4 Day Joy of Meditation & Yoga Retreat

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182 Ananda Girisuta Drive, Marshall, NC, USA
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Up to 20 in group
Date
November 13 - 16, 2025

Retreat Highlights

  • Daily Meditation for All Levels
  • Workshops on Meditation
  • Periods of Silence
  • Daily Yoga Classes for All Levels
  • Delicious & Healthy Vegetarian Meals
  • Hikes on 150 Acres

About this Retreat

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Details of this retreat

The Joy of Meditation is a retreat to explore the philosophy, science, and experience of the meditation practice.

Whether an advanced meditation practitioner or someone new to the practice, you will benefit greatly from this transformative weekend get-away.

Through interactive discussions, we will deepen our understanding of the practice and effects of meditation, learn about different types of meditation, and experience the practice ourselves. Additionally, participants will take part in periods of silence to be able to experience the self-reflective benefits that silence offers. For those who have not taken part in a fully silent meditation retreat, this is a good way to become introduced to this powerful practice.

Besides regular meditation sessions, participants will also practice daily yoga postures to complement the meditation sessions. Delicious vegetarian meals will be served.

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Schedule

Retreat schedules vary per retreat.
All retreat have daily yoga, meditation, workshops, free time and delicious vegetarian meals.
A guided hike is provided for all retreats (weather permitting).
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change

Getting Here

Location icon Prama Institute & Wellness Center, 182 Ananda Girisuta Drive, Marshall, NC, USA

Directions

Prama is located 40 mins north of the Asheville Regional Airport. We can provide a recommendation for a car service that can pick you up and drop you off for an extra charge. Participants have also been successful with Uber during the day. We are 2hrs 15mins from the Charlotte International Airport. Some participant choose to rent a car a drive from this airport.

Accommodation

The Wellness Center has five private rooms with private bathrooms, three with one queen bed, one with two singles, and one with four singles. The Institute has three private rooms with one queen and one full bed each. We only book 1-4 people in our dorm rooms, which are also located here. The bathrooms are shared at the Institute. All building have heat, A/C, and wifi throughout.

Institute Private Room

Accommodation
The Prama Institute private accommodation offers guests a tranquil, rejuvenating, home away from home experience. Retreat activities are held at the Institute unless otherwise indicated, so you don't have to go far. These bedrooms have two comfortable double or queen beds and a desk and chair. Bathrooms are shared. Two of these rooms are on the ground level and one is accessible via staircase. The rooms are private and if booking by yourself, you will have the room to yourself. If booking with others, these spacious rooms can accommodate 1-3 people (family or friends). Price indicated is per person and includes lodging, all program activities and meals. If you would like to additional guests in your room, select the room of your choice. A dropdown box labeled "Number of Guests" will appear. Then you can select the total number of people that you are registering for. A lodging discount will be applied for additional guests. Air-conditioning is provided to ensure your comfort during hot days. Rooms are heated in the winter. Linens, towels, and bath soap are provided. There is plenty of common area lounge space to relax, read, and stretch out. We have high-speed internet throughout the building.

Institute Dorm Room

Accommodation
These comfortable shared rooms are located inside the Prama Institute building, where all the programs are held. They are outfitted with custom-built bunk beds, each with their own privacy curtain. These rooms are accessible via staircase. We currently only assign 1-4 people of the same gender per shared room, which assures you a bottom bunk. Bathrooms are shared. Air-conditioning is provided to ensure your comfort during hot days. Rooms are heated in the winter. Linens, towels, and bath soap are provided. There is plenty of common area lounge space to relax, read, and stretch out. There is access to high-speed wifi internet throughout the building.

Wellness Center Private Room

Accommodation
The Prama Wellness Center offers guests a comfortable getaway in a peaceful natural setting. Please take note: The Wellness Center is located on our property, about a 5 minute drive and 10-15 minute walk from the Prama Institute where the retreat activities are held unless otherwise indicated. Please note that it highly recommended to have a car for 5-10 day retreats if staying at the Wellness Center as we don't recommend walking in the woods at night and it is necessary to travel back and forth to the Institute throughout the retreat. The room may have one queen bed or 4 single beds. Each room has its own private bathroom. The rooms are private and if booking by yourself, you will have the room to yourself. If booking with others, these spacious rooms can accommodate up to 2 people (family or friends). Price indicated is per person and includes lodging, all program activities and meals. If you would like to additional guests in your room, select the room of your choice. A dropdown box labeled "Number of Guests" will appear. Then you can select the total number of people that you are registering for. A lodging discount will be applied for additional guests. Air-conditioning is provided to ensure your comfort during hot days. Rooms are heated in the winter. Linens, towels, and bath soap are provided. There are common areas including a shared kitchen, yoga room, and sitting area.

Venue & Amenities

Venue & Amenities
A/C in Rooms icon A/C in Rooms
Free Wifi icon Free Wifi
Spa icon Spa
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Pool icon Pool
Towels icon Towels
Free Parking icon Free Parking
Kitchen icon Kitchen
Tour Assistance icon Tour Assistance
Hot Tub icon Hot Tub
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Cafe icon Cafe
Restaurant icon Restaurant
Fitness Center icon Fitness Center
Yoga Studio icon Yoga Studio
Housekeeping icon Housekeeping
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Prama is located on 150 acres of forested land in the Appalachian Mountains, 20 mins north of Asheville, NC. We have two facilities, the Institute and the Wellness Center. Between the two, we have 8 private rooms and 4 dorm rooms. Most of the retreat programs take place in our spacious dome meditation hall in the Institute. The two facilities are located a 5 min drive or 10-15 min walk from each other

Meals

Menu

Menu Types

All our food is gourmet vegetarian. We can cater to vegan, gluten-free, and other restrictions.

What's Included

  • Dinner on the first day, three meals on full days, breakfast/lunch on the last day
  • Accommodation, linens/towels
  • Retreat programs including workshops and hiking

What's Not Included

  • Airfare
  • Airport Transport

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