Discover transformative yogic wisdom for daily life
…dive deep into the heart of yoga with Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar at the beautiful Art of Living Retreat Center in Boone, North Carolina.
Sanyam & Yoga Sutras
April 7–13, 2025
Discover Transformative Yogic Wisdom for Daily Life
…dive deep into the heart of yoga with Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar at the beautiful Boone, North Carolina, retreat center.
Sanyam & Yoga Sutras
April 7–13, 2025
Join us and your community at the Art of Living Retreat Center in Boone, North Carolina, for programs in the presence of Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar this Spring.
Event Schedules
Note All course sessions are mandatory; please make your travel plans accordingly.
PROGRAMS
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April 7–13 | SANYAM & YOGA SUTRAS
Sanyam: Skill in Action is Yoga
Sanyam will be led by a senior Art of Living faculty member and the Yoga Sutras discourse will be led by Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar on April 11 and 12.
An exclusive program designed to understand the essence of the eight limbs of yoga.
Ashtanga Yoga, or the eight limbs of Patanjali Yoga Sutras, gives us the guidelines to attain a purposeful life while following its discipline. Sanyam is a specially designed program that is a combined simultaneous practice of Dhāraṇā (concentration), Dhyāna (meditation), and Samādhi (union)—a tool to receive deeper knowledge about the qualities of the object.
Sanyam Course Elements
You’ll dive deep and explore the eight limbs of yoga,
with each day tailored to give you the most profound experience possible.
Yoga Sutras
Live Discourse with Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar.
What are the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali?
The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, compiled more than 2,000 years ago by Indian sage Maharishi Patanjali, are the foundation of yoga.
The sutras are practical by nature and remain as relevant today as when they were written. They comprise the eight limbs of yoga—the path to self-discovery and a roadmap to mastering the mind. Yoga postures (asanas) are the most well-known but are just one of the limbs—yoga is so much more. Each of the eight limbs speaks to an aspect of our being, offering a comprehensive guide to mind, body, and soul, and essentially to life and living yoga on and off the mat. Rich with knowledge and techniques to guide the mind, each sutra helps fully express one’s very being.
Prerequisites
- Courses One Art of Silence/Part II course and Sahaj Samadhi Meditation course
- Recommendations Listen to or read Pantajali Yoga Sutras commentaries by Gurudev (available on the Art of Living Journey App)
- You must be physically fit to do five rounds of Padmasadhana daily during the program.
Check-in April 7, 3:00–6:00 pm ET
Course Begins April 7, 7:00 pm ET (Mandatory Session)
Course Ends April 13, 1:00 pm ET
Checkout April 13, 10:00 am ET
| TENTATIVE SCHEDULE | ||||
| Day | Sadhana | Session | Session | 7:00–8:30 pm |
| April 7 | Check-in 3:00–6:00 pm | Session (7:00–9:00 pm) | ||
| April 8 | 7:00–8:30 am (Sanyam Only) | 10:00 am–1:00 pm | 3:00–6:00 pm | Satsang |
| April 9 | 7:00–8:30 am (Sanyam Only) | 10:00 am–1:00 pm | 3:00–6:00 pm | |
| April 10 | 7:00–8:30 am (Sanyam Only) | 10:00 am–1:00 pm | 3:00–6:00 pm | |
| April 11 | 7:00–8:30 am (Sanyam Only) | Yoga Sutras 11:00 am–1:00 pm | Sanyam 2:30–4:45 pm; Yoga Sutras 5:00–7:00 pm | |
| April 12 | 7:00–8:30 am (Sanyam Only) | Yoga Sutras 11:00 am–1:00 pm | Sanyam 2:30–4:45 pm; Yoga Sutras 5:00–7:00 pm | |
| April 13 | 7:00–8:30 am (Sanyam Only) | 10:00 am–1:00 pm | ||
All session times are subject to change.
April 10–13 | YOGA SUTRAS
Register now and save $100! Offer ends April 3, 2025, 11:59 PM ET.
Yoga Sutras
Live Discourse with Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
What are the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali?
The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, compiled more than 2,000 years ago by Indian sage Maharishi Patanjali, are the foundation of yoga.
The sutras are practical by nature and remain as relevant today as when they were written. They comprise the eight limbs of yoga—the path to self-discovery and a roadmap to mastering the mind. Yoga postures (asanas) are the most well-known but are just one of the limbs—yoga is so much more. Each of the eight limbs speaks to an aspect of our being, offering a comprehensive guide to mind, body, and soul, and essentially to life and living yoga on and off the mat. Rich with knowledge and techniques to guide the mind, each sutra helps fully express one’s very being.
Prerequisites None
Check-In April 10, 3:00–6:00 pm ET
Course Begins April 11, 11:00 am ET
Course Ends April 12, 9:00 pm ET
Checkout April 13, 9:00 am ET
| TENTATIVE SCHEDULE | ||
| Date | Session | Session |
| April 10 | Check-in 3:00–6:00 pm | |
| April 11 | 11:00 am–1:00 pm | 5:00–7:00 pm |
| April 12 | 11:00 am–1:00 pm | 5:00–7:00 pm |
All session times are subject to change.
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YOUTH PROGRAMS
Important
- Please ensure your child meets the age requirements before registering. If a child does not meet the age requirement, the registration will be transferred to the appropriate program or canceled.
