Find Your Voice, Find Yourself
Retreat Highlights
- Call-and-response chanting to awaken the heart and spirit
- Classical vocal exercises to refine tone and range
- Workshops on Eastern vocal techniques and inner voice
- Philosophical insights into the history and power of kirtan
- Supportive, inclusive space for vocal and spiritual growth
About this Retreat
Your Guides
Details of this retreat
Embrace the melody of your soul:
Immerse yourself in kirtan: Immerse yourself in vibrant call-and-response chanting that opens the heart and uplifts the spirit.
Unearth your vocal potential: Delve into the classical vocal exercises of saptak sadhana (vocal scale exercises), designed to refine your technique, expand your range, and connect with your unique vocal essence.
Delve into the wisdom of chanting: Gain insights into the profound philosophy of kirtan through informative lectures that illuminate its history, significance, and transformative power.
Awaken your inner voice: Participate in a dedicated workshop on Eastern vocal techniques, designed to awaken your inner voice and unlock its full potential.
What you can expect:
A welcoming and inclusive environment: Open to all levels of experience, from beginners to seasoned practitioners.
Thoughtful guidance: Led by an experienced kirtan leader who will provide personalized support throughout the program.
A transformative experience: Leave feeling empowered, connected, and inspired to continue your vocal journey and integrate the practice of kirtan into your daily life.
Join us on this weekend voyage of self-discovery to find your voice, one mantra at a time.
Sample Ashram Schedule
FRIDAY
3–5 pm
Registration
5-6:30
Mixed Level Hatha
5-5:45
Yoga Nidra
6-6:30
Meditation
6:30–7:15
Dinner
7:30
Meet and Greet
8–9:15
Kirtan with Narada and Friends
SATURDAY
6-7 am
Integral Yoga Meditation
7:10-8:40
Integral Yoga Hatha – Level 1
Integral Yoga Hatha – Level 2
Joint Freeing Series with Hope Mell
8–9:30
Breakfast
10–11:30
Vocal Explorations: Nada Yoga and Sargam
11:45
Van to LOTUS
12–12:30 pm
Meditation at LOTUS
12:45–1:30
Lunch
2–3:45
Kirtan Theory and Practice
4–5:30
Integral Yoga Hatha Mixed Level
5:30–6:15
Dinner
7:30-9
Satsang (gathering of the seekers of Truth)
Kirtan (Music & Chanting), Video of Swami Satchidananda
Speaker
SUNDAY
6-7 am
Integral Yoga Meditation
7:10–8:40
Integral Yoga Hatha – Level 1
Integral Yoga Hatha – Level 2
8–9:30
Breakfast
9:45–11
Your Home is Your Temple
12-12:30 pm
Meditation/or Laugha Yoga
12:45–1:30
Lunch
Getting Here
Directions
Accommodation
Availability of complimentary accommodations is determined by the order of booking.
Dormitory
The most popular accommodations we have are Dormitory Accommodations – shared room and shared bath. We have two dormitories, Vivekananda Vihar and Ramalinga Nilayam, which are centrally heated and air-conditioned and convenient to meals and programs.
Lotus Guest House (Private Room)
Each room in our six unit guest house is equipped with a small refrigerator, queen size bed and full bath. Each room in our nine unit guest house is equipped with a queen sized bed and full bath, and no refrigerator.
Tenting
Set off in a quiet, wooded area adjacent to the Lotus Guest Houses are twelve campsites. Campers have use of the bathroom, shower, and laundry facilities nearby Vivekananda Vihar dormitory. Camping is available from March 15th to December 1st.
Shared Dormitory: Bottom Bunk
Private Dormitory
LGH: Full Bed
LGH: 2 Twin beds
LGH: Queen Bed
Tent-Site
Venue & Amenities
Meals
Menu Types
What's Included
- Accomodations
- Meals
- Meditation Sessions
- Yoga Classes
What's Not Included
- Transportation
- Airfare