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 Importance of Surrender in the Spiritual Life" Retreat

    Spiritual life often feels like a struggle. Yet, spiritual masters often tell us to surrender.

    How can we reconcile the reality of struggling with the ideal of surrendering? Most of the time, spiritual seekers struggle to surrender. What does it truly mean to surrender? Does it mean non-resistance and acceptance of whatever life brings? Does it mean giving up our likes and dislikes? How can we assimilate the wisdom of surrender gently so that life becomes filled with ever more joy and peace?

    This day-long retreat, led by Brahmachari Madhavamrita Chaitanya, will explore these questions.

  • 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 will focus 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.

  • Enrollment Details

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

    This retreat covers the topic of surrender through talks, guided meditations, journaling practices and a Q&A session.

    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, Brahmachari Madhavamrita Chaitanya, 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.

Brahmachari Madhavamrita Chaitanya

About the Instructor

Brahmachari Madhavamrita Chaitanya first met Amma in 1988 and started staying in the Amritapuri Ashram about 10 years later. In 2001, Amma appointed him the editor of the English edition of Matruvani, the Ashram’s monthly magazine, dedicated to promoting Amma's teachings and the principles of Sanatana Dharma. Brahmachari Madhavamrita also helps to edit other English publications of the Ashram. Since October 2023, he has been based in Amma’s Singapore Ashram.


Our Enrollment Process

  • Create an Account

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

  • Check Your Email

    After enrollment, 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. Here you can access meeting links and orientation materials.

  • Follow the Schedule

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

  • Enjoy Your Retreat!

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

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