IAM-35 Meditation Course & Refresher: in-person

Aug 31, 2024 9:00am to Sep 1, 2024 1:00pm (ended)

August 31- Sep 1, 2024
9:00am to  1:00pm

Location: Amrita Hall

Immerse yourself in the study of IAM®, the Integrated Amrita Meditation technique, in the spiritually charged atmosphere of MA Center San Ramon. The IAM-35 is the original version of Amma’s powerful meditation, now taught and practiced throughout the world. Come see why so many people worldwide are finding peace of mind through this meditation technique. IAM-35 meditation is offered for those who are deeply interested in spiritual practice. The course includes Amma’s spiritual teachings on meditation and practical guidance for a worry-free life. This 35-minute meditation practice integrates several modalities - focusing on movement, breath, sound, and visualization.

If you have wanted to learn this meditation technique, or you have previously attended the IAM-20 Course and are interested in expanding to the IAM-35 practice, this course is for you!

Free registration opens on Monday, July 1st, at: https://IAM35retreataugust31.eventbrite.com

To complete the training you will need to attend both days:

  • Day I: Saturday, August 31: 9 am - 3 pm
  • Day II: Sunday, September 1: 9 am - 1 pm

The course is free to attend; a vegetarian lunch will be available on Saturday for $15 cash per person. Lunch RSVP is included with registration.

Sunday, September 1: IAM-35 Refresher, 9:00am - 1:00pm: Those who have previously completed the full IAM-35 course are welcome to join the class for a refresher to review the practice. To register for the refresher, please send an email including your name and where and when you attended the IAM-35 Course to: iam@amma.org

Please contact the MA Center San Ramon IAM Team if you have any questions: iam@amma.org

Masks Indoors are optional and a personal preference. We request you to remember that the health and safety of all who wish to attend the program should remain uppermost in our minds and hearts. If you feel at all sick, have a fever, or have been exposed to anyone who tests positive for Covid-19, please do not attend.

Friday
Sep
13
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Group Chanting and prayer is very powerful. It can change anything. ~Amma 7:00 - 8:15 pm Pacific Time
Group chanting of 108 Names of Amma and 1,000 Names of the Divine Mother (Sri Lalitha Sahasranama), followed by Amma’s White Flower Meditation Free conference call: dial-in number +1 425-436... more ›
Saturday
Sep
14
8:30am - 9:30am
IAM-35 Virtual Group Practice via Zoom
8:30-9:30 am Pacific Time. On Saturday mornings, starting at 8:30 am, a weekly guided group meditation is led by local IAM instructors for those who have previously taken the full IAM-35 meditation course. To register and receive the Zoom link, please... more ›
Saturday
Sep
14
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Location: Main House Puja Room Join us for an open yoga class with simple, gentle Amrita Yoga postures/asanas. No prior yoga experience or Amrita Yoga training necessary. “The purpose of Yoga is for our inner well-being. It does not belong to any particular faith or religion. It was passed on to... more ›
Saturday
Sep
14
5:30pm - 8:00pm
This Saturday, all are welcome to join the final step of Ganesha Chaturthi with a special Ganesha Visarjan program. The Ganesha Visarjan will include the Murthi immersion ceremony, in which the clay Ganeshas  that were individually made and worshiped are immersed in water. This immersion ceremony... more ›
Sunday
Sep
15
8:30am - 9:30am
Laksarchana Starts at 8:30 am Pacific Time Inviting all to join this special community group Laksharchana (chanting of a mantra 100,000 times) dedicated for World Peace. The Archana will be led by either Swamiji or community... more ›
Friday
Sep
20
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Group Chanting and prayer is very powerful. It can change anything. ~Amma 7:00 - 8:15 pm Pacific Time
Group chanting of 108 Names of Amma and 1,000 Names of the Divine Mother (Sri Lalitha Sahasranama), followed by Amma’s White Flower Meditation Free conference call: dial-in number +1 425-436... more ›
Saturday
Sep
21
8:30am - 9:30am
IAM-35 Virtual Group Practice via Zoom
8:30-9:30 am Pacific Time. On Saturday mornings, starting at 8:30 am, a weekly guided group meditation is led by local IAM instructors for those who have previously taken the full IAM-35 meditation course. To register and receive the Zoom link, please... more ›
Saturday
Sep
21
10:30am - 2:00pm
Experience The Essence of Onam (Harvest festival of Kerala) in the Beautiful San Ramon Valley MA Center, San Ramon invites you to celebrate Onam on Saturday, September 21st! Enjoy a sumptuous home style Sadhya Lunch with traditional Onam festivities. Sadhya will include over 15 traditional Kerala... more ›
Sunday
Sep
22
8:30am - 9:30am
Laksarchana Starts at 8:30 am Pacific Time Inviting all to join this special community group Laksharchana (chanting of a mantra 100,000 times) dedicated for World Peace. The Archana will be led by either Swamiji or community... more ›
Friday
Sep
27
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Group Chanting and prayer is very powerful. It can change anything. ~Amma 7:00 - 8:15 pm Pacific Time
Group chanting of 108 Names of Amma and 1,000 Names of the Divine Mother (Sri Lalitha Sahasranama), followed by Amma’s White Flower Meditation Free conference call: dial-in number +1 425-436... more ›

The Daily Programs are not open to the public at this time.

Our daily spiritual practices at the Main House include: 

Morning Archana

Mondays-Fridays: 5 AM

  • 108 Names of Amma
  • 1000 Names of the Divine Mother, Sri Lalitha Sahasranam

Saturdays-Sundays: 5 AM & 6 AM

  • 108 Names of Amma
  • 1000 Names of the Divine Mother, Sri Lalitha Sahasranam

Evening Bhajans

  • Guru Stotram Chanting
  • Bhajans, Devotional singing
  • Closing prayers and Arati

Monday : 7:45 pm
Tuesday: 7:00 pm
Wednesday: 7:00 pm
Thursday: 7:00 pm
Friday: 7:00 pm
Saturday: Part of the regular Saturday program. If there is no Saturday program, 7:00 pm
Sunday: 7:00 pm

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