Spiritual Living
Experience everything Song of the Morning has to offer
At Song of the Morning, everything we offer is aimed at creating the proper environment where we can live yoga together. We are inspired by the teaching of Paramahansa Yogananda who wrote, “Healthful living is to have good food, right thoughts, and contact with Spirit… Receiving food from the earth, life force from etheric cosmic energy and vitality, and unending power from the omnipresent Spirit.”
Accommodations
All of our gathering spaces at Song of the Morning are designed for those seeking soul inspiration. The vibrations of sincere seekers and meditators permeate the temple spaces and guest rooms. Our accommodations, nestled in the woods, are simple and comfortable, allowing guests to make the most out of their retreat experience without the distractions of our modern world.
Balanced vegetarian meals
Our kitchen serves wholesome vegetarian meals using quality ingredients including vibrant produce from our organic garden during harvest season. Meals are served buffet-style in a community setting - and are always cooked with love.
Wednesday through Saturday we provide a 10 a.m. Brunch and 5 p.m. Dinner. On Sundays we only provide one meal, our community Sunday Dinner at 1 p.m.
Accommodation prices include meals for overnight guests. We offer vegan and gluten-free dishes if arrangements are made in advance during registration.
Group Meditations & Hatha Yoga
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Evening Meditations are held Tuesday-Saturday from 8-9 p.m. and include guided prayer, chanting and silent meditation. Basic instruction is incorporated to help newcomers feel welcome and supported.
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Golden Lotus Hatha Yoga classes are taught on Saturday at 2 p.m. by one of our Golden Lotus Yoga instructors. It is a gentle, meditative style of yoga. Class is included for guests staying at the retreat. Locals or commuters can register here.
"Yoga is the art of doing everything with the consciousness of God."
— Paramahansa Yogananda
Sundays at Song of the Morning
Every Sunday at 11 a.m. we host our Self Realization Fellowship Sunday Service which includes chanting, a short meditation and inspirational readings from the words of Paramahansa Yogananda. Afterwards, everyone gathers at 1 p.m. in the Main House for a fellowship dinner. All are welcome to join us for the service, the meal or both!
Walk our shrine trails
Visitors seeking a meditative experience are welcome to walk on our trails throughout our wooded 800 acres during Retreat business hours. Dedicated to our spiritual lineage, the shrines sit among the trees, river and hills nestled in the midst of the Pigeon River Wilderness Area.
“Harmony with nature will bring you a happiness known to few city dwellers.”
~ Paramahansa Yogananda
Three Hour Meditations
First Saturday of every month from 1-4 p.m.
Hosted in the Lodge
Our three-hour meditations are an on-going tradition led by members of our Clear Light Community. Each hour of the meditation begins with a period of chanting, prayer and an inspirational reading, followed by a period of silent meditation. You are welcome to come and go on the hour during the periods of chanting, or to take a short stretching break. You may attend for any hours of the meditation you wish.
Organic Garden
At Song of the Morning, sustainability and connection to the land are important values for our residents and staff. Tucked behind our staff apartments, our organic garden grows vegetables and herbs that help feed our guests and staff every summer. There is so much joy that comes from growing our own food!
Interested in learning more? Explore our upcoming retreat all about gardening, or our summer Karma Yoga Program where you can experience the healing benefits of gardening firsthand.
“Never lose hope. Your soul, being a reflection of the ever joyous spirit, is, in essence, happiness itself.”
— Paramahansa Yogananda
Pigeon River & Swimming
Enjoying the refreshing and clean water of the Pigeon River is a must when visiting Song of the Morning during the warmer months! Ask the staff for more guidance on the best spots for access.
Gift Shop
Our Gift Shop offers hand selected items from local and global sources intended to support you in your spiritual life. From meditation shawls, spiritual reading material, and mala beads, to keepsakes and gifts for friends and family, our selections focus on supporting artists and small businesses that keep traditional handicrafts alive.
Experience a weekend at Song of the Morning
“Yoga is not a religion but a way of life, a practical science refined over thousands of years that anyone and everyone can enjoy.” —Yogacharya Oliver Black, founder of Song of the Morning