- Youth course registrations that include accommodations will be honored when parents are registered with accommodation on courses.
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| Dates | Supports Parents Doing |
| WISDOM & RELAXATION April 7–13 Check-In April 7, 3:00–6:00 pm ET Course Begins April 7, 7:00 pm ET Course Ends April 13, 1:00 pm ET Checkout April 13, 10:00 am ET |
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| WISDOM & RELAXATION April 10–13 Check-In April 10, 3:00–6:00 pm ET Course Begins April 11, 10:00 am ET Course Ends April 12, 9:00 pm ET Checkout April 13, 9:00 am ET | |
| Dates | Supports Parents Doing |
| SKY KIDS and WISDOM & RELAXATION April 7–13 Check-In April 7, 3:00–6:00 pm ET Course Begins April 7, 7:00 pm ET Course Ends April 13, 1:00 pm ET Checkout April 13, 10:00 am ET | |
| WISDOM & RELAXATION April 10–13 Check-In April 10, 3:00–6:00 pm ET Course Begins April 11, 10:00 am ET Course Ends April 12, 9:00 pm ET Checkout April 13, 9:00 am ET | |
| Dates | Supports Parents Doing |
| SKY TEENS and WISDOM & RELAXATION April 7–13 Check-In April 7, 3:00–6:00 pm ET Course Begins April 7, 7:00 pm ET Course Ends April 13, 1:00 pm ET Checkout April 13, 10:00 am ET | |
| WISDOM & RELAXATION April 10–13 Check-In April 10, 3:00–6:00 pm ET Course Begins April 11, 10:00 am ET Course Ends April 12, 9:00 pm ET Checkout April 13, 9:00 am ET | |
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Onsite Hotel and Retreat rooms are fully booked.
We have now closed family accommodations form and hotel room request form as we are unable to take a waitlist.
We suggest that you book a hotel or Airbnb around the Art of Living Retreat Center. If you are staying offsite; we have limited registrations open for all programs. You can now register for a program choosing the “Commuter” option.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Please note the following:
- ID will be required for all adults and children at check-in.
- Please select the appropriate housing option when you register.
- Onsite accommodations are available on a first-come first-serve basis for all housing types.
- Men and women will be housed separately, except for families with minor children.
- Limited hotel rooms, family accommodations, and double-occupancy rooms available onsite.
To reserve family housing or hotel rooms, please review and follow the steps below.
Family Housing
- Family housing is only applicable to families with children under the age of 18.
- Family housing is very limited and is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
- All family members staying in family housing must be registered for a program package with the same check-in and checkout dates.
How to Register for Family Housing (families with children under the age of 18)
- Register all family members for a course package.
- When registering your child for a youth program, make sure to choose an accommodation option that is available for both your and their program with the SAME accommodation type.
- Fill out the FAMILY HOUSING REQUEST form after registering all family members with valid registration IDs.
- For families of sizes other than four choosing quad-sharing, extra charges may apply (will be confirmed by the events team).
- Children under 5 co-sleeping with parents incur no charge.
- Allow 72 hours for the events team to process requests and respond.
- Filling out the form does not guarantee onsite family accommodation.
- Contact [email protected] or 1-828-513-0032 for queries.
How to Request a Hotel Room at the Retreat Center
- Register for the course and select the Hotel Room Request option.
- Fill out the HOTEL REQUEST FORM (room prices are listed).
- Room charges are not included in course registration; pay separately upon approval.
- Once we receive your form, based on availability we will confirm your reservation and charge your credit card on file.
- Note Filling out the form does not guarantee onsite hotel accommodation.
Self-Arranged Housing
Participants may opt for self-arranged housing, where they book accommodations of their choice independently. Please note that the course fee does not include housing for those selecting the self-arranged option.
Find a list of local Boone accommodations on the Explore Boone website.
MEALS
Meals are included in your package beginning with dinner the day of your arrival through breakfast on the day of your departure. The Center serves a delicious range of healthy, vegetarian cuisine.
- Sit-down dining will be available at the Center.
- You may bring food from outside. We are a no-meat, no-alcohol facility—meat and alcohol are not permitted.
- We will have one or more dishes available daily to support participants with gluten, dairy, soy, or nut allergies.
Transportation
We have arranged a shuttle for transportation to and from the Charlotte, NC (CLT) airport to the Center.
Cancellation Policy No refunds/no transfers.
In the event the shuttle timings do not suit your travel plans, you may wish to use the following services:
- Rent a car
- Taxi Apps such as Uber or Lyft
- Hickory Hop (Airport Shuttle Service)
Visitors General Information
- The ashram is open for visitors July 15–21.
- All visitors are allowed to be in Satsang.
- Food is available; purchase a Dining Hall meal pass at the Front Desk or choose to eat at the Cafe.
- Noon meditation with Gurudev is strictly for course participants only. Visitors can meditate in Gita Hall under the Dining Hall via webcast (when available).
Parking & Shuttle Information
PARK at Watauga High School, 300 Go Pioneers Drive, Boone, North Carolina 28607
Shuttle Service
Available between Watauga High School and AOLRC is available
8:00 am–12:00 pm and 8:00–11:00 pm
NOTE Shuttle service is NOT available between 12:00 pm and 8:00 pm. You must call Uber or other services for a ride.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Full refund, minus a $100 admin fee, for all cancellations.
