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Spiritual Inspiration Meets Global Exploration
Our journey begins with an idea, a yearning to experience the previously unimagined.
By courage, grace, and wisdom, be the architect of your destiny!
Step into the world as a Spiritual Explorer!
SKYLIGHT
EXPEDITIONS
Every moment of life is new, and will never happen again.
Join our unrepeatable explorations into the inner and outer worlds…
with the world’s best itineraries for you be happy, healthy, and free, discovering yourself.
From vibrant cultures, pristine landscapes, and celestial events,
To ancient megaliths, energy portals, and intense spiritual pilgrimage sites,
SKYLIGHT EXPEDITIONS opens you to inspiring people, enriching places, and unrepeatable experiences!
EXPEDITIONS
India 2026: Yoga, hot springs, and hiking
amidst Himalayan peaks & Deodar forests
THE HIMALAYAN EXPEDITION
May 26 - June 5, 2026 — Himachal Pradesh, India
Experience profound renewal in Manali, India meditating at dawn amidst the Himalayas, temples, and flower gardens of your luxury castle.
Expedition Leader: Sri Sudarshan J.
Discover peace beyond borders. Our global wellness retreats infuse Yoga, healing, and travel, in beautifully serene destinations, from the tropical shores of Florida to the famous alpine lakes of Switzerland to the sacred temple plateaus of India. Each retreat is designed to rejuvenate your body, balance your mind, and awaken your spirit, guided by our leaders, teachers and healers.
RETREATS
5-Star Spa, rejuvenation, and all-inclusive treatments not your thing?
SPIRITUAL RESET & RISE
Inquire For Dates — Miami Beach, USA
Boredom dulls your senses, narrows your vision, and distances you from the wonders of the world. Adventure, community and evolution are the essentials your spirit longs for. When you journey through history, and healing, you awaken resilience, curiosity, and a deeper connection.
If you don’t step beyond the familiar, stress lingers, perspective shrinks, and fulfillment drifts further away.
Just one journey with us—whether an ancient temple tour or an ecological trek or an unforgettable experience—transforms your whole world.
TOURS
Be guided by truly knowledgeable experts while exploring hands-on in the field
THE ELLORA CAVES & LAST SHRINE OF SHIVA
Inquire For Dates — Maharashtra, India
Upcoming Spiritual Adventures
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THE HIMALAYAN YOGA EXPEDITION
May 27- June 5, 2026 | INDIA
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THE NORTHERN LIGHTS EXPEDITION
Date TBA | SWEDEN
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THE AFRIKAN SAFARI EXPEDITION
Date TBA | KENYA
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THE SWISS BLISS EXPEDITION
Completed | SWITZERLAND
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THE GUATE MAYA EXPEDITION
Completed | GUATEMALA
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THE TURKISH RIVIERA EXPEDITION
Completed | TURKEY
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THE TREASURE BEACH EXPEDITION
Completed | JAMAICA
Total Immersion Styles
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Archeology & Megaliths
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Culture & Festivals
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Ecology & Landscapes
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Fitness & Sports
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Medical & Spa
