2026 CMNY CHYK Retreat
Lift Yourself By Yourself
Adults
Sep 26, 2026 - Sep 27, 2026
11:00 AM - 04:00 PM EST
- Saturday
- Sunday
- cost per person: $175.00
- cost per person: $175.00
$175.00
Description:
Calling all high schoolers for a weekend retreat focused on the theme of “Lift Yourself By Yourself” - designed to impart accountability, mental clarity, and emotional resilience.
The retreat will carefully study Chapter 6 Verse 5 from the Bhagavad Gita:
“One should lift oneself by oneself; one should not lower oneself. The
mind is verily one's friend; the mind is one’s own enemy.”
Event Details:
🗓️ Saturday, Sept 26th to Sunday Sept 27th
Shanti Mandir - 51 Muktananda Marg, Walden, NY 12586
👥 Open to all high school students (including incoming freshmen & graduating seniors)
🐦💰 Early Bird Contribution: $160 until August 3rd (includes all accommodations - lodging, meals, merch, etc.)
- Please use the code CHYKEarly26 for the early bird rate.
💰 Regular Contribution: $175 until Sept 1st (includes all accommodations - lodging, meals, merch, etc.)
Teacher for the Weekend: Brni. Shubhani Chaitanya
Known for her warm nature and clear, straightforward delivery, Shubhani Ji brings the Gita to life in a way that makes sense to today’s youth.
What to Expect:
- Inspiring satsangs and interactive sessions with Shubhani Ji
- Workshops, yoga, bonfire, group activities, and fun challenges
- Time for reflection, connection, and fun
- Great food, good company, and camp vibe
Additional Information:
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- The retreat will start at 11am on Saturday and end at 4pm on Sunday
- We will coordinate travel to and from Shanti Mandir together. Shanti Mandir is located in Walden, NY, which is about an hour and a half from Manhattan. We will coordinate taking the MetroNorth train from Grand Central to Beacon, NY and coordinate pickup from the Beacon station to Shanti Mandir.
- We have limited availability due to limited rooms at Shanti Mandir - registration will close after our maximum number of participants is reached. Sign up soon!
- Please reach out to Subbarao Garlapati at sgarlapati9@gmail.com with any questions.
Adults
Sep 26, 2026- Sep 27, 2026
11:00 AM - 04:00 PM EST
Saturday, Sunday
2 Sessions
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