IAM-35 Meditation Retreat

Learn Amma's IAM®-35 at MA Center Chicago
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, and there is a nominal fee for meals. Click here to sign up. 

Swamini Ambikāmrita Prāna, one of Amma’s most senior meditation instructors, will begin the course with archana (devotional chanting). Swamini will also give a talk on meditation and a Q&A session during the retreat. 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. There is a modest fee for meals. 

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
7:00 – 8:00 am: Archana (devotional chanting) with Swamini Ambikāmrita Prāna (Satsang Hall)
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 originally scheduled for Saturday, March 22, from 6:00 – 8:00 am with Swamini Ambikāmrita Prāna has been rescheduled to May due to weather conditions anticipated this weekend. 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.