Sri Aurobindo Integral Yoga Retreat: July 9-13th 2025
Theme: Integral Yoga for the evolution and transformation of consciousness
Yoga, in its spiritual essence, has been present throughout the ages. However, as humanity evolves, so too have the methods and purposes of Yoga. In earlier times, Yoga served as a guide for individuals seeking union with the Spirit beyond, often with the goal of dissolving the personal self into the Absolute. Over time, it became entangled with religious structures, sometimes fostering division rather than unity.
Today, we are entering a new age—an age in which Yoga seeks not escape from life, but its transformation. The aim is no longer to abandon the world in pursuit of Spirit, but to integrate the spiritual quest into the very fabric of daily existence. This new approach aspires to harmonize the inner journey of the soul with the outer actions of life, uniting the spiritual and the material as complementary, not conflicting, dimensions of being.
As our esteemed speakers explore the many facets of Integral Yoga as developed by Sri Aurobindo and The Mother—including its philosophical foundations, unique spiritual perspective, and the origin and evolutionary journey of the Soul—you are invited to engage with a vision that depends on the individual, but also embraces the universal. Integral Yoga offers a path toward the conscious evolution of humanity, grounded in the realization of our divine essence. Through this journey, we begin to see that each soul has a unique and indispensable role to play in the unfolding drama of existence.
Our personal transformation is not isolated; it is intimately connected to the evolution of the collective and to the divine intention manifesting through time and space. In reflecting on this, we come to recognize the profound responsibility and opportunity that lies within each of us: to awaken, to grow, and to contribute consciously to the destiny that awaits us—both as individuals and as integral participants in the greater movement of the universe.
Integral Yoga for the evolution and transformation of consciousness extends an invitation to join this grand adventure—a journey toward a divinized life, where spirit and matter unite, and where each moment becomes a step toward a higher, truer way of being.
Venue: Greenville Marriott with one afternoon and evening at La Grace Center.
Check-in Wednesday July 9 after 3:00, dinner @ 6:30-7:30pm, Opening session 8:00-9:30pm
Check-out Sunday July 13 after 12:00pm.