In-person registration is sold out. Please see below for the in-person waitlist and the online retreat (via Zoom) registration.
We are thrilled to welcome Asha to the Assisi Institute for our spring weekend retreat, March 28 - 30. Because she seldom visits the east coast, this is a rare opportunity to experience Asha’s joyful presence and profound yet practical teachings. Her deep love of her teacher, Swami Kriyananda, and her guru, Yogananda, are part of everything she does.
Asha came to the Kriya Yoga tradition through Yogananda's direct disciple Kriyananda as a college student at Stanford in 1969. As one of the founding members of the Ananda community in Palo Alto, she served as counselor, teacher, and secretary to Swami Kriyananda.
Today, people around the world grow spiritually through her videos, live appearances, recordings, and books. We encourage you to familiarize yourself with her work!
Asha's warm and clear teaching may begin with a general topic or question, yet her answers encompass so much more. Her inspired, in-the-moment responses keep her audience attentive and receptive, as she answers questions like…
How can I overcome negative thoughts?
How do I not take things personally?
How can I cope with family members who do not understand my spiritual path?
Do I need to worry about karma?
What is the most important thing I need to remember in my spiritual life?
How to Register
In-Person (at The Assisi Institute in Rochester, NY)
Our in-person registration is currently full. If you would like to register for the in-person waitlist, please go here.
Online via Zoom
If you plan to attend via Zoom online, please register here. We will email details on how to attend the event online and how to support the retreat with a donation.
Retreat Cost
This retreat is possible through your donations. At the time of the retreat, we ask you to be as generous as you can, whether you are in person or online.
If you are not registered, we cannot guarantee admittance if the temple is full.
Food and Refreshments
All retreatants are welcome for tea, coffee, and snacks in our fellowship room throughout the retreat.
Lunch and dinner are not provided, but there will be ample time to go out. All are invited to use our spacious living room and to enjoy browsing in our Blessing Shop.
Accommodations
We have reserved rooms at a nearby Holiday Inn and Suites for our out-of-town guests at a cost of $109 per night. To reserve a room, guests are asked to call the hotel directly at 585-872-0900 and identify themselves as part of the Assisi Institute group or by code ASI. This offer will expire on Wednesday, February 26, 2025. Currently, all rooms at the Assisi Institute are reserved.
“You can’t always choose your circumstances, but you can choose your consciousness.”