IAM-35 Course Retreat in Person

Rediscover stillness at this inspiring & transformative retreat

IAM-35 Course Retreat at MA Center Chicago in person

Instruction will be provided by the Chicago IAM Team. Swamini Ambikāmrita Prāna, one of Amma’s  most senior meditation instructors, will conduct a Q&A session to refine our understanding and practicing of the IAM technique. The weekend retreat will allow immersion into learning and practicing of the IAM-35 meditation technique. It is a powerful way to reconnect with one’s center and thereby experience true joy and peace in life. This technique is born out of Amma’s deep resolve for our spiritual enhancement, and when practiced with dedication is designed to bring integration into your life - an integration of body, mind, intellect, and heart. It consists of gentle yoga poses and seated meditation and incorporates movement, breath, sound, and visualization.

Registration: iam35retreatmarch21-22.eventbrite.com (registration closes March 19, 5pm CDT)

Meals: Vegetarian meals are available to order in advance for a modest cost. Please RSVP and select your meal preferences on our site by March 18 to help our kitchen seva team plan accordingly: click here

Onsite Accommodations: Limited dormitory onsite accommodations are available. For reservations email macclodging@macenters.org and provide your full name, age, and gender. Cost is $25 per bed each night.

Contact: maccmeditation@macenters.org

IAM-35 Weekend Retreat Schedule
The retreat schedule includes optional ashram activities open to all participants. Full participation in all four IAM instruction sessions is required for course completion.

Early Arrivals: Friday, March 20
6:00 pm: White Flower Meditation (Satsang Hall)
6:30 – 7:30 pm: Bhajans—devotional singing (Satsang Hall)
7:45 pm: Dinner and informal gathering of early arrival course participants (Satsang Hall)

Day I: Saturday, March 21
8:00 – 9:00 am: Breakfast (Satsang Hall), Retreat check-in
9:00 am –12:30 pm: Session 1, Orientation & IAM Instruction (Event Hall)
12:30 – 2:15 pm: Lunch (Satsang Hall)
2:15 – 3:45 pm: Session 2, IAM Instruction (Event Hall)
4:00 pm: Optional - Ashram Archana (Satsang Hall)
5:00 pm: Optional - Satsang & Dinner (Satsang Hall)

Day II: Sunday, March 22
8:00 – 9:00 am: Breakfast (Satsang Hall)
9:00 – 12:00 pm: Session 3, IAM Instruction & IAM-35 Refresher (Event Hall)
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm: Q&A with Swamini Ambikāmrita Prāna, Open to Retreatant and Refresher attendees (Event Hall)
1:00 pm – 1:45 pm: Light Lunch (Satsang Hall)
1:45 – 2:00 pm: Walking Meditation & Nature Time
2:00 – 4:00 pm: Session 4, IAM Instruction & Closing (Event Hall)

There will also be an IAM-35 Refresher on Sunday, March 22, from 9:00 – 12:00 pm: Those who have previously completed the full IAM-35 course are welcome to join the class to review the IAM-35. To register for just the Refresher click here. All those who attend the Refresher are invited to stay and attend the Q&A with Swamini.