Kriya Yoga Retreat

Thy Light Within Us Shining

with Nayaswamis Narayan & Dharmadevi, & Kriyacharya Devalila

Sept 11-13th 2026

Wisdom House Litchfield, CT

Registration Closes August 1st

The Weekend Experience

Spiritual Community

Feel the blessings of being with other spiritual seekers and devotees who are dedicated to deepening their self-realization.

Kriya Yoga Initiation

Learn more about the Path of Kriya Yoga from experienced teachers. Receive the Kriya Yoga Initiation (for those who have completed all required steps)

Yoga & Meditation

Daily group practice of yoga postures, chanting, & meditation. This is a wonderful opportunity to deepen your experience of the Yogic Path.

Retreat Details

 Please read through the following details before you register for the retreat. Thank you! 

Kriya Initiation Details

Are you completely new to Kriya Yoga or “On the Path to Kriya Yoga”? We welcome you to attend the “Introduction to Kriya Yoga” program. Learn more about the Path of Kriya Yoga

Are you interested in taking a new level of Kriya Yoga Initiation for the first time? All first time Kriya Initiations of ANY Kriya level must be approved by Devalila from Ananda Village, CA. If you have not confirmed with Devalila, please email devalila@ananda.org

Please direct all Kriya related questions to Kriyacharya Devalila: devalila@ananda.org

Accommodations

Please direct all questions to Melissa at anandaretreat@gmail.com or call 603-852-5034. Do not contact Wisdom House directly.

Both private and shared rooms have bathrooms in the hallway. If you are staying in a shared room and know who you would like to share it with, there is an option on the registration form to share your preference. 

Private or shared room with an ensuite are available only by private request, please email Melissa Barnes at anandaretreat@gmail.com or call her at (603) 852-5034.

Location Details

Wisdom House Retreat & Conference Center is located at 229 E Litchfield Rd, Litchfield, CT 06759

The nearest airport is Bradley International Airport (BDL). Uber provides service to Wisdom House.

Registration Options

Registration is now open. Registration Closes August 1st.

There are two options for retreat attendance, The full weekend (Friday afternoon – Sunday) and a partial weekend (Saturday Morning Class to Sunday). These options include housing, retreat programming, and meals.

Partial Weekend attendance is only available by private request with Melissa at anandaretreat@gmail.com or call her at (603) 852-5034.

If you need to split your retreat payment, The option to register with a deposit is available. The balance will be due by August 1st. 

If you would like to attend for one day or prefer not to stay at Wisdom House, please email Melissa anandaretreat@gmail.com or call her at (603) 852-5034.

Register Here

Full Retreat Program

3:00 p.m.             Registration and check-in

4:00 – 5:15 p.m.  Afternoon Sadhana (Yoga Asanas or Long Meditation) 

5:30 – 6:30 p.m.  Dinner

7:00 p.m.             Welcome Satsang with Nayaswamis Narayan and Dharmadevi, & Kriyacharya Devalila

5:45 a.m.                 Wake up

6:00 a.m.                 Energization Exercises 

6:15 – 7:45 a.m.      Morning Sadhana (Long Meditation or Yoga Asanas)

8:00 – 9:00 a.m.      Breakfast

10:30 -11:45 a.m.   Becoming the Blissful Devotee Class with Jaya

12:00 – 1:00 p.m.    Lunch

1:30 – 5:00 p.m.      Inward quiet time

1:30 – 2:30 p.m.      Introduction to Kriya Yoga class (For those not receiving Kriya Initiation)

1:30 – 2:30 p.m.      Spiritual Counseling by Appointment Only

5:15 – 5:30 p.m.      Energization Exercises

KRIYA CEREMONY

5:30 – 6:00 p.m. Meditation

6:00 – 8:30 p.m. Kriya Initiation Ceremony 

ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM

5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Dinner

6:30 – 8:00 p.m. Satsang with Dhuti 

5:45 a.m.              Wake up

6:15 – 7:45 a.m.   Alternative Program – Yoga and Meditation 

6:15 – 7:45 a.m.   Kriya Review (For Kriya Initiates Only)

8:00 – 9:00 a.m.   Breakfast

9:30 am.               Check out before 9:30

SUNDAY SERVICE

6:15 – 7:45 a.m. Kriya Review 

9:00 – 9:30 a.m. Chior Rehearsal  

9:45 – 10:15 a.m.   Purification Ceremony

10:30 – 11:45 a.m. Sunday Service 

12:00 – 1:00 p.m.   Lunch and Goodbyes

1:00 – 2:00 p.m.     Packing and cleaning up

Nayaswami Narayan 

Dharmadevi

Devalila, an Ananda Lighbearer and Kriyacharya, is Director of Ananda Kriya Sangha for North and South America. She has been practicing and sharing Parmahansa Yogananda’s teachings for nearly 30 years. She served as Director of Online with Ananda for nearly 10 years, where she developed and taught online courses. Devalila’s great joy and gifts are in supporting and encouraging people, wherever they are spiritually, and helping them find their next step along their journey toward Self-realization.