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MA Center Chicago (MACC)

Spring Amrita Yoga Retreat

Sat - Sun, April 11-12

Apr 11, 2026 6:30am to Apr 12, 2026 2:00pm

Registration is now open for our two-day Amrita Yoga retreat at MA Center Chicago, Sat-Sun, April 11-12, 2026. Ready to register? Click here.

Experience Inner Peace through Amrita Yoga

Conceived by world-renowned humanitarian and spiritual leader Sri Mata Amritanandamayi Devi (Amma), Amrita Yoga integrates gentle yoga, breath work, sound, and visualization to harmonize the body, mind, intellect, and heart. The retreat will include talks by Swamini Ambikāmrita Prāna, one of Amma’s most senior meditation instructors, and will be led by the Amrita Yoga team.

The retreat registration fee is $120 per participant, which includes meals. Pre-registration is required - please register here.

Dorm-style lodging is available onsite at a modest cost. For lodging availability and information, email macclodging@macenters.org.

Here's the retreat schedule:

Saturday April 11, 2026

6:30 AM - Chai (Event Hall)
7:00 AM - 7:45 AM Lighting of the Lamp, Welcome and Introduction. (Event Hall)
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Amrita Yoga Session (Event Hall)
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM Meditation: White Flowers of Peace, Ma Om followed by short silent meditation (Event Hall)
9:30 AM – 10:15 Breakfast (Cafe)
10:30 AM –11:15 AM Satsang with Swamini Ambikamrita Prana (Event Hall)
11:30 AM – 12:45 PM Amrita Yoga Session (Event Hall)
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Lunch (Cafe)
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM Walking meditation in Nature
2:30 PM - 3:45 PM Amrita Yoga Session (Event Hall)
4:00 PM Chai, Archana, Bhajans (Satsang Hall; optional)
6:00 PM Dinner

Sunday April 12, 2026
6:00 AM - Archana (Satsang Hall; optional)
7:00 AM - Chai (cafe)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM Amrita Yoga Session (Event Hall)
8:30 AM - 9:10 AM Meditation and Brief talk with Swamini Ambikamrita Prana (Event Hall)
9:15 AM - 10:00 AM Breakfast (cafe)
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM Breath Awareness Session (Event Hall)
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Handout Review (Event Hall)
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Amrita Yoga Session (Event Hall)
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM Closing with feedback from participants (Event Hall)
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Lunch

Questions? Email macenterchicago@ammagroups.org.

Sunday

Mar

3:00pm - 5:00pm

Knit & Crochet for a Good Cause

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

Mar

10:00am - 11:00am

Chair Yoga Class

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

Apr

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Amrita Book Club at MACC

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

Apr

2:30pm - 3:30pm

Guided IAM-35 Meditation Session

"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

Apr

3:00pm - 4:30pm

Amrita Bala Kendra (ABK)

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 ›

Saturday

Apr

4:00pm - 7:30pm

Saturday Satsang at MA Center Chicago

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 Saturdays in the MA Center Chicago satsang hall for a community satsang, which starts with group archana at 4pm, and is typically followed by bhajans... more ›

Sunday

Apr

6:00am - 8:30am

Silent Sunday Morning Meditation and Archana

"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

Apr

8:00am - 2:00pm

Mother's Kitchen

Inspired by Amma's teachings, Mother’s Kitchen groups in North America prepare, cook and serve 150,000 meals for the homeless and hungry each year. At MA Center Chicago, on the first Sunday of every month, we prepare food in the MACC kitchen starting at 8AM and then serve it at a local shelter. We... more ›

Sunday

Apr

3:00pm - 5:00pm

Knit & Crochet for a Good Cause

Tuesday

Apr

10:00am - 11:00am

Chair Yoga Class

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

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

Spring Amrita Yoga Retreat

Experience Inner Peace through Amrita Yoga

WHITE FLOWER MEDITATION

EVENING BHAJANS

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