Effortless Living
MEN'S COMMUNITY RETREAT
with Acharya Devin Kent Sodt, Rev. Daniel Sanjay Duarte, Br. Krishnadas, and Chris Janardan Lanier

August 21 – 22, 2026
(Friday Evening – Saturday Afternoon)

Fee: $70 IN-PERSON ONLY
Includes lunch on Saturday. Pre-registration required.
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This retreat will explore how the masculine can be an uplifting presence by aligning ones self to the Self of all, through intentional action, healing, self awareness, and letting go. There will be an opportunity to practice effective meditation techniques, engage with spiritual teachings for living with higher purpose, all levels hatha yoga, and community connection.

Acharya Devin Atma Sodt met his guru, Yogacharya O’Brian, in 2002. He is a Senior Kriya Yoga Teacher and has offered meditation classes and retreats for over 15 years. Acharya Atma has been teaching hatha yoga since 2007 and completed his 500-hour hatha yoga teacher training in 2010.

Rev. Daniel Sanjay Duarte was initiated into Kriya Yoga in 2016, earned his M.Div from Meru Institute in 2018, and ordained by Yogacharya O'Brian in 2026. Rev. Sanjay is a RYT-500 hatha yoga teacher and a CSE certified meditation instructor. He completed yoga teacher trainings through Yoga Bharati at CSE, Breathe for Change Yoga Training (San Francisco), and the Integral Yoga Institute.

Br. Krishnadasa was initiated into Kriya Yoga in 2010, ordained in 2024, and took his monk vows in 2024. Krishnadasa is a CSE Minister, certified hatha yoga teacher, and CSE staff member.

Chris Janardan Lanier was initiated into Kriya yoga in 2012, is a certified hatha yoga teacher, meditation teacher, and serves in the CSE Music Ministry as a member of the Gitanjali Kirtan Band and The Center Band.

OVERNIGHT OPTION
Give yourself a truly immersive retreat experience and apply to stay overnight at CSE. (APPLY HERE)

SAMPLE RETREAT SCHEDULE
Attendance at all sessions is required to participate. Schedule subject to change.

Friday

  6:30 PM   Opening Session

Saturday

  6:30 AM   Morning Meditation (online)

  8:00 AM   Breakfast (for overnight participants)

10:00 AM   Morning Session

11:30 AM   Lunch

  1:00 PM   Afternoon Session

  2:30 PM   Break

  2:45 PM   Closing Session

  4:00 PM   Retreat Concludes