Ananda Midwest’s

Typical Spring or Fall Retreat Schedule

[Further details for a planned retreat, including its theme, location, and more will be inserted here, once CoVid19 protocols allow in person retreats!  Hang in there, and check out our Events Page, online near and far!]

Thursday
4:30-7:30pm	Optional overnight for personal retreat
Friday
3:00pm	Registration/Check in
4:00-6:00pm	Afternoon Sadhana (Guided Spiritual Practices, including Yogananda’s Energization Exercises, Ananda Yoga™, chanting, and guided meditation)
6:00-7:00pm	Dinner
7:00pm	EVENING PROGRAM:  Welcome, Satsang, Overview of Retreat, and More
Saturday
6:30am	Wake Up
7:00-8:30am	Morning Sadhana
8:30-10:00am	Breakfast (partially in Silence) & Free Time
10:00-11:45am	MORNING PROGRAM:  Deepening Meditation, Healing Affirmations, Visualizations, Prayers (will change, based on theme)
12:00-12:30pm	Noon Meditation
12:30-2:00	Lunch & Free Time
2:00-330pm	AFTERNOON PROGRAM:  Practical Tips on/off the Mat; Creating Spiritual Community (will change, based on theme)
3:30-4:00pm	Free time
4:00-6:00pm	Afternoon Sadhana
6:00-7:00pm	Dinner
7:00pm	EVENING PROGRAM:  Satsang/Q&A on meditation in everyday life & Kirtan (devotional chanting) and meditation (will change, based on theme)
Sunday
6:30am	Wake Up
7:00-8:30am	Morning Sadhana
8:30-10:00am	Breakfast & Free Time
10:00-12:30pm	Purification Ceremony, Sunday Service & Festival of Light (optional offering), including further inspiration on living your yoga
12:30-2:00pm	Lunch & Goodbyes

“The calmer you grow, the more you will see the reflection of the universe within you.” —Paramhansa Yogananda