VSE 2026 Summer Retreat In-Person Retreat in Edmonton
Details
Join the Vedanta Society of Edmonton welcomes you and your family to the second day of our annual Vedanta Retreat on The First Steps. The event is free and open to the public and conducted in English.
Vedanta Society Edmonton's Annual Vedanta Retreat
is on The Spiritual Path with Swami Vimohananda, Minister in Charge, Vivekananda Vedanta Society of British Columbia, Canada takes place Saturday, August 29, 2026 9:30 AM - 4 PM to Sunday, August 30, 2026. 9:30 AM - Noon at Council of India Societies of Edmonton (India Centre) 9504 37 Ave NW, Edmonton AB T6E 5K3
Sunday Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84654687884?pwd=sNaFxT2h6CG2ZQsOMA0r0whyckavBr.1
Learn about the fundamentals of spiritual life through the following lecture topics:
1. How common experiences lead to a spiritual path
2. Spiritual Discipline and the Spiritual Aspirant
3. The First Steps
PROGRAM
SUNDAY
9:30 AM Sunday Welcome
Reminiscences of Holy Mother
Hymn on Holy Mother
10 AM Discourse III
Practice of Yoga — The First Steps
This talk introduces the foundational principles of Yoga as taught in Patañjali’s system. It explains how a beginner prepares the mind through discipline, clarity, and inner refinement. The session highlights the psychological insights behind yogic practice and the gradual unfolding of concentration. Its aim is to provide a clear, accessible roadmap for anyone wishing to take
their first authentic steps on the yogic path.
Q&A
Devotional Songs & Poetry
Arati
Closing Remarks