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This is a guided week of discipline, inner clarity, and spiritual practices together with a yogic practitioner. You will have the opportunity to experience full discipline, service, meditation, lectures, and community in a real monastery environment.
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Bring warm, comfortable clothes, a meditation shawl or blanket, and a notebook. Accommodation is shared and simple. Meals are vegetarian, prepared together. Phones are kept aside during the day and available in the evening.
The days are long and mostly quiet. Most participants find the first two days hard and the last two the easiest. A guide is available throughout for personal conversations.
Immersing yourself in monastic training provides a rare opportunity to step away from daily distractions and establish a deep, unshakable foundation of inner peace. Through structured meditation, bio-psychological practices, and a balanced yogic lifestyle, you will learn to quiet the mind, release stress, and align your daily actions with higher spiritual principles. Beyond personal calm, this training cultivates profound mental clarity, emotional resilience, and a renewed sense of purpose, empowering you to live with greater compassion, self-discipline, and universal love long after the program ends.
The final schedule will be delivered during the program.
Discover the transformative yogic traditions that form the heart of our retreat experience. From continuous mantra meditation and devotional kiirtan to dynamic asanas, pranayama, and a pure sattvic lifestyle, every practice is designed to harmonize the body, mind, and spirit. We invite you to explore the full lineup of core Ananda Marga practices taught and deepened throughout the program to see how these ancient, time-tested techniques can elevate your spiritual journey.
Kiirtana
“To proclaim the glories of Parama puruśa, the Supreme Consciousness, in a loud voice is termed “kiirtana”.” (A Few Problems Solved Part 4, “Supra-Aesthetic Science and Music”)
Renew each day the commitment taken at initiation: to practise, to keep the principles, and to work for the welfare of all. Many take it on waking, before the day begins.
Svadhyáya
Study of spiritual texts to understand their underlying meaning (Niyama No. 4).
Satsaunga
Keep the company of the wise and the good to support steady progress on the path.
Sádhaná
“Whether one is healthy or sick, whether in a sitting or lying posture, or in a vehicle, full Iishvara prańidhána (meditation) will have to be performed twice a day.” (Ananda Marga Caryácarya Part 2, “Sádhaná (Intuitional Practice)” (1956))
Ásana
“‘Ásana’ means ‘a position in which one feels comfortable’ – ‘Sthirasukhamásanam.’” (Caryácarya Part 3)
Páiṋcajanya
“At five o’clock every morning, sádhakas [spiritual aspirants] will assemble at a jágrti, and where there is no jágrti, at a fixed convenient place, and participate in singing five minutes of Prabháta Saḿgiita, in performing fifteen minutes of kiirtana, and lastly in performing ten minutes of collective meditation.” (Caryácarya Part 1, “Páiṋcajanya” (1986))
Dharmacakra
“Dharmacakra is a congregation of spiritual aspirants for collective performance of Iishvara Prańidhána and spiritual discussions.” (Caryácarya Part 1)
Supported by an experienced team of monks (Dadas) and nuns (Didis), our guiding team brings a wealth of collective wisdom in meditation, asanas, sattvic nutrition, and spiritual philosophy, ensuring every participant receives individualized guidance and care throughout the training.
Meditation teacher (ácárya)
Sample identityOriginally from Russia, living in Sweden since 2023. Practitioner since 2001.
More about Dada SadhanandaRetreat coordinator
Sample identityOriginally from Russia, living in Sweden since 2023. Practitioner since 2001.
More about Dada AmriteshanandaSet amidst the pristine nature of Sweden, our Yoga Monastery offers a tranquil sanctuary designed specifically for deep reflection, meditation, and spiritual immersion.
Surrounded by lush forests, fresh air, and serene waters, this peaceful refuge provides the ideal environment to unplug from modern noise and tune into your inner self.
Facilities include spacious meditation halls, comfortable minimalist accommodations, and nourishing organic vegetarian meals prepared daily in accordance with yogic diet principles.
Offer 5 hours of service per day and attend selected activities of the program.
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