We welcome back the renowned Kirtan artist and devotional singer Nina Rao for a special Weekend Retreat. With her soulful voice and deep devotion, Nina will guide us into an immersion of Bhakti Yoga, designed to open the heart and calm the mind. Explore the power of sacred sound to move beyond the intellect and find inner peace. This retreat combines storytelling, traditional chanting, and hatha yoga to recharge your body, mind and spirit. Whether you are a longtime practitioner or brand new to the path of Bhakti, this weekend you will experience the joy of collective chanting through a heart-centered practice.

Nina Rao, whose devotional chant leadership has inspired practitioners worldwide, will guide us through the repetition of mantras, sharing the tradition of ancient chanting and her own journey of devotion. Nina will guide us through chanting of the Hanuman Chalisa during the mid-day workshop, and lead a soulful kirtan concert with her band on Saturday evening.

Weekend Highlights:

Friday: Evening kirtan with ashram staff and local musician, Ananda.
Saturday: Immersion with Nina Rao – including a midday workshop and evening kirtan concert.
Sunday: Sunrise meditation walk to the Durga Temple for more chanting.

If you would like to register as a day guest for Saturday only, please contact the ashram directly for assistance. The ashram day rate of $65 plus tuition will apply, which includes yoga classes and meals.

Saturday Schedule
1:00 pm Workshop led by Nina Rao chanting the Hanuman Chalisa
7:30pm Satsang* Kirtan concert led Nina Rao and her band