The Colors of Joy: An Autumn Hatha Retreat for Cultivating Happiness in Daily Life
With Golden Lotus Yoga Teachers Association
September 18 - 20, 2026
A Spiritual Living Retreat
“The one thing all human beings are seeking, no matter what their activities or ambitions, is happiness.”
— Paramahansa Yogananda
In daily life, it’s sometimes difficult to remember that our true nature is joy. The trials of life often make us believe we have no choice but to give into our worries and cares. But Paramahansa Yogananda tells us this is false. We do have a choice in the way we react to and experience life situations. He tells us we can choose to be happy and experience that happiness at all times no matter what circumstances we face.
In this peaceful, inspiring retreat environment, your body will experience uplifting, meditative Hatha Yoga classes, and you will learn specific yoga techniques to help make choosing happiness easier. By employing these techniques with determination, you can increase your feeling of well-being and make your journey here on earth a pleasant and productive one for yourself and others.
Registration Details
- All-Inclusive: Prices are all inclusive and reflect your accommodations, meals throughout the retreat, access to all retreat programs, and the $150 retreat fee.
- Lodging Fee: By clicking the Register Now button, you will be able to pay for your lodging, which includes meals and the retreat fee. The $150 retreat fee helps make these programs sustainable far into the future, and we are grateful to keep this cost as accessible as possible through the generosity of our donors. It is included automatically when you register. Dormitory-style lodging is available for those on a budget, with a sliding scale for those in need. Please reach out to our office for sliding scale and partial work-trade opportunities.
Autumn Hatha Yoga Weekend Schedule – Tentative
You’ll receive a full schedule at check-in. Times and location may vary slightly.
Friday, September 18
- 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. – Arrival and Registration
- 3:00 – 4:15 p.m. – Hatha Yoga for Early Arrivals
- 5:00 p.m. – Dinner
- 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. – Introduction to the Art and Science of Happiness
- 8:00 – 9:00 p.m. – Meditation
Saturday, September 19
- 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. – Golden Lotus Hatha Yoga Class
- 10:00 a.m. – Brunch
- 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – Joyful Living: Yoga Techniques for Strengthening Will Power, Eliminating Fear and Worry, and Affirming Positivity
- 12:30 – 3:00 p.m. – Free Time
- 3:30 – 4:45 p.m. – Golden Lotus Hatha Yoga Class
- 5:00 p.m. – Dinner
- 8:00 – 9:00 p.m. – Meditation
Sunday, September 20
- 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. – Golden Lotus Hatha Yoga Class
- 9:45 – 10:45 a.m. – Closing and Sharing
- 11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. – SRF Sunday Service
- 1:00 p.m. – Sunday Community Dinner
Click the button on this page to register
About the Program Leader
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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