2026 Golden Lotus Spring Banquet

With Golden Lotus Yoga Teachers Association

May 2, 2026

Date and Time Details: Saturday, May 2 (4:00 PM to 8:00 PM)

Location: BJ’s Catering & Event Center

Address: BJ's Catering and Event Center, 990 N Center Ave, Gaylord, Michigan, USA

Contact: Kaye Thomas Hogan
kayethomashogan@gmail.com

  • $85.00 – Banquet Admission

A Special Event

“With your organizational power you can do something much greater, much more lasting, much easier, and much more secure than present day business organization in which one works to pay taxes, ruining his health and happiness.”

~ Paramahansa Yogananda
(in a letter to Yogacharya, dated May 11, 1951)

You’re invited to the Annual Golden Lotus Yoga Banquet.

Hosted by the Golden Lotus Yoga Teachers Association, this cherished tradition dates back to the early roots of Song of the Morning Yoga & Meditation Retreat and formally began in 1975 under the guidance of Yogacharya Oliver Black. Yogacharya valued creating special occasions where yogis near and far could gather for an evening “out on the town” in loving support of the Retreat Center.

The banquet offers a beautiful opportunity to dress up, share a delicious meal, and be inspired by guest speakers, music, and meaningful community connection.

Saturday, May 2, 2026
at BJ’s Catering & Event Center

All are warmly welcome. You do not need to be a GLYTA member to attend, and guests are encouraged.

All proceeds above event expenses directly support Song of the Morning.

Tickets: $85 per person
Sponsorship and additional donation opportunities are available.

The evening will feature two entrée options — Maple Glazed Salmon and Eggplant Parmesan — along with seasonal accompaniments and dessert.

Check in begins at 4:00 PM.
Please register by April 2, 2026.

About the Program Leader

Golden Lotus Yoga Teachers Association

The Golden Lotus Yoga Teachers Association was founded by J. Oliver Black, known to thousands of Self-Realization Fellowship followers as Yogacharya Oliver. Yogacharya means yoga teacher. This title was given to him by his Guru, Paramahansa Yogananda, founder of Self-Realization Fellowship and author of the spiritual literary classic, Autobiography of a Yogi. Golden Lotus Yoga Teachers Association […]

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