KRIYA YOGA INITIATION RETREAT

OCT 22 - NOV 2, 2026

TEACH BHRÍDE

TULLOW, CO.CARLOW, IRELAND

A week of dedicated practice, inner refinement, and preparation for initiation into the sacred tradition of Kriya Yoga.

This retreat is designed for sincere practitioners who have already completed a preparation course or who have previously received Kriya initiation. The focus of our time together is not introduction, but deepening, purification of practice, and conscious readiness for the transformative step of initiation.

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ABOUT THE RETREAT

Join Ryan Kurczak and David McGrath for a weeklong immersion in the Kriya Yoga teachings passed through the lineage of Mahavatar Babaji, Lahiri Mahasaya, Swami Sri Yukteswar, Paramahansa Yogananda, and Roy Eugene Davis.

Each day includes:

Two guided meditation training sessions
Instruction in refining personal Kriya Yoga practice
Satsang exploring the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali and the Bhagavad Gita
Practical guidance for integrating yogic principles into daily life
Qi Gong sessions to support energetic balance

This retreat offers a supportive and focused environment to stabilise meditation, deepen inner awareness, and cultivate the clarity and steadiness needed for initiation.

INITIATION CEREMONY

A dedicated session will be held during the retreat for participants who feel inwardly ready and are prepared to receive formal initiation into Kriya Yoga. Initiation is offered in accordance with the lineage tradition and arises from sincere aspiration rather than curiosity. Participants receiving initiation are invited to offer a fruit, a flower, and a monetary donation during the ceremony.

WHO THIS RETREAT IS FOR

This retreat is suitable for individuals who have either completed Ryan Kurczak’s Kriya Yoga Apprenticeship Programme, or David McGrath’s Seven Lesson Kriya Yoga Preparation Course. Or alternatively, practitioners who have already received formal Kriya Yoga initiation.

All participants should have an established personal practice and be willing to commit fully to the retreat rhythm, including early mornings, meditation, and periods of quiet reflection.

REGISTRATION FOR THE RETREAT

Dates: Oct 22nd - Nov 2nd, 2026

Fee: Program is on a donation basis.

32 Places Available.

Rooms/Meals: Single rooms with a shared bathroom are available for a total of €580 per person. Single rooms with ensuite bathrooms are available for €640 per person. Prices include breakfast, lunch and dinner. All food served will be vegetarian.

How to Register: Complete the following form to express your interest in attending. A PayPal invoice will be sent to you via email so you can pay the booking fees and complete your reservation.

Due to the application and review process, we encourage early submission.

Final application deadline: May 15, 2026, or earlier if places are filled.

Please contact davidmcgrath.ie@gmail.com for any further queries.

THE PRESENTERS

Ryan Kurczak
Ryan has been practicing Kriya Yoga for over two decades and teaching its philosophy and practices for more than 15 years to students worldwide. He was initiated and ordained to teach by Roy Eugene Davis, a direct disciple of Paramahansa Yogananda. Ryan is the author of several books on Kriya Yoga and Vedic Astrology and hosts The Kriya Yoga Podcast, the Kriya Yoga Online YouTube Channel, and the two-year Kriya Yoga Apprenticeship Programme. (kriyayogaonline.com)

David McGrath
David was ordained in 2011 by Roy Eugene Davis as a minister in the Kriya Yoga tradition. He is a clinical and psychoanalytical psychotherapist, educator, and coach, integrating Kriya Yoga philosophy with personal development and psychological insight. David is the author of The Yogi’s Way: Living in Accord with the Yamas and Niyamas and its accompanying audiobook, as well as a recent commentary on Book One of the Yoga Sutras. He has contributed articles to Lacunae: The Psychoanalytic Journal and leads workshops on self and well-being in rehabilitation clinics. David offers retreats, workshops, online programmes, and one-to-one guidance to support practitioners in deepening their practice and self-awareness. (davidmcgrath.ie)

REQUIRED READING

An Essential Guide to Kriya Yoga Practice – Ryan Kurczak
The Yogi’s Way: Living in Accord with the Yamas and Niyamas – David McGrath

ACCOMMODATION & MEALS

Teach Bhríde is holistic education centre in Tullow, County Carlow, dedicated to supporting programmes that nurture body, mind, spirit, and emotional well-being.

6 nights accommodation
Vegetarian breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Single room (shared bathroom): €580
Single room (ensuite): €640

The retreat programme and initiation are offered on a donation basis.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Space is limited. Completion of the application form does not guarantee a place. It is part of a discernment process to ensure the retreat environment supports sincere and prepared practitioners. Apply to attend here.

HOW TO GET TO THE RETREAT CENTRE

Teach Bhríde is located in Tullow, County Carlow in the southeast of Ireland, in a region traditionally known as Leinster.

ADDRESS

Teach Bhíde New Chapel Ln, Templeowen, Tullow, Co. Carlow, Ireland, R93 W447

FLYING TO IRELAND

The three main international airports are:

Dublin Airport – 110 km from Teach Bhríde
Shannon Airport – 205 km
Cork Airport – 210 km

Consider your travel plans and potential time in Ireland when selecting an airport.

Travelling from Dublin

By Private Car:

Take the M50 towards Dublin
Continue onto M7 towards Limerick
Merge left onto M9
Take the R448 exit at junction 4 toward Carlow
Take R418 toward Tullow
Total duration: ~1 hr 15 min

By Public Transport:

Option 1: Bus to Heuston Station → Train to Carlow → Bus 800 to Tullow → walk/taxi to Teach Bhríde
Option 2: Connolly Station → Bus 132 to Rosslare Harbour → get off at Páirc Mhuire, Tullow → walk/taxi to Teach Bhríde

Travelling from Shannon

By Private Car: