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Meditation in Daily Life Retreat

May 15 - 22, 2026


Arrival & Departure
Arrival: Check-in time is 2:00pm. We encourage you to arrive by 4:00pm for the Asana class. Dinner is at 6:00pm and there will be a Welcoming Orientation at 7:00pm followed by Satsang at 7:30pm.

Departure: Check-out time is 12:00pm. You are welcome to stay in the ashram for the rest of the afternoon even after checking out of your room.


What to Bring:
slip on shoes, loose comfortable clothing, writing materials, meditation shawl or blanket, yoga mat, sitting cushion, water bottle, and flashlight. All books and materials are available in our boutique.

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Tuition & Cost:
$30/day + accommodations

  • Tent - Bring Your Own (female) – $840.00
  • Tent - Bring Your Own (male) – $840.00
  • Om Cabin - Private or book with a friend (2 twin beds) – $1,330.00
  • Om Cabin - Double dorm share with another guest (2 twin beds) – $1,120.00
  • Om Cabin - Private (1 twin bed) – $1,330.00
  • Siva Cabin - Book with a friend (2 twin beds) – $1,750.00
  • Siva Cabin - share dorm with another guest (2 twin beds) – $1,470.00
  • Siva Cabin - Private (1 twin bed) – $1,750.00
  • Krishna Cabin - book with a friend (2 twin beds) – $1,750.00
  • Krishna Cabin, Double share dorm (2 twin beds) – $1,470.00
  • Deluxe Shanti - Private or Married Couples (Queen Bed + Futon) – $2,170.00
  • Deluxe Shanti - book with friends or family (3 twin beds) – $3,780.00
  • Deluxe Shanti Shared Dorm (3 twin beds) – $1,470.00
  • Deluxe Shanti - book with friends or family (2 twin beds) – $3,080.00
  • Deluxe Shanti Shared Dorm (2 twin beds) – $1,470.00
    • (All prices include $210.00 base amount)

All options include 2 vegetarian meals, 2 yoga classes, and 2 satsangs.

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You can join this retreat for the weekend only or choose any days that fits your calendar.

Meditation in Daily Life Retreat

Meditation is a constant observance of the mind. Learn to identify the energies outside of you and within you and how to work with them. Learn to access the inner intuitive voice that will guide you towards positive decisions and actions. Ultimately, this will lead to success in meditation—and life.

Swami Sivananda says, “Meditation is the only royal road to the attainment of salvation or Moksha.” Learn the technique and theory of classical yoga meditation (eight limbs of Raja Yoga). Prepare your body and mind and establish a routine. Enhance your meditation with devotion. Expand the practice to experience meditation in daily life. Face obstacles boldly.

Discover an enriching classical meditation path that is profound, and yet not widely known. Many misunderstand yoga to be simply exercise. Many consider meditation to be daydreaming or an escape. Actually, Yoga is meditation and meditation is yoga. Learn the preliminaries step by step—no matter how busy your mind is. Benefits of regular practice include reduced stress and anxiety, improved overall health, improved sleep, and a clear and calm mind. More deeply, it develops our self-awareness and consciousness. We discover what is Truth and what is illusion. Meditation helps us rediscover who we are.

Afternoon workshop topics include:

  • Why Meditate and Techniques of Meditation
  • Mechanics and Control of the Mind
  • Relationship between Prana and Thought
  • What is Thought? Positive Thinking for Meditation
  • Asana and Pranayama as Meditative Practices
  • Identify the Energies Within and Without; Turn Inward
  • Power of Concentration

Recommended Daily Schedule

  • 6:00–7:30am – Satsang (meditation, chanting, lecture)
  • 8:00–9:45am – Asana class
  • 10:00am – Vegetarian brunch
  • 11:00am – Karma Yoga
  • 12:00pm – Nature Walks
  • 1:00–2:30pm – Workshop on Meditation in Daily Life
  • 2:30 – 4pm – Free Time
  • 4:00–5:45pm – Asana class
  • 6:00pm – Vegetarian dinner
  • 7:30–9:00pm – Satsang (meditation, chanting, lecture)

Pre-requisite

Suitable for first-timers in meditation

Tuition & Cost

Tuition: $30/day + accommodations

Course Material

Books are available to order at check-out

  • Meditation and Mantras by Swami Vishnudevananda
  • Essentials of Yoga Practice & Philosophy by Swami Sitaramananda
  • Yoga Sadhana for Self_Healing by Swami Sitaramananda
  • Thought Power by Swami Sivananda

Reference Materials

YouTube – 45 minutes Beginner Sivananda Yoga Class
YouTube – Essentials of Yoga Practice – Class 3 – Classical Yoga
Article – Journey of Self Development by Swami Sitaramananda

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