Christmas retreat 2022

The first devotees arrived at 4 pm in the Swiss mountain village of Tschlin, a place predestined for meditation.

The program of our beautiful Christmas retreat included many and long meditations, personal Bible study, inspiring talks by monks, and silent days, all of which created a wonderful, uplifting spiritual environment.

A first result of our spiritual efforts and a highlight was the Christmas banquet on December 26, where we exchanged gifts and lived the Polish Christmas tradition of sharing holy bread and good wishes among ourselves. A very sweet atmosphere of joy and love filled the place and it was a privilege to witness this scene. This is how Christmas should be.

On the following days there was also time for walks in nature, once even for skating in the forest. Unfortunately, the days went by way too fast, but the inspiration and spiritual edification we experienced is indescribable.

Thank you, Marco, for the great organization of this beautiful retreat and thank you all, dear friends on the spiritual path, for your inspiration, your help and your service.

Guru Bhakti Retreat in Lower Engadine (Switzerland), July 2022

Devotees from Switzerland, Italy, Austria and Germany met in Tschlin to celebrate love and devotion to our Guru Paramahansa Yogananda in the high altitude of the Swiss Alps (1500 m). Just as the high mountain ranges in the silence of the early morning light announced eternity by their fluorescent glow of eternity, so did we seek eternity within ourselves in meditation and surrender to the Guru’s guidance.

The heart of this retreat was Guru Purnima Day, when we aligned ourselves with our Master through a long, six-hour meditation, an inspiring talk by the Guru, and four hours of Guru Bhakti Kirtan for a total of fifteen hours. As the full moon shone radiantly over the mountain slopes, reflecting the light of the “invisible” suns, we devoted ourselves to reflecting the Guru in our souls.

It was touching to see how human love and spiritual love connected more and more, weaving a harmonious bond between our souls. During the week our meditations deepened. Beyond words and worldly tasks, we lived more and more in the reality of being. It seemed as if each of us became a shining spark, reflected on the great crystal of the Divine Mother.

These days together remain inscribed in our souls, bearing witness to the common path we walk, connected across space and time, found again in eternity, the love of our Guru.

Midsummer Night’s Retreat in Holland 2022

Bibi’s little treasure box on the North Holland coast is filled with love, devotion and care, which shows in the atmosphere and design of the house, the lovingly prepared, super delicious food, the nice considerate togetherness and of course the deep devotional meditations.

Since there were three professional musicians on site, worshiping the DIVINE through music was second to silent meditation and expressed itself in the form of  many spontaneous and planned music sessions. The area is a dream and what better way to explore North Holland than through its most famous means of transportation – the bicycle! Lovely people, deep meditations, good music, the wonderful nature, the vast sea – it was just beautiful! Every day a healthy mix of it and as a highlight still the midsummer ceremony.

Thank you, Bibi, for creating such a wonderful opportunity. Jai Guru, Jai Ma!

New Year’s Retreat 2017/2018

I arrived in Berlin on my birthday, a day before the retreat with an excited feeling in my heart, unaware of just how high my spirits would be lifted after my first ever Youth of Golden Age retreat week. 

The Retreat house this year was a magnificent castle in the North of Germany. On arrival we were welcomed with huge smiles and the presence of Masters love perfumed the hall ways of this historic and heartwarming home. 

Our days were full of activities, from rising together to do Energization Exercises and Meditations to learning how to Waltz. Chanting and Group walks around the beautiful lake provided us all with blissful moments in time to reflect on the closing year as we turned our healed hearts towards new ventures in 2018. A wonderful new year’s ceremony helped us to let go of soul qualities that were no longer serving us, which we wrote privately on a piece of paper and threw into a ceremonial fire.

I will never forget the fond memories and friendships formed. Forever thankful for Masters Love and other devotees to share in his love. This retreat is a gift to all who are fortunate enough to experience it.

Convocation Retreat August 2018 at Jai Ma, Netherlands

… We used the in the beginning extraordinary good and warm weather for going to the beach frequently, bathing, going for a walk and spending a night at the beach, watching the infinitely beautiful firmament with all its stars, shooting stars, galaxy fogs and the mysterious dark space, inviting our view to go with him into Infinity. I remember so clearly, how one of us just said: “There you realize of what you are part of.” So wonderful.

After some days it got colder and a little bit rainy which gave us the opportunity for doing more kirtan inside the house without having the feeling of missing something outside. When the weather got rainier, we reached the peak of participants and it was at that time, when the traditional 12-hours meditation in JAI MA took place. Marvellous! …

Yoga-Surf-Retreat 2018 in Marocco

Our group of 15 Yogis from California, Bulgaria, Rumania, Hungary, Italy, Austria and Germany found all their way to this beautiful and truly hidden spot, right next to the beautiful Atlantic coast, that was enchanting us every single day with its diverse landscapes.

As beautiful was our Surf Villa where we were spoiled with delicious brunch-breakfasts and suppers on that amazing rooftop terrace with Ocean View! And also the additional guesthouse that we rented and where we set up our own little chapel – it seemed to be just for us.

The first week was filled with lots of activities including the daily surf training, meditation and energization exercises each morning and evening. Additionally we had a wonderful Krishna Commemorative Service and lovely Kirtans, a motorboat trip in the famous lagoon, a trip to Safi  (Moroccos town of pottery), a Hatha Yoga session, special Surf Fitness workout and a beach fire. After the first week we were really sad that some of our new old friends already had to leave and those who stayed were glad to enjoy some more relaxed and leisure days.

We are really truly grateful for this amazing retreat and gladly look forward to the next encounter with this sweet family of our Guruji!