
Damanhur programme which includes two Temple visits.
Breakfast if you book into our residential space. Breakfast is not included if you book your own accomodation.
All lunches.
Some transport around Damanhur.. although we hope some of you will hire cars (see Transport)
Not included:-
Dinners are not included but we do hope to dine communually in one of the gorgous places around the area. Or we could also cook one communal meal.
Transport to and from airport.
Accomodation
SHARED ACCOMODATION
Our shared house will be our base for workshops etc.
Shared room at €200 total
There are two single rooms at €300 total
We have space for 12 people in the shared space.
THE ABATON
The Abaton is Damanhur’s own accomodation above The Temples of Humankind. To book please contact them directly. Please note that you will need your own transport if you plan to stay at The Abaton. Car hire is quite reasonable for the airport.
Transport
To get around easily in Damanhur we do need cars.
Ideally we can book a few cars between us. However we understand that people may have different plans before and after.
Car hire is not too pricey. The alternative are taxis which get really pricey.
Taxi from Turin airport is about €120. For those that select this option we will schedule taxis to pick up and drop off a few people at once so costs can be shared. Therefore we encourage you to join the WhatsApp group to check in with arrival times for the other participants.
If you are coming from Milan you can book a taxi via Damanhur. The cost is about €180 each way
Location
Damanhur is a Federation of Spiritual Communities; spread in the Valchiusella Valley, and in the Alto Canavese, between Vidracco and Baldissero Canavese. It is 40km from Turin and 15km from Ivrea.
Dates
Suggested arrivals on 16th May (at an extra cost of €37)
The event begins on the morning of 17th May
Departures are after lunch on 22nd May
If you wish to stay longer please let us know
Meals
Breakfast is included if you book into the shared space. Breakfast will be do-it-yourself, we will provide the ingredients.
If you book to stay at The Abaton breakfast is included.
Communal lunches are included for everyone – we will eat in the Damanhur centre known as the CREA.
Evening dinners are open and Are not included. This also makes space for the synchronicities that may come our way.
Programme
16th May Day 0: ARRIVAL
Time together
Orientation – this is crucial at Damanhur!
Evening meal included
17th May Day 1: CONNECTION
Morning Practice
Open ceremony
Vision networking and gift sharing
Time and talks with Damanhur founders Visit to the Open Temple at Djamil
Ceremony with Master Paqos from Peru
Evening practice
18th May Day 2: COMMUNITY
Morning practice
Visit to the Temples of Humankind – Hall of Mirrors, plus meditation in the Temples
Workshops / Talks / Exchange on the theme
Damanhur Community meeting
Evening practice & Q&A with Peruvian elders
19th May Day 3: SYNCHRONICITY
Morning practice
Second visit to the Temples of Humankind
Workshops / Talks / Exchange on the theme
Group networking
Evening Gong Bath
20th May Day 4: ELEMENTAL NATURE
Morning Practice Andean Water meditation
Visit to the Sacred Woods and Crystal Spiral with Damanhur guides
Ceremony at Crystal Spiral with Master Paqos
Workshops / Talks / Exchange on the theme
Evening sound bath
21st May Day 5: RERBIRTH
Gentle morning practice
Silent morning and juice cleanse
Andean Initiation with Master Paqos
Induction to the Popolo
Early afternoon Meditation in Temple of Peoples & Labyrinth
Damanhur New Year Celebration
22nd May Day 6: INTERCONNECTION
Morning Kundalini practice
Common vision
Sharing circles
Closing Ceremony with Peruvian elders
Departures
More about the theme: Alchemy
Frequently Asked
Flights, Trains and Shuttles to Damanhur
We will run shuttles from Turin only.
For more information please see the How To Get There page.
FROM TURIN
AIRPORT Turin Caselle (TRN)
STATION Torino Porta Nuova
SHUTTLES
We will provide shuttles from Turin airport or train station on the following times
* Monday 26th August at 4pm
* Tuesday 27th August 10am
* Tuesday 27th August 1pm
Cost of the shuttle is €20
If your flight or train arrives within 1.5 hours of these times we can wait for you.
FROM MILAN
AIRPORT
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), take a shuttle bus to “Milano Centrale” train station. From Milano Centrale, buy a ticket for “Ivrea” (usually with a change at Chivasso).
CAR
From Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP):
1 hour and 30 minutes by car
Shuttles can be arranged with Damanhur
Cost is €80
For more information please see the How To Get There page.
Insurance
Please note that participants are expected to buy personal insurance to come on the trip – as per the disclaimer.
We have used Which? And Martin Lewes to check and highly recommend those independent sites for guidance. We have found that insurance that comes with certain bank accounts also cover this trip.
