# Event Details - **Event Name**: Awakening the Divine Warrior Within - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 21 Aug, 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sun, 23 Aug, 2026 at 01:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Join us Friday, August 21 – Sunday, August 23, for the Awakening the Divine Warrior Within Retreat at Song of the Morning Yoga & Meditation Retreat in Vanderbilt, Michigan. A Spiritual Living Retreat with the Song of the Morning Community. Paramahansa Yogananda teaches that “life on earth is a constant series of battles between good and evil. It is the duty of every human being to be a spiritual warrior against delusion." Life often presents us with difficult challenges, large and small. This retreat offers specific yoga techniques to help you face those challenges with confidence and strength so you can better fight the battle of life and emerge victorious. Through specific Hatha yoga exercises designed to remind you of your body’s potential, through mental exercises where you will learn to erase thoughts of defeat, fear, and worry, and through guided communion with our natural soothing and healing forest environment, you will find inspiration and affirm your inner power. When you do that, as Paramahansa Yogananda says, “you will no longer passively succumb to the soul-stultifying influence of the worldly environment” but will rise above it and overcome.” “To him that overcometh, I will give the morning star.” — Revelation 2:28 UNPLUGGING We are all constantly connected to technology, but what we really long for is connection with the richness of life around us. This retreat will be an invitation to power down the cell phone, unplug, and reconnect with Mother Earth through the beauty of Song of the Morning’s 800-acre forest. To support this intention throughout the weekend, we will have a “cell phone-free” day all day Saturday, where notes are taken down on paper and moments are captured in memory, not on camera. Participants will be encouraged to turn off their phones and store them away in their bags. Flashlights and alarm clocks will be available to borrow for those seeking more phone freedom. We will also offer the option of “checking in” your phone for the weekend if you would like that level of support. Loved ones are welcome to contact you through the Retreat Center if needed. CAMPING & TIME OUTDOORS Participants will be invited to spend as much time as possible immersed in nature. Our indoor accommodations are nestled in the woods, while quiet campsites are also available. The weekend will include an outdoor yoga class (weather permitting), a guided nature walk, an evening campfire, and time to enjoy the beautiful waters of the Pigeon River. Come early on Friday to set up your campsite, or if lodging indoors, bring camp chairs, hammocks, or anything else you’d enjoy using at our outdoor group base camp by the firepit. A program leader will be available to help you set up camp if needed. SELFLESS SERVICE Everyone attending the retreat will select a simple way to pitch in during the weekend, such as setting tables, washing dishes, or chopping vegetables, helping us more fully experience life in spiritual community. SPIRITUAL COMMUNITY Song of the Morning is much more than just a retreat center. It is an intentional spiritual community. Located on the property is our Clear Light Community, founded under the vision of Paramahansa Yogananda for “plain living and high thinking.” Yoganandaji emphasized the power of coming together in shared spiritual practices and values to uplift individuals and society as a whole. He envisioned these communities as models for a future where people could live in harmony and cooperation, ultimately contributing to a more just and unified world. The weekend schedule includes joining our community in group meditations and yoga classes, all welcoming to beginners and long-time yogis alike, as well as Song of the Morning’s weekly Self-Realization Fellowship Sunday Service and Fellowship Dinner. You are welcome to learn more about this yogic tradition before arriving, though it is not required. Guidance will be offered throughout the weekend. LODGING & RETREAT FEE By clicking the Register Now button from the registration page, you’ll be able to select and pay for your lodging, which includes meals and the retreat fee. Retreat Fee: $150 WEEKEND SCHEDULE Friday 2:00–4:00 PM • Arrival and Registration 3:00–4:15 PM • Golden Lotus Hatha Yoga for Early Arrivals 5:00 PM • Dinner 6:30–7:30 PM • Introduction: Recognizing and Preparing Our Inner Warrior 8:00 PM • Meditation Saturday 8:30–9:45 AM • Golden Lotus Hatha Yoga Class 10:00 AM • Brunch 11:00 AM–12:30 PM • Yoga Techniques for Awakening and Strengthening the Divine Warrior Within • Creative Introspection • Scientific Affirmation Study 12:30–2:00 PM • Free Time (Snack Available in Mainhouse) 2:00–3:30 PM • Guided Nature Experience 4:00–6:00 PM • Dinner by the Campfire 6:00–7:45 PM • Free Time 8:00 PM • Meditation 9:15 PM • Campfire, S’mores & Sharing Sunday 8:30–9:45 AM • Golden Lotus Hatha Yoga Class 10:00 AM • Closing Circle 11:00 AM • Self-Realization Fellowship Sunday Service 1:00 PM • Sunday Fellowship Dinner with the Community “Realize that enough hidden strength lies within you to overcome all obstacles and temptations. Bring forth that indomitable power and energy.” — Paramahansa Yogananda - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/vanderbilt/awakening-the-divine-warrior-within/200030114947302 - **Event Categories**: health-wellness, meditation, yoga, workshops, trips-adventures, camping, spiritual, brunch - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 15 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Vanderbilt - **state**: MI - **country**: United States - **location**: 9607 Sturgeon Valley Rd. East, Vanderbilt, MI, United States, Michigan 49795 - **lat**: 45.15596 - **long**: -84.42769 - **full address**: 9607 Sturgeon Valley Rd. East, Vanderbilt, MI, United States, Michigan 49795 ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Awakening the Divine Warrior Within - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/e8c611ebe9bac8f8ffd35d8ceba14798ba579d28ffa99d8a8c8ffeaa61f170b2-rimg-w1200-h628-dc482818-gmir?v=1787228710 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Awakening the Divine Warrior Within being held? - **A:** Awakening the Divine Warrior Within takes place on Fri, 21 Aug, 2026 at 03:00 pm to Sun, 23 Aug, 2026 at 01:00 pm at 9607 Sturgeon Valley Rd. East, Vanderbilt, MI, United States, Michigan 49795. - **Q**: Who is organizing Awakening the Divine Warrior Within? - **A:** Awakening the Divine Warrior Within is organized by Song of the Morning Yoga & Meditation Retreat. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Awakening the Divine Warrior Within is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Vanderbilt, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Awakening the Divine Warrior Within sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Awakening the Divine Warrior Within", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/e8c611ebe9bac8f8ffd35d8ceba14798ba579d28ffa99d8a8c8ffeaa61f170b2-rimg-w1200-h628-dc482818-gmir?v=1787228710", "startDate": "2026-08-21T15:00:00-04:00", "endDate": "2026-08-23T13:00:00-04:00", "url": "https://allevents.in/vanderbilt/awakening-the-divine-warrior-within/200030114947302", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "9607 Sturgeon Valley Rd. 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