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 into two groups – first time attendees and those who have attended previously and a separate group for TM-Sidhas. 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 TM Weekend 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. Come early enough for the special Retreat refresher meeting around 6:00pm on Friday evening if you would like a review. We’ll provide a Friday schedule in advance when your registration is completed, and a full weekend schedule when you arrive. The Weekend ends after lunch on your last day (Sunday or Monday). If you sign up for a Maharishi AyurVeda consultation or an Advanced Technique, the sessions may continue on those afternoons.

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. Chair yoga is available for those who don’t feel comfortable on the floor.

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.

All meals are included on the Weekend and will be served in a private dining room on the ground floor. We’ll start with dinner on Friday evening and conclude with lunch on Sunday, or Monday for those staying on for the 3-night course. 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. Look for the signs for gluten-free and vegan options. A healthy, continental style breakfast will be available for breakfast each morning.

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 Weekend. Refrigerators are available for an extra charge, so you can bring any medically required essentials to maintain your health for the Weekend.

Based on your application, we have assigned you to a single or a double room. All are comfortable and updated. The walking distances are not far from guest rooms to the dining and meeting halls.

Please note on your application if you have mobility or health issues and need special accommodation. There are elevators in the some of the guest room buildings and walking distances are not far.