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Heart of Consciousness Calendar of Events

Taught by Swami Khecaranatha

(additional teachers for some programs)
Immersion in the Loire Valley, France

July 19-29, 2026
In Person Only

Join Swami Khecaranatha on a deep immersion into the exalted practice of Kuį¹‡įøalinÄ« Sādhana.

In-residence accommodation is limited. Apply early!
Local hotels also possible.

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The Aliveness Sutras

August 8-15 or 23-30
Nityakash, Maui
In person only (not available online)

One last chance to spend a week at Nityakash, our retreat center on Maui!

The program will be centered around extended periods of meditation + one hour of discussion daily.Ā 

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Surrender to Love

Bhajans of Sankalpa, Sādhana & Surrender

October 23-25 Retreat
In person in Richmond, CA and live-streaming/on-demand.

Check back for more details.

Other Opportunities for Engagement

Take up Residence in the Heart

Throughout history, people seeking a deeper spiritual life have gone on journeys to holy sites to immerse themselves in a place of refuge. Setting aside the activities, distractions, and pressures of daily life and engaging in longer periods of daily sādhana has long been a key component of reaching into the depths of one’s awareness.

It would be particularly beneficial to combine an extended stay with one of the immersions held throughout the year. You can come early or stay on afterwards for several weeks.Ā 

We are also looking for people who would like to stay at least 3-6 months, but the minimum period is 1 month.Ā  Read more...

Ācārya Training & Initiation

A lineage is an unbroken transmission of a living spiritual force that is passed from heart to heart. The role of the teacher is two-fold: to awaken the creative power of Life already present within each person, and to support that person as this power unfolds. This responsibility cannot be taken lightly. While it is a great honor to teach, it is really a life of work, sacrifice, and surrender. Read more…