Vowed Order Retreat

July 8 - 12

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.
• Welcoming new vowed members in their vows ceremony with Gurudevi
• 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 vowed members, to practice and study together. 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.

The flow of Guru’s Grace and community sharing support my learning and practices. The Vowed Order gives me a structure to deepen within. - Rosemary N.

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 8 2026 begins with Dinner at 5:30 pm, with retreat going from 7:00 - 9:00 pm

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

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

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

Sunday July 12 from 6:30 am - 12:30 pm with Breakfast, also including Lunch (served at 11:45 am)

ONLINE Q&A:

Wednesday July 15 from 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm (Eastern Time)

Location

Lokananda Retreat Center

116 E. Lancaster Ave, Downingtown PA

Course Confirmation Date

July 1 2026

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 July 1 2026): Members*: $1,281.00

Standard Tuition: $1,551.00

Materials Fees: $11.00

Housing and Meals: $304.00

NOTE:  Enrollment has filled our housing capacity. The yogis who registered early are being housed and fed at Lokananda, our dedicated retreat facility.

Yogis who register now will still enjoy Ashram meals, but need to provide their own housing and transportation. We recommend the nearby Home2Suites, where you get a significant discount with the Housing Link you get upon enrollment.

Total Enrollment Fees:

Early Totals (on or before July 1 2026): Members*: $1,596.00

Standard Totals: $1,866.00

Monthly Payment Plan: First payment on enrollment $763.00 plus 8 monthly payments of $161.00, on your preauthorized credit card or bank account. Payment plan total: $2,051.00.

*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