
Public Lecture Tour
The Westin O’Hare Hotel
6100 N. River Road
Rosemont, IL 60018
March 28 – 30, 2025
Dear Friends,
We invite you to join us for a special program on the teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda. This spiritual gathering will be conducted by Self-Realization Fellowship monastics and will include inspirational programs, meditation classes, and Kriya Yoga initiation for eligible students. You are welcome to bring family and friends to the following programs, except for those designated by an asterisk * which are open only to SRF Lessons students.
Friday, March 28 | 7:30 – 9:30pm | Public Lecture and Reception |
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Saturday, March 29 | 10:00am – 12:30pm | Technique Review Class with Guided Meditation * |
6:00 – 9:00pm | Kriya Yoga Initiation ** | |
Sunday, March 30 | 8:30 – 10:00am | Kriya Yoga Review Class ** |
10:30 – 11:15am | Guided Meditation | |
11:30am – 12:30pm | Lake Shrine Dedication Video, and Closing Inspirational Service |
* Open to SRF Lessons students: Please bring your Lessons or Kriyaban card.
** Open to SRF Kriyabans only: Please bring your Kriyaban card.
Newcomers interested in studying the teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda may attend these classes by enrolling for the Self-Realization Fellowship Lessons, either before or during the weekend program. Further information and applications for the Lessons are available at SRFLessons.org or at the event itself.
Important information for SRF Lessons students and Kriyabans wishing to attend the Kriya Yoga Ceremony:
- If you are not yet a Kriyaban and wish to apply for Kriya, we encourage you to submit your Kriya application through the Member Portal no later than March 7th, 2025. Note: If you are not able to submit your application through the Member Portal or need technical assistance, you are welcome to contact the International Help Desk at helpdesk@yogananda-srf.org.
- If you are a Kriyaban and have not attended a Kriya Yoga ceremony: please register by sending an email to Membership Services Kriya Registrar through KriyaRegistrar@yogananda-srf.org, or call +1 (818) 549 5151 no later than February 23rd, 2025.
- If you have already attended a Kriya Yoga ceremony, you do not need to register for the initiation but will be asked to show your Kriyaban card in order to attend. Your Kriyaban card is now available on the SRF/YSS App on your phone. However, if you need a replacement card, please send an email to Membership Services Kriya Registrar through KriyaRegistrar@yogananda-srf.org, or call +1 (818) 549 5151 no later than February 23rd, 2025.
Admission is free. Parking at the Westin: $10/day with a validated ticket and $23/day for overnight hotel guests (also requires a validated ticket).
The deadline for registering to receive the discounted hotel room rate is February 28th. (After that date, you can still register to stay at the hotel but the rate will be higher.) When contacting the hotel, be sure to mention that you would like to reserve under the “Chicago Meditation Center room block”.
Hotel_Room_Reservation_Fact_Sheet.pdf
We look forward to having you join us for a weekend of inspiration, divine fellowship and spiritual renewal.
In divine friendship,
Chicago Meditation Center of Self Realization Fellowship
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