Join Krishna Das and friends for a weekend retreat of yoga, chanting, and devotional heart-opening practices. This is a wonderful opportunity to spend time with a group of dedicated seekers and immerse yourself in practices, teachings, and discussions.
Over this retreat weekend, Krishna Das will lead nightly kirtan with accompanying musicians, and guide us during afternoon workshops with discussions and Q&A.
Nina Rao will lead morning chant sessions.
We will take a Rhythmic Sound Journey with Arjun Bruggeman.
To help you transition into retreat mode, there will be a Gentle Yoga Class on Friday Afternoon – 4:15-5:30 PM ET – gentle yoga will settle us into the heart space. There will also be daily morning practice through the weekend.
SCHEDULE FOR OPENING DAY
subject to change
3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Check-in
4:15 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Gentle Yoga (Please bring yoga props with you if you can)
5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Dinner and Welcome Talk
8:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Krishna Das Programming
TEACHERS
Krishna Das is a Grammy-nominated chant artist and has sung with people all around the world for over 35 years. His music offers the practice of chanting mantras mostly in the Indian tradition with some Buddhist and Gospel infusions! By sharing his life experiences on the Path in his book “Chants of a Lifetime” and workshops with people around the world, participants have found a way to integrate spiritual practices in their lives in a better way with some peace of mind. In 2025, Krishna Das released his latest and and 17th album “Home in the Heart”. To learn more about his work, please visit: https://www.krishnadas.com/
Nina Rao is Krishna Das’s assistant and leader of chanting. Her first recording is of the ‘Nina Chalisa’ on Krishna Das’s “Flow of Grace – Chanting the Hanuman Chalisa” album. In January 2013 she released her own album “Antarayaami – Knower of All Hearts”. She released her second album “Anubhav” in September 2018 and continues to chant with people in Brooklyn and beyond. Most recently she released an album of chants for the 21 Taras with Chandra Easton and Genevieve Walker, and she is currently working on her third solo album to be released in 2026. For more information, please visit: https://www.ninaraochant.com/.
Arjun Bruggeman, world percussionist, drummer, composer and session recording artist, is highly acclaimed for his unique hybrid of East-meets-West rhythms. He brings over two decades of experience as a practitioner of Eastern and Western spiritual practices to his playing, along with 19 years touring as a tabla player with Krishna Das. He has collaborated with artists including David Darling, Belinda Carlisle, Robert Bly, Snatam Kaur, Jason Mraz, Mark Egan, Adam Holezman, Jerry Marotta and “John Densmore and Robby Krieger” of The Doors. He’s currently at work in the studio with John Densmore. Arjun also offers his Rhythmic Sound Journey as solo concerts across the US, follow him on Instagram for the latest: https://www.instagram.com/arjunbruggeman/
Jill Ganassi has been teaching yoga since 1998, and Iyengar Yoga since 2005. She has a deep knowledge of anatomy and functional movement, and the way in which attention to the body in a deep way can bring us toward a quiet and peaceful state. Students find Jill’s classes educational and absorbing, enjoyable, and healing. She is a NYS licensed social worker and is certified in Ericksonian Hypnosis. Jill has had a small center in Tuckahoe, NY since 2006 where she offers yoga and stress management in person and online, and integrates these approaches in supporting the healing and wellness of students, clients, and herself. www.jillslakehouse.com. Jill will be assisted by Betsy Kase, owner and director of Yoga Haven in lower Westchester since 1996. www.yogahaven.com.
Watch the video of attendees sharing what you can expect on retreat.
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ACCOMMODATIONS
There are Single, Double and Dorm (3 people) rooms available. Please note, there is no available guest elevator and all rooms are accessible by stairs—except for those reserved for the mobility-impaired on the first floor. Dorm rooms are located exclusively on the fourth floor. There are two communal bathrooms on each residential floor as well as a comfortable lounge with sofas and easy chairs, where tea and instant coffee are available. The lounges also are equipped with wireless, high-speed internet connection. There are several local hotels within driving distance from the Institute, for those who wish to stay off-site, as commuters. Onsite meals are included with commuter registrations.
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