# Event Details - **Event Name**: Kriyaban Meditation Retreat: The Heart of Kriya - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 24 Jul, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sun, 26 Jul, 2026 at 02:00 pm - **Event Description**: A Golden Lotus retreat led by the Song of the Morning Community Save the date for this very special opportunity to gather with fellow Kriyabans. Our sincere intention for this retreat is to deepen our understanding of discipleship, to enliven our practice of the SRF techniques, and to share the joy and encouragement that divine friendship brings. “The science of Kriya Yoga is eternal. It is true like mathematics, like the simple rules of addition and subtraction, the law of Kriya can never be destroyed. Burn to ashes all books on mathematics; the logically minded will always rediscover such truths. Suppress all books on yoga; its fundamentals will be re-revealed whenever there appears a sage with pure devotion and consequently pure knowledge.” ~ Paramahansa Yogananda The schedule will include group meditation, group study of the SRF Lessons and other writings of Master, devotional chanting, listening to recordings of Master and other direct disciples, Golden Lotus Hatha Yoga, and time to enjoy Nature at our beloved Song of the Morning. The retreat schedule will build throughout the weekend, so please plan to attend all sessions if possible. To attend this retreat, you must present your Kriyaban Card from Self Realization Fellowship during check in (physical or electronic). If you have any questions about your Kriya registration, please reach out to Naren at naren@songofthemorning.org REGISTRATION DETAILS Lodging Fee By clicking the Register Now button from the registration page, you will be able to pay for your lodging, which includes meals throughout the retreat. On site community members wishing to join will be given a separate link. Retreat Donations This retreat is being offered as a way of supporting our community in deepening meditation together. Prices reflected are for room and meals only. Donations to support Song of the Morning’s ability to offer this retreat, including supporting Naren’s service to the retreat, may be made during registration or at the end of the retreat. KRIYABAN MEDITATION RETREAT SCHEDULE – TENTATIVE You’ll receive a full schedule at check in. Times may vary slightly. All programs will take place in the Domes. FRIDAY, JULY 24 5:00 PM – Dinner 6:30 PM – Welcome & Introductions When did you receive Kriya initiation? What do Kriya and discipleship mean to you? Includes a brief talk on Kriya Yoga in Autobiography of a Yogi and a recording of Master’s voice. 8:00 to 9:00 PM – Community Meditation (all are welcome) ────────── SATURDAY, JULY 25 Mahavatar Babaji Commemoration Day Simple breakfast bars, fruit, tea, and coffee available in Mainhouse 9:00 AM to 10:45 AM – “Depth Is the Key” How we can overcome dry spells and avoid mechanical practice. 11:00 AM – Free Time (Light breakfast available) 12:30 to 2:30 PM – “Devotion and Kriya Yoga” How discipleship deepens our practice, and practices from Master on bringing the heart’s devotion into the techniques. 3:00 PM – Golden Lotus Hatha Yoga (90 min.) 5:00 PM – Dinner 7:00 to 9:00 PM – Kriyaban Meditation (for Kriyabans only) with devotional service for Mahavatar Babaji ────────── SUNDAY, JULY 26 9:00 to 10:00 AM – Closing Let Us Affirm a Renewed Enthusiasm and Commitment to Kriya! 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM – Sunday Service led by Naren 1:00 PM – Sunday Dinner - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/vanderbilt/kriyaban-meditation-retreat-the-heart-of-kriya/200030073352612 - **Event Categories**: health-wellness, meditation, nonprofit, science-fair, yoga - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 14 ## 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 ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Kriyaban Meditation Retreat: The Heart of Kriya - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/c82b2abe873adf625f4788fb9d10ed5140816581bfcd2b70a87169ee601860df-rimg-w1200-h628-dc59617d-gmir?v=1784517963 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Kriyaban Meditation Retreat: The Heart of Kriya being held? - **A:** Kriyaban Meditation Retreat: The Heart of Kriya takes place on Fri, 24 Jul, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Sun, 26 Jul, 2026 at 02:00 pm at 9607 Sturgeon Valley Rd., E., Vanderbilt, MI, United States, Michigan 49795. - **Q**: Who is organizing Kriyaban Meditation Retreat: The Heart of Kriya? - **A:** Kriyaban Meditation Retreat: The Heart of Kriya is organized by Song of the Morning Yoga & Meditation Retreat. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Kriyaban Meditation Retreat: The Heart of Kriya", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/c82b2abe873adf625f4788fb9d10ed5140816581bfcd2b70a87169ee601860df-rimg-w1200-h628-dc59617d-gmir?v=1784517963", "startDate": "2026-07-24", "endDate": "2026-07-26", "url": "https://allevents.in/vanderbilt/kriyaban-meditation-retreat-the-heart-of-kriya/200030073352612", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "9607 Sturgeon Valley Rd., E., Vanderbilt, MI, United States, Michigan 49795", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "9607 E Sturgeon Valley Rd, Vanderbilt, MI 49795-9517, United States", "addressLocality": "Vanderbilt", "addressRegion": "MI", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "45.15596", "longitude": "-84.42769" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "A Golden Lotus retreat led by the Song of the Morning Community\n\nSave the date for this very special opportunity to gather with fellow Kriyabans.\n\nOur sincere intention for this retreat is to deepen our understanding of discipleship, to enliven our practice of the SRF techniques, and to share the jo", "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Song of the Morning Yoga & Meditation Retreat", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/song-of-the-morning-yoga-and-meditation-retreat/25395719" } ] } ] ```