FOA Beyond Mind in New York

Join FOA Beyond Mind, an transformative spiritual retreat in New York designed to guide you beyond the limitations of conditioned thinking into direct experience of your authentic self. Taking place on Saturday, March 27, 2027, this intimate gathering brings together seekers, contemplatives, and spiritual explorers in the heart of New York for a day of deep exploration, guided meditation, and philosophical inquiry. Whether you're a longtime spiritual practitioner or beginning your journey of self-discovery, this spiritual retreat event in New York offers a rare opportunity to learn from Preethaji, a renowned sage and philosopher whose teachings bridge ancient wisdom with contemporary understanding.

The atmosphere at FOA Beyond Mind is one of openness, curiosity, and collective exploration. You'll find yourself among like-minded individuals all seeking to transcend habitual patterns of mind and access deeper dimensions of awareness. This isn't a typical lecture or workshop—it's an immersive experience designed to shift your consciousness and leave you with practical tools for living a more authentic, awakened life. The day flows as a sacred journey, blending guided introspection, transformative teachings, and periods of shared silence that create the perfect conditions for genuine insight.

What to Expect

From the moment you arrive at this spiritual retreat in New York, you'll be welcomed into a carefully curated space designed to support inner work. The morning begins with settling practices that help quiet the chatter of everyday life—gentle breathwork, grounding techniques, and opening meditations that prepare your nervous system for deeper exploration. As natural light filters through the venue, you'll find yourself gradually releasing tension and settling into presence.

The heart of the day features Preethaji's teachings on transcending the mind's conditioned patterns. Using a blend of direct inquiry, philosophical exploration, and contemplative practices, you'll discover how the mind creates suffering through identification with limiting beliefs. The teaching style emphasizes direct experience over intellectual understanding, inviting you to verify every insight through your own awareness rather than accepting it on faith alone.

Expect periods of guided silence where the collective energy of the room becomes palpable. These quiet moments are often where the deepest shifts occur—when the chatter settles and you directly encounter the spacious awareness underlying all experience. The day concludes with integration practices that help anchor your insights into daily life, ensuring the benefits of this spiritual retreat extend far beyond Saturday.

About the Artists

Preethaji is a contemporary sage and philosopher who co-founded the Ekam Institute, dedicated to awakening human consciousness. Her teachings elegantly synthesize ancient Vedantic wisdom with modern neuroscience and psychology, making profound spiritual truths accessible to today's seekers. Preethaji's unique gift lies in her ability to decode the mechanics of human suffering and guide others toward genuine freedom—not as a distant ideal, but as a direct, lived experience available right now.

Venue & Location

This spiritual retreat takes place in an upscale, quiet venue in New York designed to minimize distractions and maximize your capacity for inner focus. The space features comfortable seating, excellent acoustics, and climate control to ensure you can remain fully present without physical discomfort. Located with convenient access via public transit and nearby parking options, the venue is easily reachable from anywhere in the New York area.