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May
24
5:00 PM17:00
young people

Siddha Yoga Chanting and Meditation Session at Shambho Meadow

Please join us for a Chanting and Meditation Session at the Outdoor Meditation Hall in Shambho Meadow. Everyone, young and old, is welcome to this event.

We will be chanting in a call and response fashion. As we chant sacred Sanskrit syllables set to music, we are drawn to higher levels of awareness.

The Outdoor Meditation Hall will have chair seating. Please bring your own cushions.

A Welcome Orientation will take place for those new to the Siddha Yoga path at 4:30 p.m. The orientation includes a brief introduction to the Siddha Yoga path and to the Siddha Yoga Ashram in Oakland.

No fee or registration required.

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Jul
16
to Jul 17
young people

Two Days of Siddha Yoga Practice for Young People (ages 13-30)

  • Siddha Yoga Ashram in Oakland (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Young people (ages 13-30) are invited to engage in the Siddha Yoga practices of meditation, chanting, meditation, seva, darshan, and dakshina. There will be time for reflection, journaling, hatha yoga, and discussion. Participants will also have opportunities to share their understanding and experience of receiving Gurumayi's Message with each other.

Please bring the following items:

  • a journal and pen or pencil

  • your meditation cushion or asana

For more information about this event, please contact familyretreat@syaoakland.org.

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Sep
28
5:00 PM17:00
young people

Siddha Yoga Chanting and Meditation Session at Shambho Meadow

  • Siddha Yoga Ashram in Oakland (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Please join us for a Chanting and Meditation Session at the Outdoor Meditation Hall in Shambho Meadow. Everyone, young and old, is welcome to this event produced and hosted by Young People.

We will be chanting in a call and response fashion. As we chant sacred sanskrit syllables set to music, we are drawn to higher levels of awareness.

The Outdoor Meditation Hall will have chair seating. Please bring your own cushions.

No fee or registration required.

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Jul
10
to Jul 11
young people

Two Days of Siddha Yoga Study and Practice for Young People (ages 13-30)

  • Siddha Yoga Ashram in Oakland (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Young people (ages 13-30) are invited to engage in the Siddha Yoga practices of meditation, chanting, meditation, seva, darshan, and dakshina. The focus of study will be Gurumayi's Message for 2024. There will be time for reflection, journaling, hatha yoga, and discussion. Participants will also have opportunities to share their understanding and experience of receiving Gurumayi's Message with each other.

Please bring the following items:

  • a journal and pen or pencil

  • your meditation cushion or asana

Registration is required. Please see details.

For more information about this event, please email families@syaoakland.org.

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Dec
17
10:00 AM10:00
young people

A Day of Siddha Yoga Practices for Young People

  • Siddha Yoga Ashram in Oakland (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

This event is for young people ages 13 to 30. The focus of this day will be the Siddha Yoga practice of seva, selfless service.

Throughout the day you will engage in the Siddha Yoga practices of meditation, chanting, and seva. To support your practices, there will be time for reflection, journaling, movement, and discussion. You will also have opportunities to share with each other about your understanding and experience of a teaching from Gurumayi on the spiritual practice of seva.

Please bring the following items:

  • a journal and pen or pencil

  • your meditation cushion or asana

There is no fee for this event. Registration is required. You may wish to purchase a Lunch with your registration. Lunch is also available for purchase in Amrit Cafe on the day of the event.
Click here to register.

For more information, please contact Families@syaoakland.org.

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Jul
30
10:00 AM10:00
young people

A Day of Siddha Yoga Practices for Young People with Sweet Surprise 2023

The core of this day will be participating in the webcast of Sweet Surprise 2023. Participants will engage in the Siddha Yoga practices of meditation, chanting, and seva as ways to study Gurumayi’s Message for 2023.

There will be time for reflection, journaling, hatha yoga, and discussion, as well as opportunities to share with each other about your understanding and experience of receiving Gurumayi’s Message.

Please bring the following items:

  • a journal and pen or pencil

  • your meditation cushion or asana

There is no registration fee for this event.
Please RSVP to Families@syaoakland.org.

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Hatha Yoga Session for Young People Series
Feb
22
11:00 AM11:00
young people

Hatha Yoga Session for Young People Series

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  • Google Calendar ICS

Dates: Saturdays, February 22, 29, March 7, 14
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

This Hatha Yoga Sessions for Young People series consist of 4 classes starting on February 22. Each class will begin with warm ups, then active hatha yoga poses, and end with shavasana, a time for reflection and absorption.

