Siddha Yoga Family Retreat 2026
Honor Your Own Self. You Are Great.
In Siddha Yoga Family Retreats, families with children of all ages participate in the Siddha Yoga practices of chanting, meditation, and dakshina 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 2026
Honor Your Own Self. You Are Great.
Saturday, July 18, to Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The Family Retreat will be preceded by
Two Days of Siddha Yoga Practices for Young People (ages 13–30)
Wednesday, July 15, to Thursday, July 16. 2026
Elements of the Family Retreat schedule include
Satsang for families, with a Siddha Yoga teaching 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 up to age 17. Young adults age 18 and over are invited to offer seva for the Family Retreat. All family members are encouraged to participate in the entire retreat so as to assimilate and implement the teachings together.
Retreat Location
Siddha Yoga Ashram in Oakland, California. See information about the Ashram and travel information.
Dates
Siddha Yoga Family Retreat: Saturday, July 18–Tuesday, July 21. Check in date: Friday afternoon, July 17
Two Days of Siddha Yoga Practices for Young People (ages 13-30): Wednesday, July 15–Thursday, July 16. Check-in date: Tuesday afternoon, July 14.
Young people are welcome to participate in this event for young people and offer seva during the Siddha Yoga Family Retreat. On Friday, July 17, participants in the two-day event for young people who are also registered for the Family Retreat will have the opportunity to offer seva in preparation for the Family Retreat.
Questions and contacts
For questions regarding the Family Retreat, contact familyretreat@syaoakland.org.
For questions regarding the event for young people, contact: tarunaposhana@syaoakland.org
Registration
Please register with our secured Online Registration.
Registration Information
We encourage you to register early for the Family Retreat.
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, 2026.
Complete an Online Registration for one adult in the family.
In the "Comment" box/section, put the name and birth date for each additional family member: .
Cancellation Policy
For cancellation made any time prior to the start of the Family Retreat, 90% of the retreat fee will be refunded. Once the retreat starts, there will be no refund. Special consideration will be given for emergency situations—please contact the Family Retreat Coordinator.
For the accommodations, meals, and study/art/snack fees, there is a non-refundable cancellation fee of $100 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: $25 per participant (ages 3 and up)
Accommodations (Accommodations include daily meals)
Check-in time: Friday, July 17, from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. Dinner: 5:30 p.m.
Check-out time: Tuesday, July 21, 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: $1,020
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 17, at 5:30 p.m., and ending with lunch on Tuesday, July 21, 12:30–1:30 p.m.
Adults (ages 18 and over): $180
Young Adults (teens ages 13 – 17): $132
Children (ages 7 – 12): $108
Children (ages 3 – 6) : $66
Children under age 3: no charge
