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meditation, yoga & living with purpose weekend retreats
Reclaim your focus, vitality, and purpose.
Imagine starting every day with a quiet meditation and yoga session that helps you stay focused on what's important to you. Imagine feeling energized and refreshed, ready to take on the day. Imagine feeling more connected to yourself, your community, and your purpose.
Our weekend retreats are designed to help you do just that. We offer a variety of activities and workshops to help you relax, rejuvenate, and reconnect with your inner self.
Here's what you can expect:
- Guided Meditation - Learn how to meditate effectively and experience the benefits of a regular meditation practice.
- Yoga Classes - Improve your flexibility, strength, and balance.
- Workshops - Learn about the deeper aspects of meditation, yoga, philosophy, and practice.
- Healthy Meals - Enjoy delicious, nutritious meals that will nourish your body and mind.
- Time to Relax and Reflect - Spend time in nature, connect with other like-minded people, and reflect on your goals and priorities.
Take a couple of days out of your schedule to rejuvenate your whole being - it’s well worth it.
TESTIMONIALS
My 1st retreat here left a wonderful feeling of my spirits. It changed some of my previous beliefs on how to do yoga. The calm, deliberate delivery of the program, meals, tour of the retreat brought a peaceful, easy feeling to me. (Marc V. 17 May 26)
“I had a great time at the retreat. Especially as a new mom it’s hard to ever find time for yourself and to get out of your head. Not having to worry about anything - especially food, which was amazing - was such a nice treat. I enjoyed to learn more about meditations and yoga and hope to come back again.” (Lynn A. 17 May 2026)
| “I found the Path of Bliss Retreat to be a lovely getaway from the comotion of the city. Everything felt calm and peaceful here, a walk in nature, the sound of birds, the tasty food made with so much caring, alongside repeated mantra meditations and gentle yoga. And Dada is wonderful, takes time to sit with our questions and answer with compassion. It brought me much serenity.” (Samantha C. 17 May 2026) “This retreat surpassed my expectations. Being with like-minded people in a peaceful setting and learning something new was very fulfilling. And the food is nutritious and delicious!” (Jane V. 17 May 2026) |
When can I attend?
Click the dates below to RSVP for a specific weekend!
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where is it?
All weekend retreats will be held in the Ananda Viplava Master Unit in Purling, NY in the Catskills Region.
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who are the instructors?
The instructors are Dada Rainjitananda, Dada Nabhaniilananda, and Dada Viveka. Each one is a senior A'carya, or spiritual guide, as well as a seasoned Yoga instructor with a wealth of experience. A significant number of our instructors are Yogic monks who have devoted their entire lives to the study and instruction of time-honored meditation and Yoga practices. This provides you with the unique opportunity to learn an authentic and profound practice from some of the most accomplished individuals in the field.
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Our schedule
FRIDAY: 4:00 PM - Arrival from 4 PM and Check in | SATURDAY: 7:00 AM - Yoga Asanas (postures) practice | SUNDAY: 7:00 AM - Yoga Asanas (postures) practice |
* Workshop topic varies weekend to weekend
OUR FOOD
Our food is lacto-vegetarian (Sattvic food*) with vegan options.
We believe that food is an important part of any retreat, and we want to make sure that everyone has something to enjoy. Our chefs create delicious and nutritious meals that are lacto-vegetarian. We also avoid using onion, garlic, and mushrooms, as these ingredients are not conducive to meditation and yoga practices. We offer vegan options. We do not serve alcohol or allow drugs on our premises. Alcohol and drugs can interfere with the meditation and yoga process, so we do not serve them on our premises. We hope that you will enjoy our delicious and healthy food during your stay at our retreat.
*Sattvic food: food that is good for the body and mind. All the staple food-grains such as rice, wheat, barley, etc.; all the beans, pulses, all fruits and roots; all kinds of vegetables, milk and milk products; all green and leafy vegetables
Exceptions: except masúr [an orange-coloured lentil] and khesári dal; except violet-colored carrots, white eggplants, onions, garlic and mushrooms; except leafy red puni and leafy green mustard.
All varieties of spices except garam masalá(1) and all kinds of sweets, can be taken.
Here are some additional tips for preparing for a weekend retreat:
- Read our website or contact us to get more information about the schedule, activities, and policies.
- If you have any dietary restrictions or special needs, be sure to let us know in advance.
- Pack your bags. Make sure to pack comfortable clothes, shoes, and toiletries. You may also want to pack a journal, a book, and a meditation cushion.
- Bring a positive attitude and an open mind. Retreats can be a great opportunity to learn and grow, so be prepared to step outside of your comfort zone and experience new things.
- Leave your phone and other distractions behind. The goal of a retreat is to focus on yourself and your well-being, so it's best to avoid distractions.
- Our retreats are generally intense experiences with many activities. Feel free to skip some of the activities if you need rest.
- Enjoy the experience! Weekend retreats can be a great way to relax, rejuvenate, and connect with yourself and others. Make the most of it by taking some time for yourself, exploring new ideas, and making new friends.
Financial Assistance for Attendees: Are you eager to join our retreat but currently experiencing financial difficulties? We believe that everyone deserves access to spiritual growth, regardless of their financial situation. That's why we offer special discounts and partial scholarships to help make this possible. Contact us today to explore how we can assist you.
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New to Meditation?
Come join one of our in-person Meditation, Yoga and Living with Purpose retreats or check out our online programs where you can discover how meditation can bring you greater peace of mind and happiness, beginning with our short online quiz. If you're interested in more, you can check out all of our other events HERE!
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