One-day Sadhana Retreat
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Introduction

“Lead lives imbibing spirituality, only then will it become meaningful, full of joy and beauty.”
— Amma (Sri Mata Amritanandamayi Devi)

  • About "The Art of Prayer" Retreat

    “Children, pray and shed tears as you think of God. That is the greatest Sadhana. No other Sadhana will give you the bliss of divine love as effectively as sincere prayer.” - Amma

    Prayer is universal. One could say that it is the most natural and easiest way to connect and communicate with the divine. Both Amma and Sanatana Dharma place great importance on prayer.

    Whether we pray regularly or are just starting out, some questions may pop up along the way. “How should I pray? What should I pray for? To whom do I pray ? Why do I sometimes feel that God doesn’t answer my prayers? How can I deepen my prayer practice?”

  • Benefits

    The Walking the Path: Navigating Life’s Journey with a Spiritual Perspective series aims to bring spiritual concepts into our minds and hearts. By gaining a spiritual perspective on the various aspects of life we are able to face the everyday challenges that life presents with a sense of calm and composure, knowing that the divine is with us and guiding our development every step of the way.

    Each retreat in this series focuses on a particular theme that fosters spiritual understanding at a practical level that we can easily employ and integrate into our lives. We can gain more peace and progress on the spiritual path as we put our spiritual understanding to use.

  • Course Details

    Enrollment is open! Enroll now and start streaming this self-paced online retreat.

    Join Jyotirup as we explore prayer. We will immerse ourselves in Amma’s teachings and recommend prayers while exploring the wisdom of the sacred Scriptures of India. This one-day retreat presents an opportunity for everyone to discover or deepen the practice of prayer.

    
Please see the "Suggested Retreat Schedule" below for more details on content.

Suggested Retreat Schedule

* Please watch the Retreat Orientation in advance.
Morning Sessions Time 
Introduction 10:00 - 10:10 AM
Satsang 1  10:10 - 10:40 AM
Guided Meditation 10:40 - 11:00 AM
Journaling Exercise 11:00 - 11:20 AM
Short Break 11:20 - 11:35 AM
Satsang 2 11:35 - 12:05 PM
Guided Meditation
 12:05 - 12:25 PM
Journaling Exercise
 12:25 - 12:45 PM
Lunch Break and Self-Reflection
 12:45 - 3:00 PM
Afternoon Sessions Time
Satsang 3
 3:00 - 3:30 PM
Journaling Exercise 3:30 - 3:50 PM
Q&A Session 3:50 - 4:45 PM
Feedback and Conclusion 4:45 - 5:00 PM

Get the Most Out of the Retreat

Our instructor, Jyotirup, recommends the following:

  • A quiet space where you can immerse yourself in the satsangs and practices.

  • An asana (meditation mat): You may wish to sit on an asana. You may also sit on a chair.

  • A notebook and pen.

Jyotirup

About the Instructor

Jyotirup met Amma in 2007. Being deeply moved by Her teachings and example, he moved to the French ashram where he spent the next three years serving alongside Swamini Amritajyoti Prana. Towards the end of 2010, Jyotirup would make his last and final move, this time to the Amritapuri Ashram alongside his wife. He became an Integrated Amrita Meditation (IAM) instructor in 2015 and has been coordinating this seva for Amma’s Western children in Amritapuri ever since. This seva allowed him to travel throughout South India teaching IAM to the youth in Amma schools. He is also a ‘trainer of the trainer,’ training individuals to become IAM instructors.

Since 2017, he has been a facilitator at Amrita Silent Retreats, where he regularly leads silent retreats in French.

In 2020, with Amma's blessing, he became an astrologer and has since been giving Vedic astrology readings both at Amritapuri and online.

Recently, in 2024, he was appointed Vice-President of the Embracing The World’s French endowment fund.

Jyotirup is delighted to share what he has learned in Amritapuri and his ashram experience.


Our Enrollment Process

  • Create an Account

    • Sign in or create an account with Amrita Virtual Academy. It is free to do so. Afterward, you can enroll in our AVA Membership using your AVA log-in ID.

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

    • Check your email for a welcome letter.

  • Visit Your Student Dashboard

    • All learning materials and resources are hosted on the Amrita Virtual Academy e-learning platform. Simply visit your Student Dashboard. Here you can also access orientation materials.

  • Enjoy Your Program!

    • If your schedule permits, follow the suggested retreat schedule. Otherwise, you can watch at your convenience. Videos are posted to your Student Dashboard.

    • Stream anytime from computer, mobile or tablet without limit. The timing is flexible and self-paced.

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