Rest, Relax, Restore: Winter Hatha Yoga Retreat
With Marilyn Beker, Kendra Hubbarth-Bohr, Justine Markey and Golden Lotus Yoga Teachers Association
February 20 - 22, 2026
A Spiritual Living Retreat
“…relaxation is the way to the Infinite.” -Paramahansa Yogananda
In this busy world, we all get tired. And sometimes we neglect to take the rest we need. Let the calming arms of Song of the Morning enfold you in its peaceful healing atmosphere as you take that rest. Enjoy complete relaxation that restores you to vigor and vitality through techniques taught by Paramahansa Yogananda. Delve deeply into the calming waters of meditation and revitalize your body with meditative Hatha yoga classes. Give yourself the gift of time to slow down and luxuriate in our snowy winter wonderland. Enjoy homemade vegetarian meals with our residential staff and community.
Experience:
- The yogic art of relaxation
- The power of affirmations for mental relaxation
- The spiritual purpose of relaxation
- Techniques to take home
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
2:00 – 4:30 pm – Check in and Settling in
3:30-4:45 pm – Unwind Hatha Class for early arrivals
5:00 pm – Dinner
6:30-7:30 pm – Welcome. Introduction: Yoga methods of true Rest
8:00-9:00 pm – Community Meditation
Saturday
8:30-9:45 am – Gentle Hatha Yoga with Guided Meditation
10:00 am – Brunch with Silence & Peaceful Music
11:00 am – 12:30 pm – Yogic Techniques for Mental Relaxation
12:30-2:00 – Free time. Nap, journal, sip tea, read, practice true rest. Light refreshments available at Mainhouse.
2:00-4:00 pm – Restful Hatha Yoga Class with extended Savasana
4:00-5:00 pm – Free Time for rest or meditation
5:00 pm – Dinner
6:00 pm – 7:45 pm – Free Time – Integrating. Finding deeper rest.
8:00-9:00 pm – Community Meditation
Sunday
8:30-9:30 am – Morning Hatha Yoga
9:30-10:30 am – Closing and Sharing
11:00 am – Self-Realization Fellowship Sunday Service
1:00 pm – Community Fellowship Dinner
“A body that is relaxed and calm invites mental peace, which is necessary for meditation, the spiritual art of communion with God. Therefore one of the first steps in a balanced program of spiritual development is relaxation of the body and mind.” -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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Kendra Hubbarth-Bohr
Kendra Hubbarth-Bohr is a Golden Lotus Hatha Yoga teacher and trainer at Song of the Morning Yoga Retreat Center, with a connection to the Ranch that spans her entire life. Her parents came for the first time in 1973, when she was only 4 years old. These grounds were her childhood. Her path is deeply […]
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Justine Markey
Justine is Retreat Manager at Song of The Morning. She has lived and served on staff for ten years. In college she studied community development and, after serving in Americorp she moved to Song of the Morning to pursue a lifestyle aligned with her values of simple living, service and spiritual growth, deeply following the […]
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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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