IAM-35 Course & Refresher at MA Center San Ramon

Sep 12, 2026 9:00am to Sep 13, 2026 3:30pm 

Amma's IAM-35—Integrated Amrita Meditation Course
In Person at MA Center San Ramon

Learn the original IAM® - Integrated Amrita 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.

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 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 practice integrates several modalities—focusing on movement, breath, sound, and visualization.

The Schedule

Note: To complete the training, you will need to attend both days of the retreat.

Day I
Saturday, September 12
9:00 am – 3:00 pm PDT
Vegetarian lunch available for $15; RSVP for lunch by 10:00 pm, Thursday, September 10.

Day II
Sunday, September 13
9:30 am – 1:00 pm PDT

Location & Accommodations

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.

What to Bring

Wear modest clothing suitable for the temple atmosphere that is comfortable for gentle yoga poses. You may wish to bring a yoga mat and/or blanket, meditation cushion, water bottle and snacks. Chairs and course handouts will be provided. On the first day, a delicious vegetarian lunch will be available—if you have reserved this meal during registration, please bring $15 in cash at check in. Please RSVP for lunch by Thursday, September 10, 10:00 pm PDT, email iam@amma.org to confirm.

IAM-35 Refresher

Sunday, September 13
9:30 am – 1:00 pm PDT
Those who have previously completed the full IAM-35 course are welcome to join the class for a Refresher to review the practice. You can use the main registration link below to sign up for the Refresher; there will be a place on the order form to indicate that you are attending the Refresher only.

Registration & Contact

Friday
Aug
28
A Multi-Day Event
IAM-35 Course Retreat on Zoom
Hosted by National IAM Coordinators Vina and Vidyasagar Treat yourself to an inspiring and centering weekend retreat immersed in learning and practicing Amma's IAM-35 Meditation. Designed for those deeply interested in spiritual practice, IAM® – Integrated... more ›
Sunday
Aug
30
3:00pm - 5:30pm
IAM-20 Course & Refresher on Zoom
Hosted by the IAM Hawaii Team Discover a deeper sense of calm and joy. In just 20 minutes a day, IAM-20 Meditation offers a unique way to find balance through a combination of gentle stretches and simple sitting meditation. This secular practice is... more ›
Saturday
Sep
05
10:00am - 1:30pm
IAM-20 Course with Eknath on Zoom Discover a deeper sense of calm and joy. In just 20 minutes a day, IAM-20 Meditation offers a unique way to find balance through a combination of gentle stretches and simple sitting meditation. This secular practice is accessible to everyone and requires no... more ›
Thursday
Sep
10
9:30am - 11:30am
IAM-20 Course & Guided 8-Day Immersion on Zoom
Hosted by the Southern California IAM Team Cultivate joy, focus, and creativity. The IAM-20 meditation is a unique integration of gentle yoga poses with an effective and easy-to-practice sitting meditation. It can be comfortably performed by... more ›
Sunday
Sep
20
10:00am - 12:30pm
IAM-35 Refresher with Vina & Vidyasagar on Zoom Have you previously completed the full 8-hour IAM-35 course? Whether you learned the technique recently or some time ago, join us to deepen your practice and gently get it back on track. The instructors for this session will be Vina and Vidyasagar... more ›
Sunday
Sep
27
10:00am - 12:00pm
IAM-35 Refresher with Eknath on Zoom Have you previously completed the full 8-hour IAM-35 course? Whether you learned the technique recently or some time ago, join us to deepen your practice and gently get it back on track. The instructor for this session will be Eknath. The Experience of Practice... more ›

Guided Meditation Sessions

A dedicated sanctuary for graduates to refine their technique and anchor their individual practice in stillness. Depending on the version you practice, these 20 to 60-minute sessions offer a quiet space to nurture inner peace and deepen your connection to the Self.

To register, please contact the instructor below and include:

  • Your full name
  • When and where you attended the IAM Course
  • The day of the week and time of the session you wish to attend

 

IAM-20 Guided Meditation
 

With Pacific Northwest
IAM Team on Zoom

Mondays 9 am PDT/12 pm EDT
NEW! Wednesdays 7:30 am PDT/10:30 am EDT
Thursdays 8 pm PDT/11 pm EDT
Saturdays 9 am PDT/12 pm EDT
kumudakali@gmail.com

With Jagrati from Santa Fe, NM on Zoom
Mondays 5 pm PDT/8 pm EDT
https://forms.gle/TSYMMtxfdKkfepiy9

With Abhaya & Manasa from Georgia on Zoom
Tuesdays 3:30 pm PDT/6:30 pm EDT
ildiko.kumaran@gmail.com

With New York/New Jersey
IAM Team via conference call

Tuesdays 4 am PDT/7 am EDT
Fridays 4 am PDT/7 am EDT
ammanycdowntownsatsang
@ammagroups.org

With Anadi on Zoom
Spanish: Thursdays 4 pm PDT/7 pm EDT
latinoamerica.iam@gmail.com

With Southern California
IAM Team on Zoom

8-DAY IMMERSION
Sept 11 - 18
8 – 8:45 am PDT/11 – 11:45 am EDT (weekdays)
9:30 - 10:15 am PDT/12:30 - 1:15 pm PDT (weekends)
meditate.iam@gmail.com

IAM-35 Guided Meditation
 

With Eknath from Mexico & California on Zoom
Sundays 9 am PDT/11 am EDT
eknathamma@gmail.com

With New York/New Jersey IAM Team via conference call
Sundays 5 am PDT/8 am EDT
Mondays 3:30 am PDT/6:30 am EDT
ammanycdowntownsatsang
@ammagroups.org

With Pacific Northwest
IAM Team on Zoom

Sundays 8:30 am PDT/11:30 am EDT
Mondays 5:30 pm PDT/8:30 pm EDT
Tuesdays 4 pm PDT/7 pm EDT 
Wednesdays 5:30 pm PDT/8:30 pm EDT
Thursdays 9 am PDT/12 pm EDT
Fridays 9 am PDT/12 pm EDT
Pop-up sessions Thursdays and Fridays 4 pm PDT/7 pm EDT
kumudakali@gmail.com

At MA Center PNW (Seattle) in Person
Last Sunday of each month
August 30, 1:30 pm
kumudakali@gmail.com

With Jonathan & Kristen from Santa Fe, NM
on Zoom

Every other Sunday
August 9, 23
9 am PDT/10 am MDT/12 pm EDT
joncrews@aol.com

With MA Center Los Angeles on Zoom
Mondays 6:45 am PDT/9:45 am EDT
Tuesdays 8:30 pm PDT/11:30 pm EDT
iam@la.macenters.org

With Ananda Devi from Gainesville, FL on Zoom
Sundays 1:30 pm PDT/4:30 pm EDT
Tuesdays 7 am PDT/10 am EDT
https://forms.gle/nqokgQh6pPRHWkft7

With Vina, Vidyasagar & Devika from Northern California
IAM Team on Zoom

Wednesdays 8 am PDT/11 am EDT
vina.amma.iam@gmail.com

With Southern California
IAM Team on Zoom

Fridays 8 am PDT/11 am EDT
meditate.iam@gmail.com

With MA Center San Ramon on Zoom
Saturdays 8:30 am PDT/11:30 am EDT
iam@amma.org

With MA Center Chicago on Zoom & in Person
Saturday 1:00 pm PDT/3:00 pm CDT/4:00 pm EDT
maccmeditation@macenters.org

With Nandini in Person
Every other Saturday
August 8, 22
3:45 pm EDT
Halton Hills, Ontario, CAN
nandini450@yahoo.ca