Silent Reflections: A New Year Yoga Retreat
With Marilyn Beker and Golden Lotus Yoga Teachers Association
January 16 - 18, 2026
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. All surrounded by 800 acres of snowy forest. Open the door of deep calmness that leads to success in everything.
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: $108
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 […]
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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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