Siddha Yoga Family Retreat

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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 in 2025 will be from July 18 to July 22, 2025.

The Family Retreat will be preceded by
Two Days of Siddha Yoga Practices for Young People (ages 13–30)
Wednesday, July 16, to Thursday, July 17. 2025

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 Retreats: Friday, July 18–Tuesday, July 22. Check in date: Friday afternoon, July 18

  • Two Days of Siddha Yoga Practices for Young People (ages 13-30): Wednesday, July 16–Thursday, July 17. Check-in date: Tuesday afternoon, July 15.
    Young people are welcome to participate in this event for young people and offer seva during the Siddha Yoga Family Retreat. On Friday, July 18, 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
Please register for the Family Retreat no later than May 31, 2025.
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 16, 2025.

  • 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: 5:30 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 18, at 6:00 p.m., and ending with lunch on Tuesday, July 22, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.

  • Adults (ages 18 and over): $180

  • Teens/Kishors (ages 13 – 17):  $132

  • Children (ages 7 – 12):  $108

  • Children (ages 3 – 6) : $66

  • Children under age 3: no charge