IAM-35 Course Retreat in Person

Saturday through Sunday, March 22nd - 23rd

Learn Amma's IAM®-35 at the Chicagoland Integrated Amrita Meditation Retreat
Experience inner peace through IAM-35, a transformative 35-minute daily meditation technique. Conceived by world-renowned humanitarian and spiritual leader Sri Mata Amritanandamayi Devi (Amma), the IAM-35 integrates gentle yoga, breath work, sound, and visualization to harmonize the body, mind, intellect, and heart. There is no fee for this IAM retreat, but you must register in advance.

Registration: https://IAM-35retreatchicagomarch.eventbrite.com

Swamini Ambikāmrita Prāna, one of Amma’s most senior meditation instructors, will begin the course with an auspicious Homa (sacred fire ceremony), which is open to all. Swamini will also give a talk on meditation and a Q&A session. The retreat will be led by long-time IAM instructors Radha Katz and Anand Kane.

The benefits of regularly practicing the IAM-35 include:

• Enhanced mental clarity
• Improved focus and self-confidence
• Reduced stress and tension
• Deepened compassion and feelings of harmony
• More stability in an ever-changing world

This technique is beneficial for beginners and experienced practitioners seeking to deepen their spiritual practice. Born from Amma's vision for universal spiritual growth, the IAM-35 helps practitioners navigate daily life while fostering inner transformation.

IAM-35 Weekend Retreat Schedule
The retreat schedule includes optional ashram activities open to all participants.

Early Arrivals: Friday, March 21
6:00 pm: White Flower Meditation (Satsang Hall)
6:30 – 7:30 pm: Bhajans (Satsang Hall)
7:45 pm: Dinner and informal gathering of early arrival course participants (Satsang Hall)

Day I: Saturday, March 22
6:00 – 8:00 am: Ganapathy & Planetary Homa by Swamini Ambikāmrita Prāna is CANCELED due to predicted weather conditions and will be rescheduled. Please stay tuned for the new time.
8:00 – 9:00 am: Breakfast (Satsang Hall)
9:00 am –12:30 pm: Session 1, Orientation & IAM Instruction (Event Hall)
12:30 – 2:15 pm: Lunch (Satsang Hall)
2:15 – 3:30 pm: Session 2, IAM Instruction (Event Hall)
4:00 pm: Optional Ashram Archana and Satsang with Swamini Ambikāmrita Prāna's Talk (Satsang Hall)
7:00 pm: Ashram Community Dinner (Satsang Hall)

Day II: Sunday, March 23
8:00 – 9:00 am: Breakfast (Satsang Hall)
9:00 – 11:00 am: Session 3, IAM Instruction & IAM-35 Refresher (Event Hall)
11:00 am – 12:00 pm: Q&A with Swamini Ambikāmrita Prāna (Event Hall)
12:00 – 12:30 pm: Walking Medidation, Nature Time
12:30 – 1:15 pm: Light Lunch (Satsang Hall) 
1:15 - 3:30 pm: Session 4, IAM Instruction & Closing (Event Hall)

Note: Full participation in all four IAM instruction sessions is required for course completion. Swamini's Q&A is open to course participants and to those who attend the 3/23 Refresher.

The Ganapathy & Planetary Homa on Saturday, March 22, from 6:00 – 8:00 am with Swamini Ambikāmrita Prāna is CANCELED due to predicted weather conditions and will be rescheduled. Please stay tuned for the new time. All are welcome to attend. You can also choose to register for a sankalpa (spiritual resolve) to be made during the Homa on your behalf or for a loved one. For more information, click here.

There will also be an IAM-35 Refresher on Sunday, March 23, from 9:00 – 11:00 am: Those who have previously completed the full IAM-35 course are welcome to join the class to review the IAM-35. To register, click here. All those who attend the Refresher are invited to stay and attend the Q&A with Swamini.