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Philosophy & Spirituality
Experiences by Country
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⚲ Tassili n’Ajjer, Algeria
⚲ Kalandula Falls, Angola
⚲ Pendjari National Park, Benin
⚲ Okavango Delta, Botswana
⚲ Sindou Peaks, Burkina Faso
⚲ Lake Tanganyika, Burundi
⚲ Fogo Volcano, Cabo Verde
⚲ Mount Cameroon, Cameroon
⚲ Dzanga-Sangha Reserve, CAR
⚲ Ennedi Plateau, Chad
⚲ Mount Karthala, Comoros
⚲ Odzala-Kokoua National Park, Congo
⚲ Mount Nimba, Côte d’Ivoire
⚲ Lake Assal, Djibouti
⚲ Pyramids of Giza, Egypt
⚲ Dahlak Archipelago, Eritrea
⚲ Sibebe Rock, Eswatini
⚲ Lalibela Rock-Hewn Churches, Ethiopia
⚲ Loango National Park, Gabon
⚲ Kachikally Crocodile Pool, The Gambia
⚲ Lake Bosomtwe, Ghana
⚲ Mount Nimba, Guinea
⚲ Bijagós Archipelago, Guinea-Bissau
⚲ Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya
⚲ Maletsunyane Falls, Lesotho
⚲ Sapo National Park, Liberia
⚲ Acacus Mountains, Libya
⚲ Avenue of the Baobabs, Madagascar
⚲ Lake Malawi, Malawi
⚲ Bandiagara Escarpment, Mali
⚲ Banc d’Arguin National Park, Mauritania
⚲ Ganga Talao, Mauritius
⚲ Atlas Mountains, Morocco
⚲ Mount Binga, Mozambique
⚲ Sossusvlei, Namibia
⚲ Aïr Mountains, Niger
⚲ Olumo Rock, Nigeria
⚲ Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda
⚲ Lake Retba, Senegal
⚲ Vallée de Mai, Seychelles
⚲ Mount Bintumani, Sierra Leone
⚲ Laas Geel Caves, Somalia
⚲ Table Mountain, South Africa
⚲ Sudd Wetlands, South Sudan
⚲ Jebel Barkal, Sudan
⚲ Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
⚲ Mount Agou, Togo
⚲ Sahara Desert, Tunisia
⚲ Source of the Nile, Uganda
⚲ Lake Tanganyika & Nsumbu NP, Zambia
⚲ Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
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⚲ Great Barrier Reef, Australia
⚲ Phoenix Islands Protected Area, Kiribati
⚲ Bikini Atoll Lagoon, Marshall Islands
⚲ Nan Madol Lagoon, Micronesia
⚲ Buada Lagoon, Nauru
⚲ Fiordland Wilderness, New Zealand
⚲ Rock Islands Southern Lagoon, Palau
⚲ Sepik River Basin, Papua New Guinea
⚲ Lau Seascape, Samoa
⚲ Marovo Lagoon, Solomon Islands
⚲ Haʻamongaʻa Trilithon Coast, Tonga
⚲ Funafuti Conservation Area, Tuvalu
⚲ Mount Yasur, Vanuatu
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⚲ Shrine of Hazrat Ali, Afghanistan
⚲ Etchmiadzin Cathedral, Armenia
⚲ Haghpat Monastery, Armenia
⚲ Ateshgah Fire Temple, Azerbaijan
⚲ Taktsang, Bhutan
⚲ Angkor Wat, Cambodia
⚲ Mount Tai, China
⚲ Ellora Caves, India
⚲ Borobudur, Indonesia
⚲ Mount Damavand, Iran
⚲ Ise Grand Shrine, Japan
⚲ Wadi Rum & Petra, Jordan
⚲ High Moon Range, Kazakhstan
⚲ Wat Phou & Xieng Thong, Laos
⚲ Qadisha Valley, Lebanon
⚲ Batu Caves, Malaysia
⚲ Erdene Zuu Monastery, Mongolia
⚲ Shwedagon Pagoda, Myanmar
⚲ Mount Everest Base Camp, Nepal
⚲ Wadi Shab, Oman
⚲ Hunza Sacred Valley, Pakistan
⚲ Al-Aqsa Mosque, Palestine
⚲ Banaue Rice Terraces, Philippines
⚲ Kaaba & Cave of Hira, Saudi Arabia
⚲ Bulguksa Temple, South Korea
⚲ Sri Pada, Sri Lanka
⚲ Phra That Doi Suthep, Thailand
⚲ Jokhang Temple & Mount Kailash, Tibet
⚲ Mount Ararat, Turkey
⚲ Hatta, UAE
⚲ Registan, Uzbekistan
⚲ Ban Gioc Waterfalls, Vietnam
⚲ Socotra, Yemen
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⚲ Los Glaciares Ice Field, Argentina
⚲ Andros Barrier Reef, Bahamas
⚲ Mountain Forest Reserve, Barbados
⚲ Cockscomb Sanctuary, Belize
⚲ Eduardo Avaroa Reserve, Bolivia
⚲ Amazon Rainforest, Brazil
⚲ Banff National Park, Canada
⚲ Torres del Paine, Chile
