Siddha Yoga Family Retreat
The Power of the Self is the Same in All

July 12 to July 16, 2024
Siddha Yoga Ashram in Oakland

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In Siddha Yoga Family Retreats, families with children of all ages participate in the Siddha Yoga practices of chanting and meditation, and gather daily for satsang to articulate their experiences. Through this dynamic engagement with the spiritual practices and study, families immerse themselves in Siddha Yoga sadhana. Family Retreats also include time for playing outdoors and enjoying nature.

The Siddha Yoga Family Retreat at the Siddha Yoga Ashram in Oakland takes place once a year in July.  Many families choose to arrive a day or two early to settle in before the retreat.

The Siddha Yoga Family Retreat in 2024 will be from July 12 to July 16, 2024.

The Family Retreat will be preceded by
Two Days of Siddha Yoga Practices for Young People (ages 13 to 30).
Wednesday, July 10, to Thursday, July 11. 2024.

Elements of the Family Retreat schedule include:

  • Satsang for Families with a Siddha Yoga story

  • Creative activities, such as art, music acting, and discussion, designed for each age group

  • Time playing games outdoors and enjoying nature

  • Dancing saptah (movement and chanting)

  • Chanting namasankirtana

  • Age-appropriate meditation sessions

This retreat is for families with children and teens, ages 17 and younger.
Yuvas (young adults, ages 18 – 24) are invited to support the Family Retreat with the Siddha Yoga practice of seva.
All family members are encouraged to participate in the entire retreat so as to assimilate and implement the teachings together.

In this retreat, families engage with a Siddha Yoga teaching story in satsang and through creative activities.

Retreat Location
Siddha Yoga Ashram in Oakland, California. See information about the Ashram and travel information.

Registration

Please register with our secured Online Registration.

Registration Information
Please register for the Family Retreat no later than May 31, 2024.
A Deposit Fee, $100 (commuter) or $500 (families staying in the Ashram), is due at the time of registration.
The remaining balance is due by June 15, 2024.

  • Complete an Online Registration for one adult in the family.

  • In the "Comment" box/section, put the following information for each additional family member: name and birth date.

Cancellation Policy
For the Family Retreat fee, cancellation made any time prior to the start of the event will be refunded with 90% of the fee. Once the event starts, there is no refund. Special consideration will be given to emergency situations – please contact the Family Retreat Coordinator.

For accommodations, meals, and study/art/snack fees, there is a non-refundable $100 cancellation fee per family.

Questions and contacts
For questions regarding registration, please email registration@syaoakland.org.
For questions regarding the Family Retreat, send an e-mail to familyretreat@syaoakland.org.

Fees

Retreat Fees

  • Adults (ages 25 and over): $220

  • Young People (ages 13 – 24): $120

  • Children (ages 6 – 12): $60

  • Children 5 and under attend for free.

Fees for Study, Art, and Snacks:  $20 per participant (ages 3 and up)

Accommodations, including meals
Check-in time: Friday, July 12, from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. Dinner: 6:00 p.m.
Check-out time: Tuesday, July 16, by 5:00 p.m. Lunch is served 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.

The child price applies to children ages 6-12 and the young adult price applies to teens ages 13-17:

  • 1 adult, 1 child:  $500

  • 1 adult, 2 children:  $620

  • 2 adults, 1 child:  $780

  • 2 adults, 2 children:  $900

  • 1 adult, 3 children:  $740

  • 2 adults, 3 children:  $1020

  • 1 adult, 4 children:  $860

  • 2 adults, 4 children:  $1,140

  • 1 adult, 1 young adult: $560

  • 1 adult, 2 young adult: $740

  • 2 adult, 1 young adult: $840

  • 2 adult, 2 young adult $1,020

  • 1 adult, 3 young adult : $920
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Families who commute pay the Retreat Fees, the Meals Charges, and the Study/Art/Snack fees.

Meals Charges for Commuters
Meal package includes three meals a day, starting with dinner on Friday, July 12, at 6:00 p.m., and ending with lunch on Tuesday, July 16, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.

  • Adults (ages 18 and over): $144

  • Teens/Kishors (ages 13 – 17):  $102

  • Children (ages 7 – 12):  $84

  • Children (ages 3 – 6) : $51

  • Children under age 3: no charge