SUMMER RETREAT
coming together in loveJoin us for our first in-person retreat in a year and a half! We’re also offering some of the retreat programs online for a virtual retreat. We’re excited to come together again with our community for an uplifting and inspiring event. The retreat will include:
- daily meditations
- programs and discussions
- uplifting music and dance
- asana classes
- social time together
- deep relaxation
- nature outing
- organic food
- beautiful accommodations
SEE THE FULL SCHEDULE OF PROGRAMS AND MORE DETAILS BELOW!
EVENT SCHEDULE
See the full retreat schedule by day below. All times are Pacific Standard. For virtual attendees, pay attention to which events are noted as available online. Not all programs will be streamed.
Tuesday, August 31st (Travel Day)
Time | Program Title | Coordinator | |
3:00 pm | Registration | Kaverii | |
5:30 | Dharmachakra |
(No dinner provided. Optional group meal at Govinda’s Restaurant)
Wednesday, September 1st
| Time | Program Title | Instructor/ Coordinator | Available Online? |
| 5:30 am | Meditation | Self-Guided | |
| 7:00 | Asana Class | Kaverii | Yes |
| 9:00 | Breakfast | ||
| 10:00 | Opening Circle | Shanti & Kaverii | Yes |
| 11:30 | River Walk | ||
| 12:00 pm | Meditation | Self-Guided | |
| 12:45 | Lunch | ||
| 1:30 | Connection/ Reflection Time | ||
| 2:00 | Cultural Humility and Self Observation | Rukmini | Yes |
| 4:30 | Movement Class | Jayanti | Yes |
| 5:30 | Dharmachakra & Dharma Talk | Yes | |
| 6:30 | Dinner | ||
| 8:00 | An Evening of Bhajans | Gayatri |
Thursday, September 2nd
| Time | Program Title | Instructor/ Coordinator | Available Online? |
| 5:30 am | Meditation | Self-Guided | |
| 7:00 | Asana Class | Kaverii | Yes |
| 8:00 | Dharmachakra & Dharma Talk | Yes | |
| 9:00 | Breakfast | ||
| 10:00 | Rising to Meet the Changing Times | Ravi | Yes |
| 11:30 | River Walk | ||
| 12:00 pm | Guided Chakra Meditation | Yes | |
| 12:45 | Lunch | ||
| 1:30 | Connection/ Reflection Time | ||
| 2:30 | Mapping Our Roles in a Social Change Ecosystem | Shakti | Yes |
| 4:00 | Asana Class | Tara | Yes |
| 5:30 | Dharmachakra | Yes | |
| 6:15 | Baby Naming Ceremony for Wren | ||
| 7:00 | Dinner | ||
| 8:00 | Talent Show |
Friday, September 3rd (Coast Outing Day)
Time | Program Title | Instructor/ Coordinator | Available Online? |
5:30 am | Meditation | Self-Guided | |
7:00 | Asanas | Self-Guided | |
8:00 | Dharmachakra & Dharma Talk | ||
9:00 | Breakfast | ||
9:45 | Prepare to Leave | ||
10:00 | Leave for Outing to the Coast | ||
4:30 pm | Leave Coast | ||
6:00 | Dharmacakra | Yes | |
6:45 | Dinner | ||
8:00 | Spiritual Stories/ Devotional Music | ||
9:00 | Avarta Kiirtan |
Saturday, September 4th
| Time | Program Title | Instructor/ Coordinator | Available Online? |
| 5:30 am | Meditation & Asanas | Self-Guided | |
| 7:00 | Light Breakfast | ||
| 8:00 | Akhanda Kiirtan | Yes | |
| 11:00 | Dharmacakra | Yes | |
| 11:45 | Dharma Talk | Yes | |
| 12:15 pm | Lunch | ||
| 2:00 | Chants and Their Meaning | Gayatri | Yes |
| 4:00 | Restorative Yoga | Madhuliika | Yes |
| 5:30 | Dharmacakra & Dharma Talk | Yes | |
| 6:30 | Dinner | ||
| 8:00 | Envisioning the Possibilities | Madhuliika | |
| 9:00 | Avarta Kiirtan |
Sunday, September 5th
| Time | Program Title | Instructor/ Coordinator | Available Online? |
| 5:30 am | Meditation | Self-Guided | |
| 7:00 | Asana Class | Kaverii | Yes |
| 8:00 | Dharmacakra & Dharma Talk | Yes | |
| 9:00 | Breakfast | ||
| 10:00 | In Service to Humanity | Madhu | Yes |
| 11:30 | Walk / Connecting / Reflection | ||
| 12:00pm | Meditation | ||
| 12:45 | Lunch | ||
| 1:30 | Walk / Connecting / Reflection | ||
| 2:30 | Closing Circle | Yes | |
| 4:00 | End of Retreat | ||
| 5:30 | Dharmachakra | ||
| 6:30 | Dinner |
EVENT DETAILS
DATE: Wednesday, September 1st- Sunday, September 5th
TIME: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM Pacific Time
LOCATION: Dharmalaya Center in Eugene, OR
(Zoom participation is available for some programs)
PRICE: $0-$400
PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS
See decriptions to some of the retreat’s programs below. Unless otherwise noted, all of the programs listed here are available both in person and online. All times are Pacific Standard.