⚲ Serranía de Chiribiquete, Colombia
⚲ Mount Chirripo, Costa Rica
⚲ Alejandro de Humboldt, Cuba
⚲ Boiling Lake, Dominica
⚲ Pico Duarte, Dominican Republic
⚲ Los Chorros de la Calera, El Salvador
⚲ Easter & Galápagos Islands, Ecuador
⚲ Morne Trois Pitons Foothills, Grenada
⚲ Tikal Rainforest, Guatemala
⚲ Kaieteur Falls, Guyana
⚲ Pic Macaya Massif, Haiti
⚲ Río Plátano Biosphere, Honduras
⚲ Saint Elizabeth & Portland, Jamaica
⚲ Mount Liamuiga, Saint Kitts and Nevis
⚲ Pitons, Saint Lucia
⚲ La Soufrière Volcano, Saint Vincent
⚲ Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve, Mexico
⚲ Bosawás Biosphere Reserve, Nicaragua
⚲ Darién Gap, Panama
⚲ Defensores del Chaco, Paraguay
⚲ Manu Rainforest, Peru
⚲ El Yunque Rainforest, Puerto Rico
⚲ Central Range Rainforest, Suriname
⚲ Northern Range, Trinidad and Tobago
⚲ Canyonlands Wilderness, United States
⚲ Cabo Polonio Dunes, Uruguay
⚲ Canaima Highlands, Venezuela
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⚲ Albanian Alps, Albania
⚲ Dilijan National Park, Armenia
⚲ Hohe Tauern National Park, Austria
⚲ Gobustan Landscape, Azerbaijan
⚲ Belovezhskaya Pushcha, Belarus
⚲ Hautes Fagnes, Belgium
⚲ Pirin Mountains, Bulgaria
⚲ Sutjeska, Bosnia and Herzegovina
⚲ Durmitor National Park, Montenegro
⚲ Bohemian Switzerland, Czech Republic
⚲ Møns Klint, Denmark
⚲ Lahemaa National Park, Estonia
⚲ Archipelago Sea, Finland
⚲ Verdon Gorge, France
⚲ Kazbegi National Park, Georgia
⚲ Saxon Switzerland, Germany
⚲ Vikos Gorge, Greece
⚲ Hortobágy Steppe, Hungary
⚲ Vatnajökull Glacier, Iceland
⚲ Burren Karst, Ireland
⚲ The Dead Sea, Israel
⚲ Dolomites, Italy
⚲ Gauja National Park, Latvia
⚲ Curonian Spit, Lithuania
⚲ Müllerthal Region, Luxembourg
⚲ Dingli Cliffs, Malta
⚲ Orheiul Vechi Landscape, Moldova
⚲ Larvotto Marine Reserve, Monaco
⚲ Hoge Veluwe, Netherlands
⚲ Jotunheimen Mountains, Norway
⚲ Białowieża Forest, Poland
⚲ Serra da Estrela, Portugal
⚲ Danube Delta, Romania
⚲ Lake Baikal, Russia
⚲ Đerdap Gorge, Serbia
⚲ High Tatras, Slovakia
⚲ Triglav National Park, Slovenia
⚲ Ordesa Valley, Spain
⚲ Abisko National Park, Sweden
⚲ Mount Rigi, Switzerland
⚲ Carpathian Biosphere Reserve, Ukraine
⚲ Lake District, United Kingdom
Explore new worlds…
Where Will Your Adventure
Take You Next?
Not sure where to go? Ask our team for global expertise in wellness travel, and be at ease.
Considering a SKYLIGHT EXPEDITION?
Ask yourself
these essential
questions first.
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The "what" drives us to deeply commit and take action; we succeed in that meaningful action because of the "why." We are rechargeable batteries with an everlasting and infinite supply of Shakti, or Cosmic Energy, known in Yoga by its two modes: Prana and Kundalini. When we travel within the Self with no limitation, we connect to a mystic power source. That force is unseen, dynamic, and all-pervading. It is the thread of the fabric of the pattern of the Universe. Traveling can help you realize that the world is inherently neutral, and it is our attitude that determines our experience of life on Earth. Traveling can help us experience human connection and break barriers of illusions. For some, traveling is a type of detox from the machine and a release from the grip of the world process. On SKYLIGHT EXPEDITIONS, you aren't under anyone else's expectations, just your own. Freedom to experience all and move where your heart tells you is your sacred birthright!
