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at Mount Madonna, California

Liberation Yoga Retreat

An annual summer gathering

The idea of liberation goes back to the earliest longings of human beings to realize the Self, that mysterious essence at our core, of god, truth, bliss, peace.

Explore pathways to peace at our signature annual summer yoga retreat. Practice classical Yoga methods of asana (postures), pranayama (breathing techniques) and meditation – the foundational branches of the ancient wisdom of Yoga – and enjoy kirtan (devotional singing) and thematic presentations and reflections on the theme of liberation.

In 1973, before Mount Madonna Center was founded, a group of students began coming together in retreat to study the classical traditions of Ashtanga Yoga (eight-limbed yoga) under the guidance of Baba Hari Dass. Babaji shared his wisdom and time freely, imparting a vast body of Yoga methods and philosophy. As a community of volunteers, staff, teachers, and fellow seekers, we look forward to sharing these teachings and engaging in dialogue with you.

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Stable aim, faith, devotion, and one-pointed contemplation on God [universal divine consciousness] is the path of yoga through which one achieves liberation [realization of our true nature or higher consciousness].

BABA HARI DASS

Upcoming Retreats

December 2024
New Year's Yoga Retreat at Mount Madonna Center

46th Annual New Year’s Yoga Retreat

Join us for our signature New Year’s Yoga Retreat! Explore the timeless traditions of Yoga – including the study of source texts and practice of yoga postures, breathing exercises, and meditation explore Yoga – that support and lead to personal experience of Source.
Dec 28 - Jan 01
In-Person/Online
February 2025

Going Deeper: A Focused Meditation Retreat

Be a part of a very special small group experience devoted to a deeper level of meditation and purification for individuals who already have some knowledge and practice of meditation and yoga.
Feb 05 - 09
In-Person
445 Summit Rd, Watsonville, CA 95076
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