On-Demand Retreat
Learn to Surrender and Be Fearless
Take advantage of a special opportunity to join this retreat led by Amma's most senior disciple, Swami Amritaswarupananda Puri. Enjoy as a two-day retreat or watch sessions individually at your own convenience. Also includes sessions with Amma’s disciples based in North America.
✨ Part of the AVA Membership.

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Swami Amritaswarupananda Puri
Swami Amritaswarupananda Puri is the foremost sanyasi disciple of Amma. Swamiji is also the vice-chairman of the Mata Amritanandamayi Math and president of Amrita University and AYUDH International.
He has reveled in Amma’s divine presence for more than 40 years and published many inspiring books and articles. His talks and devotional practices are filled with knowledge and a love from living with Amma.
He has reveled in Amma’s divine presence for more than 40 years and published many inspiring books and articles. His talks and devotional practices are filled with knowledge and a love from living with Amma.

Swami Dayamritananda Puri
Swami Dayamritananda Puri, one of Amma’s senior monastic disciples, met Amma more than 37 years ago. He is the Executive Director of MA Centers, traveling extensively to different cities in North & South America giving satsang and inspiring Amma’s satsang groups to better serve their communities and keep alive the flame of selfless service.
He holds an undergraduate degree in Physics and a masters degree in Film Technology.
He holds an undergraduate degree in Physics and a masters degree in Film Technology.

Swami Shantamritananda Puri
US born and raised, Swami Shantamritananda Puri met Amma in 1990 and became a brahmachari (monk) in her Indian Monastery in 1993, engaging in Amma’s social, educational and spiritual activities around the world.
Initially based in Tokyo as Director of M.A. Center Japan, he also became active in East Asia, the Pacific Rim, Africa and MA Center Chicago, conducting regular programs, inspiring seekers with his heartfelt talks.
Initially based in Tokyo as Director of M.A. Center Japan, he also became active in East Asia, the Pacific Rim, Africa and MA Center Chicago, conducting regular programs, inspiring seekers with his heartfelt talks.

Swamini Ambikamrita Prana
Swamini Ambikamrita Prana met Amma in 1987 after finishing her higher studies at UC Berkeley. She helped to establish the first North American ashram in San Ramon, California.
After 10 years in Amritapuri, Amma sent her back to North America to offer satsang, pujas, meditation and Amrita Yoga classes. She is currently based in MA Center Chicago and travels, offering programs across the country.
After 10 years in Amritapuri, Amma sent her back to North America to offer satsang, pujas, meditation and Amrita Yoga classes. She is currently based in MA Center Chicago and travels, offering programs across the country.

Br. Ramanandamrita Chaitanya
Br. Ramanandamrta Chaitanya met Amma at the age of three. He grew up at Amma's ashram from a very young age. He directs MA Center Eastern North America and travels to conduct programs, sharing Amma's message of selfless service and love.
He has composed many devotional songs (bhajans), often seen singing alongside Amma. He holds a PhD in Computer Science from the University of Maryland, College Park.
He has composed many devotional songs (bhajans), often seen singing alongside Amma. He holds a PhD in Computer Science from the University of Maryland, College Park.
This retreat is part of the AVA Membership!
“Surrender is not something you do to somebody else. It is to your own Self that you surrender.”
-Amma (Sri Mata Amritanandamayi Devi)
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