We are delighted to announce a seven-day Retreat and Meditation Intensive with Baba Shiva Rudra Balayogi, held June 16th to June 23rd at the Ananda Ashram in Monroe, New York.

The retreat is an opportunity to deepen your meditation, to grow in Self Knowledge and to gain an understanding of essential spiritual truths.

The retreat consists of:

Time with a Self-Realized Yogi

Meditation
Extensive meditation is essential for self-knowledge. Jangama Dhyana, the meditation practice Babaji used to obtain Self-Realization, will be taught at the Retreat.

In-depth Knowledge
Question and answer sessions with Baba provide enlightening insights into understanding meditation, mind, consciousness, Self-Realization, and how to discover peace within ourselves.

Rest and Quietude
The Retreat is intended for meditators of all levels — from beginner to advanced. If you are new to meditation or unfamiliar with Baba’s meditation technique, it will be taught at the Retreat — there is no charge. Retreats offer an excellent atmosphere for friends and loved ones to learn meditation or to or strengthen an existing practice.

Staying in residence at the ashram maximizes benefits; however, people are welcome to attend any portion of the Retreat their schedule allows (see Retreat Schedule).

Accommodations are limited; please make your reservation as soon as possible. We look forward to you attending.

Retreat Schedule 2023

June 16 — Friday
1:30-5:00 pm Registration (room occupancy after 4:00 pm)
5:30-6:30 pm Dinner
7:00-9:00 pm Group Meditation and Q&A with Baba

June 17 thru 22 — Saturday
7:00-8:00 am Morning meditation (1st)
8:00-8:45 am Breakfast (Continental 7:00-8:00; Full 8:00-8:45)
8:45-9:00 am Aarti
9:00-10:00 am Meditation (2nd)
10:00-10:15 am Break
10:15-11:15 am Meditation (3rd)
11:15 am-12:30 pm Q&A with Baba
12:30-1:30 pm Lunch
3:15-4:15 pm Meditation (4th)
4:15-4:30 pm Break
4:30-5:30 pm Meditation (5th) (4:15-5:15 pm Saturday)
5:30-6:30 pm Dinner (5:15-6:15 pm Saturday)
7:00-9:00 pm Group Meditation, Q&A with Baba

June 23 — Friday
7:00-8:00 am Meditation (1st)
8:00-8:45 am Breakfast
8:45-10:00 am Meditation(2)
10:00-10:15 am Break
10:15-11:00 am Farewell, Aarti
12:15-1:30 pm Lunch

Daily program times may change.

Retreat Details

Programs Include
Instruction in meditation (Jangama Dhyana), extensive deep meditation, questions and answers with Shiva Rudra Balayogi on the topics of meditation, spiritual development, Self Realization, and how to find Peace within ourselves.

Registration
Please make your reservation immediately if you plan to attend any portion of the Retreat — accommodations are limited.
Reservations contact: Ananda Ashram – Anandaashram.org (845) 782-5575.
Information: Purnima (845) 783-3789  purnimadills@gmail.com

Program Fees
In keeping with Baba’s tradition, there are no program or instruction fees. Ananda Ashram requests a facility fee for people attending programs; it is $20 for a full day or $10 for half a day. This does not include meals. If you cannot afford the fee, please donate what you can.

Food
Three vegetarian meals are offered each day at the Ashram dining hall. Meal tickets can be purchased or you are welcome to bring your own food. Breakfast $5, lunch and dinner are $10.

Accommodations
Ananda Ashram can provide lodging for participants: either semi-private accommodations with two people per room or dorm-style bedding with up to six people per room. There is a 2-night minimum for lodging. Camping space is also available. Contact Ananda Ashram directly for rates and reservations.

Ananda Ashram General Information

What to Bring
Weather can be cool, warm, sunny, or wet. Bring comfortable clothing that is appropriate for a variety of conditions. A lot of time is spent sitting, so bring anything that will help you to be comfortable — baggy clothes, your favorite meditation cushion, blanket, umbrella, water bottle, flashlight, etc.

Importance of Silence
While the Retreat is not officially a Silent Retreat, it is important for your experience and the experience of others to maintain silence as much as possible during the Retreat.

Please Be on Time
Respect others’ silence, and please be seated for meditation five minutes prior to the scheduled meditation time. If food is taken before meditation, light meals are recommended to prevent grogginess.

Donations
The SB-SRBY Mission is a nonprofit, tax-deductible organization funded exclusively by the generous contributions of others. It is not a business. The Mission is dedicated to all who seek inner Peace and relief from suffering. Baba lives a simple life free of extravagance. He shares his knowledge of meditation and Self Realization as a friend, without charge or obligation. If you would like to help, please donate. Your contributions pay for Baba’s travel and Mission expenses so he may continue to guide and inspire others to discover the Peace Within.

Retreat Contact Information
Reservations contact: Ananda Ashram Anandaashram.org (845) 782-5575
Information: Purnima (845) 783-3789  purnimadills@gmail.com

General US Tour information:
Contact: Agastya (541) 999-0975   Agastya108@yahoo.com