2025 Guru Bhakti Retreat: Honoring the Life of Paramahansa Yogananda
With Naren K. Schreiner and Lopamudra Bose
March 6 - 9, 2025
Give yourself an immersion into the heart’s natural love.
Paramahansa Yogananda said, “When I am gone, only love can take my place. Be so drunk with love for God that you know nothing else but love, and give that love to all.” His Gurudeva, Swami Sri Yukteswar wrote, “The natural love of the heart is the principle requisite to attain a spiritual life.”
This weekend we honor the upcoming mahasamadhi commemorations of both Paramahansa Yogananda (March 7) and Swami Sri Yukteswar (March 9).
We will meditate, chant, have devotional services and read from the sacred teachings from the Great Ones.
As a community and circle of friends, we will drink new waters from the eternal spring of teachings from both of these great Masters.
Each participant will be asked to bring and share some words about divine love and the guru-disciple relationship.
Program Fee for Three-Day Immersion: $150 includes programming for Friday morning through Sunday. The services on Thursday, March 6th (see schedule) are offered by Song of the Morning Community. Donations are always welcome. Prices shown during the registration process include the program fee and the lodging and meal options. Local community members who wish to attend on Thursday only for the potluck and evening programs do not need to register through this page. All proceeds generated go towards covering the costs for Song of the Morning to put on this special event and ensure it is a sustainable offering we can provide to devotees for years to come. No one will be turned away for lack of funds; arrangements can be made with the Retreat Office for those who would like to attend but cannot afford to pay in full.
~ Schedule ~
*All events are tentative and subject to change. Times are EST.
Thursday, March 6 – Paramahansa Yogananda’s Mahasamadhi
2:00 pm – Retreat Guests begin arriving, check-in, get settled
5:00 pm – Special Dinner Honoring the Guru
6:30-7:30 pm – Recording of Master’s Voice, and Chanting (led by Naren)
7:30-9:00 pm – Meditation and Commemoration Service, Arati (led by Naren)
9:00 pm – Prasad (enjoying dessert with Master)
Friday, March 9
Morning … Quiet time, sleep in, meditate, go for walk, have some tea or coffee
8:30-10:00 am – Morning Sadhana (Meditation, Chanting)
10:30 am – Brunch
11:00-1:00 Personal Time, Read, Journal, Walk in Nature
1:00-2:00 pm Hatha Yoga in Domes
3:00 – Guru Gita scripture reading
4:00 pm – Satsanga “Guru-Disciple Relationship”
5:00 pm – Dinner
6:30-7:30 pm – Guru-Disciple Relationship in Autobiography of a Yogi
8:00-9:00 pm – Evening Meditation in Lodge
Saturday, March 10 – Sri Yukteswar’s Mahasamadhi
Morning … Quiet time, sleep in, meditate, go for walk, have some tea or coffee
8:30-10:00 am – Morning Sadhana (Meditation, Chanting)
10:30 am – Brunch
11:00-1:00 – Personal time to read Autobiography of a Yogi, Walk in Nature
2:00 – 2:50 pm – Hatha Yoga in Wheelhouse
3:00 pm – Sharing Autobiography of a Yogi and other Readings. Tea served.
5:00 pm – Dinner
6:30-7:30 pm – Diving Deeper in Autobiography of a Yogi
8:00 pm – Sri Yukteswar Commemoration Service
Sunday, March 11
Morning … Quiet time, sleep in, meditate, go for walk, have some tea or coffee
8:30-9:30 am – Morning Sadhana (Meditation, Chanting)
9:30 am – Light Breakfast (location to be determined)
11:00 am-12:30 pm – Sunday Service led by Naren
1:00 pm – Sunday Dinner
2:00 pm – Closing
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About the Leaders
Naren K. Schreiner
Naren has been a disciple of Paramahansa Yogananda since he was 16, and after living in the Self-Realization Fellowship Ashram for 14 years, he continued his vocation of spiritual service. He resides at the Kali Mandir in Laguna Beach, CA where he is an ordained Hindu priest. Most of his time is dedicated to traveling […]
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Lopamudra Bose
Lopamudra Bose has been a part of Sangita Yoga since its inception, working on translations, research, teaching language and offering cultural and spiritual guidance. Initiated in the lineage of Paramahansa Yogananda, her spiritual focus is the foundation of her life. Her desire to preserve the traditions of her homeland is the basis of all her […]
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