THE DIRECT WAY: A KRIYA YOGA RETREAT FOR DISCIPLES
with Yogacharya Ellen Grace O'Brian

May 11-13, 2023
(Thursday Evening - Saturday Afternoon)

This retreat is open to those who have formally entered into discipleship on this path. If you have not yet taken the steps of discipleship, you are welcome to attend the Kriya Yoga Meditation Retreat in June.

Registration Fee: $40 ONLINE ONLY (Registration to attend onsite is closed.)
To register, click calendar date icon below.        

"The Atman, the sun of knowledge that rises in the heart, destroys the darkness of ignorance, pervades and sustains all, shines by itself and also makes everything shine."
–Adi Shankaracharya, treatise on Self-Knowledge

Engage in teachings and practices for remaining steadfast on the path, living in the highest way, and fully embracing the opportunity of a lifetime. We will draw from Adi Shankaracharya’s 68-verse Treatise on Self-knowledge along with inspiration from the gurus in our tradition: Roy Eugene Davis, Paramahansa Yogananda, Sri Yukteswar, and Lahiri Mahasaya.

Retreat includes:

• Contemplation of higher realities and the way of spiritual awakening for fulfilling our divine destiny and living skillfully
• Essential Kriya Yoga meditation practices for disciples
• Spacious schedule for immersion in meditation, contemplation,
  and strategies for healthy living

During this retreat, Yogacharya will share stories and teachings from her forty years with her Guru, Roy Eugene Davis, a direct disciple of Paramahansa Yogananda. With her guidance, learn how to attune your consciousness to the gurus in the lineage and benefit from their lives and presence.

PARTICIPATION OPTIONS
This retreat is being livestreamed online for all participants. We are also offering a hybrid option to attend some of the retreat onsite, which includes the Thursday evening opening session, morning sessions, lunch, and afternoon sessions. Morning meditation, hatha yoga, and Friday evening sessions will be online only for all participants.

Overnight Option: Give yourself a truly immersive retreat experience and apply to stay onsite at CSE overnight and attend all sessions in person. Limited space available. (APPLY HERE)

RETREAT PROGRAM OFFERED ON DONATION BASIS
Registration fees cover basic administrative costs. The retreat itself is offered on a donation basis to support the CSE ministry and to continue offering programs like this one. You can offer a donation during the registration process. You will also have an opportunity to contribute throughout the retreat.

RETREAT SCHEDULE  (U.S. Pacific Time)   
Schedule subject to change. Attendance at all sessions is required to participate.
Recordings will be available to support participants in different time zones. 

Thursday, May 11

  6:30 PM - 8:00 PM       Opening Session (ONLINE & ONSITE)                   

Friday, May 12

  6:30 AM - 7:30 AM       Meditation (ONLINE)
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM     Morning Session (ONLINE & ONSITE)
  1:00 PM - 2:30 PM       Afternoon Session (ONLINE & ONSITE)
  4:00 PM - 5:30 PM       Meditation & Hatha Yoga (ONLINE)
  6:30 PM - 8:00 PM       Evening Session (ONLINE)

Saturday, May 13

  6:30 AM - 7:30 AM       Meditation (ONLINE)
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM     Morning Session (ONLINE & ONSITE)
  1:00 PM - 3:00 PM       Closing Session (ONLINE & ONSITE)