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First, there are three 'bodies' of our own to feed: Physical (body), Astral (mind), and Causal (soul). Each body is made up of what we feed it. SKYLIGHT EXPEDITIONS are pure expressions of kindness, love and the realization of that which is essential to us, our human nature. This is the most beautiful and powerful, natural and effortless, inner world. Completely unique from all other personal trips and group retreats, our Expeditions are purposely crafted in bold, independent, and virtually unknown locations, at inspiring destinations previously unfathomed, strategically situated away from the crowds of mass tourism, held in serene privacy, and, providing the proper space for the expansion of your imagination–the most important and meaningful experience that you can give to yourself.
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Modern consumerism culture has propagated the idea that receiving is equal to selfishness–when the truth is that–being fulfilled allows us to fully give to others. We plan, coordinate, and lead worldwide SKYLIGHT EXPEDITIONS for this purpose: for you to discover yours. Whether you are cultivating divine virtues such as fearlessness, purity, and cheerfulness; sublimating vices; practicing the art of staying unattached; learning the ancient science of self-transformation requires both focus and flexibility, seclusion from distraction as well as good association with genuine teachers and seekers of the truth.
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The actions we take now have a far-reaching effect on the future. If we aspire for a higher, more conscious, and more illumined future, then we must take those actions now. Before we can 'act' differently, we must 'think' differently; and before we can 'desire' differently, we must 'be' differently. Yoga, and all ancient cultures, recognized the need for traveling to a creative space for healing and retreating into the nourishment of nature for profound and practical reasons. We are experts in guiding the most exciting, invigorating, and sensational adventures in the paradise we call Earth. Exploring the outer world, we cover physical distance in terms of kilometers/miles, time, etc. Culturally, we travel into new ways of being, desiring, knowing, seeing, smelling, interacting, learning, and teaching. Yet, even more distinctive and remarkable, are the relational distances that are explored on SKYLIGHT EXPEDITIONS. In connecting to ourselves and others, we cover the greatest territory–that of eternity, infinity, and the human spirit. Once occupying this space together, we grow in ways we could not imagine nor could be expected, and we are shown the way to complete spiritual freedom. It is this revelation and transcendental experience that precisely signals our one-of-a-kind Expeditions!
Meet Your Expedition Team
Our Leadership
Sri Sudarshan Jyotirmayananda, Founder
Sri Sudarshan J. is the founder and spiritual preceptor at SKYLIGHT YOGA School and direct disciple of the enlightened master, His Holiness Swami Jyotirmayananda, the final living disciple of the last century's most revered spiritual master from India, His Holiness Swami Sivananda. His profound insight and mystic wisdom into the teachings of Yoga Vedanta and Sanatan Dharma transforms ancient philosophy into practical guidance for the modern day. Torchbearer of the Brahmavidyas and Kailasa lineages of fully-realized sages and bearer of the title Yoga Siromani, he leads SKYLIGHT EXPEDITIONS members to physical strength, mental stability, and spiritual grace.
With a background in global sustainability, philosophy, and civil leadership, Sri Sudarshan works to empower share knowledge and empower people to unlock their hidden inner potential. He authored Attention To Yoga, a 333-page treatise on teaching Yoga and achieving Self-realization. His teachings integrate action, emotion, will, and reason to guide aspirants toward enlightenment.
Based in Miami Beach, he leads SKYLIGHT YOGA’s humanitarian efforts and consults organizations across industries, including public education, healthcare and medicine, hospitality, and tourism; while supporting shelters, orphanages, and interfaith dialogue through the Soul Commonwealth 501(c)(3) public charity and affiliated nonprofit humanitarian organizations.
Be fearless, be wise!
SKYLIGHT YOGA Teachers hold the highest degree and standards of responsibility, fully-equipped, and are the most intensively and comprehensively-trained Yoga Teachers in the world, ready to help alleviate suffering and incorporate physical, mental and spiritual healing. They vow to be humble, cheerful, knowledgeable and unselfish leaders, upholding professionalism and integrity within teaching the profound arts and practical sciences of Yoga, Ayurveda & Spirituality today.
Sri Sudarshan J.
EXPEDITION LEADER
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Sri Mahima Devi
CO-LEADER & TEACHER
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Sri Urmila Devi
CO-LEADER & TEACHER
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Natasha Lincoln
CO-LEADER & TEACHER
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Sri Jayanti Devi
CO-LEADER & TEACHER
Our Cherished Values
Wellness
Authenticity
Care
Adventure
Connection
Discovery
Excellence
Sustainability
Relaxation
Not sure where to go? Leave the planning to us.
