Song of the Morning Community

Spiritual communities are places where people live together in the spirit of cooperation and friendship, dedicated toward a common goal. Located on the property is our Clear Light Community, where residents support one another in a balanced life that is joyous and God-centered. Song of the Morning’s spiritual community is rooted in Paramahansa Yogananda’s vision of world brotherhood communities around the globe. He specifically directed his disciple Yogacharya Oliver Black to establish a spiritual retreat where one day one of these communities could flourish. The Clear Light Community at Song of the Morning sprang from these loftiest of human goals passed on to us from Yogananda. Today, this vision is a reality!

Upcoming Programs by Song of the Morning Community

World Peace Meditation

Open Dates
Join us for a special peace service held on select Saturdays before Saturday evening meditation. This brief service follows the format of SRF’s Worldwide Prayer Circle and lasts about 20 minutes. Please call in advance, as dates are subject to change.

Karma Yoga Worker Bee Weekend

June 5 - 7, 2026
Join us for an uplifting weekend of relaxation, meditation, gentle hatha yoga, and spiritual renewal in the peaceful woodland setting of Song of the Morning. With guided group activities and time for personal reflection, this retreat offers a meaningful opportunity to rest, recharge, and reconnect with your inner peace.

2026 Inner Peace Retreat (June)

June 12 - 14, 2026
Join us for an uplifting weekend of relaxation, meditation, gentle hatha yoga, and spiritual renewal in the peaceful woodland setting of Song of the Morning. With guided group activities and time for personal reflection, this retreat offers a meaningful opportunity to rest, recharge, and reconnect with your inner peace.

Kriyaban Meditation Retreat: The Heart of Kriya

July 24 - 26, 2026

A Golden Lotus Retreat "The science of Kriya Yoga is eternal. It is true like mathematics, like the simple rules of addition and subtraction, the law of Kriya can never be destroyed. Burn to ashes all books on mathematics; the logically minded will always rediscover such truths. Suppress all books on yoga; its fundamentals will […]

Black and white portrait photograph of Yogacharya Oliver Black with text overlay reading “Yogacharya Birthday Weekend September 4–6.”

Yogacharya's Birthday Weekend Celebration

September 4 - 6, 2026
A Golden Lotus Event: It is with gratitude that we come together each year for Yogacharya's birthday to celebrate his life of service and generosity.

2026 Inner Peace Retreat (September)

September 11 - 13, 2026
An uplifting weekend of relaxation, reflection, and spiritual refreshment in the peaceful woodland setting of Song of the Morning. Guests are invited to unwind, recharge, and reconnect with their inner core of peace through community meditation, Golden Lotus Hatha Yoga, spiritual practices, time in nature, nourishing vegetarian meals, and supportive spiritual fellowship. Rooted in the teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda and suitable for all experience levels, Inner Peace Retreat weekends offer a harmonious balance of guided activities and personal time for introspection and renewal.
October 9–11 Inner Peace Retreat promotional image featuring autumn leaves climbing a tree at Song of the Morning.

2026 Inner Peace Retreat (October)

October 9 - 11, 2026
Surrounded by the quiet beauty of autumn at Song of the Morning, this peaceful retreat weekend offers space for stillness, reflection, spiritual renewal, and reconnection with your inner core of peace. Guests are invited to unwind and recharge through community meditation, Golden Lotus Hatha Yoga, time in nature, and supportive spiritual fellowship.