4-Day Meditation Retreat, May 7 - 10, 2026 at Hop Bottom, Pennsylvania

Join us for a transformative four-day meditation retreat at Ananda Vrati Master Unit – Quest Center in Hop Bottom, Pennsylvania, from May 7 – 10, 2026.. Led by Dada Diiptimánánanda and Didi Ananda Acirá, this immersive experience includes daily meditation and Kiirtana, yoga classes, inspiring workshops, and nutritious sattvic vegetarian meals, all set in a peaceful natural environment. The newly renovated retreat center features a large meditation hall, forest trails, and comfortable shared accommodations. Whether you’re seeking inner peace, spiritual growth, or meaningful connection, this retreat offers a unique opportunity to relax, recharge, and deepen your practice.

What To Expect

Daily collective meditation and Kiirtana (mantra chanting), with four sessions per day
Morning and evening yoga classes, suitable for all levels
Inspiring classes and workshops on meditation, yoga philosophy, and spiritual lifestyle
Three sattvic vegetarian meals daily — mostly vegan and gluten-free
Outdoor walks, light games, and peaceful time in nature
Optional personal guidance and individual meditation lessons
Core spiritual practices at the retreat include Baba Nam Kevalam mantra meditation, Kiirtana, and Lalita Marmika dance—each designed to harmonize body, mind, and spirit and prepare practitioners for deeper inner experience. Baba Nam Kevalam, meaning “Only the Name of the Most Beloved” or “Love is all there is,” is a universal mantra used to focus the mind and awaken inner bliss. It is chanted both silently in seated meditation and aloud during Kiirtana, a joyful, rhythmic repetition of the mantra with music and movement that uplifts the heart and purifies the mind. Accompanying the chanting is Lalita Marmika, a simple yet powerful dance that helps loosen the body, improve circulation, and cultivate devotion by engaging physical expression in spiritual ideation. Together, these practices serve as a foundation for personal transformation, emotional balance, and expanded awareness, creating an atmosphere of inner joy and spiritual depth throughout the retreat.

What To Bring?

Please bring comfortable clothing and shoes for trails and gravel roads, toiletries, a towel, a reusable water bottle, a notebook and pen, medications, sunscreen, insect repellent, a hat, and other personal items. A swimsuit is optional if you wish to use the sauna. Yoga mats are available, but feel free to bring your own.