Draw upon guidance, experience, and be at ease.
What are the benefits of Yoga?
Get the maximum benefits of travelling when you explore Yoga.
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Yoga offers numerous physical benefits that enhance health and overall wellbeing:
Improves Flexibility: Regular practice stretches muscles and increases the optimal range of motion.
Builds Strength: Yoga postures isometrically engage muscles, promoting muscle tone, development, and endurance.
Enhances Balance: Yoga improves control, coordination, and stability, reducing the risk of injuries.
Cardiovascular Health: Yoga makes use of inversions, and it also can increase heart rate, supporting heart health and circulation.
Joint Health: Gentle movements and a balanced diet help maintain joint lubrication, fluid quality, and reduce stiffness.
Lung Capacity: Breathing exercises improve energy, immunity, vitality, respiratory efficiency, gas exchange, and blood oxygen intake.
Stabilizes Posture: Aligning the skeleton and strengthening core muscles helps maintain vigor and reduces back and neck pain.
Proper Digestion: Combined physical activity and deep abdominal breathing help maintain tone and function of digestive organs.
Relieves Chronic Pain: Yoga pose sequences are designed to alleviate conditions such as arthritis and lower back pain.
Endocrine Regulation: Improved function of thyroid, parathyroid, pituitary, and pineal glands helps maintain a higher standard of health.
Yoga practice in daily leads you to a stronger body, stable mind, and serene spirit.
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Yoga offers an infinite range of mental benefits supported by modern scientific research. Yoga, without a doubt, reduces stress, anxiety, and symptoms of depression while boosting overall mental health and wellbeing.
Stress Reduction: Yoga activates the parasympathetic nervous system, promoting relaxation and decreased cortisol levels.
Anxiety Management: Yoga significantly decreases anxiety levels and anxiety symptoms across all populations.
Enhanced Mood: Yoga increases gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) levels in the brain, help alleviate and eliminate depression.
Sleep Quality: Yoga's calming and restorative effects help improve sleep patterns and reduce insomnia symptoms.
Cognitive Function: Yoga enhances concentration, memory, executive brain function, mindfulness, and attention span.
Yoga serves as a holistic approach to mental health, combining movement, breathwork, mantra, and meditation to instill relaxation, balance, and clarity.
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Yoga offers profound spiritual benefits that nurture the mind, body, and soul into harmonious balance. At its core, Yoga cultivates clear focus and spiritual consciousness, encouraging practitioners to live fully in the present moment. This heightened awareness leads to deeper peace and emotional resilience, essential tools for personal growth and spiritual development.
Yoga practice stimulates the parasympathetic nervous system, reducing stress and lowering cortisol levels. This helps individuals respond to life’s challenges with calmness, clarity, and intelligence. Yoga promotes a sense of connectedness—not only within oneself but also with the greater universe—with compassion and empathy.
Yoga teaches discipline and patience, vital virtues for spiritual evolution. Such inner harmony supports better decision-making and healthier relationships, enriching one’s overall quality of life.
Yoga’s philosophy and wisdom encourages nonattachment and unselfishness, guiding individuals toward letting go of ego-centered tendencies. This shift enables greater unconditional love, leading to divine communion.
In essence, Yoga is more than exercise. By integrating these lessons, you become better equipped to navigate life’s adventures with grace, compassion, and wisdom. Yoga is embracing a path to becoming your best self, inside and outside.
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Yoga enhances travel by promoting physical fitness and mental calm, essential for navigating new environments with ease. Yoga practitioners experience improved stress management, helping travelers stay centered amidst the unpredictability of life’s adventures. Yoga supports better sleep quality for overcoming jet lag by increasing melatonin levels and eliminating insomnia. Traveling worldwide often involves long sitting hours and luggage; Yoga's stretching and strengthening poses combat stiffness and improve circulation, reducing fatigue. Mindfulness practices within Yoga boost awareness and presence, enriching the overall cultural experience. Yoga transforms a routine trip into a holistic journey of body, mind, and spirit, enhancing wellness on and off the mat.
