Spring Renewal Day: Aligning with the Divine - with Swamini

Mar 29, 2025 5:30am-4:00pm (ended)

Join us for a special sadhana Saturday with Swamini Ambikamrita Prana, starting with archana at 5:30 am on March 29, 2025. The day will include chanting, meditation, guided meditations, seva, personal reflections, and more. Stay for satsang with Swamini immediately afterward. Here's the tentative schedule:

5:30 - 6:45 am: Archana and Mahisasuramardini Stotram
6:45 -7:00 am: Tea break
7:00 - 8:00 am: Guided meditation
8:00 - 9:00 am: Archana
9:00 - 9:45 am: Simple Bhajans 
9:45 -10:00 am: Break
10:00 -11:00 am: Archana
11:00 - 1:00 pm: Silent Seva
1:00 - 1:20 pm: Mrityunjaya mantra chanting (108 repetitions)
1:20 - 2:00 pm: Silent Lunch and cleanup in parallel with walking meditation/mantra writing
2:00 - 3:00 pm: Archana
3:00 - 4:00 pm: Break/Nature walk/Walking meditation/Personal japa and meditation time

Note: snacks and meals will be available for a modest donation throughout the day

Our regular Saturday satsang program will start at 4:00 pm with archana, followed by a guided meditation led by Swamini, and AYUDH bhajans. Dinner will be available aferward for a modest donation. 

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 ›
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