Retreat with Swami Amritaswarupananda
Aug 8, 2026 7:30am to Aug 9, 2026 8:00pm
We are happy to share that Swami Amritaswarupananda will be conducting a retreat and public program at MA Center Chicago Saturday-Sunday, Aug 8-9, 2026! Although Amma will not be touring the U.S. this summer, Swamiji will be bringing her light to our community through:
- Inspirational Discourses
- Soul-Stirring Bhajans
- Interactive Q&A Sessions & More
Join us as we gather to celebrate Amma’s message of love and service. For preliminary details about Swamiji's North America tour, click here.
Swamiji MA Center Chicago programs will include:
- Spiritual talks
- Devotional music
- Meditation
- Q & A with Swamiji
- Bonfire
Additional programs:
- A one-day youth program on Friday, Aug. 7 (separate registration required - more details coming soon)
- Free Public Program: Saturday evening , Aug. 8, 2026, which will include a satsang talk and bhajans. Afterward, a delicious vegetarian meal will be available for non-retreat participants for a modest donation.
Venue:
MA Center Chicago
41W501 Keslinger Road
Elburn, IL 60119
na.amma.org/chicago
macenterchicago@ammagroups.org
Need accommodations? Email macclodging@macenters.org to request shared onsite accommodations at MA Center Chicago (for a separate nominal fee). Please note: space is very limited. Area hotel information and discounts can be found on our Local Guides page here.
If you have any questions, please contact us at macc.retreats@macenters.org.
For more information about Swamiji's 2026 North America tour, click here.
Tuesday
May
12
8:00am - 9:00am
Location: MA Center Chicago satsang hall
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 particular faith or... more ›
Tuesday
May
12
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
May
16
12:00pm - 7:30pm
Amma says, "Satsang has the power to turn our minds towards good thoughts. Children, don't waste any opportunity to participate in satsang."
Join us for a special satsang celebrating Amma's birth star, Karthika*. As part of our Karthika celebration, we'll be chanting archana on the hour every hour... more ›
Saturday
May
16
2:00pm - 3:00pm
The Amrita Book Club of North America gives participants an opportunity to dive more deeply into Amma’s teachings. The club meets twice a month on the first and third Saturdays from 2 pm to 3 pm via Zoom to explore Amma’s books and books written by Amma's senior disciples. All are welcome to attend... more ›
Saturday
May
16
3:00pm - 4:00pm
"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
May
16
3:00pm - 4:30pm
Amrita Bala Kendra (ABK) passes on Amma’s teachings to children through fun and engaging activities such as stories, bhajans, arts and crafts, celebration of festivals and service projects. ABK focuses on values, multi cultural traditions, and spiritual practices. ABK is held in-person in the MA... more ›
Sunday
May
17
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
May
17
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
May
19
8:00am - 9:00am
Location: MA Center Chicago satsang hall
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 particular faith or... more ›
Tuesday
May
19
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 ›
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All are welcome to join the ashram residents for daily spiritual practices in the satsang hall:
WHITE FLOWER MEDITATION
Sunday through Friday at 6:00 pm
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
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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
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