Retreats & Immersions
Step Away. Go Deeper. Return Renewed.
Create protected time away from the pace of everyday life for deeper rest, reflection, and sustained engagement with Maharishi’s knowledge.
Experiences range from online half-day, one-day, and weekend TM retreats to extended TM Residence Courses and selected specialty immersions offered online or in person.
TM verification and any additional eligibility requirements will be listed with each individual experience.
ABOUT RETREATS & IMMERSIONS
TM retreats, TM Residence Courses, and specialty immersions create different ways to step away from ordinary activity and go more deeply into experience and knowledge.
TM retreats are designed for people who have already learned Transcendental Meditation through authorized personal instruction. They create protected time for extended meditation and rest, Maharishi’s knowledge, reflection, and connection with other meditators. Retreats may range from a few hours online to one-day and weekend experiences in person.
TM Residence Courses provide a more extended retreat environment built around complete, authorized Residence Course knowledge sets. These experiences allow additional time for meditation, deep rest, Maharishi’s recorded knowledge, discussion, reflection, and integration.
Specialty immersions place greater emphasis on a particular area of Maharishi’s knowledge and its practical application. Depending on the experience, these may be offered online or in person and may include authorized course material, guided instruction, supporting practices, discussion, and structured daily routines.
Eligibility and participation requirements vary by experience. Some Maharishi knowledge is intended specifically for TM practitioners, while other educational material may be appropriate for a broader audience. Certain recorded teachings also have specific requirements governing whether they may be presented online or only in person.
Each retreat, Residence Course, or immersion will clearly state its eligibility, format, location, schedule, and participation requirements.
HOW RETREATS & IMMERSIONS ARE EXPERIENCED
Retreats and immersions are designed to create protected time for deeper experience, rest, knowledge, reflection, and connection.
The exact structure depends on the experience. A TM retreat may include extended periods of Transcendental Meditation and rest, Maharishi’s knowledge, Maharishi Yoga Asanas where appropriate, reflection, discussion, Q&A, meals, and time with other meditators.
Online half-day retreats create a concentrated period of extended program and knowledge from home. One-day and weekend retreats provide more time for group practice, rest, Maharishi’s recorded knowledge, discussion, and connection in person.
TM Residence Courses use a more extended format, combining the retreat environment with a complete authorized Residence Course knowledge set presented over multiple days.
Specialty immersions may incorporate additional instruction, structured daily routines, and concentrated study within a particular area of Maharishi’s knowledge.
Each experience will clearly state its format, location, schedule, eligibility requirements, and what is included.
Where Maharishi’s recorded teaching is presented, the knowledge comes from Maharishi and the authorized source material. My role is to facilitate the experience, support continuity, provide appropriate context, and create the conditions for participants to engage with the knowledge as it was intended to be presented.
Facilitated by Courtney “Ketu” Thomas
Certified Transcendental Meditation Teacher
TM RETREAT FORMATS
Different amounts of time away allow for different depths of retreat.
TM Retreats are offered in several formats depending on the time available, location, program structure, and eligibility requirements.
ONLINE HALF-DAY TM RETREATS
A focused retreat experience joined from home, combining an extended TM program with authorized Maharishi knowledge, reflection, discussion, and connection with other meditators.
ONE-DAY TM RETREATS
A full in-person day of group meditation and extended program, Maharishi’s knowledge, deeper rest, reflection, discussion, and time with other meditators.
WEEKEND TM RETREATS
A two-day in-person retreat experience with morning and afternoon group programs, Maharishi’s knowledge, deeper rest, reflection, discussion, and connection with other meditators.
Specific themes, schedules, locations, eligibility requirements, inclusions, and pricing will be provided for each individual retreat.
TM RESIDENCE COURSES
Go deeper through extended retreat experiences built around complete authorized Residence Course knowledge sets.
TM Residence Courses combine extended meditation and rest with Maharishi’s recorded knowledge, reflection, discussion, and time for the knowledge to unfold over multiple days.
BEYOND THE BOUNDARIES
Weekend TM Residence Course
Residence Course Set 2 • 7 Lectures • Approx. 4 hr 38 min
A Friday-through-Sunday Residence Course exploring the progressive development of consciousness, beginning with the experience of unboundedness and moving toward deeper knowledge of Cosmic Consciousness.
Participants arrive Friday afternoon, experience the full retreat program Saturday, and complete the course Sunday before departing after lunch.
AWAKENING TO THE UNBOUNDED
Extended TM Residence Course
Residence Course Set 1 • 4 Lectures • Approx. 6 hr 54 min
An extended Residence Course centered on Maharishi’s knowledge of Transcendental Consciousness, unbounded awareness, the Vedic means of gaining knowledge, and developing greater skill in action.
The experience begins with Friday arrival and continues through Monday, allowing the longer lectures to unfold across morning, afternoon, and evening knowledge periods.
MILESTONES OF HIGHER CONSCIOUSNESS
Advanced Weekend TM Residence Course
Residence Course Set 3 • 5 Lectures • Approx. 4 hr 54 min
A Friday-through-Sunday advanced Residence Course exploring milestones in the progressive development of higher states of consciousness—from Transcendental Consciousness through Cosmic Consciousness and toward Unity Consciousness.
