Happiness IS!

Please note: When registering online for this event, you will only be charged for the fee that covers the cost of the program. Accommodations and meals are a separate charge that need to be booked by calling the Song of the Morning at (989) 983-4107. To learn more about accommodation options before calling, click here.

Before registering or calling to book your accommodations, please read through our COVID-19 guidelines by clicking here.

Masks are no longer required while outdoors at Song of the Morning. While indoors, masks are optional for those who are unvaccinated, but still required for those who are not.

Retreat Description

The weekend includes yoga, meditation, visualization, group experience, divination, a drum journey, inspirational reading and play. Come prepared to look inside, to share, and to increase your sense of enjoyment. No prior yoga or meditation experience necessary.

If you’re feeling stuck in your emotional or spiritual life, this retreat will provide tools and practices to experience significant expansion. Some experience with spirituality is a plus but not necessary. Participants should bring a yoga mat and/or a blanket, writing materials (computers and tablets are ok).

Prices listed during the registration process will include meal and accommodation fees with the base program fee of $108. Private rooms in the Domes begin at $50/night per person, not including meals which will be charged at a later date.

Tentative Schedule

Friday

5 p.m. –  Dinner and Free Time

7 – 8 p.m. – Introductions to One Another and to the Weekend

8 – 8:30 p.m. – Introduction: What is Happiness–personal reflections and discussion

8:30 – 9 p.m. – Yoga Nidra and Drumming Journey

Saturday

6:30 – 7 a.m. –  Wake up seated meditation

7 – 8 a.m. – Light breakfast/snack in the domes/free time

8 – 9 a.m. – Light Yoga/stretching

9 – 10 a.m. – Guided journaling, socially distant small group discussion

10 – 11 a.m. – Breakfast

11 am – 1:00 p.m. – Free time

1:00 – 2:30 p.m. – Seated Group Guided Happiness Meditation and Discussion

2:30 – 4:00 p.m. – Personal Reflection/Free time

4:00 – 4:45 p.m. – Light yoga, stretching

5 – 7 p.m. – Dinner and Free Time

7 – 7:30 p.m. – Mindfulness Meditation

7:30 – 8:30 p.m. – Group Discussion/ Q & A

8:30 – 9 p.m. – Yoga Nidra

9 p.m. – Silent Night (Light’s Out)

Sunday

6:30 – 7 a.m. – Meditation (optional)

7 – 8 a.m. – Light breakfast/free time

8 – 9 a.m. – Light Yoga/stretching

9 – 10:30 a.m. – Guided Journaling, socially distant small group discussion

10:30 – 11 a.m. – Free Time

11 am – 12:15 p.m. – Closing Circle

12:15 – 1:00 p.m. – Check Out

1 p.m. – Dinner with the Golden Lotus Community (optional)