Sri Sathya Sai Baba

Sri Sathya Sai Organization — Region 4

49th Annual Region 4 Retreat

"Aim High – Be a Messenger of Sai"

May 22–24, 2026
Greater St. Louis Sai Center

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Retreat Program

Three days of devotion, service, and spiritual fellowship — Aim High, Be a Messenger of Sai

Friday, May 22
5:30 PM Dinner (Dining Hall)
7:30–8:30 PM Vedic Chanting & Devotional Singing (Prayer Hall)
8:30–9:30 PM Swami Video (Prayer Hall)
Saturday, May 23
6:00–6:30 AM Guided Meditation & Omkar & Suprabhatam (Prayer Hall)
6:30–7:00 AM Nagar Sankirtan — Walking Devotional Singing
7:00–8:00 AM Breakfast (Dining Hall)
7:45–8:00 AM SSE Parents Orientation (note, Groups 3 & 4 will be with adults in Prayer Hall)
8:00–9:15 AM Vedic Chanting & Devotional Singing (Prayer Hall)
9:15–9:30 AM Welcome — Don King  |  Convener — Deepika Karnayana
9:30–10:45 AM Guest Speaker — Dr. Al Levy
10:45–11:00 AM Break
11:00 AM–12:00 PM Guest Speaker — Dr. Al Levy (continued)
12:00–12:15 PM Group Photos (Prayer Hall)
12:15–1:15 PM Lunch (Dining Hall)
1:15–2:15 PM Region 4 Update — Don King  |  Center Presidents' Reports  |  Women's Wing, Envirocare & Media Team Updates
2:15–2:45 PM Service Project Overview — Geetha Bhatt
3:00–4:00 PM Guest Speaker Q & A — Dr. Al Levy
4:00–5:30 PM Devotional Singing  |  Guided Meditation — Dr. Al Levy  |  Closing Prayer, Aarthi & Food Prayer
5:30–6:30 PM Dinner (Dining Hall)
6:30–8:30 PM Family Fun Night & Regional Group Indoor Service Project — Geetha Bhatt
Sunday, May 24
6:00–6:30 AM Guided Meditation & Omkar & Suprabhatam (Prayer Hall)
6:30–7:15 AM Nagar Sankirtan — Walking Devotional Singing
7:15–8:00 AM Breakfast
8:00–9:30 AM Guided Meditation — Dr. Al Levy  |  Vedic Chanting & Devotional Singing
9:30–9:45 AM Break
9:45–11:00 AM SSE Presentation  |  Group 4 SSE Presentation
11:00 AM–12:00 PM Young Adult Presentation
12:00–12:30 PM Conclusion — Don King  |  2027 Retreat Theme — Deepika Karnayana  |  Evaluations
12:30–12:45 PM Closing Prayer, Aarthi & Food Prayer
12:45–1:30 PM Lunch (Dining Hall)

Guest Speaker

Inspiring voice sharing Swami's teachings and message of love

Dr. Al Levy

Dr. Al Levy

Allen Levy, PhD, LCSW is a certified practicing transpersonal modern psychoanalyst and psychotherapist in private practice in Westport, Connecticut. He specializes in the treatment of mental and emotional disorders of all forms, working with individuals, couples, families and groups. He graduated from the Philadelphia School of Psychoanalysis, Union Graduate School, and Columbia University School of Social Work.

Dr. Levy is internationally known for his 52+ years of work in stress reduction, deep relaxation, and meditation. Since 1971, he has studied with Bhagavan Sri Sathya Sai Baba, journeying to India almost every year to be with Swami. In 1989, with Swami's direct guidance, he shared Swami's meditations — including Jyoti Meditation — with overseas devotees at Prasanthi Nilayam, and was chosen to lead the Christmas celebrations, choir, and music that year.

A devoted servant, Dr. Levy led disaster counseling programs after 9/11, the 2005 Tsunami in Sri Lanka, and the 2010 Haiti earthquake. He served as violin teacher at Swami's Secondary School and College until 2022, and has played with the Sathya Sai Universal Symphony since 1999, including at the 90th Birthday Celebration.

Family Fun Night

Join us for a fun, creative activity designed for the whole family! Below are simple step-by-step resources to help you prepare and participate in the group service project

🧵 Sewing Instructions – Part 1

Learn the basics and get started with the sewing process.

▶ Watch Sewing Instructions – Part 1

🧵 Sewing Instructions – Part 2

Continue and complete the sewing steps with this follow-up video.

▶ Watch Sewing Instructions – Part 2

👜 Bag-Making Slideshow Instructions

A visual, step-by-step slideshow with instructions for making the bag.

📑 Open Bag-Making Instruction Slideshow

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Hotel & Logistics

Everything you need to plan your visit

Hotel Accommodation

Recommended hotels within 8 miles of the Sai Center of Greater St. Louis — 11952 Natural Bridge Rd, Bridgeton MO 63044 (next to Lambert International Airport)

Venue

  • Location: Greater St. Louis Sai Center
  • Address: 11952 Natural Bridge Rd, Bridgeton MO 63044
  • Parking: Free on-site parking available

Registration

Meals

  • Meals: Vegetarian meals and snacks provided throughout
  • Dietary Needs: Please indicate during registration