"When the deep, spiritual yearning of the disciple basks in the effulgence of the Guru's grace, an ashram is born. There one grows in peace and harmony."
— Amma
Staying at MA Center Chicago
MA Center Chicago, on a beautiful 142-acre campus formed in July 2012, is one of a handful of Amma's ashrams around the world where you can take part in daily spiritual practices, weekly satsang and many other programs. The center offers personal retreats for those who wish to deepen their practice — a chance to stay in a spiritually vibrant community that embraces a healthy, sustainable way of life.
Guests benefit from the many activities at the center, including daily archana and bhajans, spiritual discourses, Bhagavad Gita classes, silent meditation retreats, pujas and homas, guided meditation, yoga, and the youth programs (ABK and AYUDH), as well as selfless-service opportunities. Visitors can enjoy the campus, browse the spiritual library and join the daily programs.
Daily group sadhana: 6:00 a.m. Archana · 6:00 p.m. Amma's White Flower Meditation · 6:30 p.m. bhajans, closing prayers, arati and prasad.
The Guest Program
Short stays of up to two weeks can be arranged based on availability. For longer, service-oriented stays of two weeks to two months, see the Karma Yoga Program. To inquire about a stay, email our accommodations team at macclodging@macenters.org. Please also see the local guide for nearby hotels and other accommodation.
