If your mind feels cluttered and your days over-scheduled, this weekend retreat offers the soul-deep reset you’ve been craving. Divine Relaxation with MC YOGI blends mellow yoga, guided meditation, joyful chanting, and moments of stillness into a weekend of ease and light-hearted connection. Whether you’re a lifelong practitioner or a curious beginner, this retreat invites you to slow down, breathe deeper, and reconnect with the calm, clear presence within you. It’s not about pushing harder—it’s about softening into what restores you.
Starting at $350 (Tuition) + $616 (Lodging + Meals) plus tax
SAVE! Add a day or two and save 20% off our R&R rates. Select your added day(s) on the Registration page.
Mental Clarity
Experience guided practices that clear mental fog and restore inner calm.
Elevated Mood
Release stress and shift into a more joyful, relaxed state of being.
Deep Relaxation
Learn techniques to soothe your nervous system and access restorative calm.
Restored Energy
Feel physically and energetically recharged through movement, breath, and deep rest.
Spiritual Connection
Engage with uplifting teachings that awaken your inner light and sense of purpose.
Supportive Community
Connect with a supportive community, fostering a sense of belonging and shared growth that lasts beyond the retreat.
In this playful yet profoundly peaceful space, you’ll move your body gently, rest deeply, and rediscover joy through music and movement. With MC YOGI’s signature blend of spirituality and spontaneity, each session becomes a portal to blissful ease. You’ll stretch with intention, chant with heart, and laugh with others who are seeking exactly what you are—a moment of true connection, a break from the noise, and a return to what feels good and grounding. By weekend’s end, you’ll feel more relaxed, more energized, and more fully yourself.
Flow gently with breath and ease—no pressure, just presence.
Experience the heart-opening magic of mantra and music.
Simple, soulful practices to help you drop into calm and clarity.
Move freely to uplifting beats and reconnect with pure joy.
Capture insights, release tension, and tune into your inner voice.
This experiential retreat offers a well-balanced schedule that combines structured educational sessions with flexible time blocks – ensuring you have ample opportunity to engage in learning while also allowing personal time to explore the retreat center and enjoy moments of reflection and relaxation.
(Program schedule subject to change.)
4:00 pm Check-in Begins
6:00–7:00 pm Light Dinner
7:00–7:20 pm Guest Orientation
7:30–9:00 pm Session 1
7:30–9:00 am Breakfast
9:30 am–12:30 pm Session 2
12:30–1:30 pm Lunch
2:00–4:00 pm Session 3
4:00–6:00 pm Free Time
6:00–7:30 pm Dinner
7:30–9:00 am Breakfast
9:30–11:30 am Session 4
11:00 am Room Checkout Luggage may be held at Reception.
12:00–1:30 pm Lunch
Breakfast 7:30–9:30 am • Lunch: 12:00–1:30 pm • Dinner: 6:00–7:30 pm
Optional activities include
Yoga • Meditation • Kirtan • Bonfire • Labyrinth • Nature Trails
MC YOGI is a world-renowned recording artist, author, and yogi celebrated for blending music, storytelling, and yoga philosophy into an accessible and uplifting experience. Infusing his music with themes rooted in Hindu philosophy and bhajans, MC YOGI creates a dynamic space for self-discovery and empowerment.
Prices include daily vegetarian meals from dinner on the night of check-in through lunch on the day of checkout. (Rates below are per person.)
Ideal for individuals, couples, or friends seeking hotel-style comfort and amenities.
$407 per person/per night + tax
Ideal for friends seeking hotel-style comfort and amenities.
$316 per person/per night + tax
Ideal for individuals, couples, or friends seeking simple surroundings for peace and clarity.
Note Room may contain extra single beds.
$316 per person/per night + tax
Fully furnished 665 sq.-ft. apartment (max: 2 persons)
Note Furniture may vary; each apartment is different.
$1,225 per person/per night + tax
Fully furnished 995 sq.-ft. apartment (max: 4 persons)
Note Furniture may vary; each apartment is different.
$1,365 per person/per night + tax
Free activities include
Interactive Nature Hikes
Cooking Demos
Meditation & Movement Classes
Wellness Workshops
Paid activities include
Pottery Classes
Ayurvedic Wellness & Healing Arts Treatments
Take your rejuvenation to another level. Our spa offers treatments and therapies that integrate ancient Ayurveda with contemporary wellness.
Call to check availability during Shankara Ayurveda Spa business hours; seven days a week, 9:00 am–6:00 pm.
For room reservations, Ayurveda Wellness Retreats, and Art of Living Retreat Center (AOLRC) signature retreats, we have the following cancellation policy:
AOLRC reserves the right to cancel a program at any time. If AOLRC cancels a program, you will receive a full refund. Some programs may have special cancellation policies; see individual workshop descriptions. For all other retreats, please be sure to check the registration page specific to that retreat.
Unless otherwise indicated, our programs are open to participants 18 years of age and older.
To encourage a healthy environment, we ask that guests not consume alcohol or meat in our public spaces. However, guests may enjoy these items in their rooms.
Our property is always smoke-free.
Yes, we ask that guests with food allergies simply inform us so we can communicate those needs to our chef. Typically, we label potential allergens such as gluten, dairy, and nuts. You may email us at info@artoflivingretreatcenter.org.
Thanks to the cool climate of the Blue Ridge Mountains, air conditioning is rarely needed. For the occasional warm day, there is a fan in each room to help keep you comfortable.
We do have lodging and event venues that are ADA-compliant. Due to the topography of our mountain campus, some are easier to access than others, so please speak to Guest Services (800.392.6870) prior to registering to ensure we can best accommodate your needs. We also have shuttles that run frequently throughout the campus.
We are committed to the safety of our guests and staff. Our mountaintop location and the surrounding areas are spacious, remote, safe, and secure.
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Transportation Options Between Charlotte and the Center
Hickory Hop Shuttle Service Book online hickoryhop.com The Hickory Hop shuttle goes from Charlotte airport to Boone five times daily. Reservations are required, so book ahead online and be sure to confirm shuttle times coordinate with your travel plans.
High Country Limo 828.898.9595 highcountrylimo.com
Oscar’s Car Service 704.965.5800
Edwardo’s Car Service 704.949.6775
Blue Bird Transportation 828.989.7286 Blue Bird of Boone
Abby Cab 828.475.2988 abbycab.com
Uber or Lyft Book in app on arrival.
Other airports within driving distance from the Art of Living Retreat Center include
Tri-Cities Regional Airport (TRI) in Johnson City, TN (80 miles)
Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) in Greensboro, NC (110 miles)
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SAVE! Add a day or two and save 20% off our R&R rates. Select your added day(s) on the Registration page.