Deep experience and deep rest. You’ll enjoy a program specially designed for TM Retreats that includes easy to practice Maharishi Yoga Asanas, pranyama (a gentle breathing exercise), and meditation. It provides greater familiarity with quieter levels of awareness, and deep, rejuvenating rest for the body. The result is profound release of stress which yields greater energy, clarity and happiness when returning home.

Experience and knowledge meetings. For more personalized attention from our experienced course leaders, we’ll divide the Retreat into two groups – first time attendees and those who have attended previously. There’s time for in-depth discussion about your experiences. We’ll watch carefully selected video talks of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, the founder of the TM Program, as well as other experts, on higher states of consciousness. There’s plenty of time devoted to clarification and to answering all your questions. The sessions are interactive and personalized for your own development and understanding.

The Retreat starts on Friday afternoon or early evening. It’s best if you can plan to arrive in time to get settled in your room and do your evening meditation there. We’ll provide a Friday schedule when your registration is completed before the Retreat, and a full weekend schedule when you arrive. The Retreat ends after lunch on Sunday.

Maharishi Yoga Asanas are practiced easily, without straining and just to the best of your ability. These easy, natural postures help culture mind-body coordination and integration, greater flexibility, and strength. The practice of Maharishi Yoga Asanas also helps remove physical stresses and improve health overall. In the context of the Retreat, they complement your TM practice and contribute to a more settled and balanced state of mind and body.

The routine also includes pranayama, a simple breathing technique that settles the body and mind, contributing to a smoother, more refined experience during TM practice.

You”ll practice this on your own in your room or with a group on the Retreat.

All course participants should learn the Maharishi Yoga Asanas prior to arrival. Additional instruction will be included on the Retreat, but you will gain the most value by getting familiar with them prior to the course. See the links below for a video tutorial and for free online classes.

Lunch and dinner are included on the Retreat and will be served in a private dining room. You’ll be able to get your own breakfast at one of several cafés in the hotel. We’ll start with dinner on Friday evening and conclude with lunch on Sunday. Our thoughtfully designed vegetarian plan is creative, delicious and satisfying. The meals are intended to help promote easy digestion, deep rest and maintain lively awareness. Gluten-free and vegan options will be clearly identified – look for the signs.

Let us know about any special needs you may have and we will do our best to accommodate them. We provide a variety of healthy options at meals. For local fire safety regulations you will not be able to cook in your room during the Retreat, but there are refrigerators in each room. You are welcome to bring anything essential to maintaining your health for the Weekend.

We suggest that everyone be flexible regarding food choices, and let us know of health-related restrictions.

The TM Weekend program is designed to provide a balance of deep rest and rejuvenation for the body and increased, lively awareness for the mind. Rigorous exercise should be avoided for these few days. You’ll get plenty of gentle exercise within the routine. In addition to the Maharishi Yoga Asanas, walking around on the hotel grounds is highly encouraged.