The Life and Practical Spiritual Teachings of Anandamayi Ma - Kirtan and Mantra
The Life and Practical Spiritual Teachings of Anandamayi Ma - Kirtan and Mantra
108 Yogaville Way, Buckingham, VA 23921, United States
Up to 30 in group
November 6 - 8, 2026
Retreat Highlights
- Study the direct spiritual teachings and world-vision of Anandamayi Ma
- Receive guidance from a direct disciple and lineage teacher of the tradition
- Master the use of mantra for internal awakening and deep meditation
- Participate in immersive kirtan sessions focused on devotional chanting
- Explore the miraculous life and legacy of the Bliss Permeated Mother
About this Retreat
Your Guides
Acharya Magalananda began his spiritual life in 1972 under the guidance of Swami Satchidananda, a direct disciple of Swami Sivananda. After an inner experience with Anandamayi Ma, the great woman Saint mentioned in Yogananda’s “Autobiography of a Yogi”, with Sw. Satchidananda’s permission, he went to India to find her. He travelled with her in India during 1973 and ’74, receiving mantra Initiation from her. He has been since living within her Lineage with some of her great disciples in ashrams in the US and India. In 2001, he was sent back to India by Ma’s main Swami, Sw. Bhaskarananda to help start a school in one of her ashrams. He lived in Central India for twelve years, teaching in this school and also traveling within India extensively.
From 2007 through 2013, the ashram sent him every summer to Europe and the US to teach classes and share kirtan concerts. He returned to the US in 2013 where he continues his service in the San Francisco Bay area. He is an appointed Acharya (Lineage Teacher) of Ma Sharanam Ashram of Anandamayi Ma in Central India where he returns every year.
He is the author of the book A Goddess Among Us which has now been translated and published in six different languages. He is a regular speaker/presenter at Sivananda Yoga Farm, Sivananda Yoga Ranch, Sivananda Bahamas Retreat and Integral Yoga/Yogaville.
Website: mangalananda.org
Watch a talk by Mangalananda:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZ6EqYwn2ZI
Details of this retreat
Plunge into an immersive experience of the great Woman Saint described in Paramahansa Yogananda’s book, Autobiography of a Yogi, Anandamayi Ma, the “Bliss Permeated Mother of Bengal” with a direct disciple and Lineage Teacher of her Tradition.
Participants will study and practice Ma’s simple and direct teachings of spiritual life, practice and world-vision, and see how she reflected every teaching in her own miraculous and divine life. Since her main emphasis was on mantra practice, we will study the use of mantra chanting in kirtan and in internal awakening in meditation. There will be lots of chanting and joy!
View Daily Ashram Schedule →
Participants will study and practice Ma’s simple and direct teachings of spiritual life, practice and world-vision, and see how she reflected every teaching in her own miraculous and divine life. Since her main emphasis was on mantra practice, we will study the use of mantra chanting in kirtan and in internal awakening in meditation. There will be lots of chanting and joy!
View Daily Ashram Schedule →
Getting Here
Yogaville, 108 Yogaville Way, Buckingham, VA 23921, United States
Directions
Yogaville offers transportation from the airport, train and bus stations in Charlottesville, VA. If you are driving Google Maps has reliable turn-by-turn 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
Bottom bunk in a shared dorm room.
Dorm rooms contain 4-8 beds.
Shared bathroom
Dorm rooms are not coed
Availability is Gender Specific
Private Dormitory
This is a private room with a shared bathroom in our Ramalinga Nilayam Dorm - Females Only
LGH: Full Bed
Private room and Private Bath. A single Full bed and a private bath designed for those seeking peace in solitude.
LGH: 2 Twin beds
Private Room and Private Bath. Two twin Beds and a private bath that is ideal for friends looking to experience the bliss of Yogaville.
LGH: Queen Bed
Private Room and Private Bath. A queen bed or a queen with two day beds and a private bath that is perfect for couples and families searching for a peaceful time together. Please put in the personal comments if you need a room that includes trundles.
Tent-Site
Open from Mar. 16–Nov. 30. Closed from Dec. 1–Mar. 15
Set off in a quiet, wooded area adjacent to the Lotus Guest Houses are Eighteen campsites. Campers have use of the nearby bathhouse as well as laundry facilities at the LGH Building 3. Also, all tent sites have tent platforms for a more comfortable and dry tenting experience. Fires and Stoves are not Permitted. Price is per person per night.
Please bring your own tent, tie downs, tarp (weather protection). bedding and towels.
Venue & Amenities
A/C in Rooms
Free Wifi
Spa
Sauna
Pool
Towels
Free Parking
Kitchen
Tour Assistance
Hot Tub
Coffee/Tea
Cafe
Restaurant
Fitness Center
Yoga Studio
Housekeeping
Bicycles For Rent
Yogaville is home to the Light of Truth Universal Shrine (LOTUS). The LOTUS is a unique temple dedicated to interfaith understanding and the Light within all faiths. Individual altars represent and honor the different world faiths and spiritual paths. The vision, design and inspiration of Sri Swami Satchidananda, LOTUS was dedicated in 1986. It demonstrates, “Truth is One, Paths are Many.” In the peaceful countryside of Virginia, the doors of LOTUS are open to welcome people of all backgrounds and beliefs.
Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
Organic, vegetarian/vegan food
Labeled ingredients
Lacto-vegetarian
Gluten-free and vegan options
Salad bar
Large herbal tea selection
Coffee is available for purchase at Mandala Cafe
What's Included
- Accomodations
- Meals
- Meditation Sessions
- Yoga Classes
What's Not Included
- Transportation
- Airfare
