News

Updated October 14, 2025

The Shaktipat Intensive will again be held here in the Siddha Yoga Ashram in Oakland on Saturday, November 15.

We would like to let you know about the many ways available to prepare for this sacred event. Even if you are still deciding whether you will take part in the Shaktipat Intensive 2025, participating in these preparatory events can support and inspire you in your study and practice of the Siddha Yoga teachings.

The webpages for the Siddha Yoga Shaktipat Intensive on the Siddha Yoga path website are a valuable resource. At any time convenient to your schedule, you may participate in the Preparation for the Siddha Yoga Shaktipat Intensive webcast there.

Other ways to prepare on your own include the following:

• Reflect on your study and practice of Gurumayi’s Message for 2025.

• Regularly visit the Siddha Yoga path website to study the Siddha Yoga teachings. 
  You may want to check out the webpages about the Shaktipat Intensive, especially the Divya Sukta webpage and the exposition titled Mumukshutva by Siddha Yoga scholar Ben Williams.

Registration is open.

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Renovation of the Bhagavan Nityananda Temple Renovation is complete with the installation of new carpet on September 3. Refinements to the space will continue with lighting, additional heating and landscaping.

Regular schedule at the Temple resumes on Thursday, September 4.

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Beginning in July, the Recitation of Shri Guru Gita on the last Sunday of most months will be from 9:00 a.m. to 10:35 a.m. The longer recitation will include the singing of Shri Krishna Govinda Hare Murare and Tvameva Mata.

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Save the Dates

• Siddha Yoga Blue Pearl Retreat
  Saturday and Sunday, December 6–7, 5:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

• Sweet Surprise 2026
  Thursday, January 1, 2026
  

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The Bhagavan Nityananda Temple Renovation Project 2025

On March 15, 2025, the SYDA Foundation Board of Trustees approved The Bhagavan Nityananda Temple Renovation Project 2025.  

We anticipate the project to start in April and continue for several months. The renovations will include a new wall behind the gazebo, vinyl cover for the roof, rain gutters and flashing, a new carpet, and painting.

For everyone’s safety, the Temple will be closed while construction is going on (Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.). Meditation in the Temple on Wednesdays will be moved to Shaktinilaya Hall for the duration of the project.

We thank the Board of Trustees for approving this renovation project and all of you for your support. 

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Upcoming Events

Please see the Calendar of Events for a listing of upcoming event.

Seva Opportunities at the Siddha Yoga Ashram in Oakland

Please find out more about seva and seva opportunities.
You may also email sevateam@syaoakland.org to indicate your interest.

Donations

Donations to support the Siddha Yoga Ashram in Oakland can be made online.