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SUMMARY:A Weekend in Community | Summer
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Whether you are called to sing, listen, move, or simply wish to spend time in community, this weekend allows you to participate in the ways that resonate with you.\nYou may choose to arrive on Friday afternoon for dinner, arati (ritual of light), and a community gathering of kirtan (devotional singing). On Saturday, participate in two yoga classes — including a restorative practice accompanied by live Indian classical music (see below for details) — shared meals, a guided campus tour to Sunset Ridge, and morning and evening arati. Finally, on Sunday, stay to participate in morning arati, an all-levels yoga class, breakfast, and time to spend on the mountain.\nA Community Gathering of Kirtan\nKirtan is an ancient, heart-centered practice of call-and-response singing set to live music. Rooted in sacred sound, devotion, and the practice of Bhakti Yoga (path of devotion), it requires no prior experience or musical talent — just an open heart. Join Mount Madonna’s Kirtan Mandali and the community for an evening of singing together. Bring a blanket or bundle up in cozy clothes, and bring a drum, shaker, or other small instrument if you feel inspired to do so.\nA Guided Campus Tour to Sunset Ridge\nStep away from the pace of daily life and walk the land with us. This guided tour winds through the campus and out to Sunset Ridge, where the views open across the Monterey Bay. Move slowly, breathe deeply, and get to know the 380 acres that hold this community.\nRestorative Yoga with Live Indian Classical Music\nSettle into a restorative practice led by Niraja Ackley accompanied by live Indian classical music. The musical session of sarod, a lyrical multi-stringed instrument, along with tabla, classical Indian drums, will explore ragas (melodic framework of notes) chosen to mirror the arc of late afternoon into dusk.\nMusician Amit Gud will open with a slow melody, inviting you to settle deeply into your postures and drift toward meditative stillness. The music will then move into semi-rhythmic passages that introduce subtle pulse and momentum while maintaining an inward, contemplative quality. Tabla player Skanda Krishnan will join for the final 20 minutes, bringing traditional compositions to life and weaving melody, rhythm, and centuries of classical tradition into a fitting close for the practice.\nYou are welcome to come for a one-night, two-night (or more) Flexible Stay; or simply join us for a Mountain Experience day visit on Saturday, and fully immerse yourself in community, practice, and sound.\nArrive as you are, and stay for the unfolding.\nTo Participate:\n\nBook a Flexible Stay for Friday, September 11 through Sunday, September 13 — with the option to come for part of the weekend or extend your stay before or after the weekend program. Enjoy special offerings including an evening of kirtan with the community, restorative yoga with live Indian classical music, a guided campus tour, and scheduled yoga classes. Your stay also includes shared meals, evening and morning arati, and access to the facilities and miles of hiking and walking trails.\n\nCost: Based on lodging selection and number of nights\n\nRegister for a Mountain Experience ( https://mountmadonna.org/calendar/restorative-yoga-and-live-indian-music/ ) on Saturday, September 12, 2026. Check in at 10:00 a.m., depart at 7:00 p.m.; includes brunch and dinner, a guided campus tour to Sunset Ridge, restorative yoga with live Indian classical music, evening arati, and personal time to enjoy the facilities and miles of hiking and walking trails.\n\nCost: $105 for adults and children 13+; $50 for children 5 – 12 years old; free for children 4 years & under\nWeekend Yoga Classes\nPlease note that all yoga classes are appropriate for young adults ages 13+.\nClassical Ashtanga Yoga | Saturday, September 12, 7:30 – 9:45 a.m.\nAn all-levels class offering breathing practices, meditation, and movement methods to quiet the mind and develop concentration. The practice includes one hour of pranayama (breathing techniques) and meditation, followed by a brief break and then 70 minutes of asana (postures). 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