Location: Amrita Hall & Online
In-person and Live on the MA Center San Ramon YouTube Channel.
Daily 7 PM to 9 PM
Oct 1 (Vijayadashami): 8 AM - 9:30 AM
Navaratri, or Nine days of the Devi, and Vijayadashami will be celebrated from Monday... more ›
IAM-35 Class & Refresher: October 11 & 12, 2025 - in-person
Oct 11, 2025 9:00am to Oct 12, 2025 1:00pm
October 11, 9 AM to October 12, 1 PM
Location: Amrita Hall, MA Center San Ramon
Learn Amma’s original IAM meditation technique. If you have wanted to learn this meditation technique, or if you have previously attended the IAM-20 Course and are interested in expanding to the IAM-35 practice, this course is for you!
IAM-35 Weekend Course:
To complete the training you will need to attend both days of the retreat.
- Day I: Saturday, October 11: 9 am - 3 pm PDT (vegetarian lunch available)
- Day II: Sunday, October 12: 9:30 am - 1 pm PDT
Registration: Click here
IAM-35 Refresher Class, Sunday, October 12, 9:30am - 1:00pm:
Those who have previously completed the full IAM-35 course are welcome to join the class for a refresher to review the practice. To register for the Refresher, please send an email including your name and where and when you attended the IAM-35 Course to: iam@amma.org
Location:
MA Center San Ramon (in person only):
Amrita Hall
10200 Crow Canyon Road
Castro Valley, CA 94552
Note, there are no on-site accommodations offered.
Registration: Click here
Registration closes Friday, October 10, 10 pm PDT. If you would like to RSVP for the $15 vegetarian lunch served on Day I, please email us to RSVP by Thursday, October 9, 10pm PDT.
Contact: iam@amma.org
Immerse yourself in the study of IAM meditation for a day and a half in the spiritually charged atmosphere of the MA Center in San Ramon. The IAM-35 is the original version of Amma’s powerful meditation, now taught and practiced throughout the world. Come and see why so many people worldwide are finding peace of mind through this meditation technique. IAM-35 meditation is offered for those people who are deeply interested in spiritual practice. The course includes Amma’s spiritual teachings on meditation and practical guidance for a worry-free life. This 35-minute meditation practice integrates several modalities—focusing on movement, breath, sound, and visualization.
If you have any questions, please contact the Events team: macsrevents@ammagroups.org
Monday
Sep
22
A Multi-Day Event
Tuesday
Sep
30
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: Amrita Hall & Online
In-person and Live on the MA Center San Ramon YouTube Channel.
The last three nights of Navaratri are dedicated to worship of the divine mother as Saraswati and concludes with Vijayadashami on the morning of the... more ›
Wednesday
Oct
01
8:00am - 9:30am
Location: Amrita Hall & Online
In-person and Live on the MA Center San Ramon YouTube Channel.
Navaratri, or Nine days of the Devi and Vijayadashami will be celebrated from September 22 - October 1.
Vijayadashami is the 10th day, also known... more ›
Friday
Oct
03
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Group Chanting and prayer is very powerful. It can change anything. ~Amma
7:00 - 8:15 pm Pacific Time
Group chanting of 108 Names of Amma and 1,000 Names of the Divine Mother (Sri Lalitha Sahasranama), followed by Amma’s White Flower Meditation Free conference call: dial-in number +1 425-436... more ›
Group chanting of 108 Names of Amma and 1,000 Names of the Divine Mother (Sri Lalitha Sahasranama), followed by Amma’s White Flower Meditation Free conference call: dial-in number +1 425-436... more ›
Saturday
Oct
04
8:30am - 9:30am
IAM-35 Virtual Group Practice via Zoom
8:30-9:30 am Pacific Time. On Saturday mornings, starting at 8:30 am, a weekly guided group meditation is led by local IAM instructors for those who have previously taken the full IAM-35 meditation course. To register and receive the Zoom link, please... more ›
8:30-9:30 am Pacific Time. On Saturday mornings, starting at 8:30 am, a weekly guided group meditation is led by local IAM instructors for those who have previously taken the full IAM-35 meditation course. To register and receive the Zoom link, please... more ›
Sunday
Oct
05
6:00am - 8:30am
Location: Amrita Hall Porch
An auspicious Ganapathy Homa (sacred fire ceremony) will be performed by Pujari Devidas on Sunday, October 5th, from 6:00 - 8:30 am.
All are welcome to attend.
Tila and Navagraha homas will also be included, as well as pujas for individual planets.
In... more ›
Tila and Navagraha homas will also be included, as well as pujas for individual planets.
In... more ›
Sunday
Oct
05
8:30am - 9:30am
Laksarchana Starts at 8:30 am Pacific Time
Inviting all to join this special community group Laksharchana (chanting of a mantra 100,000 times) dedicated for World Peace. The Archana will be led by either Swamiji or community... more ›
Friday
Oct
10
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Group Chanting and prayer is very powerful. It can change anything. ~Amma
7:00 - 8:15 pm Pacific Time
Group chanting of 108 Names of Amma and 1,000 Names of the Divine Mother (Sri Lalitha Sahasranama), followed by Amma’s White Flower Meditation Free conference call: dial-in number +1 425-436... more ›
Group chanting of 108 Names of Amma and 1,000 Names of the Divine Mother (Sri Lalitha Sahasranama), followed by Amma’s White Flower Meditation Free conference call: dial-in number +1 425-436... more ›
Saturday
Oct
11
8:30am - 9:30am
IAM-35 Virtual Group Practice via Zoom
8:30-9:30 am Pacific Time. On Saturday mornings, starting at 8:30 am, a weekly guided group meditation is led by local IAM instructors for those who have previously taken the full IAM-35 meditation course. To register and receive the Zoom link, please... more ›
8:30-9:30 am Pacific Time. On Saturday mornings, starting at 8:30 am, a weekly guided group meditation is led by local IAM instructors for those who have previously taken the full IAM-35 meditation course. To register and receive the Zoom link, please... more ›
Saturday
Oct
11
5:30pm - 8:00pm
This Saturday, join us for a special satsang program led by Swami Dayamritananda Puri.The program will include satsang by Swamiji, followed by bhajans and Arati with Swamiji.
On Saturday evenings, our community comes together for satsang (spiritual talk), chanting and bhajans and to connect... more ›
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All are welcome to join the ashram residents for daily spiritual practices in the Main House puja room:
Morning Archana
Monday-Saturday: 5 AM
Sunday: 6 AM
- 108 Names of Amma
- 1000 Names of the Divine Mother, Sri Lalitha Sahasranam
Evening Bhajans
Sunday - Friday: 7 PM
If there is no Saturday program in the temple hall, bhajans are in the Main House at 7 PM.
- Guru Stotram Chanting
- Bhajans (Devotional singing)
- Closing prayers and Arati
Directions
The Main House is on the hill above the temple hall. When you arrive at MA Center, turn right and cross over the small bridge. Use the call box on your left just before the outer gate to communicate that you need the gate opened to drive through. Then follow the road past the temple. The road continues on the right next to the temple gate, then curves left up the hill to the Main House. The puja room is just inside the front door to the house.
If you have any questions, please contact the Events team: macsrevents@ammagroups.org