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
May
10
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
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
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
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
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
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
23
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 ›
Saturday
May
23
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 ›
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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
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
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