Golden Lotus School of Yoga

05/31/2026

🌿 June 12–14, 2026 • Inner Peace Retreat 🌿

We invite you to join us for an uplifting weekend of relaxation and spiritual refreshment in our quiet woodland setting. Come to unwind, recharge, and reconnect with your inner core of peace.

Step away from the noise of daily life and immerse yourself in meditation, gentle yoga, nature, and spiritual community at Song of the Morning Yoga & Meditation Retreat, nestled within 800 peaceful acres in Northern Michigan.

Your retreat experience includes:
🧘 Golden Lotus Hatha Yoga, suitable for all levels
🙏 Guided group meditations with support for beginners
🥗 Homemade vegetarian meals
🌲 Time in nature along meditative walking trails and the beautiful Pigeon River
🫖 Quiet time for reflection and renewal

Choose from a variety of accommodations throughout the peaceful woodland grounds, including private Lodge rooms, unique Dome rooms and dormitories, a cozy Glamping Cabin, rustic campsites beneath the stars, and additional lodging options to support your retreat experience.

“Every person needs a retreat, a dynamo of silence where [they] may go for the exclusive purpose of being recharged by the Infinite.”
— Paramahansa Yogananda

➡Learn more and register at songofthemorning.secure.retreat.guru/program/2026-inner-peace-retreat-june

05/31/2026

Kriyaban Meditation Retreat: The Heart of Kriya

July 24–26, 2026

A Golden Lotus Retreat led by the Song of the Morning Community.

Join fellow Kriyabans for a sacred weekend of group meditation, devotional chanting, SRF study, Golden Lotus Hatha Yoga, spiritual fellowship, and time in nature at beloved Song of the Morning.

We selected this weekend to coincide with Mahavatar Babaji Commemoration Day, offering a special opportunity to gather in meditation, devotion, and divine friendship.

For full details and to register:
https://songofthemorning.secure.retreat.guru/program/kriyaban-meditation-retreat-the-heart-of-kriya

Please note: This retreat is for initiated Kriyabans of SRF. A Kriyaban Card (physical or electronic) is required at check-in.

05/21/2026

Step away from the noise and into the stillness. ✨

At Song of the Morning, we believe that "Yoga is not a religion but a way of life." Whether you are a seasoned meditator or simply looking for a peaceful escape into nature, this is a place where you can slow down, breathe, and reconnect.

Here’s what you’ll find here:
🌿 Peaceful Stays: Simple, comfortable accommodations nestled in 800 acres of Michigan wilderness.

🥗 Wholesome Nourishment: Organic, vegetarian meals prepared with care (with vegan and gluten-free options available!).

🧘 Daily Practice: Evening meditations, Saturday Hatha Yoga, and deep three-hour monthly meditations.

🌲 Sacred Spaces: Miles of shrine trails, the refreshing Pigeon River, and our organic community garden.

“Healthful living is to have good food, right thoughts, and contact with Spirit.” — Paramahansa Yogananda

Join us for a day, a Sunday Service, or a full weekend retreat.

📍 9607 Sturgeon Valley Rd. E, Vanderbilt, MI
🔗 Explore everything we offer and plan your visit:
https://www.songofthemorning.org

05/21/2026

Experience Inner Peace 🌿

Join us June 12–14 for a peaceful weekend of meditation, yoga, nature, and renewal at Song of the Morning.

Learn more and register: www.songofthemorning.org/inner-peace #/events

05/21/2026

☀️ Living in the Light ☀️

Step away from the noise of daily life and immerse yourself in a peaceful, heart-centered weekend designed to nourish your body, calm your mind, and reconnect you with your inner light.

Living in the Light is a thoughtfully guided retreat blending yoga, meditation, nature, and community into a deeply restorative and uplifting experience.

Throughout the retreat, you’ll experience a harmonious blend of structured practice and personal time, all within a supportive and welcoming community.

🌿 Retreat Highlights:

Golden Lotus Hatha Yoga

Community Meditation

Mandala Nature Walk

World Peace Ceremony

Reflection, Fellowship, and Community

There is still time to register and join us for this special Summer Solstice retreat weekend.

✨ This special Summer Solstice retreat weekend also coincides with International Day of Yoga.

📅 June 19–21, 2026

Living in the Light: A Summer Solstice Hatha Yoga Retreat for Wellness, Wisdom, and World Peace

👉 Learn more and register:
https://songofthemorning.secure.retreat.guru/program/living-in-the-light-yoga-for-wellness-wisdom-and-world-peace

05/14/2026

An Evening of Fellowship: 2026 GLYTA Spring Banquet ❤️

Our hearts are full with gratitude following this year’s GLYTA Spring Banquet. On May 2nd, community members and friends gathered together for an evening filled with fellowship, laughter, inspiration, music, and heartfelt connection.

Throughout the evening, attendees enjoyed wonderful entertainment, meaningful community updates, shared reflections, and many joyful moments together. One especially meaningful part of the night included reflections on navigating life’s challenges through the living practice of yoga and the inner transformation that can unfold when we strive to embody these teachings in everyday life.

There was also great excitement surrounding the unveiling of the “Fun With Yogacharya” commemorative print raffle, lovingly shared in honor of the joy, humor, and spirit so many experienced with Yogacharya over the years. Updates and future visions for Golden Lotus and the Golden Lotus School of Yoga were also shared throughout the evening, reflecting the continued growth of these teachings and the ongoing mission of Song of the Morning to provide a sacred space for spiritual awakening, fellowship, meditation, and transformation.

