Week-Long Community Immersion for Young Adult Kriyabans

Is this program for you?

This new week-long program was created to give an immersion into life at Song of the Morning for those unable to commit to a full month of service.

• You are a YA Kriyaban committed to your daily sadhana

• You are interested in experiencing one of Master’s World Brotherhood Communities

• You feel called to exploring life and service in spiritual community

What is the Experience?

This season, we are hosting Karma Yoga Immersion Weeks, uniquely designed for young adult Kriyabans initiated in Self-Realization Fellowship to spend time at Song of the Morning. 

This is an incredible opportunity for people who are curious about living and serving in spiritual community while deepening in their sadhana through a structured schedule balanced with personal sadhana, group meditation, hatha yoga, selfless service, and introduction to Song of the Morning’s unique expression as a World Brotherhood Community and Retreat founded by a direct disciple of Paramahansa Yogananda. 

Schedule will include:

• Service shifts in Kitchen and Grounds (~10 hours) 

• 5 Group Meditation Sessions

• Group Vegetarian meals 

• 2 Golden Lotus Hatha Yoga Classes

• Guided Karma Yoga Practice

• Historical tour of the Retreat 

• Tour of the Community

• A visit to a community member’s home 

• Opportunity for nature-connection and reflection on our beautiful 800-acre property

Fees cover: 

• Shuttle to and from the Traverse City Airport 

• Group meals and access to community food staples 

• All group activities 

• Participation in other retreats and events 

Not covered:

• Travel to Song of the Morning 

• Personal items 

Program Fee: Sliding scale $550-$350. This program has been sponsored by donations to help more young SRF devotees visit Song of the Morning. Additional scholarships are available upon inquiry. 

Schedule Overview:

Accepted applicants will receive a full schedule in the weeks leading to their arrival. 

Wednesday - Day 1 - Arrival / Mainhouse Orientation / Meal / Group SRF Meditation 

Thursday - Day 2 - Group Seva Project / Historical Tour of Retreat / Group SRF Energization & Meditation 

Friday - Day 3 - Guided Karma Yoga Practice / Kitchen Seva / Community Dinner / Group SRF Meditation 

Saturday - Day 4 - Program / Seva  / Hatha Yoga / Community Meals / Group SRF Meditation 

Sunday - Day 5 - Seva / Sunday SRF Service / Fellowship Meal 

Monday - Day 6 - Visit in Community / Hatha Yoga Class 

Tuesday - Day 7 - Three-Hour Meditation / Silence / Fasting / Group SRF Meditation 

Wednesday - Day 8 - Departure 

We are not accepting applications for our Karma Yoga Immersion program. Start by filling out the APPLICATION FORM, or contact [email protected] with any questions you might have. Once your application has been processed, we will schedule a video call to share further program details and answer and questions to ensure you and the community are a good mutual fit.  You are not fully enrolled until you’ve completed your interview,  and have submitted payment. If you need financial assistance, you may enquire about additional scholarship and work trade opportunities.