Participants arrive Friday afternoon, experience the full retreat program Saturday, and complete the course Sunday before departing after lunch.
Prerequisite: Completion of Beyond the Boundaries / Residence Course Set 2.
SPECIALTY IMMERSION
A deeper, structured experience centered on a specific area of Maharishi’s knowledge and its practical application.
LIVING IN BALANCE
Seven-Day Maharishi AyurVeda Immersion Retreat
7 Full Days • Online or In Person
Introduction to Maharishi AyurVeda • 8 Lectures • Approx. 7 hr 13 min
A seven-day immersion in the foundational principles of Maharishi AyurVeda, combining the complete Introduction to Maharishi AyurVeda course with guided Maharishi Yoga Asanas training, structured daily routines, extended meditation and rest for TM practitioners, discussion, reflection, and practical application throughout the week.
The experience explores basic principles of Maharishi AyurVeda, diet and nutrition, living in accord with the rhythms of nature, Rasayana, the three doshas in daily life, treatment modalities, and an introduction to Panchakarma.
Participants also follow the Living in Balance daily rhythm and herbal-cleanse component established for the immersion. Herbs are purchased separately by each participant.
In-person participants arrange their own accommodations. An optional daily meal plan provides a light breakfast, lunch, and light dinner.
FUTURE IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCES
Deeper destination experiences are being developed for those who want to step more fully away from ordinary life for extended periods of restoration, knowledge, and immersion.
INDIA AYURVEDA & PANCHAKARMA INTENSIVE
Raju Ayurveda / Panchakarma Experience
Hyderabad, India • Extended Stay • In Development
A future immersive experience in India centered around traditional Raju Ayurveda and Panchakarma, providing participants with the opportunity to spend an extended period within a dedicated Ayurvedic environment.
The experience is being developed around a Raju Ayurveda and Panchakarma program in Hyderabad, with appropriate daily routines, rest, supporting knowledge, and opportunities for deeper immersion in Ayurveda while in India.
Program structure, eligibility, health and participation requirements, duration, travel arrangements, inclusions, and pricing are still being developed.
WHO THESE EXPERIENCES ARE FOR
Different experiences are designed for different interests, formats, and levels of participation.
TM Retreats are for people who have already learned Transcendental Meditation through authorized personal instruction and want more time for meditation, rest, Maharishi’s knowledge, reflection, and connection with other meditators.
TM Residence Courses are for TM practitioners who want to go further through extended retreat experiences built around complete Residence Course knowledge sets. Some courses may have additional prerequisites.
Living in Balance is for those interested in a deeper immersion in Maharishi AyurVeda, daily routines, Maharishi Yoga Asanas, and practical application. TM participation requirements will be clearly stated for each offering.
Future immersive experiences, including the India Ayurveda & Panchakarma Intensive, will have their own eligibility, preparation, travel, and participation requirements.
Not sure which experience is right for you? Each offering will clearly state who it is designed for and any prerequisites before registration.
FAQ
Do I need to practice Transcendental Meditation to attend?
TM Retreats and TM Residence Courses are designed for people who have already learned Transcendental Meditation through authorized personal instruction. Specialty immersions may have different eligibility requirements. Each individual experience will clearly state who may participate.
What is the difference between a TM Retreat and a TM Residence Course?
TM Retreats are flexible experiences offered in half-day, one-day, and weekend formats, combining extended meditation and rest with authorized Maharishi knowledge, reflection, discussion, and connection with other meditators.
TM Residence Courses are extended retreat experiences built around a complete authorized Residence Course knowledge set presented in sequence over multiple days.
Are retreats available online?
Yes. Online Half-Day TM Retreats are offered remotely when the knowledge selected for that retreat is authorized for online presentation. Some specialty immersions may also be offered online.
One-Day and Weekend TM Retreats, along with the current TM Residence Courses, are designed as in-person experiences.
Do I need to stay overnight for an in-person retreat?
Not for One-Day or Weekend TM Retreats. Participants attend during the day and return home or to their own accommodations afterward.
Residence Courses may involve a different structure depending on the specific course and location. Lodging requirements will be clearly stated before registration.
Where will in-person retreats be held?
Most in-person TM Retreats and Residence Courses are being developed around Colorado Springs. Exact locations, schedules, lodging information, and travel details will be provided with each offering.
What is included in Living in Balance?
Living in Balance is a seven-day Maharishi AyurVeda specialty immersion built around the complete Introduction to Maharishi AyurVeda course, guided Maharishi Yoga Asanas training, structured daily routines, discussion, reflection, and practical application.
Participants purchase their herbs separately. In-person participants arrange their own accommodations, with an optional daily meal plan available when offered.
When will retreat dates be announced?
Dates are currently being developed. Join the interest list to be notified when registration opens for Online Half-Day, One-Day and Weekend TM Retreats, TM Residence Courses, Living in Balance, and future immersive experiences.
BE THE FIRST TO KNOW
Retreat and immersion dates are currently being developed.
Join the interest list to receive updates when registration opens for upcoming Online Half-Day TM Retreats, One-Day and Weekend TM Retreats, TM Residence Courses, Living in Balance, and future immersive experiences.
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