IAM-35 Course & Refresher at MA Center San Ramon

Sep 12, 2026 9:00pm to Sep 13, 2026 3:30pm 

Amma's IAM-35—Integrated Amrita Meditation Course
In Person at MA Center San Ramon

Learn the original IAM® - Integrated Amrita Meditation technique! If you have wanted to learn this meditation technique, or if you have previously attended the IAM-20 Course and are interested in expanding to the IAM-35 practice, this course is for you.

Immerse yourself in the study of IAM Meditation for a day and a half in the spiritually charged atmosphere of the MA Center in San Ramon. The IAM-35 is the original version of Amma's powerful meditation, now taught and practiced throughout the world. Come and see why so many people worldwide are finding peace of mind through this technique.

IAM-35 meditation is offered for those people who are deeply interested in spiritual practice. The course includes Amma’s spiritual teachings on meditation and practical guidance for a worry-free life. This 35-minute practice integrates several modalities—focusing on movement, breath, sound, and visualization.

The Schedule

Note: To complete the training, you will need to attend both days of the retreat.

Day I
Saturday, September 11
9:00 am – 3:00 pm PDT
Vegetarian lunch available for $15; RSVP for lunch by 10:00 pm, Thursday, September 9.

Day II
Sunday, September 12
9:30 am – 1:00 pm PDT

Location & Accommodations

MA Center San Ramon (In person only)
Amrita Hall, 10200 Crow Canyon Road, Castro Valley, CA 94552
Note: There are no on-site accommodations offered.

What to Bring

Wear modest clothing suitable for the temple atmosphere that is comfortable 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. On the first day, a delicious vegetarian lunch will be available—if you have reserved this meal during registration, please bring $15 in cash at check in. Please RSVP for lunch by Thursday, September 9, 10:00 pm PDT, email iam@amma.org to confirm.

IAM-35 Refresher

Sunday, September 12
9:30 am – 1:00 pm PDT
Those who have previously completed the full IAM-35 course are welcome to join the class for a Refresher to review the practice. You can use the main registration link below to sign up for the Refresher; there will be a place on the order form to indicate that you are attending the Refresher only.

Registration & Contact

Sunday
Jul
19
10:00am - 12:00pm
Youth IAM Course for ages 10-14 with Sreemayi on Zoom
Sunday, July 19, 10 am - 12 pm PDT/1 pm - 3 pm EDT Empower your teen with the tools for a happy, focused, and resilient life. Youth IAM Meditation offers dedicated courses designed to help students build inner strength and lasting calm.... more ›
Saturday
Jul
25
9:00am - 12:00pm
IAM-20 Course
Hosted by MA Center Pacific Northwest in Seattle Welcome! We are delighted to invite you to the upcoming in-person IAM-20 Course. Integrated Amrita Meditation (IAM®) is a deeply calming, secular technique created by Amma that integrates body, breath, and mind. It is a unique... more ›
Saturday
Aug
01
A Multi-Day Event
IAM-35 Weekend Retreat in Kula, Hawaii Set in the remote and tranquil highlands of Upper Kula on the upper slopes of Mt Haleakala, this retreat offers a pristine sanctuary for your practice. Surrounded by the breathtaking natural beauty of Hawaii, some sessions will be held outside on the lanai,... more ›
Friday
Aug
28
A Multi-Day Event
IAM-35 Course Retreat on Zoom
Hosted by National IAM Coordinators Vina and Vidyasagar Treat yourself to an inspiring and centering weekend retreat immersed in learning and practicing Amma's IAM-35 Meditation. Designed for those deeply interested in spiritual practice, IAM® – Integrated... more ›
Thursday
Sep
10
9:30am - 11:30am
IAM-20 Course & Guided 8-Day Immersion on Zoom
Hosted by the Southern California IAM Team Cultivate joy, focus, and creativity. The IAM-20 meditation is a unique integration of gentle yoga poses with an effective and easy-to-practice sitting meditation. It can be comfortably performed by... more ›

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 Southern California
IAM Team on Zoom

8-DAY IMMERSION
June 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 9 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
Pop-up sessions Thursdays and Fridays 4 pm PDT/7 pm EDT
kumudakali@gmail.com

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

With Jonathan & Kristen from Santa Fe, NM
on Zoom

Every other Sunday
June 7, 21
9 am PDT/10 am MDT/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
NEW TIME! Saturday 1:00 pm PDT/3:00 pm CDT/4:00 pm EDT
maccmeditation@macenters.org

With Nandini in Person
Every other Saturday
June 13, 27
3:45 am EDT
Halton Hills, Ontario, CAN
nandini450@yahoo.ca