ONLINE RETREATS
Quiet the noise and reconnect to the Self.
Enjoy expanded awareness and deep rest as a foundation for a fulfilling academic block!
“Retreats truly enliven consciousness, offering a safe space for meditators to gather, share experiences, seek advice from experienced teachers, and enjoy a profound connection with our community and with pure consciousness.”
“Experiencing the half-day TM retreats has been a wonderful journey home every time. I have experienced much deeper meditation and a deeper sense of calm, which continues to surprise me as it expands exponentially. Even my resilience has grown. I am constantly reminded by this inner awareness that I am always taken care of and am always exactly where I need to be.”
These half-day online retreats—offered through MIU’s Distance Education Department—help you settle the mind, balance the body, and strengthen your connection with your Self.
What you’ll experience
- Extra Transcendental Meditation practice
- Yoga asanas and pranayama for balance and vitality
- TM Tune-Up to refine and deepen your practice
- Group discussions and personal reflection
- Maharishi videos and knowledge talks
- Profound rest, rejuvenation, and inner transformation
Upcoming Retreats and Extended Super-Radiance Program
All times listed are Central Time
Please note: Beginning in May 2026, our Online TM Retreat signup forms will include a few additional questions about your TM instruction (such as date, location, and instructor), along with a link to a TM Retreat Agreement Form, which is now required for participation in line with MIU legal counsel guidance.
If you’re not sure about your TM details, no problem at all—just answer as best you can. Once you’ve completed the form the first time, future registrations should be quick and easy.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out—we’re always happy to help.
For Meditators:
Online Half-Day TM Retreats- 9:00 am – 12:40 pm Central Time
Register for an online TM Retreat by clicking the links below:
- Sunday, May 31 (Registration Deadline: May 28)
- Wednesday, June 3 (Registration Deadline: May 31)
- Sunday, June 14 (Registration Deadline: June 11)
- Sunday, July 12 (Registration deadline: July 9)
There are three opportunities per block to participate—space is limited, so early registration is encouraged.
NEW FOR SIDHAS:
Online Half-Day Extended Super-Radiance Program (ESRP) – 8:25 AM – 12:00 PM Central Time
Zoom opens at 8:00 AM Central Time for registration
Great news! Beginning in May, we will start offering the Extended Super-Radiance Program (ESRP) for all our online Sidhas—essentially the half-day rounding equivalent of our online TM Retreats, designed for those with the full TM-Sidhi program.
Rising Sidhas can still participate in the TM Retreats.
We hope that many of our online Sidhas will take advantage of this opportunity for profound rest and extended TM-Sidhi experience, and we warmly welcome your feedback.
Register for an online ESRP by clicking the links below:
Retreat details
To create the deepest experience possible, please plan ahead so you can fully attend and relax.
- Adjust for your time zone (all times listed in Iowa Central Time)
- Use your @miu.edu email when registering
- Check your MIU email for your Zoom link 48 hours before the retreat (not sent to Canvas)
- Wait at least two weeks between retreats before registering for another
Please note:
- If you have young children, arrange for childcare during the retreat.
- Full Sidhas cannot be accommodated in the half-day retreat program for meditators.
Retreat guidelines
Make the most of your retreat experience with these simple steps:
- Log in between 8:45–9:10 a.m. CT; the meeting locks at 9:10 so we can begin together
- Join with your first and last name visible on Zoom
- Stay through the final activity (TM tune-up or Maharishi video)
- Watch the Maharishi Yoga Asanas demo in advance to prepare
- Meditate only during the retreat (no separate morning meditation)
- Have a light breakfast before beginning
- Go to bed early the night before and keep your afternoon open for rest
You’ll receive an email 48 hours prior with your retreat leader’s contact and the Zoom link.
Experience rest. Return renewed.
Online TM Retreats are offered every block throughout the year—a chance to pause, go within, and reconnect to the infinite source of clarity and peace within you.