Finding Stillness: IAM-35 Meditation Retreat at MA Center Chicago
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MA Center Chicago, Amma’s Chicago ashram, is offering a two-day IAM-35 meditation retreat on March 21 and 22. Open to all experience levels, this immersive weekend offers a welcoming introduction to Amma’s integrated meditation practice in a tranquil ashram setting surrounded by nature.
The IAM-35 technique is a 35-minute practice that gently weaves together yoga postures, breathwork, guided visualization and silent awareness. IAM-35 is designed to cultivate balance, inner clarity and a deeper sense of calm that participants can carry into everyday life.
The retreat will be led by members of the Chicago IAM team, with instruction guided by IAM teachers Radha Ellen Katz and Anand Kane. Swamini Ambikāmrita Prāna, one of Amma’s senior meditation instructors, will lead a special Q&A session to deepen participants’ understanding of the practice and answer questions about building a personal meditation routine.
Beyond the meditation sessions, the weekend is designed as a full community experience. Optional devotional singing, time in nature on the ashram’s scenic 142-acre grounds and shared meals create a reflective, restorative atmosphere. Modestly priced vegetarian meals, lovingly prepared by ashram residents, are available for advance purchase.
Whether curious about meditation or looking to deepen an existing practice, this retreat offers a rare opportunity to slow down, connect and rediscover stillness.
Cost: Meditation is free; optional vegetarian meals and overnight stays available at modest cost. Location: 41W501 Keslinger Rd., Elburn. To register, visit IAM35RetreatMarch21-22.eventbrite.com. For more information, email [email protected] or visit NA.Amma.org/groups/north-america/iam-meditation/events/iam-35-course-retreat-person-0.
