Bhakti Music Retreat

Come immerse yourself in prayer, music, and satsang to deepen your connection with the Divine through sacred sound. 

Join us in Elmira for a special in-person Bhakti Music Retreat following Guruji’s events. This introductory program offers a complete kirtan immersion, including guided teachings on Harinam, vocal development, and an exploration of the mood of bhakti through stories of saints and traditional bhajans.

Your teachers for this event include Rishi Aaradhaka, Sashwatadas, LalitaDasika. This retreat is open to anyone who would like to dive deeper into the devotional practice of Bhakti Marga Music. 

Throughout the retreat, you will:

• - Learn the meaning and structure of the daily temple prayers

• - Sing kirtan together

• - Engage in hands-on instrumental focus groups: mridanga, kartals, harmonium and signing

• - Attend lectures on Harinam
  
  

• - Experience a uplifting final kirtan night

Whether you are new to Bhakti Marga music or looking to deepen your existing practice, this retreat offers a supportive and immersive environment to grow.

DAILY SCHEDULE

7:00 – 8:30 am – Morning Prayers
8:00 – 9:00 am – Breakfast
9:00 – 10:00 am – Morning Lecture 
11:00 am – 1:00 pm – Music Immersions
1:00 – 2:00 pm – Lunch
2:00 – 3:00 pm – Afternoon Activity (Japa Walk, Atma Kriya Yoga, or Seva)
3:00 – 5:00 pm – Small Group Music Practice
6:00 – 7:30 pm – Evening Prayers
7:30 – 8:30 pm – Dinner
8:30 – 9:00 pm – Shayan Arati
9:00 pm – Evening Kirtan Chill-Out Session last night

RETREAT INCLUDES

• All workshops and music sessions

• Daily meals

ACCOMMODATIONS
Discounted ashram rooms must be booked separately and are available via the following form. 

ACCOMMODATION APPLICATION