TM Retreat Spring 2024

 

Join us for the inaugural biannual National TM Retreat at Maharishi International University. This retreat will bring together dozens of TM practitioners from all over the country to meditate and learn more about Consciousness in the blissful atmosphere of Fairfield, Iowa—the TM capital of the United States.

Retreat dates: May 25 – June 1, 2024

Retreat location: Maharishi International University, Fairfield, Iowa

Special guest speaker: Dr. John Hagelin, Ph.D., renowned quantum physicist, MIU President, and TM leader. We are putting together an exciting week of profound knowledge, deep experience, guest speakers, and entertainment.

 

Prerequisites: This course is open to all practitioners of the Transcendental Meditation technique

Course fee: Course fee: Includes room accommodations, three meals each day, and all morning, afternoon, and evening meetings.

• $1,400 single occupancy
• $1,800 double occupancy ($900 per person)
• All rooms feature a queen-size bed. A limited number of rooms feature two beds.
• For those wishing to stay until Sunday, June 2, there is an additional fee of $200 (single occupancy) or $300 (double occupancy).
• Note: A limited number of partial grants are available for this TM Retreat. To apply for a partial grant, please fill out this form: grant application.

Sign up now! 

For questions or more information, please email: NationalTMretreat2024@miu.edu.

For information about airports and travel, please click here. Or call Lark at 641-209-7060 Monday – Friday 12:30 – 4:30 pm CT.

 

Week-long TM Retreats help to accelerate your personal development.

Extended practice of the TM technique in this special retreat program will provide profound rest and relieve stress on a deeper level. You will go back home rejuvenated and inspired, with a boost in your energy, health, clarity, and happiness for months to come!

This 7-night TM Retreat will start Saturday at 5:00 pm and end the following Saturday after lunch (with the option to stay until Sunday). Three all-vegetarian and non-GMO meals are served at our campus dining hall.

In addition, you will enjoy a richer, more intimate and fundamental understanding of the principles and knowledge that underlie the TM program.
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Advanced Techniques of the TM Program, Maharishi AyurVeda® consultations and treatments, and Maharishi Light Therapy with Gems^® are also available during the retreat.

You’ll also have a chance to see what life is like at the TM capital of the United States. Explore a place like no other—unique, lively, creative, and evolutionary—with these optional tours:

• Visit the Golden Domes of Pure Knowledge: Saturated with the silence of decades of group meditation.
• Get to know the vibrant community of Fairfield: “One of America’s Best Small Towns” (Smithsonian magazine).
• Tour Maharishi Vedic City: Unique and beautiful homes designed according to Maharishi Vastu® architecture for health and prosperity.
• Visit Maharishi School: Award-winning K-12 model school on the MIU campus.


 

• Visit the Global Peace Village: New community of vastu architecture.
• Visit the Archives at Maharishi University Library: Learn more about the history of MIU.
• Take a guided tour of the Vedic Observatory: Explore these ancient astronomical devices.

FAQS

• Where can I contact the organizer of this event with any questions?
  For questions or more information, please email: NationalTMretreat2024@miu.edu.

• What is the cancellation/refund policy?
  The refund policy within 30 days is a 90% refund if cancelled within 30 days of the retreat, 50% within two weeks, 25% within a week, and no refunds one week or closer to retreat. We highly recommend purchasing travel insurance that includes “cancel for any reason” coverage. Click here for insurance policies where you can cancel for any reason.

• What is the deadline to register?
  The last day to register is May 20, 2024.

• When do I need to arrive?
  We recommend arriving between 3:00 pm and 5:00 pm Saturday, May 25. All retreat participants are required to attend the Orientation Meeting at 8:00 pm. The retreat officially ends after lunch on Saturday, June 1.

• Will I have a private bathroom?
  All of the rooms at the MIU Guest and Conference Center have a private bathroom. If we have a high number of retreat participants, a new facility with semi-private bathrooms shared between two rooms might also be used.

• Can a non-retreat participant stay in my room with me?
  No, only registered retreat participants can stay at the retreat facility. If you have a friend or family member who would like to stay in a retreat room with you, we encourage them to learn the TM technique and attend as a TM Retreat participant.

• Can I bring my non-service animal?
  For the smooth conduct of the retreat, we can only accept service animals.

• Do I have to meditate sitting on the floor?
  No, we recommend sitting comfortably while practicing TM. For most people this means sitting comfortably in a chair or on a bed with back support.

• Will you be able to accommodate my diet restrictions?
  We will do our best to accommodate dietary restrictions. We can easily accommodate vegans and vegetarians, but there will be no meat served on the retreat. Please reach out to NationalTMRetreat2024@miu.edu if you have additional concerns or questions regarding diet.

• Are there any future week-long retreats planned?
  Yes, the next week-long National TM Retreat at MIU is scheduled for September 8-14, 2024.

• How can I get from the airport or train station to MIU and the retreat facility?
  We are organizing transportation and will provide detailed information soon.