# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Hearts Aflame: The Five Stages of the Heart
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 16 Jul, 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sun, 19 Jul, 2026 at 06:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: We invite you to join us for this special extended retreat, Thursday, July 16 to Sunday, July 19, 2026, at Song of the Morning for Hearts Aflame: The Five Stages of the Heart, a Spiritual Living Retreat guided by Naren K. Schreiner and Lopamudra Bose.


This special extended retreat allows for a deeper immersion into how to cultivate the heavenly gift of love innate in every heart. To many, meditation is a practice of the mind. But the spiritual heart is vital in meditation. The retreat will focus on Sri Yukteswar’s teachings about the five stages of the heart, the removal of the eight meannesses of the heart, and the ultimate goal of the “magnanimous heart,” as well as Paramahansa Yogananda’s teachings on the development of devotion, intuition, and divine love.


“Heart’s lotus will blossom forth, darkness will steal away!”

~ From Cosmic Chants


🌿 This retreat will give opportunities to explore the illuminating and practical teachings of great Gurus, enjoy devotional chanting, and most importantly meditate deeply and heartfully with a group of sincere and committed souls. Experience Nature’s temple and meaningful personal reflection. Receive the grace flowing from the Divine with the gathered devotees on this sacred land that has been a spiritual sanctuary for over 50 years.


This Meditation Retreat is part of an annual three-part series. Guests are welcome to join for one or all three in 2026, taking place in March, July and November. Each Meditation Retreat is suitable for beginners and long-time meditators alike, and will focus on a specific theme to help participants deepen their practice in a new way.


What to Bring for Retreat:

• Journal and/or notebook
• Meditation shawl and meditation cushion
• Write down any questions or doubts you have about your meditation practice
• Bring inspirational quotes or passages about meditation and devotion that you might share with the group


Registration Details:

All-Inclusive: Prices are all inclusive and reflect your accommodations, meals throughout the retreat, access to all retreat programs, and the $200 retreat fee.

Lodging Fee: To register, please use the ticket link on this event page. Your lodging payment includes meals and the retreat fee. The $200 retreat fee helps sustain these programs for the long term, and we are grateful to our donors for keeping this cost as accessible as possible. It is included automatically when you register. Dormitory-style lodging is available for those on a budget, with a sliding scale for those in need. Please reach out to our office for sliding scale and partial work-trade opportunities.


Weekend Schedule – Tentative

You’ll receive a full schedule at check-in. Times may vary slightly.

Thursday, July 16

• 2 to 4 p.m. Check in
• 5 p.m. Dinner
• 7 p.m. Welcome and Talk on “The Five Stages of the Heart”
• 8 p.m. Guided Meditation and Chanting

Friday, July 17

• 8:30 to 9:45 a.m. Guided Meditation and Chanting
• 10:00 a.m. Brunch
• 11:30 a.m. “Removing The Eight Meannesses of the Heart”
• 1:00 p.m. Snack available in Mainhouse
• 2:00 p.m. Golden Lotus Hatha Yoga, Domes (90 min.)
• 3:30 p.m. Personal time, journal, walk in Nature
• 5:00 p.m. Dinner
• 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. “The Magnanimous Heart”
• 8:00 to 9:30 p.m. Guided Meditation and Chanting

Saturday, July 18

• 8:30 to 9:45 a.m. Guided Meditation and Chanting
• 10:00 a.m. Brunch
• 11:30 a.m. “Yogic Practices to Strengthen Love”
• 1:00 p.m. Snack available in Mainhouse
• 2:00 p.m. Golden Lotus Hatha Yoga, Domes (90 min.)
• 3:30 p.m. Personal time, journal, walk in Nature
• 5:00 p.m. Dinner
• 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. “Anahata: The Heart Chakra”
• 8:00 to 9:30 p.m. Guided Meditation and Chanting

Sunday, July 19

• 8:30 a.m. Guided Meditation and Chanting
• 9:45 a.m. Closing
• 10:00 a.m. Light breakfast snacks available in Mainhouse
• 11 a.m. Song of the Morning Sunday Service
• 1 p.m. Sunday Community Dinner
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/vanderbilt/hearts-aflame-the-five-stages-of-the-heart/200029923558217
- **Event Categories**: health-wellness, meditation, brunch, yoga
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 11

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Vanderbilt
- **state**: MI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 9607 Sturgeon Valley Rd., E., Vanderbilt, MI, United States, Michigan 49795
- **lat**: 45.15596
- **long**: -84.42769
- **full address**: 9607 Sturgeon Valley Rd., E., Vanderbilt, MI, United States, Michigan 49795

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Hearts Aflame: The Five Stages of the Heart being held?
  - **A:** Hearts Aflame: The Five Stages of the Heart takes place on Thu, 16 Jul, 2026 at 03:00 pm to Sun, 19 Jul, 2026 at 06:00 pm at 9607 Sturgeon Valley Rd., E., Vanderbilt, MI, United States, Michigan 49795.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Hearts Aflame: The Five Stages of the Heart?
  - **A:** Hearts Aflame: The Five Stages of the Heart is organized by Song of the Morning Yoga & Meditation Retreat.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Hearts Aflame: The Five Stages of the Heart 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 Hearts Aflame: The Five Stages of the Heart sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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