DRAFT Four Stages of Life Retreat

With Naren K. Schreiner and Lopamudra Bose

July 18 - 20, 2025

Date and Time Details: Friday, July 18 - Sunday, July 20

Location: Song of the Morning

Address: 9607 East Sturgeon Valley Road, Vanderbilt, MI, USA

Contact: Song of the Morning Guest Services
office@songofthemorning.org
(989) 983-4107

  • Queen Bedroom (Lodge) – $430.00
  • Queen Suite (Lodge) – $530.00
  • Full Suite (Lodge) – $500.00
  • North Apartment – $500.00
  • Wheelhouse Apartment – $570.00
  • Glamping – $290.00
  • Queen Bed Room (Domes) – $350.00
  • Twin Bedroom w/ Patio (Domes) – $330.00
  • Twin Bedroom (Domes) – $290.00
  • Full Bedroom (Domes) – $330.00
  • Men's Dormitory (Domes) – $270.00
  • Women's Dormitory (Domes) – $270.00
  • Camping – $250.00
  • (All prices include $150.00 as a base amount)

A Spiritual Living Retreat 

QUOTE

~Paramahansa Yogananda

DESCRIPTION

 

Registration Details: Coming soon!

 

What to Bring for Retreat:

-journal and/or notebook

-meditation shawl and a meditation cushion

-write down some any questions or doubts you have about your meditation practice

-bring inspirational quotes or passages about meditation that you would share with the group

Refund & Cancellation Policy

Tentative Weekend Schedule

You’ll receive a full schedule at check-in. Times may vary slightly.

Friday

  • 2 – 4 p.m. – Check-in

  • 5 p.m. – Dinner

  • 7 p.m. – Welcome and Talk on Meditation

  • 8 p.m. – Guided Meditation and Chanting

Saturday:

  • 8:30-9:45 a.m. Guided Meditation and Chanting (beginning with simple yoga postures)

  • 10:00 a.m. – Brunch

  • 11:30 a.m. – Spirit & Nature Experience (approx. 90 min.)

  • 1:00 p.m. – Snack available in Main House
  • 2 p.m. – Hatha Yoga – Domes (90 min.)

  • 5 p.m. – Dinner

  • 6:30 Meditation Posture Review in Lodge

  • 7:00-7:45 Meditation Q&A (you can write questions in advance)

  • 8-10 Meditation (break at 9pm, option to leave)

Sunday:

  • 8:30 – Guided Meditation and Chanting (beginning with simple yoga postures)

  • 9:45 a.m. – Closing

  • 10:00 a.m. – Refreshments available in Main House
  • 11 a.m. – Self-Realization Sunday Service Reading (75 min.) – based on the teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda

  • 1 p.m. – Sunday Community Dinner

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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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