Introduction

“Lead lives imbibing spirituality, only then will it become meaningful, full of joy and beauty.” - Amma

  • About "Understanding and Exploring Our Fears" Retreat

    “When difficult circumstances arise in life, don't run away in fear. Rather, kindle the love within and try to overcome them.” - Amma

    There's no denying that every individual experiences certain shades of fear or anxiety. The ultimate aspiration of our spiritual journey is defined as attaining a state of absolute fearlessness.

    Take strides towards becoming fearless! Join Brahmachari Ramanandamrita Chaitanya for a one-day retreat that encourages us to introspect, explore and address our apprehensions and fears.

  • 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 aiming to bring in 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 even while living in the world, provided we put our spiritual understanding to use.

  • Enrollment Details

    Enrollment is open! Enroll now and start streaming this self-paced online retreat! You have access to videos as long as you are enrolled in the Amrita Virtual Academy Membership

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

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
Meditation 10:40 - 11:00 AM
Journaling Exercise 11:00 - 11:20 AM
Break 11:20 - 11:35 AM
Satsang 2 11:35 - 12:05 PM
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 & Conlcusion
 4:45 - 5:00 PM

Get the Most Out of the Retreat

Our instructor, Brahmachari Ramanandamritaji, recommends the following:

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

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

  • A notebook and pen.

Brahmachari Ramanandamrita Chaitanya

About the Instructor

Brahmachari Ramanandamrita Chaitanya met Amma at the age of three. He is a monastic disciple who was fortunate to grow up at Amma's ashram from a very young age. He directs M.A. Centers Eastern North America. He also travels, conducting satsangs in various cities and talks at universities, sharing Amma's message of selfless service and love.

He has written and composed many devotional songs, or bhajans, and can often be heard singing alongside Amma. He is a PhD graduate in Computer Science from the University of Maryland, College Park.


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 AVA Membership or À la carte programs 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 and sign in to your Amrita Virtual Academy account.

  • Visit Your Student Dashboard

    • All learning materials and resources are hosted on the Amrita Virtual Academy e-learning platform. Simply visit your Student Dashboard.

    • Video replays of all live sessions will also be posted to your Student Dashboard, to view at your convenience.

  • Enjoy Your Program!

    • If your schedule permits, follow the Suggested Retreat Schedule. Otherwise, you can watch at your convenience.

    • Enjoy access to all of the retreat content as long as your AVA Membership is active. Stream anytime from computer, mobile or tablet without limit. The timing is flexible and self-paced.