Registration required.
Fees: Series of 4 classes: Ages 13-24 years: $14; Ages 25-30 years: $42

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Chanting and Meditation Hosted by Young People
Feb
15
7:15 PM19:15
young people

Chanting and Meditation Hosted by Young People

This event is generally hosted by the young people in the Siddha Yoga community in Oakland. A namasankirtana will be chanted in a group call-and-response fashion, with musical accompaniment.

Dinner in the Amrit Café 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Welcome Orientation 6:45 p.m. - 7:05 p.m.
Chanting and Meditation 7:15 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.
Self-serve sweets, snacks, and informal satsang in the Amrit Café 8:15 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

No registration required

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Sweet Surprise 2020 and Two Days of Siddha Yoga Study and Practice for Young People
Feb
15
to Feb 16
young people

Sweet Surprise 2020 and Two Days of Siddha Yoga Study and Practice for Young People

Young People (ages 13–30) are warmly invited to engage in the core Siddha Yoga practices of meditation, chanting, seva, and dakshina to support them in integrating Gurumayi's Message into their lives.

During this event, participants will have an opportunity to reflect, journal, and practice hatha yoga as well as explore and discuss their insight and experience with each other.

Sat, Feb 15: 9:00 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Sun, Feb 15: 10:00a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Registration Fee: Young People (age 13-24): $40; Adults (age 25+): $110
To register online, click: eCart Registration 
For registration information, email: registration@syaoakland.org

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Jan
25
7:15 PM19:15
young people

Chanting and Meditation Hosted by Young People

This event is generally hosted by the young people in the Siddha Yoga community in Oakland. A namasankirtana will be chanted in a group call-and-response fashion, with musical accompaniment.

Dinner in the Amrit Café 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Welcome Orientation 6:45 p.m. - 7:05 p.m.
Chanting and Meditation 7:15 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.
Self-serve sweets, snacks, and informal satsang in the Amrit Café 8:15 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

No registration required

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Chanting and Meditation Session Hosted by Young People
Dec
14
7:15 PM19:15
young people

Chanting and Meditation Session Hosted by Young People

This event is generally hosted by the young people in the Siddha Yoga community in Oakland. A namasankirtana will be chanted in a group call-and-response fashion, with musical accompaniment.

Dinner 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Dosa, a traditional Indian food, will be available for purchase at the Amrit Café. The last dosa order will be taken at 6:30 p.m.
Welcome Orientation 6:45 p.m. - 7:05 p.m.
Chanting and Meditation 7:15 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.
Self-serve sweets, snacks, and informal satsang in the Amrit Café 8:15 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

No registration required

 

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Chanting and Meditation Session Hosted by Young People
Dec
14
7:15 PM19:15
young people

Chanting and Meditation Session Hosted by Young People

This event is generally hosted by the young people in the Siddha Yoga community in Oakland. A namasankirtana will be chanted in a group call-and-response fashion, with musical accompaniment.

Dinner 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Dosa, a traditional Indian food, will be available for purchase at the Amrit Café. The last dosa order will be taken at 6:30 p.m.
Welcome Orientation 6:45 p.m. - 7:05 p.m.
Chanting and Meditation 7:15 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.
Self-serve sweets, snacks, and informal satsang in the Amrit Café 8:15 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

No registration required

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Siddha Yoga Retreat for Young People with the Siddha Yoga Shaktipat Intensive
Nov
16
to Nov 17
young people

Siddha Yoga Retreat for Young People with the Siddha Yoga Shaktipat Intensive

The Siddha Yoga Shaktipat Intensive is the primary vehicle through which Gurumayi Chidvilasananda bestows shaktipat-diksha, the initiation through which a Siddha Guru awakens the spiritual energy within a human being.

Registration: Young People (ages 13 – 24): $190; Young Adults (ages 25 and older): $520.

Accommodations (Dorm rooms):
Young People (ages 13 – 24): $45; Young Adults (ages 25 and older): $70.

Registration: online; at the Registration counter; or call 510-898-2703

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Chanting and Meditation Session Hosted by Young People
Nov
9
7:15 PM19:15
young people

Chanting and Meditation Session Hosted by Young People

This event is generally hosted by the young people in the Siddha Yoga community in Oakland. A namasankirtana will be chanted in a group call-and-response fashion, with musical accompaniment.

Dinner 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Dosa, a traditional Indian food, will be available for purchase at the Amrit Café. The last dosa order will be taken at 6:30 p.m.
Welcome Orientation 6:45 p.m. - 7:05 p.m.
Chanting and Meditation 7:15 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.
Self-serve sweets, snacks, and informal satsang in the Amrit Café 8:15 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

No registration required

 

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Chanting and Meditation Session Hosted by Young People
Oct
12
7:15 PM19:15
young people

Chanting and Meditation Session Hosted by Young People

This event is generally hosted by the young people in the Siddha Yoga community in Oakland. A namasankirtana will be chanted in a group call-and-response fashion, with musical accompaniment.

