Join us for a retreat this spring.
Get away from your busy life, to a peaceful spiritual retreat in the idyllic Blueridge Mountains
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Vedic Rituals
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Teachings |
Ganapati Mantra Empowerment
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Authentic Yoga
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About the Venue
Mountain Light Retreat Center in Crozet, Virginia is situated in the beautiful Blueridge mountains. The retreat center was formerly a Christian Church and mission. Today, the retreat center hosts various spiritual retreats and events.
Retreat Schedule
Note: All scheduled events are optional so that people can take time to to rest, center themselves, and integrate the experience as desired.
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Friday May 23rd
3:00 pm Registration 4:00 pm Yoga Asana Practice 5:30 pm Dinner 6:30 pm Orientation and Session with Swamiji 7:30 pm Punyaha Vachanam (Rituals of Purification) 8:00 pm Evening Sandhya Practice and Gayatri Chanting |
Saturday May 24th
5:30 am Morning Sandhya Practice and Gayatri Chanting 7:30 am Breakfast 9:00 am Teaching By Swamiji on Ganesha 10:30 am Group Chanting Practice 12:00 pm Lunch 1-4:00 pm Independent Reflection Time 4:00 pm Yoga Asana Practice 5:30 pm Dinner 6:15 pm Evening Session with Swamiji 8:00 pm Evening Sandhya Practice and Gayatri Chanting |
Sunday May 25th
5:30 am Morning Sandhya Practice and Gayatri Chanting 7:30 am Breakfast 8:30 am Teaching on the Practice 9:30 am Homam Performed by Swamiji and a Vedic Priest 11:00 am Mantra Empowerment and Individual Blessings 12:00 pm Lunch 2:30 pm Departure |
Cuisine
Indian Inspired, Vegetarian Ayurvedic Meals
Sample Breakfast Menu
MAIN - Heirloom Red Corn Uppama - red corn grits, stone ground locally at Deep Roots Milling co. local green beans, lima beans, carrot, corn, coconut, serrano chili, and ginger
SIDE - Virginia Peanut Chutney - Virginia peanuts, green chilies, curry leaves, dal, mustard seed and cumin
SIDE - Assorted Fresh Fruits, Local organic curd (yogurt) and ghee
DRINK - Regular chai OR Tulsi chai OR Choice of organic fruit juices
MAIN - Heirloom Red Corn Uppama - red corn grits, stone ground locally at Deep Roots Milling co. local green beans, lima beans, carrot, corn, coconut, serrano chili, and ginger
SIDE - Virginia Peanut Chutney - Virginia peanuts, green chilies, curry leaves, dal, mustard seed and cumin
SIDE - Assorted Fresh Fruits, Local organic curd (yogurt) and ghee
DRINK - Regular chai OR Tulsi chai OR Choice of organic fruit juices
Please inform us if you have any food allergies or dietary restrictions. We will do our best to try to accommodate everyone.
Reserve Space Today
Dates: Friday May 23rd - Sunday May 25th
Location: Mountain Light Retreat Center, Crozet, Virginia
Cost:
Early Bird Special:
Location: Mountain Light Retreat Center, Crozet, Virginia
Cost:
Early Bird Special:
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Shared Room: $750
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Single Room: $ 1,100
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Price increases to $950 for a shared room and $1,300 for a single room on Jan. 1st 2025.
Retreat includes: overnight accommodations, delicious vegetarian Ayurvedic meals, daily teachings and group practices, daily yoga asana classes, vedic rituals, and mantra empowerment.
Retreat includes: overnight accommodations, delicious vegetarian Ayurvedic meals, daily teachings and group practices, daily yoga asana classes, vedic rituals, and mantra empowerment.
Retreat Facilitators
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Swamiji Gananathamritananda GiriSwamiji is the guiding spiritual presence and Spiritual Director at the Soma Matha Spiritual Center in Schuyler, Virginia. Author of "Sri Vidya: Goddess Yoga" and "Vedic Remedies," Swamiji possesses profound expertise in yoga, Ayurveda, Vedic astrology, mantra, and Vedic rituals. He shares wisdom drawn from many years of dedicated practice under the guidance of his masters. Committed to empowering seekers from diverse backgrounds, he helps them unlock the mystical benefits of spiritual practices. Throughout the retreat, Swamiji will offer insightful teachings, lead various Vedic rituals, and perform the Ganapati Mantra Empowerment. Additionally, he will oversee meal preparation, applying his knowledge of Ayurveda and culinary art training to ensure nourishing dining experiences for all attendees.
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Mochani Devi GayMochani Devi Gay is a dedicated devotee of the Soma Matha Spiritual Center, where she has been lovingly serving for four years. Certified as a Yoga instructor by Satchidananda Ashrama in Virginia, Mochani will lead Yoga practices, Sandhya Vandanam, and Gayatri chanting sessions during the retreat. Beyond her teaching, she will act as a retreat facilitator, attentively addressing questions and attending to the needs of all participants, ensuring everyone feels nourished, cherished, and connected to their inner selves and nature's rhythms. Additionally, Ms. Gay operates a healing practice and herbal apothecary through East Flora Wellness, inspired by her Caribbean roots, focusing on balance through mindfulness, natural therapies, and Ayurveda.
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We will be bringing in one traditionally trained Vedic Purohit (Priest) to assist with the Yajna ceremony on the final day. We will update with his photo and bio as soon as participation is confirmed.
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