From uplifting jazz piano and heartfelt conversations to the closing group sing along of “When You Wish Upon a Star,” the evening was filled with special memories we will cherish for a long time to come. 🌟

We are deeply grateful to everyone who attended, volunteered, donated, and helped make this beautiful evening possible. All proceeds from the banquet support Song of the Morning Yoga Retreat and its mission.

The full banquet recap, photo gallery, and videos from the evening are now available on our website. 🙏

https://goldenlotusyoga.org/featured/2026-glyta-spring-banquet-recap

05/07/2026

✨ Retreat Date Update ✨

Awakening the Divine Warrior Within will now take place August 21–23, 2026 at Song of the Morning Yoga Retreat.

Join Marilyn Beker, Kendra Hubbarth Bohr, and Michael Sullivan for a meaningful weekend devoted to awakening and strengthening the Divine Warrior within through Hatha Yoga, meditation, affirmations, guided nature experiences, creative introspection, spiritual community, and deep connection with the healing beauty of nature.

Inspired by the teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda, this retreat offers practical yoga techniques and spiritual practices designed to help you face life’s challenges with greater courage, resilience, clarity, and inner strength.

Throughout the weekend, participants will also experience opportunities for unplugging from technology, outdoor yoga, meditation, campfire connection, selfless service, and time immersed in Song of the Morning’s peaceful 800 acre forest environment.

“Realize that enough hidden strength lies within you to overcome all obstacles and temptations. Bring forth that indomitable power and energy.”
— Paramahansa Yogananda

We look forward to gathering together in the peaceful beauty of late summer at the Ranch.

Learn more and register:
🔗 https://songofthemorning.secure.retreat.guru/program/divine-warrior-hatha-yoga-retreat

05/07/2026

What was once wrapped in snow and stillness slowly awakens in light, color, and vibrant green. ☀️🌿

“O Thou Beloved Spirit, hiding behind the blue waves of the sky… behind the waves of changing scenery — O Infinite Beauty of all beauties…”
— Paramahansa Yogananda

As spring unfolds at Song of the Morning, we are looking ahead to another beautiful retreat season. It is a time for meditation, yoga, and finding deep connection in the peaceful moments at the Ranch. ✨

Each season at Song of the Morning carries its own kind of beauty and inspiration. From snow covered silence to flowing rivers, birdsong, and vibrant green trails, the changing scenery continually reminds us of the Divine presence woven through nature.

Whether walking the shrine trails through 800 acres of wooded wilderness or sitting quietly along the river, every season offers its own gateway into stillness, beauty, and reflection.

Join us this season:
🔗 songofthemorning.org

05/04/2026

If you have ever wondered what it feels like to spend a weekend at Song of the Morning, our Inner Peace Retreats offer a welcoming introduction. 🌿

Created especially for those who are new to spiritual retreat or visiting for the first time, these weekends offer a warm introduction to the peace and sacred rhythm of retreat life.

Imagine quiet mornings with tea overlooking the river, meditation in community, peaceful walks through the forest, Golden Lotus Hatha Yoga, time in nature, and space to simply slow down and breathe.

Guided by experienced members of the Song of the Morning community and rooted in the teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda, Inner Peace Retreats invite you to step away from the busyness of daily life and reconnect with the peace that already lives within.

✨ Upcoming 2026 Inner Peace Retreat Dates
May 15–17
June 12–14

If you’ve been curious about visiting, this may be the perfect time to come.

Learn more and register: https://www.songofthemorning.org/inner-peace #/events

Enjoy our spiritual retreats. We offer a variety of guided retreats to support the spiritual needs one may have in different phases of life. From beginners to longtime disciples of Paramahansa Yogananda, we are sure that you will find spiritual sustenance year-round at Song of the Morning.

04/28/2026

Living in the Light
June 19 to 21, 2026 at Song of the Morning

Join us for Living in the Light: A Summer Solstice Hatha Yoga Retreat for Wellness, Wisdom, and World Peace

With Golden Lotus Yoga Teachers Association, Kendra Hubbarth-Bohr and Kaye Thomas-Hogan

“I am submerged in eternal light. It permeates every particle of my being. I am living in that light. Divine Spirit fills me within and without.”
— Paramahansa Yogananda

Step away from the noise of daily life and immerse yourself in a peaceful, heart-centered weekend designed to nourish your body, calm your mind, and reconnect you with your inner light.

Living in the Light is a thoughtfully guided retreat blending yoga, meditation, nature, and community into a deeply restorative and uplifting experience.

Throughout the weekend, you’ll experience:
✨ Golden Lotus Hatha Yoga
✨ Community meditation
✨ A mindful mandala nature walk
✨ A meaningful World Peace Ceremony
✨ Free time for reflection, journaling, service (karma yoga), or rest
✨ A closing mandala offering ceremony on International Day of Yoga

Whether you are seeking spiritual renewal, physical relaxation, or simply space to breathe and reflect, Living in the Light offers a meaningful path back to yourself.

Guided by some of our most experienced GLYTA Yoga Teachers and open to all levels.

👉 Learn more and register: htt