Inner Renewal Retreat 2025

With so much gratitude for Inner Renewal Week 2024. Even being at a distance, as an on-line participant, I felt encompassed in the loving energy throughout the 4 days. i came away with quite a shift in my understanding of dharma. In many ways, I felt freed from my own thought restraints…what I do in this world. The music, chanting, prayers kept the energy uplifted. Will hope to go back and listen to some of the talks again. And humor was abundant, which lightens everything. The joy was pap-able. Thank you to all who gave of themselves so generously.

Without doubt, the IRW is a highlight of my heart and year! Jyotish and Devi reminded us that the motivation & inspiration that springs from these IRW’s continues on for a number of days or weeks afterwards. This year I felt such a deep sense of family and belonging – the infectious humour, wisdom, grace and generosity was utterly divine.

Inner Renewal Retreat has been so cheering, motivating, and thought provoking! Being able to go back to the sessions on you tube to hear and also write down some of the most inspiring moments is amazing too. A thread of affirmation wove through Retreat. Try to be even minded and cheerful and don’t postpone joy! So simple and wonderful. Also it was neat to hear some of the great ideas and wisdom they are learning in the ongoing Energization Teacher Training Program many there are attending. It sounds like an excellent retreat to go to in the future. Thank you so much for opening Inner Renewal Retreat to the public. We were connected from all over the world!

Thank you for sharing this beautiful experience online. I am a newbie, and I was totally moved by everything I heard/learned. I pray for everyone on earth to be awakened to this way of life.

I really needed doable ways to be even minded and cheerful in these heart-wrenching times. Inner renewal has fortified me to stay calm, smile and know God, first and foremost. Gratitude and love for all the inspiring speakers who opened their hearts to us.

The highlight of my year. The classes are so inspiring. If you can make time for this. You’ll be very glad you did.

Jyotish and Devi's talks surpassed all expectations. I'm returning home with a deeper communion with God and a renewed commitment to extend my daily meditation. The uplifting environment of Ananda Village is so inspirational, as are all the residents. It is truly a privilege to visit at any time, but Inner Renewal Week was special to me.

Just being able to feel enveloped in the energy of the event even though participating remotely is a demonstration in and of itself that space and separation are illusions. Indeed we are one in God. We just have to improve our knowing of this amazing reality. Thank you to all the wonderful speakers who shared so generously of their experiences on the path. Their stories inspire us all to keep trying!

A pivotal week for me. Inspirational morning meditations and talks were followed by deeply calm afternoons, which allowed needed insights to percolate. The vibration of The Expanding Light makes it probably the easiest place on earth to open your heart to God!

Every year I look forward to IRW as the time to renew my commitment to God and Guru, and deepen my connection with them. I feel I am lifted from my everyday concerns to deepen the relationship with Master and Divine Mother that is my reason for being. It’s also a time to appreciate what a blessing it is to be a part of the Ananda community and feel our support for one another as our Guru intended. Thank you Master, thank you Swami, thank you presenters, and all gurubhais. Jai, Guru!

I've been coming here over 20 years, and Inner Renewal Retreat is hands down my new favorite time to visit Ananda.

What a joy to be here at The Expanding Light for Inner Renewal Week. Being here, meeting new and old soul friends, learning together, growing in inspiration and devotion together has truly been a gift. Thank you to all who’ve put their energy into this life-changing retreat.

This week was inspirational, uplifting, and perfectly orchestrated to my day. Meditation in the mornings, recorded talks that I could listen while working or after work, chanting/meditation or satsanga in the evening. The talks were helpful by being focused throughout the week on a general topic. I really felt like my practice deepened this week and my need for spiritual community was definitely met. I love having a retreat in place!!

Wonderful, Wonderful, Wonderful. After years of yoga and meditation, this has revived and awakened by inspiration and insights.

Deep inspiration coupled with practical ideas on how to incorporate them into daily life. This is a must for any earnest spiritual seeker.