Weather
Pleasantly warm – in the early 20s.
Please bring hats, shades and sunscreen and a wrap for the mornings and evenings.
What to bring
Euros.
Yoga mat if you can.
Light shawls / jacket
Sunscreen, water bottle and anything you need for your comfort.
Do I need to have practiced yoga to come?
Come as you are. Whether you are a regular yogini or spiritual practitioner or you have never been on a yoga mat and are drawn to spending time with us, and yourself in this extraordinary community.
Will there be a medicine ceremony with the shamans?
The Paqos of the Andes work with the sacred coca leaf. Ayahuasca or other master plants are not part of their tradition.
During our events we do not hold sacred plant medicine ceremonies.
This is an alcohol free event.
Refund Policy
We offer 50% refund if you cancel up to and including 1st August 2024. We’re sorry we don’t do refunds after this date.
If you are unhappy with these terms let us know within 48 hours of buying your ticket and we will cancel your purchase and the full cost will be returned to you.
Please reach out if you have any questions.
Terms & Conditions
PAYMENT
We accept a non refundable deposit of £250 to secure your place. This guarantees your place up until 15th August 2024. After that date will offer your place up to other participants on the waiting list.
We offer 50% refund on the full ticket price if you cancel up to and including 1st August 2024. We’re sorry we don’t do refunds after this date.
If you are unhappy with these terms let us know within 48 hours of buying your ticket and we will cancel your purchase and the full cost will be returned to you.
LOSS & LIABILITY
By attending the event you agree to take full and sole responsibility for any liability of loss, damage or injury to yourself or your personal property associated with the Nadi Landing event.
To participate in the event you will be asked to sign a waiver.
PHOTOGRAPHY
By purchasing a ticket you agree to
- Having your photo taken unless you specifically request not to. If so please email us at info@kundaliniyogacollective.co.uk in advance.
- Allow us to use your photo for promo purposes such as publicising the next event, in our digital galleries, printed material and social media
- Give permission for the Nadi Gathering event to take photographs of children under 16 to use in our publicity. You can ask to see a copy of images we hold of your child(ren), or ask for them to be deleted, at any time by emailing us info@kundaliniyogacollectiveanbeyond.co.uk.
You have the right to ask us to remove any photo from any platform that you do not want publicly featured. Please email us at info@kundaliniyogacollective
We will not share any images with third parties
PROGRAMME & CONTENT
The programme is tentative and subject to slight changes and adjustments.
This is an alcohol-free event
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Collaborators
This is a co-created event between Nadi Gatherings by the Kundalini Yoga Collective and the community called The Landing based in Oregon, USA. Kary of the Collective, and Matthew who holds The Landing space, have been collaborating together over decades in the USA, Peru and Ireland. Both have spent time with the extraordinary Damanhur community.
Nadi Gathering (Kundalini Yoga Collective)
Nadi Gathering is a Kundalini Yoga Collective project launched by co-founder Kary Stewart. The Gatherings are journeys of harmonisation with indigenous wisdom and nature on sacred lands. The aim is to learn from ancient knowledge, support its preservation and learn how to apply the guidance into our lives and work in the world. Foundational to Nadi Gatherings are the tools and teachings of Kundalini Yoga, sound, mantra and other spiritual practices as an anchor for activation and connection. The Gatherings have been held in Peru, Colombia, Mexico and India.
Inca Medicine School - Apaza Lineage
Mastro Alejandrom Apaza, his son Raoul and Raoul’s wife Selamina Apaza are paqos who are Guardians of Pachamama. They work with the Apus or sacred mountains in Peru and sacred spirits from the Cosmos. They are part of a family of master paqos who belong to the Chumpi Paqo lineage from the Q’ero Nation – the last Inca Ayllu (family) in Cusco, Peru. Their ancestors developed healing techniques and ceremonies through their communication with nature and the spiritual worlds. Their work is driven by the philosophy of living in balance and Ayni, the Quechua word for sacred reciprocity with nature.
The Landing
The Landing is a center for human creativity in alignment with Nature and the Divine. Situated on 80 acres on the Rogue River in southern Oregon, there is an ongoing focus on land stewardship and personal growth. The Landing also hosts events and group workshops, and serves as a project incubator for emerging global community networks, in support of future generations.
Damanhur
Damanhur is an international community founded by spiritual researchers, pushing the boundaries of perception to bring catalysed personal-collective growth, and galactic understanding of our connection to the universe. Centre to their work ar the Temples of Humankind which the original citizens excavated themselves over the course of 25 years. Nadi Landing will support Damanhur’s work on the Parliament of Peoples project which aims to create a meeting place for wisdom keepers around the world.
