Song of the Morning Yoga & Meditation Retreat

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Song of the Morning is a non-profit retreat center and spiritual community nestled on 800 acres of pristine forest in northern Michigan founded on the teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda as presented by Self-Realization Fellowship. YogaFest is a four-day celebration of yoga held every summer on the sacred grounds of Song of the Morning retreat, a beautiful and peaceful haven for spiritual renewal nestled within the North Woods of Michigan.

Join us this Thursday, November 13–16, for In the Grace of Divine Mother, a three-day weekend retreat at Song of the Mor...
11/09/2025

Join us this Thursday, November 13–16, for In the Grace of Divine Mother, a three-day weekend retreat at Song of the Morning, led by Lopamudra Bose and Naren K. Schreiner.

Immerse yourself in the sacred and mystical presence of the Divine Mother through Paramahansa Yogananda’s path of meditation, chanting, and the traditional Kali Puja ceremonies he performed throughout his life in India.

Experience the love and devotion that Yogananda and the great Masters felt for the Divine Mother, and open your heart to Her eternal grace. 🌹

For more details and to register, visit https://songofthemorning.secure.retreat.guru/program/in-the-grace-of-divine-mother-2025

11/04/2025

Join us this weekend, November 7 to 9, for the Weaving Meditation into Daily Life Retreat with Naren K Schreiner.

This retreat will focus on how to implement a meditation routine in the various types of schedules and lifestyles we have and how to carry the aftereffects of meditation into activity as our communion with the Divine weaves through meditation and activity alike.

Based on the teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda and designed for both new meditators and those who have meditated for many years.

Deepen your experience and connection with the "portable paradise within you".

For more details and to register:
https://songofthemorning.secure.retreat.guru/program/how-to-weave-meditation-into-daily-life/

At our beloved retreat, the bee of the mind is utterly engrossed in the presence of the Divine. Daily we practice techni...
11/04/2025

At our beloved retreat, the bee of the mind is utterly engrossed in the presence of the Divine. Daily we practice techniques of peace that nourish our blossoming community. Although the pollinators of Northern Michigan are going to bed for the season, our bumbling souls continue to cultivate the pure nectar from within.

In the Grace of Divine Mother🗓️ November 13 - 16 (extended weekend)This November, we welcome Naren K. Schreiner and Lopa...
10/31/2025

In the Grace of Divine Mother
🗓️ November 13 - 16 (extended weekend)

This November, we welcome Naren K. Schreiner and Lopamudra Bose back to Song of the Morning as we conclude our autumn retreat season.

We invite you to this three day weekend to deeply immerse yourself in the sacred and mystical presence of the Divine Mother, through Paramahansa Yogananda’s path of meditation and chanting, and India’s traditional ceremonies (Kali Puja).

Tune into the ecstatic love that Paramahansa Yogananda and many great Masters experienced with the Divine Mother, who is both our eternally loving mother and the Cosmic Mother.

✨ Retreat Offerings:
🌲 Guided Walk “Divine Mother as Nature”
💛 Discussion “Deepening Our Relationship With Divine Mother”
🪷 Puja “Mystical Communion with Divine Mother”
🎶 Sanskrit Chanting with Lopamudra
🧘‍♀️ GLYTA Hatha Yoga Classes

🕊️ Come join us in devotion and stillness. May we draw ever nearer to the Divine Mother.

For more details and to register: https://songofthemorning.secure.retreat.guru/program/in-the-grace-of-divine-mother-2025/

“Harmonize your thoughts and desires with the all fulfilling realities you already possess in your soul. Then you will s...
10/30/2025

“Harmonize your thoughts and desires with the all fulfilling realities you already possess in your soul. Then you will see the underlying harmony in your life and in all nature.”
Paramahansa Yogananda

Our Inner Peace Retreats offer a gentle invitation to pause, step away from responsibilities, and return to your inner stillness. Whether this is your first time at Song of the Morning or you are returning to deepen your practice, this weekend creates space for true rejuvenation of body, mind, and spirit.

