Swami Amritaswarupananda at MA Center Chicago

Swami Amritaswarupananda will be conducting two retreats and a public program at MA Center Chicago Friday-Sunday, Aug 7-9, 2026. Join us as we gather to celebrate Amma’s message of love and service with Swamiji. 

Planning to attend? Preregistration is required for all programs:

• Ready to register for the weekend retreat, Sat-Sun, August 8th and 9th? Click here.
• RSVP for the free public program on Saturday, August 8th here.
• To register for the one-day AYUDH Youth retreat on Friday, August 7th, click here.

Program Details:

Join us for a special one-day youth retreat, a two-day weekend retreat and a free public program with Swami Amritaswarupananda Puri, Amma’s most senior disciple, who has traveled the world sharing Amma’s message of love, compassion, and selfless service for nearly four decades. 

Through satsang, spiritual practices, devotional singing, meditation, and time with Swamiji, participants will have the opportunity to deepen their understanding of Amma’s teachings and discover practical ways to navigate life’s challenges with strength, devotion, and inner clarity.

Homa by Br. Ramanandamrita Chaitanaya

As part of the retreat with Swamiji, Br. Ramanandamrita Chaitanya will perform an auspicious homa on Sunday, August 9th at 7am. Attendance will be open to all attending the retreat. To register for a sankalpa (spiritual intention) to be made on your behalf, or for a loved one during the homa, please sign up here. Those who register for sankalpa do not need to be present to receive the benefits of the puja.

Retreat Theme: Across Waves to Wonders : The Hanuman Within

Whether material or spiritual, ‘moving forward' is essential. Major religious texts emphasize this. Stagnation hinders success. Flow is natural to creation. Living in harmony with nature promotes overall well-being. Life brings unexpected challenges. To face them without fear, depression, or anxiety, we need grace, the grace already inherent within us. Let’s explore our potential through Amma’s teachings, scriptures, and Swamiji's experiences with Amma, uncovering the invincible Hanuman within.

Venue for all programs:

MA Center Chicago
41W501 Keslinger Road
Elburn, IL 60119
na.amma.org/chicago
macenterchicago@ammagroups.org

AYUDH Youth Retreat Registration Fees
$25 per registrant
Children 12 and under are free

To register for the one-day AYUDH Youth retreat on Friday, August 7th, click here.

Weekend Retreat Registration Fees

Adult (18+): $150
Second Adult (18+): $100*
Students (18+): $50
Teens and Children (17 and under): Free
* One registration may include a maximum of two adults.
Late Registration Fee: A late registration fee of $20 per person will be added beginning at 12:01 AM on August 3, 2026.

To register for the weekend retreat, Sat-Sun, August 8th and 9th, click here.

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. We highly recommend checking Booking.com, which has many options at great prices.

Public Program Details:

Saturday, August 8 | 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM - seating opens at 4:30 PM

This public program is open to everyone and will include:

• Satsang (spiritual talk)
• Bhajans (devotional singing)
• Meditation
• Light Dinner

Although the Saturday evening program is free, pre-registration is required. RSVP for the free public program on Saturday, August 8th 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.

We look forward to welcoming you to MA Center Chicago.