Osho Meditation Retreat
November 12th - 15, 2026
Lake Junaluska, North Carolina
Four Days of Meditation, Silence, Inquiry and Celebration
Open to beginners
and experienced meditators alike
Retreat Program Contribution: Pay as You Can
Choose a contribution that fits your circumstances. Lodging and meals are reserved and paid separately with Lake Junaluska.
Due to strong interest from Osho communities across the U.S., Canada, and Latin America — and a shared feeling that this gathering deserves more space to unfold — the main retreat has been moved to November.
This allows us to create a more grounded, connected, and truly alive experience.
Why We Chose the Fall Gathering
Over the past weeks, several centers and facilitators expressed a sincere wish for more time to prepare and participate fully.
We listened.
Rather than rushing the process, we chose to give this gathering the space it needs to come together in a deeper and more meaningful way.
November in North Carolina offers something unique —
a time when nature itself begins to slow down, colors deepen, and the environment naturally supports introspection, meditation, and inner work.
This retreat is not just a program — it is a field we are creating together
About the Retreat
What You Will Experience :
• Daily active meditations from the Osho tradition
• Guided processes for awareness and relaxation
• Silent sitting and inquiry
• Nature, lake walks and time for reflection
• Optional vegetarian meals shared in community, reserved separately through the venue
• Music, celebration, and connection
No previous meditation experience is required.
Why Attend the Osho Meditation Retreat
This retreat is designed for real people living busy lives.
Osho active meditations combine movement, breath, expression, silence, and stillness, inviting body and mind to settle naturally.
What You May Experience
• Space to unwind and reconnect
Step away from daily pressure and make room for rest and awareness.
• Emotional spaciousness and clarity
Meet thoughts and feelings with greater openness and ease.
• Deeper silence and presence
Move beyond mental noise into a more grounded awareness.
• Renewed energy and vitality
Reconnect with movement, aliveness, and your natural rhythm.
• Fresh perspective and creativity
Return to daily life with more space for reflection and possibility.
• Deep rest and relaxation
Balance active practices with quiet time and stillness.
• Greater self-awareness
Develop a kinder, more centered relationship with yourself.
• Supportive community and connection
Share meditation, silence, and celebration in a welcoming atmosphere.
This retreat offers a balanced mix of activity and stillness, structure and freedom, depth and joy in the peaceful setting of Lake Junaluska.
No previous meditation experience is required. Beginners are warmly welcome.
Meditations
Dynamic Meditation
A powerful, five-stage meditation that combines breath, movement, expression, stillness, and celebration. It begins with rapid, deep breathing, moves into cathartic expression, rhythmic jumping with mantra, silent witness, and ends with joyful celebration. This method helps break old patterns and opens a path to deeper stillness
Kundalini Meditation
Kundalini Meditation helps release the day’s accumulated tension and re-energize your body. Through gentle shaking, spontaneous dancing, and silent witnessing, participants allow the body to melt and flow naturally. Osho described it as letting energy move on its own — effortless and alive.
Nataraj Meditation
In Nataraj Meditation, dance itself becomes meditation. There are no steps to follow — only the invitation to let go and move as energy guides you. As Osho said, “Forget the dancer, become the dance.” This joyous, free-flowing movement dissolves the boundaries of self until only rhythm and awareness remain. It’s an ecstatic celebration that bridges movement and silence, perfectly blending with the retreat’s spirit of freedom and playfulness.
Nadabrahma Meditation
Nadabrahma, the meditation of humming, brings the body, mind, and energy into harmonious vibration. You begin with gentle humming that resonates through every cell, followed by slow, flowing hand movements that symbolize giving and receiving. As sound fades, silence deepens — a space of effortless awareness. Osho described it as “the sound of the universe.” This practice soothes the nervous system and restores inner balance.
Osho Bardo
Meditation
A unique meditation approach focused on exploring transitions of consciousness and awareness. It can support participants in letting go of habitual mental patterns and deepening presence throughout all phases of the inner journey. (Note: this and other meditative processes may be offered in context at the retreat.)
No Mind Meditation
This practice helps settle the restless thinking mind by guiding participants through letting go of thoughts and experiences in a gentle, step-by-step way. It fosters a deep sense of witness consciousness and inner spaciousness. It is especially helpful for people who struggle with overthinking or mental restlessness
White Robe Brotherhood
Meditation
A group meditation style rooted in Osho’s tradition of sacred community practice. This meditation offers a space of openness, connection, and shared presence, blending silence, energy, and collective stillness to deepen the experience of meditation in community.
Program and Schedule (November 12-15, 2026)
A balanced flow of active meditation,
silence, connection, and celebration
THURSDAY - ARRIVAL & OPENING
2:00-5:00 pm
Arrival & Check-in
5:30-7:00 pm
Dinner
7:00 pm
White Robe Meditation
9:00 pm onward
Rest / Silence (quiet hours begin at 10:00 pm)
FRIDAY - INNER WORK & STRUCTURE
6:30 am
Osho Dynamic Meditation
7:45 am
Breakfast
10:00-11:00 am
Lecture / Talk (Osho context, awareness, meditation foundations)
11:15 am-12:15 pm
No Mind Meditation
12:15-1:30 pm
Lunch
2:00-4:00 pm
Workshop Session (deeper process / experiential)
4:00-5:00 pm
Osho Kundalini Meditation
5:30-7:00 pm
Dinner
7:00 pm
White Robe Meditation
8:00 pm
Osho Bardo Meditation
SATURDAY - DEEPENING & CELEBRATION
6:30 am
Osho Dynamic Meditation
7:45 am
Breakfast
10:00-11:00 am
Lecture / Talk
11:15 am-12:00 pm
No-Dimensions Meditation
12:15-1:30 pm
Lunch
2:00-4:00 pm
Workshop Session
4:00 pm
Osho Kundalini Meditation
5:30-7:00 pm
Dinner
7:00 pm
White Robe Meditation
8:00-9:30 pm
Satsang, Music & Kirtan Evening
SUNDAY - INTEGRATION & CLOSING
6:30 am
Osho Dynamic Meditation
7:30 am
Breakfast
9:30-10:45 am
Discussion of Osho's Teachings / Integration Circle
11:00 am
Closing remarks & departures
By 12:00 pm
Meeting space cleared
Location & Venue
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Closest Airport: Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) — about 30–35 minutes drive (34 miles).
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Major Airport: Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) — approx. 2 hours 15 minutes drive (115 miles).
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Driving Route: From I-40 take Exit 27 → US 19/23 → Exit 103 for Lake Junaluska (avoid Exit 104 if coming from Asheville).
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Shuttles & Parking: Airport car services and rental cars available from AVL and CLT; on-site parking is free for guests.
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Local Tips: Allow extra travel time for mountain roads and weather; evenings can be cooler — bring layers for outdoor sessions.
Dining & Lodging
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All meals are lovingly prepared on-site and fully vegetarian. Our kitchen serves wholesome, seasonal dishes inspired by both local produce and global flavors.
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If you have allergies or dietary restrictions (vegan, gluten-free, nut-free, etc.), please let us know in advance. Our cooking team will happily adjust menus so everyone can enjoy nourishing food together.
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Meals are designed to complement the rhythm of meditation—served in a relaxed, communal atmosphere that encourages gratitude and presence.
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Lodging options include a double (room for 2 people), and a triple (room for 3 people).
Registration for Dining and Lodging
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Registration for food and lodging is done through the retreat center itself.
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Please click this link to register: https://www.reseze.net/servlet/SendPage?hotelid=1593&skipfirstpage=true&page=227746