Dinner 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Dosa, a traditional Indian food, will be available for purchase at the Amrit Café. The last dosa order will be taken at 6:30 p.m.
Welcome Orientation 6:45 p.m. - 7:05 p.m.
Chanting and Meditation 7:15 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.
Self-serve sweets, snacks, and informal satsang in the Amrit Café 8:15 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

No registration required

 

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Chanting and Meditation Session Hosted by Young People
Sep
14
7:15 PM19:15
young people

Chanting and Meditation Session Hosted by Young People

This event is generally hosted by the young people in the Siddha Yoga community in Oakland. A namasankirtana will be chanted in a group call-and-response fashion, with musical accompaniment.

Dinner 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Dosa, a traditional Indian food, will be available for purchase at the Amrit Café. The last dosa order will be taken at 6:30 p.m.
Welcome Orientation 6:45 p.m. - 7:05 p.m.
Chanting and Meditation 7:15 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.
Self-serve sweets, snacks, and informal satsang in the Amrit Café 8:15 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

No registration required

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Chanting and Meditation Session Hosted by Young People
Aug
17
7:15 PM19:15
young people

Chanting and Meditation Session Hosted by Young People

This event is generally hosted by the young people in the Siddha Yoga community in Oakland. A namasankirtana will be chanted in a group call-and-response fashion, with musical accompaniment.

Dinner 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Dosa, a traditional Indian food, will be available for purchase at the Amrit Café. The last dosa order will be taken at 6:30 p.m.
Welcome Orientation in Somanath Hall 6:45 p.m. - 7:05 p.m.
Chanting and Meditation in Somanath Hall 7:15 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.
Self-serve sweets, snacks, and informal satsang in the Amrit Café 8:15 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

No registration required

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Chanting and Meditation Session Hosted by Young People
Jul
13
7:30 PM19:30
young people

Chanting and Meditation Session Hosted by Young People

Family Retreat participants and everyone are invited to this event hosted by the young people in the Siddha Yoga community in Oakland. A namasankirtana will be chanted in a group call-and-response fashion, with musical accompaniment.

Welcome Orientation 6:45 p.m. - 7:05 p.m. in Somanath Hall
Chanting and Meditation 7:15 p.m. - 8:15 p.m. in Somanath Hall

No registration required. Everyone is welcome!

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Chanting and Meditation Session Hosted by Young People
Jun
8
7:15 PM19:15
young people

Chanting and Meditation Session Hosted by Young People

This event is generally hosted by the young people in the Siddha Yoga community in Oakland. A namasankirtana will be chanted in a group call-and-response fashion, with musical accompaniment.

Dinner 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Dosa, a traditional Indian food, will be available for purchase at the Amrit Café. The last dosa order will be taken at 6:30 p.m.
Welcome Orientation 6:45 p.m. - 7:05 p.m.
Chanting and Meditation 7:15 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.
Self-serve sweets, snacks, and informal satsang in the Amrit Café 8:15 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

No registration required

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Introduction to Siddha Yoga Meditation for Young People
May
18
4:00 PM16:00
young people, families

Introduction to Siddha Yoga Meditation for Young People

Meditation is one of the core spiritual practices on the Siddha Yoga path. Meditation brings out the joyful and positive qualities of the mind, and it makes the mind strong. Siddha Yoga meditation also puts you in touch with the very core of who you are.

This special event for Young People ages 13-30 will be led by a Siddha Yoga meditation teacher who will guide you in exploring the practice of Siddha Yoga meditation. In this event, especially designed for those new to meditation, you will be guided through each aspect of Siddha Yoga meditation, including posture, breath, and mantra.

Whether you are learning about meditation for the first time or you have an existing meditation practice, this introductory event will help you establish or strengthen your regular meditation practice.

No registration required.

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Chanting and Meditation Hosted by Young People
Apr
18
7:15 PM19:15
young people

Chanting and Meditation Hosted by Young People

This event is generally hosted by the young people in the Siddha Yoga community in Oakland. A namasankirtana will be chanted in a group call-and-response fashion, with musical accompaniment.

Dinner 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Dosa, a traditional Indian food, will be available for purchase at the Amrit Café. The last dosa order will be taken at 6:30 p.m.
Welcome Orientation 6:45 p.m. - 7:05 p.m.
Chanting and Meditation 7:15 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.
Self-serve sweets, snacks, and informal satsang in the Amrit Café 8:15 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

No registration required

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