Program Categories Guided Retreats Archive

2026 SRF Convocation at the Ranch

Flexible Dates

Song of the Morning

August 2–9, 2026 – A Golden Lotus Event: Immerse yourself in the transformative program of classes on Paramahansa Yogananda’s how-to-live teachings in the uplifting natural environment of Song of the Morning: A Yoga and Meditation Retreat of Excellence.

2026 Community Day

With Clear Light Community

July 3 - 5, 2026

Song of the Morning

A Special Event: Each summer, the Clear Light Community, the residential community surrounding Song of the Morning, comes together for a special day of learning, connection, and shared exploration as we reflect on how our community is growing. Community Day is open to everyone.

Summer Welcome Day Open House

With Song of the Morning Staff and Song of the Morning Community

July 11, 2026

Song of the Morning

Summer Welcome Day Open House "Kindness is the Light that dissolves the walls between souls, families, and nations." — Paramahansa Yogananda All Are Invited to our Summer Welcome Open House on July 11th! Have you ever wondered what lies beyond our sign? Whether you have driven past us for years or are completely new to […]

Hearts Aflame: The Five Stages of the Heart

With Naren K. Schreiner and Lopamudra Bose

July 16 - 19, 2026

Song of the Morning

A Spiritual Living Retreat “The heart’s natural love (shraddha) is the principal requisite to attain a holy life.” ~ Sri Yukteswar We invite you to this special extended retreat, Thursday through Sunday, allowing for a deeper immersion into how to cultivate the heavenly gift of love innate in every heart. To many, meditation is a […]

Community Registration: The Five Stages of the Heart

With Naren K. Schreiner and Lopamudra Bose

July 16 - 19, 2026

Song of the Morning

Community Registration Page “The heart’s natural love (shraddha) is the principal requisite to attain a holy life.” ~ Sri Yukteswar We invite you to this special extended retreat, Thursday through Sunday, allowing for a deeper immersion into how to cultivate the heavenly gift of love innate in every heart. To many, meditation is a practice […]

Kriyaban Meditation Retreat: The Heart of Kriya

With Song of the Morning Community

July 24 - 26, 2026

Song of the Morning

A Golden Lotus Retreat "The science of Kriya Yoga is eternal. It is true like mathematics, like the simple rules of addition and subtraction, the law of Kriya can never be destroyed. Burn to ashes all books on mathematics; the logically minded will always rediscover such truths. Suppress all books on yoga; its fundamentals will […]

Community Registration: Kriyaban Meditation Retreat - The Heart of Kriya

With Song of the Morning Community

July 24 - 26, 2026

Song of the Morning

A Golden Lotus Retreat "The science of Kriya Yoga is eternal. It is true like mathematics, like the simple rules of addition and subtraction, the law of Kriya can never be destroyed. Burn to ashes all books on mathematics; the logically minded will always rediscover such truths. Suppress all books on yoga; its fundamentals will […]

The Meditative Gardener 2026

With Will and Wendy Page-Echols

August 14 - 16, 2026

Song of the Morning

Immerse yourself in the fulfilling spiritual aspects of gardening...

Awakening the Divine Warrior Within

With Marilyn Beker, Kendra Hubbarth-Bohr and Michael Sullivan

August 21 - 23, 2026

Song of the Morning

A Spiritual Living Retreat: Experience the practical application of the timeless art and science of yoga as taught by Paramahansa Yogananda and the Great Ones.

Black and white portrait photograph of Yogacharya Oliver Black with text overlay reading “Yogacharya Birthday Weekend September 4–6.”

Yogacharya's Birthday Weekend Celebration

With Song of the Morning Community

September 4 - 6, 2026

Song of the Morning

A Golden Lotus Event: It is with gratitude that we come together each year for Yogacharya's birthday to celebrate his life of service and generosity.

The Colors of Joy: An Autumn Hatha Retreat for Cultivating Happiness in Daily Life

With Golden Lotus Yoga Teachers Association

September 18 - 20, 2026

Song of the Morning

An uplifting weekend of meditation, Golden Lotus Hatha Yoga, reflection, and spiritual renewal in the peaceful autumn setting of Song of the Morning. Through yoga techniques, meditation, and inspiring spiritual teachings rooted in the wisdom of Paramahansa Yogananda, guests are invited to reconnect with the joy, peace, and positivity that remain steady beneath life’s changing circumstances. Suitable for all experience levels, this retreat offers a harmonious balance of guided activities, personal reflection, fellowship, and time in nature.

2027 Easter Weekend

With Clear Light Community

March 26 - 28, 2027

Song of the Morning

A Golden Lotus Retreat: Join the Song of the Morning Community for our special Easter weekend meditations, activities, and inspiration commemorating the resurrection of Christ.