IAM IMMERSION WEEKEND at MACC

Aug 21, 2015 5:00pm to Aug 23, 2015 2:00pm (ended)

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The verdant grounds of MA Center Chicago (MACC) will become the venue of an Integrated Amrita Meditation (IAM) Immersion from Friday, August 21st through Sunday, the 23rd.

The IAM Technique is a powerful way to reconnect with our real center, our inner Self, and thereby experience true joy and peace in life. Born out of Mata Amritanandamayi’s (Amma) divine inspiration, this meditation technique, when practiced with dedication, is designed to bring about integration in our lives –an integration of body, mind, intellect, and heart.

Dedicate the weekend to slow down and discover the technique to calm your body, mind, and spirit.

Immerse in Walking Meditation, Q&A with Br. Shantamrita Chaitanya, Homa, Bonfire, etc.

IAM IMMERSION PROGRAM

Day 1 / Friday, August 21

5:00 – 6:30 PM         Registration

6:30 – 7:30 PM         Dinner

7:30 – 9:30 PM         Mahasudarshana Homa

9:30 – 10:00 PM       Homa Cleanup

10:00 PM                  Retire for the Night

Day 2 / Saturday, August 22

7:00 – 8:00 AM         Archana/Walking Meditation

8:00 – 9:00 AM         Breakfast

9:00 – 12:00 PM       IAM Class

12:00 – 1:00 PM       Lunch

1:00 – 2:00 PM         Walking Meditation/Guided Tour of Ashram

2:00 – 4:00 PM         IAM Class

4:00 – 4:30 PM         Tea Break

4:30 – 6: 00 PM        IAM Class

6:00 – 7:00 PM         Talk by Br. Shantamrita Chaitanya

7:00 – 8:15 PM         Bhajans & Meditation

8:15 – 9:00 PM         Dinner

9:00 – 10:00 PM       Bonfire

10:00 PM                 Retire for the Night

Day 3 / Sunday, August 23

7:00 – 8:00 AM         Practical Spirituality (session by Br. Shantamrita Chaitanya)

8:00 – 9:00 AM         Breakfast

9:00 – 11:30 AM       IAM Class

11:30 – 11:45 AM     Group Picture

11:45 – 12:45 PM     Q&A with Br. Shantamrita Chaitanya

12:45 – 1:45 PM       Lunch

1:45 PM                    Conclusion

 

Registration:

$108 with onsite accommodation

$55 without onsite accommodation

Payment:

For information on the event: Contact Uma Rao at 1.501.282.6817

Tuesday
Dec
23
10:00am - 11:00am
The purpose of Yoga is for our inner well-being. It does not belong to any particular faith or religion. It was passed on to us by the ancient seers for the well-being of humanity.  Yoga helps us reconnect with nature and eventually become one with God. - Amma Please join us for gentle chair yoga... more ›
Saturday
Dec
27
2:30pm - 3:30pm
"A river that flows through many branches will not have a powerful current. If the branches are redirected and the river is redirected to flow only through the main stream, the force of the current will increase greatly. It may even be possible to generate electricity from such a strong current.... more ›
Saturday
Dec
27
2:30pm - 4:00pm
Amma says, "Bhajans are prayers in the form of songs, rich in meaning and full of devotional content." The MACC Bhajan Class meets virtually on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month from 2:30 to 3:45 pm. This class is offered for those who wish to learn bhajans and study devotional songs and... more ›
Sunday
Dec
28
6:00am - 8:30am
"The silence that we acquire through prayer and meditation helps us find peace and true happiness in this noisy world." ~Amma Join us for a Silent Sunday Morning (with Swamini Ambikamrita Prana when she is here), starting with archana in the MA Center Chicago satsang hall at 6am, followed by... more ›
Sunday
Dec
28
3:00pm - 5:00pm
Join the MA Center Chicago knit and crochet group to help people in need of warm hats, scarves, and more. The group meets from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm on the second and fourth Sunday of each month in the South Lodge Community Room.  All skill levels are welcome, and if you are unable to attend the... more ›
Tuesday
Dec
30
8:00am - 9:00am
Location: South Lodge Community Room at MA Center Chicago Join us Tuesday mornings for an open yoga class with simple, gentle Amrita Yoga postures/asanas. No prior experience or training in Amrita Yoga is necessary.  "The purpose of Yoga is for our inner well-being. It does not belong to any... more ›
Tuesday
Dec
30
10:00am - 11:00am
The purpose of Yoga is for our inner well-being. It does not belong to any particular faith or religion. It was passed on to us by the ancient seers for the well-being of humanity.  Yoga helps us reconnect with nature and eventually become one with God. - Amma Please join us for gentle chair yoga... more ›
Wednesday
Dec
31
A Multi-Day Event
Ring in 2026 with a special New Year's Eve program at MA Center Chicago, including a Bhagavati Seva puja and satsang with Swamini Ambikamrita Prana on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, starting at 6 pm.  At 6 pm, Swamini will perform an auspicious traditional Kerala-style Vedic puja ceremony dedicated... more ›

All are welcome to join the ashram residents for daily spiritual practices in the satsang hall:

WHITE FLOWER MEDITATION

Sunday through Friday at 5:50 pm (starts with 10-minute silent Ma Om meditation)

Amma requests everyone to regularly practice this meditation once or twice a day for the benefit of the entire world. Join us live or via Zoom: https://bit.ly/maccmed 

Meeting ID: 828 7832 9402

Passcode: 092753

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EVENING BHAJANS

Sunday-Friday at 6:30 pm (in-person only)

  • Guru Stotram chanting
  • Bhajans (devotional singing)
  • Closing prayers and arati