Kriyaban Retreat
With Devalila Veenhof
October 1 - 4, 2026
This special weekend can transform and permanently uplift your Kriya Yoga practice.
NOTE: The Kriyaban Retreat is for those who have already been initiated into the Kriya Yoga Technique through Ananda Kriya Sangha, or are approved to receive Kriya for the first time. For more information on initiation, see Learn Kriya Yoga.
During this retreat, you’ll join together with other Kriya initiates, both new and longtime Kriyabans, as well as Kriyacharyas (Kriya ministers) to explore the depth and practice of the technique, how to deepen your life as a Kriya Yogi and to make your practice more effective.
Kriya yoga is a vast and deep subject. The Kriya yoga path and techniques are the most precious part of the Kriyaban’s life. We hope you will join us in deepening your Kriya practice.

Kriyaban Retreat Schedule
All events will take place in the Temple of Light, unless otherwise indicated.
Thursday, October 1
Arrive after 2.00pm, before 4.00pm.
4:45 – 6:30pm Kriya Meditation
6:30pm Dinner
7:45pm Opening Event
Friday, October 2
6:30 – 8:30am Kriya Meditation
8:30am Breakfast
10:30am Kriya Class with Kriyacharyas
12:30pm Lunch
1:45 – 3:15pm Class and/or discussion
5:30pm First, Second, and Third & Fourth Kriya Ceremonies
8:30pm Light dinner in silence
Saturday, October 3
6:30–8:30am First, Second, and Third & Fourth Kriya Reviews
6:30- 8:30am Kriya Meditation
8:30am Breakfast
10:30am Kriya Class with Kriyacharyas
12:30pm Lunch
1:45 – 3:15pm Class and/or discussion
3:30 to 4:40 Kriya checking
6:30pm Dinner
7:30pm Small group discussions with a Kriyacharya
Sunday, October 4
6:00- 8:00am Kriya Meditation
8:30am Breakfast
10:00am Purification Ceremony
11:00am Sunday Service
12:30pm Lunch
About the Host
Devalila Veenhof
Devalila, an Ananda Lightbearer and Kriyacharya, is Director of Ananda Kriya Sangha for North and South America. She has been practicing and sharing Paramhansa Yogananda’s teachings for over 20 years. She served as Director of Online with Ananda for nearly 10 years, where she developed and taught online courses. Devalila’s great joy and gifts are […]
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