Three-Month Intensive Karma Yoga Program for Spiritual Awakening

A residential 90-day immersion at Clear Sky Meditation Centre in the Rocky Mountains of British Columbia, Canada. It combines Karma Yoga (meditation-in-action) with Buddhist practice, integral psychology, and community living. Your days include group meditation, hands-on service work (gardening, cooking, construction), structured learning modules, and direct teacher guidance. No prior meditation or yoga experience required.

Most yoga retreats in BC last days to two weeks and focus on physical postures or certification. This is neither. Karma Yoga has nothing to do with Hatha Yoga — it is the yoga of conscious action and selfless service. There is no certification at the end. What you get instead is a rare three-month container for genuine psychological and spiritual transformation, supported by experienced teachers in one of BC’s most stunning retreat settings.

No. The Three Month Intensive is a community immersion — you live, eat, work, and practice alongside fellow participants daily. Relational dynamics are intentionally part of the transformation process. If you’re looking for a silent retreat in BC, Clear Sky does offer private silent cabin retreats as a separate experience.

Tuition is CAD $2,775 + tax for the full three months, covering accommodation, all organic meals, the complete Karma Yoga curriculum, daily group meditations, personal guidance from associate teachers, and a 3-night private cabin retreat. A non-refundable deposit of CAD $925 + tax is required upon registration, with the remaining CAD $1,850 + tax due two weeks before arrival. Budget an additional $75–100/week for personal expenses and dāna offerings to the founding teachers. We also ask that you arrive with a minimum of CAD $2,000 in savings to cover your post-program transition — this is a prerequisite, not a suggestion. If cost is a barrier, scholarship support may be available — complete a Scholarship Application or reach out directly at duncan@clearskycenter.org to discuss your situation.

A non-refundable CAD $925 + tax deposit is due at registration. The remaining $1,850 + tax is due two weeks before arrival. After three weeks in the program, both parties complete a mutual review. If either side decides not to continue, $925 is refunded. After that review point, no further refunds are available.

Dāna (Sanskrit: generosity) is how our founding teachers offer personal guidance sessions and special teachings — not at a fixed price, but as a mutual exchange you contribute to based on value received and personal capacity. It’s a genuine spiritual practice, not a tip jar. Budget it within your $75–100/week personal allowance.

Early morning group meditation → hands-on Karma Yoga work (gardening, cooking, construction) → afternoon learning modules → applied Karma Yoga (writing, research, digital work) → evening community time or classes. One integration day off per week. Personal time available most evenings after 8:30pm. The schedule is demanding by design — this is a deep immersion, not a retreat holiday.

Apply three to six months before your target intake for the best chance of acceptance — those with the most flexibility receive priority placement. Current 2026 intakes are March 2–June 2, June 30–August 31 (a special youth version — see our Re-Generation Youth Program), and September 8–December 8. The program suits anyone ready for serious inner work — complete beginners to seasoned practitioners, any background or belief system. What matters most is genuine willingness to show up and engage honestly.

Three months is the minimum — the program is specifically designed as a 90-day immersion and cannot be compressed. Many participants extend for a second three-month term, and longer arrangements (full-time karma yogi, blended live-work models) are possible for the right fit with the community and teachers.

Very little — and that’s intentional. The Three-Month Intensive is a full immersion, so you’re encouraged to step back from regular activities, relationships, and habits for the duration. You’ll have evenings after 8:30 pm and one integration day per week for personal needs and reflection. Less really is more here — participants consistently find that this focused container accelerates their spiritual growth and helps them return to daily life with greater clarity, presence, and intentionality.