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.

 

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 August 20^th  

   

  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 August 21^th

  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 August 22^th

  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.

 

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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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