Seva Saturday & Satsang
Next event (Monthly): Jul 18, 2026 8:30am-7:30pm
We warmly invite you to join us for a day of seva and our regular weekly satsang. Gardening work will begin at 8:30 am, followed by additional seva after as we work together to lovingly preparing MA Center Chicago for Swami Amritaswarupananda Puri's upcoming programs. Lunch will be served to all volunteers. Stay after seva for bhajans and arati, followed by a freshly prepared vegetarian meal (available for a modest donation).
If you have any questions, please email macenterchicago@ammagroups.org.
Tuesday
Jul
07
8:00am - 9:00am
Location: MA Center Chicago Yoga Shala (underneath the 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... more ›
Tuesday
Jul
07
4:00pm - 5:00pm
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
Jul
11
9:30am - 7:30pm
Community Seva and Satsang Day
"To receive the opportunity to do Seva (selfless service) and serve the world is a gift from God.” ~Amma
Seva Activities
Join us as we prepare for Swami Amritaswarupananda's August programs.
Schedule:
TBD Come anytime and jump in — all are welcome! Satsang... more ›
TBD Come anytime and jump in — all are welcome! Satsang... more ›
Saturday
Jul
11
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 with Swamini celebrating Amma's birth star, Karthika*. As part of our Karthika celebration, we'll be chanting archana on the... more ›
Saturday
Jul
11
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 ›
Sunday
Jul
12
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
Jul
12
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
Jul
14
8:00am - 9:00am
Location: MA Center Chicago Yoga Shala (underneath the 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... more ›
Tuesday
Jul
14
4:00pm - 5:00pm
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
Jul
18
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 ›
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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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EVENING BHAJANS
Sunday-Friday at 6:30 pm (in-person only)
- Guru Stotram chanting
- Bhajans (devotional singing)
- Closing prayers and arati