Heartfelt and Joyful Living Retreat
Life is love and love is life.
Are you ready for more joy in your everyday life?
You might want a break from your worldly responsibilities or from a particular relationship. Maybe you are beginning to recognize patterns of habitual thinking that you’d like to shift?
Step into a safe haven, a welcoming community, and relax. Really relax. Be yourself.
Bhakti yoga is a natural path for those who are dominantly seeking emotional fulfillment, and desire to convert worldly emotions into Divine devotion. The devotee visualizes the Lord sitting or standing before him/her. He/she pours out her heart’s love, adoration, and shares his/her deepest thoughts and concerns with the Lord until a continuous flow of awareness moves between devotee and his/her beloved Lord.
This continuous flow of love brings about a a close relationship with God and culminates in Divine Union in which the worshiper and that which is worshiped become One.
This workshop honors what inspires you while supporting your inner sense of peace along the way.
As you may know, Classical Yoga is about connection. On your retreat, connect with the inner experience of your physical body, connect with your hands in the spirit of service, connect deeply with nature, of course, connect with your precious heart. It’s a voice you know. Marvel at the richness of your own heart. We’ll help you open to the miracle of living what is already inside of you.
“Kirtan is singing of God’s name, with feeling. Such singing has a benign effect on both the physical and subtle bodies. It is an excellent method of soothing the nerves and directing the emotions to a positive goal. Kirtan melts the heart, fills the mind with purity and generates harmony and divine love. The chanting of Sanskrit kirtan, even when mechanically done, produces certain effects. When done with devotion, and awareness of the meaning, its benefits are immeasureable.”
Participants report they feel lighter, more relaxed and more connected to themselves and others.
Each day begins and ends with Satsang; where we come together for relaxing guided meditations, inspirational chanting and thought-provoking talks on life and living.
All meals are deliciously vegetarian and freshly prepared onsite with love and care
This retreat is a commitment to yourself to listen more deeply and create lasting change. We hope you are able to join us.
Workshop and Satsang Topic Highlights
- Transform Your Emotions: Overcome Fear, Anger and Frustration
- Grow Through Compassion
- Experiencing the Practice and Skills of Friendship, Service and Selfless Love
Recommended Daily Schedule
6:00 – 07:30 am – Satsang: Silent meditation, chanting and lecture
8:00 – 9:45 am – Asana Class
10:00 – 10:45 am – Vegetarian Brunch
11:00 – 12:00 pm – Karma Yoga (selfless service)
12:00 – 1:00 pm – Nature Walks
1:00 – 2:30 pm – Workshop on Heartfelt and Joyful Living Retreat
3:00 – 4:00 pm – Free Time, Journal Writing
4:00 – 5:45 pm – Asana Class
6:00 – 6:45 pm – Vegetarian Dinner
7:30 – 9:00 pm – Satsang: meditation, chanting and lecture
References
- Informational page on our Beginners Yoga Courses
- Read more about the 5 points of yoga from our teachings section.
- Listen to a podcast of our 90-minute Sivananda Yoga All Levels Asana and Pranayama Class
- Blog category on 4 paths of yoga with many blog posts
- Blog post on the science of relaxation
Upcoming Dates
Cost: $30/day + cost of accommodations. Click to register to see all the accommodations choices
This is a flexible retreat. The theme spans 7 days. You can choose to stay from 2–7 nights when you register.
| Dates | Program Name | see more... | Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 16 - 23, 2026 | Heartfelt and Joyful Living Retreat | View Details | |
| April 3 - 10, 2026 | Heartfelt and Joyful Living Retreat | View Details |
