Silent Reflections: A New Year Hatha Yoga Retreat

With Marilyn Beker and Golden Lotus Yoga Teachers Association

January 16 - 18, 2026

Date and Time Details: Friday, January 16 - Sunday, January 18

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

  • Women's Dormitory (Domes) – $270.00
  • Men's Dormitory (Domes) – $270.00
  • Twin Bedroom (Domes) – $310.00
  • Twin Bedroom w/ Patio (Domes) – $330.00
  • Full Bedroom (Domes) – $330.00
  • Queen Bed Room (Domes) – $350.00
  • Queen Bedroom (Lodge) – $430.00
  • Full Suite (Lodge) – $500.00
  • Queen Suite (Lodge) – $530.00
  • Boathouse Suite 1 – $570.00
  • Boathouse Suite 2 – $610.00
  • (All prices include $150.00 as a base amount)

A Spiritual Living Retreat

“From the depths of silence, the geyser of God’s bliss shoots up unfailingly and flows over man’s being.” – Paramahansa Yogananda

Silently immerse yourself in the peaceful winter atmosphere of Song of the Morning Ranch, as you plan for a meaningful 2026.

Embrace the opportunity to practice body-nourishing Hatha Yoga, mind-stimulating, introspective goal setting, and soul-soothing meditation surrounded by 800 acres of snowy forest. Open the door of deep calmness that leads to success in everything.

Friday evening will offer an introduction to the benefits of silence, and suggestions and guidelines for how to embrace silence until the retreat closes on Sunday morning.

Each Hatha Yoga class (four in total) will be led in our signature Golden Lotus style which is gentle and meditative, suitable for all body types. The introspection practice is inspired by the practical and profound yogic teachings as taught by Paramahansa Yogananda – offering a deeply spiritual yet universal approach to reflecting and setting meaningful goals.

This retreat will support you in returning home centered and with clarity about what matters most to you in your year ahead.

Lodging Fee: By clicking the Register Now button, you’ll be able to pay for your lodging, which includes the cost of meals and the retreat fee.

Retreat Fee: $150

Weekend Schedule:

FRIDAY
3: 00-4:00 Arrival and Settling In
3:30-4:45 Early arrival Hatha Class to de-stress
5:00-6:00 Dinner
6:30-7:30 Introduction -The benefits of introspection and silence. Emergence into the experience.
8:00-9:00 Meditation

SATURDAY
8:30-9:30 Hatha Yoga Class – gentle wake up into the silence.
10:00-11:00 Brunch
11:30-1:30 Yoga techniques for Introspection and Goal Setting.
1:30 – 1:50 Light refreshments in the Mainhouse
2:00-3:15 Hatha Yoga class. Deep body energy awareness.
3:15-5:00 Free time. Time in nature is encouraged.
5:00-6:00 Dinner
6:30-7:30 Inspiration for the New Year & Guided Journaling
8:00-9:00 Meditation

SUNDAY
8:30-9:30 Hatha Yoga. Awakening our renewed energy with Will Power and
Determination.
9:45-10:45 Ending Silence and Sharing
11:00-12:15 Sunday Service
1:00 Dinner

“I will open the door of my calmness and let the footsteps of Silence gently enter the temple of all my activities. I will perform all duties serenely, saturated with peace.” -Paramahansa Yogananda

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About the Program Leaders

Marilyn Beker

Marilyn Beker, a member of Self Realization Fellowship and a Kriyaban since 1972, served on staff at Song of the Morning Ranch as a personal assistant to Yogacharya Oliver. Since then, her study and practice of the teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda as presented by Self Realization Fellowship have informed her life and her professional work […]

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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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