Going Deeper: A Focused Meditation Retreat
Jan 25 - 29, 2024
Please join us for a retreat focused on going inward.
Come be a part of an immersive experience to dive deeply into practice, fully supported by longtime Mount Madonna teachers.
To support the mind in turning inward, we will follow a simple diet, observe silence, and practice in a cave-like atmosphere of seclusion. A number of hours each day will be devoted to sadhana (spiritual practices) created specifically for this retreat by Baba Hari Dass. The sadhana includes meditation, pranayama (breathing practices), and asana (postures). Devotional rituals, chanting, and spiritual stories also form a part of this special experience.
This small group experience is devoted to a deeper level of meditation and purification for people who already have some knowledge of meditation and yoga. Please read this important informational document before registering for this retreat.
Special health note:
Because Going Deeper is held indoors, with participants in close proximity for the duration of the retreat, all registrants will be provided with a rapid Covid-19 test to take upon arrival.
Tuition & Fees:
In-person retreat: $395 + meals & lodging
Financial Accessibility: We aim for this retreat to be accessible to all.
Financial assistance is available.
Some work-study opportunities may also be available.
Please email retreats@mountmadonna.org to inquire about these options.
Presenters
Anand Brian Darsie, BA (Music), RYT 500, E-RYT 200, RCYT, teaches the Eight Limbs of classical Ashtanga Yoga with a focus on asana and pranayama. Anand has been the Program Coordinator for Children’s Yoga Teacher Training for Educators, bringing his background in helping children explore nature, music, and yoga to those who wish to share contemplative practice with the youngest generation.
Anand is a professional musician and vocalist.
Bhavani Siegel was introduced to yoga in childhood, practicing asana and yogic breathing with her family. She met Baba Hari Dass in 1974, became his disciple, and began formal study and sadhana practice. In 1975, Bhavani began teaching yoga. A senior faculty and founding member of Mount Madonna, Bhavani teaches many aspects of Yoga, including meditation, pranayama, and yoga philosophy. Her specialties are: Root Values in Yoga: Yama & Niyama, Mantra Yoga: Sanskrit as Sacred Sound, and Ritual & Symbolism in the Path of Yoga.
Through yoga teacher trainings, seminars and retreats, Bhavani has continued her journey of “teach to learn.” She loves chanting and singing, mystic poetry, and the solace of nature.
Rebecca (Krishna Gayatri) Schefstrom has been an energetic contributor to the wellness industry as a yoga and Pilates teacher and entrepreneur for more than 20 years. She is the founder and CEO of Urban Balance, which delivers holistic wellness solutions to companies nationwide.
An experienced movement teacher with 1000+ hours of training and study across the two disciplines, Krishna Gayatri has led yoga and Pilates classes for industry-leading corporate clients and taught in top-tier health club and hospital settings and leads local and national retreats. She has been a student of Baba Hari Dass since 1997 and has been following his guidance ever since. She is deeply committed to preserving the lineage and mission Babaji and Mount Madonna created and sustained over these many decades.
2024 Retreat Rates
Rates below are PER PERSON and include meals, lodging, and facilities use for all days of the retreat. Tuition ($395) is additional. For more information about each type of accommodation, please see images and descriptions below.
Double, triple and dorm rooms in the Seminar House are the recommended housing option for this retreat because participants will experience a more “full immersion” and are more likely to avoid encounters with others not keeping silence.
| Accommodations Type | Rate | |
| Double in Room (2 people/room); Shared Bath | $684 | |
| Triple in Room (3 people/room); Shared Bath | $551 | |
| Dormitory | $494 | |
| Cabin - Single (1 person/cabin); Separate Shared Bath Facility | $781 | |
| Cabin - Double (2 people/cabin); Separate Shared Bath Facility | $653 | |
| Camp in Own Vehicle | $344 |
Accommodations
Seminar House Rooms
Situated on a knoll overlooking a rolling hillside and redwoods, with a broad view of Monterey Bay, the Seminar House features a small kitchen with a tea and fruit bar, and offers easy access to the central gathering and dining areas. Rooms are dormitory-style (without phones or TVs) with twin beds in each and shared bathrooms (private while in use) and showers down the hall. Natural and unscented body products are provided.
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Rustic Cabins
These simple rustic cabins are located in our Oaks Campground. They are a short walk to the main area, but have a feeling of being more remote. Cabins include electricity and heat, but not wifi or indoor plumbing. A separate shower house is nearby, containing private showers and dressing rooms, and flush toilets. Natural and unscented body products are provided.
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Own Vehicle
Spaces are available for your van, camper or other vehicle. Some have access to electricity, but no other hook-ups. Showers and restrooms are available in campgrounds and Center buildings.
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