Friday
August 21, 2026
Dinner and Assembly
Experience Sharing and English Songs
Closing Prayers
43rd Annual Regional Retreat
Be The
Spiritual Athlete Inside
August 21 - 23, 2026
Retreat Details
Date:
Friday, August 21, 2026 to Sunday, August 23, 2026
Time:
Friday 6:00 PM to Sunday 4:00 PM
Venue:
Monte Toyon Camp & Conference Center
Theme
Be The Spiritual Athlete Inside
A Spiritual Athlete Inside is someone who uses every role, every action, and every moment of life as a disciplined practice to realize their inner divinity and live in a state of peace and bliss.
A Spiritual Athlete tunes the Body and Mind with an intense practice of Sai Spiritual Values of Selfless Service and Holy Company in their relentless pursuit of Self-Realization.
To be a spiritual athlete is to turn life into a sacred training ground.
Watch
Three short videos about the retreat
A few minutes on what the Spiritual Athlete Inside means, what the weekend holds, and how the practice looks in everyday life.
Video 1 of 3
The Idea Behind the Retreat
An introduction to the concept of the Spiritual Athlete Inside.
Weekend Walkthrough
A day-by-day timeline at a glance
Saturday
August 22, 2026
Morning Prayers and Jyothi Meditation
Speaker Sessions
Breakout Activities and SOFT Series
Contemplative Session
Sunday
August 23, 2026
Morning Prayers and Nagarsankirtan
Firebowl
Speaker Sessions
Questions & Answers with Speakers
Location
Monte Toyon Camp & Conference Center
220 Cloister Lane, Aptos, CA 95003
A redwood retreat setting in Aptos, offering a peaceful atmosphere for prayer, reflection, and shared fellowship across the weekend.
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