Practicing the Presence
A Meditation Retreat Day with Yogacharya O'Brian
Thursday, November 19, 2026
10 AM - 4 PM

Fee: $60 In-person Only
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Hear blessings
dropping their blossoms
all around you.
— Rumi

A day to meditate, contemplate, breathe, and let your soul stretch out as you practice being fully present to divine Reality within and around you. Yogacharya will offer Kriya Yoga teachings on meditation, prayer, and contemplation as well as inspiration from Brother Lawrence, the 17th Century monk, from the classic work, The Practice of the Presence of God.

Discover the secret of profound peace, inner joy, and divine grace known to mystics of all faiths as you learn and practice the seven steps of mystical contemplation.

When Brother Lawrence counseled a friend about cultivating a life open to divine grace, he said to her, “Let us make up for lost time.” This retreat offers the opportunity to do just that—make up for time lost in worry and distraction by redirecting our energy and attention to the soul life.

Open to both beginning and experienced meditators.
Bring a notebook and pen.

OVERNIGHT OPTION
We encourage you to stay at CSE overnight and give yourself a personal retreat—arrive Wednesday evening, participate in Thursday morning meditation & Gita Study with Yogacharya, and then enjoy the retreat day. Limited space available. Note: program registration is required prior to applying for lodging. (APPLY HERE)

SAMPLE SCHEDULE FOR A PERSONAL RETREAT
  
Wednesday
  6:30 PM     Arrive and enjoy an evening of meditation, contemplation, and silence

Thursday
  6:30 AM     Morning Meditation
  7:30 AM     Gita Study with Yogacharya
  8:00 AM     Breakfast
10:00 AM     Teachings with Yogacharya   
12:15 AM     Lunch
  1:30 PM     Teachings with Yogacharya
  4:00 PM     Retreat Concludes