Experience Monk Life in the City: Be a Monk Challenge

About the Event

Need an internal reset? Sign up for Bhakti School NYC's Be a Monk Challenge and get a taste of the contemplative life without leaving the city.

From Friday afternoon October 27th to Monday morning October 30th, immerse yourself in this transformative 3-day, 3-night monk challenge. Join an inspiring community of like-minded practitioners to disconnect from everyday distractions and nurture your spiritual wellbeing.

Gain insights into timeless wisdom traditions as you follow the monk's daily routine. Practice meditation, chanting, yoga, and mindful service. Attend enlightening discourses on spiritual philosophy. Enjoy sanctified sattvik meals. Learn the secrets of living with purpose and integrity.

Whether you're longing for inner peace or seeking a renewed sense of meaning, this intensive monk challenge will rejuvenate your mind, body and spirit. Leave feeling refocused, recharged and inspired to live your highest truth.

Experience the life of a monk first-hand, without renouncing worldly life. Reconnect with your sattvik core in the heart of NYC through this unique spiritual immersion program.

About the Facilitators

Hadai-prana dasa

Hadai-prana has been practicing bhakti-yoga since he was a child. He is a graduate of The Ohio State University and majored in economics. He likes to travel and share the process of bhakti through kirtan and practical seminars.

Narada-muni dasa

Narada-muni dasa skillfully blends spiritual wisdom with modern psychology in his facilitation. A long-time member of the Yuga Dharma Harinam crew at ISKCON New York City, he also holds a psychology degree from The Ohio State University. This background allows him to integrate timeless Vedic principles with contemporary insights into the human psyche and behavior change. His unique expertise makes him an ideal guide for this transformational course.

Janaki devi dasi

Janaki has spent the last 3 years as a travelling “monkette” in the bhakti-yoga tradition. Pioneering different ashrams and learning centers during this time, she is passionate about connecting with others, being creative, and studying different spiritual texts.

Location

The training will take place on the premises of Bhakti School NYC.

Cost

Space is limited. Sign-up right away for only $89, which includes:

- Room and board 

- 7 sattvik meals

- Monk attire (which is optional to wear)

- Study materials, etc.,