Sundays 6:45-7:45pm

Guided Meditation and Dhamma Talk

Teacher: Sam Akers

In-person at Shanti Yoga Roots (sign up here)

Mondays 7:00-8:15pm

Guided Meditation, Dhamma Talk, and Discussion

Teachers: Sam Akers and Tim Slocum, as well as special guests

In-person at the CVUU in Logan or Online via Zoom

Come early or stay after for tea and socializing

Tuesdays 6:30-7:45pm

Dhamma Talk and Guided Meditation

Teacher: Sam Akers

In-person at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in SLC

Come early or stay afterwards for tea and socializing

Meditation Retreat: The Nature of Love

May 21-24, 2026 * Paradise, Utah

Offered by Northern Utah Insight and Sam Akers.

The Nature of “True Love” is Radiant, Boundless, Immeasurable. Our retreat time will support our attunement to the natural world internally and externally, as a path to peace, compassion and wisdom.

This is a silent retreat with optional short talking periods at dinner. ALL are welcome from beginners to experienced practitioners. There will be a mix of sitting, walking, Dharma talks and periods for questions. Sam will offer short practice talks 1:1.

This is also a Dana (donation) based retreat meaning your registration fee pays for the retreat space and food. Your teachers and cooks only receive your donations at the close of retreat and are not paid by NUI. We offer freely, with a deep bow.

Joe Hessenius Yoga: Joe will return to offer optional yoga, twice a day. Joe is a skilled accessible yoga teacher and trained under Sam. He is an E-RYT500 through Yoga Alliance. Yoga and gentle movement support our sitting time.

Meals: Meals will be vegetarian and vegan, prepared on site.

Arrival: Thursday May 21st between 3:30-5:30pm

Retreat Close: Sunday early afternoon

Accommodations: Tent camping, RV/van spots, or bunk house (think rustic girl/boy scout camp shared rooms).

Registration Fee: Please choose which amount you can afford. Benefactor rates support scholarships. Sustaining rates cover our costs for site rental and food.

• Scholarship: $110

• Sustaining: $130

• Benefactor: $170

Registration:

1. Fill out this online registration form - click here

2. Make a payment - click here

SPACE IS LIMITED TO 28. Once you register, you will receive an email confirming your spot.

Please note: we can accommodate vegetarian, vegan, gluten free, and food allergies but may not be able to accommodate all sensitivities.