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Take advantage of our - Early Registration **Fee of $100 per adult (before Aug 4)** or Regular Registration Fee of **$125 per adult (Aug 5 or later)** - Children are free but are required to register - All meals (breakfast, lunch, snack, dinner) are included during your retreat If you have any questions about this day-evening time (NOT overnight) retreat, feel free to reach out to us at yamunotriretreats@gmail.com.         [Register Now](https://forms.gle/k24JyLTKiQci6jEZ7) ![SM size HPR2024-07-28](https://www.chinmaya-yamunotri.com/hs-fs/hubfs/SM%20size%20HPR2024-07-28.png?width=1080&height=1080&name=SM%20size%20HPR2024-07-28.png "SM size HPR2024-07-28") # Schedule ## Friday Adults --- - 6:00 - 6:30 Registration (Lobby) - 6:30 - 6:45 Inauguration/Invocation/Logistics (Shrine) - 6:45 - 7:00 Ice Breaker Activity (Shrine) - 7:00 - 8:00 Dinner (Basement) - 8:00 - 8:30 Swamiji's Discourse (Shrine) --- 6 PM - 8:30 PM [Email for Questions](mailto:yamunotriretreats@gmail.com) ## Saturday Adults --- - 7:30 - 8:15 Yoga Asana, Pranayama (Shrine) - 8:15 - 9:00 Chai/Breakfast (Basement) - 9:00 - 10:00 Swamiji's Discourse (Shrine) - 10:00 - 10:15 Reflection (Outside) - 10:15 - 10:45 Group Discussion w/Dhirenji (Shrine) - 10:45 - 11:00 Break - 11:00 - 12:00 Environmental Family Activity & Photo (Shrine) - 12:00 - 1:00 Lunch (Basement) - 1:00 - 2:00 Dhirenji's Discourse (Shrine) - 2:00 - 2:30 Reflection/Rest - 2:30 - 3:00 Family Game (Outside) - 3:00 - 3:30 Chai/Snack (Basement) - 3:30 - 4:30 Swamiji's Discourse (Shrine) - 4:30 - 5:30 Q&A w/Swamiji & Dhirenji (Shrine) - 5:30 - 6:00 Fun Family Activity (Shrine) - 6:00 - 7:00 Arti (Shrine) / Dinner (Basement) - 7:00 - 8:30 Family Movie Time! (Basement) --- 7:30 AM - 8:30 PM [Email for Questions](mailto:yamunotriretreats@gmail.com) ## Sunday Adults --- - 7:30 - 8:00 Meditation with Swamiji (Shrine) - 8:00 - 9:00 Swamiji's Discourse (Shrine) - 9:00 - 9:45 Chai/Breakfast (Basement) - 10:00 - 11:00 Panel Discussion with Pediatrician, Geriatrician, Psychiatrist (Bala Vihar Graduates) (Shrine) - 11:00 - 11:15 Sharing Reflections by Seekers (Shrine) - 11:15 - 11:45 Closing (Shrine) - 11:45 - 1:00 Arti (Shrine) & Lunch (Basement) - 1:1 discussion with Swamiji (Room next to Lobby) --- 7:30 AM - 1:00 PM [Email for Questions](mailto:yamunotriretreats@gmail.com) ## Activities ![Spiritual](https://www.chinmaya-yamunotri.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Spiritual.png?width=1500&height=2000&name=Spiritual.png) ![Panel](https://www.chinmaya-yamunotri.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Panel.png?width=1500&height=2000&name=Panel.png) ![Family Time](https://www.chinmaya-yamunotri.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Family%20Time.png?width=1500&height=2000&name=Family%20Time.png) ![Meditation](https://www.chinmaya-yamunotri.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Meditation.png?width=1500&height=2000&name=Meditation.png) ![Yoga](https://www.chinmaya-yamunotri.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Yoga.png?width=1500&height=2000&name=Yoga.png) ## These and MORE ![Question 1](https://www.chinmaya-yamunotri.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Question%201.png?width=1500&height=2000&name=Question%201.png) ![Question 2](https://www.chinmaya-yamunotri.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Question%202.png?width=1500&height=2000&name=Question%202.png) ![Question 3](https://www.chinmaya-yamunotri.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Question%203.png?width=1500&height=2000&name=Question%203.png) ![Question 4](https://www.chinmaya-yamunotri.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Question%204.png?width=1500&height=2000&name=Question%204.png) [![Update logo](https://www.chinmaya-yamunotri.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Update%20logo.png?width=1244&height=351&name=Update%20logo.png "Update logo")](https://www.chinmaya-yamunotri.com/?hsLang=en) Copyright © 2026, 30877 N Fairfield Road  Grayslake IL 60030 Phone: 847-740-1215 #### Core Programs - [Bala Vihar](https://www.chinmaya-yamunotri.com/balavihar) - [Shishu Vihar](https://www.chinmaya-yamunotri.com/shishu-vihar) - [Summer Camp](https://www.chinmaya-yamunotri.com/summercamp) - [Adult Study Group](https://www.chinmaya-yamunotri.com/study-groups) - [Bhagavad Gita Discourses](https://www.chinmaya-yamunotri.com/swamijis-gita-chanting-all-chapters) #### Classes/Activities - [Hindi/Tamil/Telugu Classes](https://www.chinmaya-yamunotri.com/language-classes) - [Music Classes](https://www.chinmaya-yamunotri.com/swaranjali) - [Gita Chanting Classes](https://www.chinmaya-yamunotri.com/gita-class) - [Stuti Vandana](https://www.chinmaya-yamunotri.com/stuti-vandana-references) - [Yoga Classes](https://www.chinmaya-yamunotri.com/yoga-class) - [Bhajan Sandhya](https://www.chinmaya-yamunotri.com/bhajan-sandhya) - [Volunteer Activities](https://www.chinmaya-yamunotri.com/volunteer-service) #### Contact - [Contact Us](https://www.chinmaya-yamunotri.com/about-us#ContactUs) - [Email Subscription](https://www.chinmaya-yamunotri.com#emailSubscription) - [Bala Vihar Registration](https://chinmaya-yamunotri.bestclass.us/) - [FAQs](https://www.chinmaya-yamunotri.com/about-us#FAQs) - [Volunteer Sign Up](https://www.chinmaya-yamunotri.com/volunteer-service#VolunteerSignUp) - [DONATE](https://www.chinmaya-yamunotri.com/donate)