Join us for this three-day meditation retreat, a rare opportunity to spend time in the presence of self-realized spiritual master, Swami Ramakrishnananda. In the retreat, we will be guided towards the discovery of our eternal, enlightened nature.

Surrounded by the natural tranquility of the Catskill Mountains in New York State, we will explore a wide array of yogic practices ranging from body movements and breathing techniques, to concentration exercises, contemplation and chanting. These practices will prepare us for deeper spiritual experiences and spontaneous meditation. The retreat will also include daily satsangs and discourses with the master.

 


In the program:

Satsang with Swami Ramakrishnananda

Guided meditation

Kundalini meditation

Hatha yoga

Pranayama and relaxation

Kirtan (devotional chanting)

Silent nature walks

Concentration techniques

Vedic philosophy and worship.

 

Upcoming Yoga Retreats
 
July 2-4
August 20-22
Location, lodging and board
  • The retreat will take place at the Blue Deer retreat centre. Margaretville, Upstate New York. Nestled quietly in the Catskills, only 3 hours drive from New York city. The retreat center occupies 96 acres of forest and fields of abundant wildlife. A beautiful stream flows through the land. It is a perfect place for introspection, meditation and spiritual practice.
  • Lodging in the neat rooms of the centre. Bathroom is available in every room.
  • Board: Prepared by disciples with devotion as an offering to the Divine, the full vegetarian board consists of balanced, nutritious and delicious blessed meals (Prasadam) in Yogic style: no meat, fish, eggs, hot spices, onion, garlic or mushrooms.

    Retreat schedule

    Friday July  2th  

    4:00pm

    5:00pm

    Check in and serving of light prasadam

    5:00pm

    5:30pm

    Introductory Lecture

    5:30pm

    7:00pm

    Hatha Yoga class

    7:00pm

    8:00pm

    Prasadam

    8:00pm

    8:30pm

    Deity Worship

    8:30pm

    9:30pm

    Satsang

     Saturday July 3th  

    07:00am

    07:30am

    Pranayama

    07:30am

    08:00am

    Prasadam

    08:00am

    08:30am

    Darshan Arati

    08:30am

    09:15am

    Japa meditation

    09:30am

    10:30am

    Guided meditation

    10:45am

    12:15pm

    Hatha Yoga class

    12:30pm

    1:30pm

    Kundalini Yoga

    1:30pm

    2:30pm

    Prasadam

    2:30pm

    3:15pm

    Silent walk in nature

    3:30pm

    4:00pm

    Kirtan

    4:15pm

    4:45pm

    Tratak

    5:00pm

    6:30pm

    Hatha Yoga class

    6:30pm

    7:00pm

    Break

    7:00pm

    7:30pm

    Sandaya Arati

    7:30pm

    8:30pm

    Prasadam

    8:30pm

    9:30pm

    Satsang  

     Sunday July 4th

     
     

    07:00am

    07:30am

    Pranayama

    07:30am

    08:00am

    Darshan Arati

    08:00am

    09:30am

    Hatha Yoga class

    09:30am

    10:00am

    Prasadam

    10:00am

    10:30am

    Vedic puppet theater

    10:40am

    11:10am

    Sitar performance

    11:20am

    12:20pm

    Dance meditation

    12:30pm

    2:00pm

    Hatha Yoga class

    2:00pm

    3:00pm

    Prasadam

    3:00pm

    3:45pm

    Silent walk in nature

    4:00pm

    5:00pm

    Concluding Satsang

     

    This schedule is subject to change. You will receive the final schedule upon your arrival.

                                                        

    Download the Retreat Brochure: Part 1 - Part 2

How to register

 Registration in advance is required – limited occupancy
To register by phone call 1-888-474-1218 Ext-6

The registration deadline is two weeks before the retreat starting date. Space is limited, so let us know as soon as possible if you are interested in attending, so that we can reserve your place.

To register, please select your option from the links below, and pay the amount to our PayPal account. A $200 non-refundable deposit is required upon registration. The full balance is due no later than the registration deadline day.

Rules, Limitations and regulations

  • Participation of adolescents under the age of eighteen is conditional and requires parent approval.
  • Women during pregnancy should not attend to any of our physical practices.
  • If you suffer from any physical or mental health problem, pain, injury or chronic disease, kindly consult with us before registering and attending the retreat.
  • No alcoholic drinks, drugs or any other intoxicants are allowed within the retreat premises.

 How to reach the retreat?

Traveling by bus from New York City:

A Trailways Bus will take you from the Port Authority to Margaretville. For schedule information, please call 1-800-858-8555 or go to  http://www.trailwaysny.com.
Please let us know in advance if you will be arriving by bus so we can pick you up at the bus stop at Margaretville.

 Organized transportation:

Transportation will be available leaving the Ashram (96 Avenue B, NY, NY) on Friday at noon.

It will return to the Ashram on Sunday evening, registration in advance is required – occupancy is limited and transportation availability pends on a minimum number of registrants.

Driving directions from New York City:

Take I-87 North (the thruway) for 96 miles to Kingston, exit 19. From Exit 19, go West on Highway 28 (the first right off the traffic circle) towards Pine Hill  and Woodstock.

After passing a ‘Hess’ gas station and the entrance to Margaretville (you will see a flashing yellow  light overhead), continue driving on this road for about 5 miles (you will pass a sign for the State Police and  when the road begins to curve you will see a blue sign for  Route 6, and a green sign for New Kingston Road) . Turn  right.

The location is approximately 1 mile up on the left. You will see a sign for the Blue Deer Center and a driveway marked on both sides by large stone pillars.

Turn left into the driveway and follow it to the main house at the end.

 

Click to register now

Registration Type Cost  
Weekend Retreat - Full participation $400 Register Here
Weekend Retreat - Full participation - Down Payment only $200 Register Here
Weekend Retreat - Saturday $150 Register Here
Weekend Retreat - Sunday $100 Register Here

 

 

We Look Forward to Seeing You There…Hari Om!

 

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"My love for religion is what has kept me away from religions..."

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