Surrounded by peaceful forest and supported by a spiritually dedicated community rooted in the teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda, you will experience yoga, guided meditation, nature walks, and heartfelt spiritual fellowship. Each offering helps you settle into calmness and draw inspiration for the path ahead.

As winter rests gently outside, you are invited to warm the heart inwardly, enjoying cozy practice spaces, nourishing stillness, and uplifting company.

Come as you are. Leave feeling clear, grounded, and uplifted in spirit. For more details and to register➡️ https://songofthemorning.secure.retreat.guru/program/2026-inner-peace-retreat-february

10/29/2025

🧵 How to Weave Meditation into Daily Life Retreat
📅 November 7–9, 2025

Each time we enter meditation, we touch a stillness that quietly transforms the way we move through life, the way we speak, act, and see the world around us.

This retreat is an invitation to carry that stillness into the flow of daily living. Whether you are new to meditation or have practiced for many years, this weekend offers space to deepen your practice and recharge in the peace of nature and spiritual community.

We are deeply grateful to welcome Naren K. Schreiner, a dear friend of Song of the Morning, who will lead this Golden Lotus Retreat. A disciple of Paramahansa Yogananda for more than thirty years, Naren spent fourteen years as a monk in the SRF ashram before continuing his life of service and spiritual support to individuals, families, and communities throughout the U.S. and Mexico. He now serves on Song of the Morning’s Spiritual Life Council, sharing wisdom and devotion that beautifully reflect Yogananda’s teachings.

✨ “By the practice of meditation, you will find that you are carrying within your heart a portable paradise.” — Paramahansa Yogananda

🎥 Take a moment to watch the slideshow and feel the peace, purpose, and beauty woven into this retreat.

For more details and to register ➡️ https://songofthemorning.secure.retreat.guru/program/how-to-weave-meditation-into-daily-life/

As Paramahansa Yogananda reminds us, every day can be a day of gratitude for the simple gifts of life. ✨Gratitude is fou...
10/28/2025

As Paramahansa Yogananda reminds us, every day can be a day of gratitude for the simple gifts of life. ✨

Gratitude is found in the quietest moments.
The river flowing past the Boathouse.
A smile shared between friends.
The stillness of reflection.
The presence of the Guru in our hearts.

Each moment is a reminder to pause and give thanks. 💛

What are you feeling most grateful for today?
Share below so we can fill this space with light and appreciation. Some responses may be featured in a future gratitude post. 🌿

Though the occasional frosts of Northern Michigan are bringing the cold and quietness to our garden, the blossoms within...
10/28/2025

Though the occasional frosts of Northern Michigan are bringing the cold and quietness to our garden, the blossoms within our souls are vibrant and singing unto God the warmth of gratitude. The community of kindness that Song of the Morning holds for each and every one of us is ever expanding, joyfully making way for our hearts to bloom and spreading the nectar of the soul to all beings.

In October, Song of the Morning hosted the annual Paramahansa Yogananda Retreat, lovingly curated by students of the Gol...
10/25/2025

In October, Song of the Morning hosted the annual Paramahansa Yogananda Retreat, lovingly curated by students of the Golden Lotus School of Yoga. Their theme, “Sacred Stories: Yogananda’s Teachings in Hatha Yoga,” beautifully wove the timeless wisdom of sacred tales into yoga practice and daily living.

Throughout the weekend, participants reflected on stories such as Two Frogs in Trouble, King Janaka and the Oil Lamps, The Fish Story, Brother Bhaktananda’s Story on Affirmations, and Prince Siddhartha Becoming the Buddha.

The retreat included mala bracelet making, Hatha Yoga, meditation, a nature walk, and the creation and return of a nature mandala to the river — all surrounded by the beauty of autumn at the Ranch. An uplifting kirtan filled the lodge with devotion and joy.

The weekend was filled with laughter, connection, and heartfelt moments of growth. Friendships blossomed, and many left inspired to carry Yogananda’s sacred stories and teachings into their daily lives.

