Infinite Life Retreat offers weekend, week-long, and two-week-long meditation retreats. These include three daily meditation sessions, two daily classes, free time to enjoy the natural surroundings, and two fixed vegetarian meals.
Yes, locals can sign up for specific Kriya Yoga classes without staying overnight or receiving meals. These classes are open to those interested in deepening their practice through guided instruction.
The retreat operates on a donation-based model aiming to remain debt-free, so cost does not prevent sincere seekers from participating. Attendees are invited to contribute according to their means and commitment.
The retreat is located in Placerville, California, on Windlestraw Road. It is set in a quiet, natural environment with on-site accommodations, outdoor meditation areas, and nature trails designed to support contemplation and spiritual practice.
The retreat is led by Sandra Nomer, who has over 45 years of Kriya Yoga practice and was personally ordained by Roy Eugene Davis to teach. The board includes other ordained teachers with decades of experience in meditation, Ayurveda, and Kriya Yoga philosophy.
Infinite Life Retreat is part of CSA California and preserves the authentic Kriya Yoga teachings passed down from Mahavatar Babaji through Lahiri Mahasaya, Sri Yukteswar, Paramahansa Yogananda, and Roy Eugene Davis. The teachers are personally ordained in this lineage.
Registration is primarily by appointment or scheduled retreats. Interested participants are encouraged to contact the retreat directly via phone or contact form to discuss suitability and receive personal screening before confirming attendance.
Yes, the retreat provides two fixed vegetarian meals daily during retreats, supporting a wholesome yogic lifestyle aligned with Ayurvedic principles.
A typical retreat day includes three guided meditation sessions, two classes focused on Kriya Yoga philosophy and practice, vegetarian meals, and free time to enjoy the peaceful natural setting. The schedule encourages silence, introspection, and spiritual focus.
Yes, the retreat integrates Ayurvedic services and hatha yoga classes alongside meditation and philosophical teachings to support holistic well-being and lifestyle balance.
The retreat welcomes sincere seekers at various stages of practice, including beginners. Instruction is provided with an emphasis on personal readiness and gradual deepening of meditation techniques within the authentic lineage.
As a nonprofit rooted in an authentic Kriya Yoga lineage, Infinite Life Retreat focuses on spiritual growth and self-realization rather than commercial wellness trends. Programs are donation-based, with experienced ordained teachers, and emphasize a traditional, structured path rather than eclectic or entertainment-focused offerings.
The retreat screens participants through personal contact to ensure alignment with the contemplative and spiritual focus of the programs. This process helps maintain a cohesive group dynamic and supports deeper, more meaningful retreat experiences.
Yes, books related to Kriya Yoga teachings and philosophy are available for purchase during retreats for those interested in deepening their study.
The retreat offers simple on-site accommodations designed to support a quiet, contemplative environment conducive to meditation and reflection.