Vowed Order Retreat

July 9 - 13

Lokananda Retreat Center, Downingtown PA

Reaffirm and renew your Svaroopa^® Vidya Order vows while supporting your honored peers. Our annual retreat, exclusively for Vowed Members, helps you dive in deeper. Eligible members include Vratins, Brahmacharins, and Sannyasins.

The sage Narada speaks of the immense value of good company, urging you to spend time with saints and other yogis. He says, “There is no difference between God and his true devotees.” (Bhakti Sutras 41) — Gurudevi Nirmalananda

This retreat features:

• Lots of time with Gurudevi, for practices and formal teachings as well as informal time with her.
• Renewal of your Vows in a formal ceremony with Gurudevi.
• And, best of all, the daily Ashram schedule and seva to support our program.

This retreat is for those who have already made their vows and relish the opportunity to practice and study together. Attendance is not mandatory, but any Vowed Member who does not make this annual retreat a priority will be questioned about their commitment to and participation in the Vowed Order.

It was such a rich, beautiful and deep program that helps you to go deeper within your Self and share experiences with others who are on the same path. - Ellen M

If you want to know about our Vowed Order, click here to learn about the different levels of vows for yogis' differing situations.

TAUGHT BY

Gurudevi Nirmalananda

DETAILS

Prerequisite

Svaroopa^® Vidya Vratin, Brahmacharin, or Sannyasin

Dates & Times 

ON-SITE RETREAT:

Wednesday July 9 2025 begins with Dinner at 5:30 pm, with retreat going from 7:00 - 9:00 pm

Thursday July 10 from 5:15 am - 9:00 pm with Breakfast, Lunch, Snack and Dinner included

Friday July 11 from 5:15 am - 9:00 pm with Breakfast, Lunch, Snack and Dinner 

Saturday July 12 from 5:15 am - 9:00 pm with Breakfast, Lunch, Snack and Dinner 

Sunday July 13 from 6:30 am - 11:45 am with Breakfast, also including Lunch (served at 11:45 am)

ONLINE Q&A:

Tuesday July 15 from 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm (Eastern Time)

Location

Lokananda Retreat Center

116 E. Lancaster Ave, Downingtown PA

Course Confirmation Date

June 25 2025

We confirm the course on or before this date, when we have enough enrollments to confirm. Early rates are available until this date. We will email you with the latest updates.

Tuition

Enrollment Fees include course tuition, materials fees and your housing and meals, with details on each below.

Early Tuition (on or before June 25 2025): Members*: $1,251.00

Standard Tuition: $1,521.00

Materials Fees: $11.00;  Housing and Meals: $644.00 for yogis staying On-Site at Lokananda.

NOTE:  if enrollment exceeds our housing capacity, later registrants will be housed at a nearby hotel.  There is an additional fee due to the increased costs.

Total Enrollment Fees:

Early Totals (on or before June 25 2025): Members*: $1,906.00

Standard Totals: $2,176.00

Postponed H&M: Postpone your Housing & Meals until just before your arrival. Pay for your tuition (early or standard) & materials now, then pay for your Housing & Meals 1 week before your program begins. Contact our Enrollment Team at 610-806-2119 or email.

Course fee on enrollment: Members* early: $1,262.00; Standard: $1,532.00

Housing and Meals payment: 1 week before you arrive: $644.00

Monthly Payment Plan: First payment on enrollment $591.00 plus 12 monthly payments of $150.00, on your preauthorized credit card or bank account. Payment plan total: $2,391.00.

*Memberships that qualify for the discounted early rate: Brahmacharin & Vratin Members

More Info

Our Enrollment Advisors will be happy to connect with you and answer any questions - programs@svaroopayoga.org or 610.806.2119