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RETREAT REFLECTING ON DIVINE LOVE

  • Lead by Amma's Most Senior Disciple

    Swami Amritaswarupananda Puri leads an inspiring two-day retreat. Originally conducted live through MA Center, take advantage of this special opportunity to join on-demand through Amrita Virtual Academy.

  • Joined by Other Senior Disciples

    Swami Dayamritananda Puri, Swami Shantamritananda Puri and Br. Ramanandamrita Chaitanya also conduct sessions.

  • On-Demand and Self-Paced

    Take in the comfort of your home in two days or throughout the month at your convenience. Replay and enjoy the practices as often as you like. Support your daily practices at home!

  • Suggested Schedule

    You can download a PDF of the suggested schedule here.

  • Guided Practices

    The retreat begins with a very auspicious homa (sacred fire ceremony). It also includes devotional singing, chanting, guided meditations, bhajans, classes in Amrita Yoga and more!

  • Something for Everyone

    Other sessions include different forms of meditation, Amrita Yoga classes, devotional drawing, singing as a meditation and devotional seed planting.

  • Inspiring Evening Sessions

    Each day culminates with an evening program led by Swamiji. Listen to his deeply devotional bhajan singing and watch replays of two interactive Q&A sessions.

  • A Timeless Gem

    This retreat originally streamed live Feb 13-14, 2021 and is now available on-demand. Cherish this evergreen program thoughtfully put together by Amma's disciples.


Enrollment Process

  • Create an Account

    Create an account with Amrita Virtual Academy. It is free to do so. Afterwards, you can enroll in any of our programs using your Amrita Virtual Academy log-in ID.

  • Securely Check-out

    Enroll in the AVA Membership using our secure, encrypted payment system. We support most international credit cards through Stripe. Prices are in USD.

  • Check Your Email

    Check your e-mail for a welcome letter and sign in to your Amrita Virtual Academy account.

  • Visit Your Student Dashboard

    All retreat content is hosted on the Amrita Virtual Academy e-learning platform. Simply visit your Student Dashboard.

  • Gather Materials Needed

    • Reliable internet access
    • Asana or comfortable, firm chair
    • Sacred space for practice
    • Notebook and pen
    • Yoga mat

  • Enjoy Your Retreat!

    Enjoy this program and these guided practices. Stream anytime from computer, mobile or tablet without limit. The timing is flexible and self-paced.

Sessions Guided By

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Swami Amritaswarupananda Puri

Amma's Most Senior Disciple

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.

Swami Dayamritananda Puri

M.A. Center San Ramon

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.

Swami Shantamritananda Puri

M.A. Center Chicago

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 was primarily active in East Asia, the Pacific Rim and Africa until 2012. Now he is based in MA Center Chicago, conducting regular programs there, inspiring seekers with his heartfelt talks.

Br. Ramanandamrita Chaitanya

M.A. Center Eastern North America

Br. Ramanandamrta Chaitanya met Amma at the age of three. He is a monastic disciple who 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 written and composed many devotional songs (bhajans) and can often be heard singing alongside Amma. He holds a PhD in Computer Science from the University of Maryland, College Park.

Connect to Amma’s teachings under the guidance of her most senior disciple!

Joined by other senior disciples, special guests and devotees

“God dwells deep within our hearts as innocence and pure love.”

-Amma (Sri Mata Amritanandamayi Devi)

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