WEDS SEPT 1ST, 2PM: Cultural Humility and Self Observation with Rukmini
THURS, SEPT 2ND 10AM: Rising to Meet Changing Times with Ravi
How has several years of pandemic, extreme weather, political turmoil, economic dislocations, rising voices of the marginalized, growing homelessness, personal challenges, etc. impacted us? How is it affecting our outlook for the future? How should our community be preparing to respond to changing times? A time to reflect and envision, together.
THURS, SEP 2ND, 2:30PM: Mapping Our Roles in a Social Change Ecosystem with Shakti
We all play an important role in achieving collective liberation, and we can’t do it alone. In this workshop we’ll identify our archetypal roles in creating a better world. We’ll explore the duties of these roles and how they function in support of each other.
SAT, SEP 4TH, 8PM: Envisioning the Possibilities with Madhuliika (available in-person only)
Join Madhuliika for a creative program that taps into our deepest desire for a new vision of society that works for everyone.
SUN, SEPT 5TH, 10AM: In Service to Humanity with Madhuliika
An exploration of the ways in which Ananda Seva is meeting the challenges of our time and how we may view the changes as an opportunity to serve with hope and inspiration.
COVID SAFETY
The Ananda Seva Board is prioritizing the health and safety of our community. Some of the steps that will be taken to prevent the spread of COVID include the following:
Read more.
- First and foremost, only fully vaccinated people are allowed to attend.
- There will be minimal time spent in an indoor setting. Meals, break time, and many programs will be held outside in an event tent. And one day will be devoted to a trip to the Oregon Coast.
- The indoor space will be exceptionally well ventilated, with a virus elimination air filter in operation.
- The area of the indoor space is sufficient to allow people to maintain recommended social distancing.
- All attending should bring face masks and use them if they go off site to public settings. We reserve the option to have people mask during indoor kiirtans if deemed necessary.
- The lodging accommodations will provide attendees with individual room space.This is a fluid situation and AS will remain vigilant in making needed adjustments in accordance with the CDC, state and local guidelines, should adjustments become necessary. Please reach out with any questions or concerns.
ACCOMMODATIONS
The retreat will be held at Dharmalaya in Eugene, Oregon. The serene natural meditation building sits on 2 acres of contiguous property bursting with fruit trees and shrubs, native wildflowers, diverse permaculture gardens and a fish pond. Guests will have access to a shared bath house and kitchen and have the option to sleep in a canvas tent, dorm, or private room. Guests can also choose to bring their own tent or stay offsite and commute. All ticket prices include three prepared meals daily and all-day programming.
COMMUTING: Commuters can stay at their own local accommodations and visit Dharmalaya during the day for programs.
PERSONAL TENT: Space will be provided for you to bring your own tent.
CANVAS TENT: Canvas walled tents with cots.
DORM: The dorms are a cozy onsite communal sleeping space with walled-off nooks for privacy.
PRIVATE ROOM: You can stay in a private room on the retreat site. You’ll be emailed to arrange details.
REGISTER WITH THE FORMS BELOW!
Register here to attend the retreat in-person at Dharmalaya.
Register for the in-person retreat by selecting your preferred accomodation below. You can also support our community scholarships by selecting the “community support” option in the registration form. This checkout is done separately from your personal registration.
Register here to attend the retreat ONLINE
The programs for the Summer Retreat were initially designed to be interacted with in-person. However, we want to make sure everyone in our community has safe access to these enriching programs. Though there is no way to fully recreate the experience of sharing space together, we will be able to stream many of the retreat’s offerings on Zoom. Please register with this sliding-scale form to join us digitally.
Apply for a full or partial scholarship for the in-person retreat.
If you would like to apply for a full or partial scholarship or if you’re uncertain about your ability to attend the retreat for any other reason, please let us know with this form. We want to do everything we can to get you to the retreat! (You can also attend the online retreat at a sliding-scale rate with the form above.)
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Hello i registered for both Lilavati and vimala and paid $400 as per kaverii ‘s instruction
Thank you! We’re looking forward to seeing you both!