Meditation Retreats

5-Day Meditation Retreat, February 25 - March 1, 2026, North Carolina, US

We welcome you to a meditation retreat at Ananda Girisuta Master Unit (Prama Institute), close to the Blue Ridge Mountains in North Carolina, from February 25 to March 1, 2026. This retreat will include a full-day schedule with yoga, meditation, classes, walks in nature, and various other activities.
You can expect the mind to undergo a profound positive mental and spiritual transformation during those four days. We will keep the daily routine harmonious with a balanced combination of getting up early, resting early, enjoying good food and classes, getting plenty of fresh air, and enjoying meditation and social interactions. Apart from the classes and activities, we will have breakfast, lunch, and dinner according to our schedule, prepared by our volunteers, Dada and Didi.

5-Day Meditation Retreat, April 15 - 19, 2026, at Ananda Dhiira, Penn Valley, CA

The Meditation Retreat at Ananda Dhiira in Penn Valley, California, offers a complete and nurturing program designed to support holistic well-being. Throughout the retreat, participants will experience guided meditation classes that introduce practical techniques for inner peace and spiritual growth, along with yoga sessions that strengthen the body, calm the mind, and restore balance. The program also includes peaceful walks through the surrounding forest and moments for quiet reflection and swimming at the nearby South Yuba River, allowing participants to reconnect with nature and recharge in its serene beauty. The retreat takes place at Ananda Dhiira Master Unit, a spiritual and ecological center dedicated to serving the local community through yoga, meditation, and wellness education. Participants can expect to deepen their meditation practice, refresh their physical and mental energy, and experience the tranquility of nature in a supportive and uplifting environment.

4-Day Meditation Retreat, May 7 - 10, 2026, at Ananda Vrati, Hop Bottom, Pennsylvania

The Meditation Retreat at Ananda Vrati in Hop Bottom, PA, offers a complete and nurturing program designed to support holistic well-being. Throughout the retreat, participants will experience guided meditation classes that introduce practical techniques for inner peace and spiritual growth, along with yoga sessions that strengthen the body, calm the mind, and restore balance. The retreat takes place at Ananda Vrati Master Unit, a spiritual and ecological center dedicated to serving the local community through yoga, meditation, and wellness education. Participants can expect to deepen their meditation practice, refresh their physical and mental energy, and experience the tranquility of nature in a supportive and uplifting environment.

5-Day Meditation and Wellness Retreat, May 27 - 31, 2026, at Ananda Dhiira, Penn Valley, CA

The Meditation and Wellness Retreat at Ananda Dhiira in Penn Valley, California, offers a complete and nurturing program designed to support holistic well-being. Throughout the retreat, participants will experience guided meditation classes that introduce practical techniques for inner peace and spiritual growth, along with yoga sessions that strengthen the body, calm the mind, and restore balance. The program also includes peaceful walks through the surrounding forest and moments for quiet reflection and swimming at the nearby South Yuba River, allowing participants to reconnect with nature and recharge in its serene beauty. The retreat takes place at Ananda Dhiira Master Unit, a spiritual and ecological center dedicated to serving the local community through yoga, meditation, and wellness education. Participants can expect to deepen their meditation practice, refresh their physical and mental energy, and experience the tranquility of nature in a supportive and uplifting environment.

5-Day Meditation Retreat, August 5 - 9, 2026, at Ananda Dhiira, Penn Valley, CA

5-Day Spiritual Hiking and Meditation Retreat, August 12 - 16, 2026, at Ananda Dhiira, Penn Valley, CA

Join us for a refreshing spiritual adventure in the beautiful Sierra Nevada mountains! Our Spiritual Backpacking Trip offers a unique blend of outdoor exploration and inner growth — a time to connect deeply with nature, enjoy uplifting company, and rejuvenate body and mind through meditation, kiirtan, and simple living in the open air. This year’s journey is planned for August 12–16, 2026, with any location within 1 - 3 hours from Ananda Dhiira as our intended destination. Final trail details will be confirmed closer to the date, but the general outline will remain the same: we will meet at Ananda Dhiira on Wednesday evening, begin our backpacking trip from Thursday to Sunday, and then return to Ananda Dhiira for a closing lunch on Sunday before concluding the program.

5-Day Meditation Retreat, August 26 - 30, 2026, Ananda Girisuta, Asheville, North Carolina

We welcome you to a meditation retreat at Ananda Girisuta Master Unit (Prama Institute), close to the Blue Ridge Mountains in North Carolina, from August 26 - 30, 2026. You can expect the mind to undergo a profound positive mental and spiritual transformation during those five days of yoga, meditation, classes, walks in nature, and various other activities.
We will keep the daily routine harmonious with a balanced combination of getting up early, resting early, enjoying good food and classes, getting plenty of fresh air, and enjoying meditation and social interactions. We will enjoy delicious sattvik vegan and vegetarian breakfast, lunch, and dinner, prepared by the leading teachers, Didi Ananda Acira and Dada Diiptimanananda.