10/25/2025

In the Grace of Divine Mother

✨ Only a Few Weeks Away! ✨

November 13–16, 2025 (extended weekend) at Song of the Morning Yoga & Meditation Retreat

A Spiritual Living Retreat led by Naren K. Schreiner & Lopamudra Bose

Immerse yourself in the sacred presence of the Divine Mother through meditation, chanting, and devotion inspired by Paramahansa Yogananda’s path of love and surrender.

At the heart of this extended weekend retreat is the Kali Puja, a ceremony Yogananda cherished from his youth and a chance to open your heart to the Divine Mother’s tender, transformative grace.

Let this retreat be a time to rest in Her love, deepen your devotion, and feel renewed in the sanctuary of community and Spirit. 🌺

➡️ For More Details & To Register:
https://songofthemorning.secure.retreat.guru/program/in-the-grace-of-divine-mother-2025

How to Weave Meditation into Daily Life✨ Only a Couple Weeks Away! ✨November 7–9, 2025 at Song of the Morning Yoga & Med...
10/23/2025

How to Weave Meditation into Daily Life
✨ Only a Couple Weeks Away! ✨
November 7–9, 2025 at Song of the Morning Yoga & Meditation Retreat
A Golden Lotus Retreat led by Naren K. Schreiner

As the busy holiday season approaches, take a weekend to pause, breathe, and reconnect with your inner calm.

For both new meditators and veteran practitioners, be immersed in chanting, yogic teachings, and guided practice as you explore how the thread of communion with the Divine weaves through meditation and activity alike.

Through the teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda, you will gain tools to carry peace into your daily life, even during the rush of the holidays, and continue to nurture the stillness of your portable paradise within.

🌲 Immerse yourself in spiritual renewal. For More Details & to Register: https://songofthemorning.secure.retreat.guru/program/how-to-weave-meditation-into-daily-life

10/21/2025

🌞 Friends & Members Weekend is happening THIS WEEKEND, October 24–26!

Join us for a beautiful weekend of connection, meditation, fellowship, and community visioning as we gather in Divine Friendship on the sacred grounds of Song of the Morning. 💛

🍽️ To help with planning, meal registration by Tuesday, October 21 is preferred.

🌲 Come be part of our continuing journey, “Onward and Upward: The Evolution of our Retreat and World Brotherhood Community.”

🔗 Details & Meal Registration: https://songofthemorning.secure.retreat.guru/program/2025-friends-members-weekend

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Vanderbilt, MI

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Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 2pm

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(989) 983-4107

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YogaFest at Song of the Morning

YogaFest at Song of the Morning is a deeply nourishing, highly joyful, and spiritually authentic four-day celebration of spirit, nature, community, service, and all things yoga. It is an immersive experience into your innermost bliss which offers ample, almost endless opportunities for exploring, experiencing, and living in attunement with your deeper spiritual nature. From quiet reflection in a serene natural environment to active movement in a vibrant and energetic atmosphere; from camping with friends and family to participating in a full and exciting slate of programs morning, day, and night - there is something for every sincere seeker of truth at YogaFest at Song of the Morning.

A partial list of what you can expect to encounter at the festival includes Yoga classes all day long - not only hatha and flow yoga, but bhakti, jnana, kundalini, raja, and many other branches of the divine science that is Yoga with a capital Y; meditation, kirtan (sacred music), sacred workshops, guidance from spiritual leaders, art, music, dance, hiking, camping, swimming, healing, excellent children’s programming, sacred ceremony, merchants, vendors, festivities, sustainability, mindfulness practices, spiritual discussions, and much, much more. It is a deeply inclusive, deeply devotional, deeply authentic celebration of spiritual truth, and all open-hearted souls of all ages and abilities are most welcome to attend!

Stay up-to-date with YogaFest through this page, as we announce over the coming weeks and months our plans for YogaFest 2021. Meanwhile, we invite you to peruse yogafestmi.com, where you will not only find more information about the festival and our upcoming intentions, but also learn more about the special year-round retreat center where YogaFest is held, and where you will find a collection of program videos from YogaFest 2020 - our tenth anniversary celebration! - which was moved online due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

YogaFest at Song of the Morning: Spirit and Nature Dancing Together.