IAM-35 Course Retreat in Person

Apr 12, 2025 10:00am to Apr 13, 2025 3:00pm (ended)

Experience more stability in an ever-changing world!
IAM-35 Course Retreat at MA Center D.C. in Person
Saturday through Sunday, April 12-13

Learn Amma's IAM-35 at the MA Center D.C. Integrated Amrita Meditation Retreat, led by long-time IAM instructors Wendy Steben and Martha Miller. IAM-35 is a 35-minute daily meditation technique that integrates gentle yoga, breath, sound, and visualization to harmonize the body, mind, intellect, and heart. The technique is beneficial for beginners and experienced practitioners seeking to deepen their spiritual practice. Born from Amma's vision for universal spiritual growth, this meditation helps practitioners navigate daily life while fostering inner transformation.

Registration: https://IAM35retreatdc.eventbrite.com
Contact: Wendy at wsteben@gmail.com

IAM-35 Weekend Retreat Schedule

Day I: Saturday, April 12
10:00 – 10:30 am: Registration
10:30 am –12:30 pm: Session 1, Orientation & IAM Instruction
12:30 – 1:15 pm: Lunch
1:15 – 4:30 pm: Session 2, IAM Instruction
4:30 – 8:00 pm: Ashram Archana and Satsang follow by dinner (optional)

Day II: Sunday, April 13
10:00 – 10:30 am: Check in & IAM-35 Refresher welcome
10:30 – 12:30 pm: Session 3, IAM Instruction
12:30 – 1:15 pm: Light Lunch
1:15 – 3:00 pm: Session 4, IAM Instruction & Closing

Note: Full participation in all four IAM instruction sessions is required for course completion.

IAM-35 Refresher, Sunday, April 13, 10:00 am – 12:30 pm: Those who have previously completed the full IAM-35 course are welcome to join the class in person to review the IAM-35. To register for the Refresher click here.

Location (in-person only):
MA Center Washington DC
9109 Harrington Drive
Potomac, MD 20854

Onsite Accommodations: Limited onsite accommodations are available. For reservations click here.

Meals: Vegetarian meals will be available for purchase.

What to bring: Because the MA Center is an ashram (spiritual sanctuary) we kindly request that all attendees dress modestly to maintain the sacred atmosphere of the space. Wear modest comfortable clothing suitable for gentle yoga poses. You may wish to bring a yoga mat and/or blanket, meditation cushion, water bottle, and snacks. Chairs and course handouts will be provided. Also, if you wish, bring clothing for the outdoors—during breaks you are invited to stroll and soak in the spiritual atmosphere of the ashram grounds.

 

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IAM Guided Meditation Sessions are for IAM graduates who have completed the full IAM Course. The steps of the technique are verbally guided, and there is an opportunity for extended silent meditation together. Guided meditation helps to deepen and support an individual's daily practice, and meditation in a group is beneficial for all who participate. Depending on the session, it is about 30 - 60 minutes. Please contact each instructor/team to register: include your full name, when and where you attended the IAM Course, and the day of the week/time of each session you wish to sign up for.
 

IAM-20 Guided Meditation
 

With Pacific Northwest
IAM Team on Zoom

Mondays 9 am PDT/12 pm EDT
Thursdays 8 pm PDT/11 pm EDT
Saturdays 9 am PDT/12 pm EDT
kumudakali@gmail.com

With Jagrati from Santa Fe, NM on Zoom
Mondays 5 pm PDT/8 pm EDT
https://forms.gle/TSYMMtxfdKkfepiy9

With Abhaya & Manasa from Georgia on Zoom
Tuesdays 3:30 pm PDT/6:30 pm EDT
ildiko.kumaran@gmail.com

With New York/New Jersey
IAM Team via conference call

Tuesdays 4 am PDT/7 am EDT
Fridays 4 am PDT/7 am EDT
ammanycdowntownsatsang
@ammagroups.org

With Anadi on Zoom
Spanish: Thursdays 4 pm PDT/7 pm EDT
latinoamerica.iam@gmail.com

With Eknath from Mexico & California on Zoom
English: Saturdays 5:00 pm PDT/8:00 pm EDT
Spanish: Saturdays 9 am PDT/12 pm EDT
eknathamma@gmail.com

With Southern California
IAM Team on Zoom

8-DAY IMMERSION
September 12 - 19
8 – 8:45 am PDT/11 – 11:45 am EDT (weekdays)
9:30 - 10:15 am PDT/12:30 - 1:15 pm PDT (weekends)
meditate.iam@gmail.com

IAM-35 Guided Meditation
 

With Eknath from Mexico & California on Zoom
Sundays 8 am PDT/11 am EDT
eknathamma@gmail.com

With New York/New Jersey IAM Team via conference call
Sundays 5 am PDT/8 am EDT
Mondays 3:30 am PDT/6:30 am EDT
ammanycdowntownsatsang
@ammagroups.org

With Pacific Northwest
IAM Team on Zoom

Sundays 8:30 am PDT/11:30 am EDT
Mondays 5:30 pm PDT/8:30 pm EDT
Tuesdays 4 pm PDT/7 pm EDT 
Wednesdays 5:30 pm PDT/8:30 pm EDT
Thursdays 9 am PDT/12 pm EDT
Fridays 9 am PDT/12 pm EDT
kumudakali@gmail.com

At MA Center PNW (Seattle) in Person
Last Sunday of each month
September 28, 1:30 pm
kumudakali@gmail.com

With Jonathan & Kristen from Santa Fe, NM
on Zoom

Every other Sunday
September 14, 28
9 am PDT/12 pm EDT
joncrews@aol.com

With MA Center Los Angeles on Zoom
Mondays 6:45 am PDT/9:45 am EDT
Tuesdays 8:30 pm PDT/11:30 pm EDT
iam@la.macenters.org

With Ananda Devi from Gainesville, FL on Zoom
Sundays 1:30 pm PDT/4:30 pm EDT
Tuesdays 7 am PDT/10 am EDT
https://forms.gle/nqokgQh6pPRHWkft7

With Vina, Vidyasagar & Devika from Northern California
IAM Team on Zoom

Wednesdays 8 am PDT/11 am EDT
vina.amma.iam@gmail.com

With Southern California
IAM Team on Zoom

Fridays 8 am PDT/11 am EDT
meditate.iam@gmail.com

With MA Center San Ramon on Zoom
Saturdays 8:30 am PDT/11:30 am EDT
iam@amma.org

With MA Center Chicago on Zoom & in Person
Saturday 1 pm PDT/4 pm EDT
maccmeditation@macenters.org