Designing A Conscious Life
Retreat Highlights
- Reflect on what makes a truly fulfilling day and how to create more of them
- Reconnect with nature through restorative outdoor experiences
- Engage in music, games, and meaningful community-building activities
- Explore life design strategies that align with your heart's true desires
- Experience a digital detox and deepen your connection with yourself
About this Retreat
Your Guides
Details of this retreat
Join us for a transformative weekend to explore these questions and discover what makes a day truly remarkable. Immerse yourself in nature, self-reflection, physical activity, meaningful connections, delicious cuisine, and a digital detox.
This program provides you with the opportunity to reflect on what makes a day truly great and how you can experience more of these fulfilling moments. Deepen your connection with yourself as we explore these questions together and learn to craft a life with intention.
During this program, you will explore:
What Makes a Day Great?: Reflect on the elements that contribute to a truly fulfilling day.
Music, Games, and Community: Engage in joyful activities and build a sense of community.
Time in Nature: Reconnect with the natural world and its restorative benefits.
Designing Your Life: Learn strategies for intentionally creating a life that aligns with your deepest desires.
Testimonials
"This completely changed my life and my soul to the calmer and more peaceful versions and it's so amazing. Thank you a lot and with the best wishes for you."
“Avi Gordon creates a beautiful safe space to practice falling in love with silence. Avi graciously guides us to embrace the art of feeling love, acceptance, gratitude and so much more. We laugh, we cry, we hold precious space for one another. I am incredibly grateful for this community.” -Deanna Fraser
“Avi I just want to say that I am truly full of gratitude for this space you have created. I appreciate everything you offer. A few weeks ago, I was in an extremely dark place and honestly didn’t see a way out. You have helped me along with the others who share that life is ultimately here for us to live and learn. You have a gift and I thank you for sharing it with me and the world. You have an energy that I deeply resonate with and I appreciate you.”
Tentative Schedule
FRIDAY
3–5 pm
Registration
5-5:45
Yoga Nidra with Atman
5–6:30
Integral Yoga Hatha – Mixed Level with Sridevi SAM
6-6:30
Meditation
6:30-7:15
Dinner
7:30–9
What Makes a Day Fulfilling? with Avi SAM
SATURDAY
6–7 am
Integral Yoga Meditation with Lila Shakti Mayi JYO
7:10-8:40
Integral Yoga Hatha – Level 1 with Atman JYO
Integral Yoga Hatha – Level 2 with Zac
Joint Freeing Series with Hope Mell LIB
8:30–9:15
Breakfast
10–11:30
Time in Nature with Avi SAM
12–12:30 pm
Meditation LOTUS
12:45–1:30
Lunch
1:30-2:30
Free Time (Hike, Journal, Rest, etc.)
3-5
Music, Games, and Sangha with Avi SAM
5:30–6:15
Dinner
7:30-9:30
Satsang (gathering of the seekers of Truth) SSH
Kirtan (Music & Chanting), Video of Swami Satchidananda
SUNDAY
6-7 am
Integral Yoga Meditation with Rev. Lakshmi
7:10-8:40
Integral Yoga Hatha – Level 1 with Mochani JYO
Integral Yoga Hatha – Level 2 with Vyasa
8–9:30
Breakfast
10–12
Designing Your Life with Avi SAM
12–12:30 pm
Meditation
12:45–1:30
Lunch
2
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Getting Here
Directions
Accommodation
Availability of complimentary accommodations is determined by the order of booking.
Dormitory
The most popular accommodations we have are Dormitory Accommodations – shared room and shared bath. We have two dormitories, Vivekananda Vihar and Ramalinga Nilayam, which are centrally heated and air-conditioned and convenient to meals and programs.
Lotus Guest House (Private Room)
Each room in our six unit guest house is equipped with a small refrigerator, queen size bed and full bath. Each room in our nine unit guest house is equipped with a queen sized bed and full bath, and no refrigerator.
Tenting
Set off in a quiet, wooded area adjacent to the Lotus Guest Houses are twelve campsites. Campers have use of the bathroom, shower, and laundry facilities nearby Vivekananda Vihar dormitory. Camping is available from March 15th to December 1st.
Shared Dormitory: Bottom Bunk
Private Dormitory
LGH: Full Bed
LGH: 2 Twin beds
LGH: Queen Bed
Tent-Site
Venue & Amenities
Meals
Menu Types
What's Included
- Accomodations
- Meals
- Meditation Sessions
- Yoga Classes
What's Not Included
- Transportation
- Airfare