Daily Practices to Embody Theosophy
With Juliana Cesano
May 27 - 31, 2026
(Wednesday Dinner – Sunday Breakfast)
Theosophy Program – Seek Out the Way: Daily Practices to Embody Theosophy
** Special offer for members of the Theosophical Society – see below under registration **
The book Light on the Path by Mabel Collins has long been a touchstone for spiritual seekers, especially within the Theosophical Society. Though shaped by an ancient wisdom, its teachings speak directly to modern seekers, revealing step-by-step counsel for spiritual self-transformation.
For many, the real challenge lies not in appreciating these teachings, but in understanding how to distill and embody their truths in everyday life. During this program we will explore practical approaches for bridging that gap, focusing on how to bring the essence of theosophical wisdom into actions, attitudes, and relationships. Together, we will work to uncover how the fruit of these teachings can ripen in our own experience, making them relevant and alive.
Join us to:
- Discover the timeless wisdom at the heart of Light on the Path.
- Explore the aphorisms with openness, considering how they can naturally support your daily life.
- Try gentle practices inspired by the text, noting how they affect thoughts and actions.
- Develop personal daily rituals that help keep the teachings close to heart throughout the day.
- Engage in self-observation exercises and meditation practices based on the teachings.
- Create personalized cards featuring the rules, nurturing mindful intention and creativity.
- Support one another by sharing reflections and real-life experiences of bringing these teachings into daily moments.
General Information about Programs
Daily Rhythm at Indralaya
7:30 am – Meditation (optional)
8:00 am – Breakfast + after-meal chores
9:15 am – Circle in meadow
9:30-12:00 – Program window (times vary with programs)
12:30 pm – Lunch + after-meal chores
2:00-4:30 pm – Program window (times vary with programs)
6:00 pm – Dinner + after-meal chores
7:30/8:00 pm – Evening Programs (campfire / programs, optional and varies with programs)
Meals and Chores
Meals are vegetarian, using organic products when possible, and using garden produce when available. Vegan, gluten free, dairy free, and most other dietary restrictions can be accommodated on request. All participants join in to share after-meal cleanup chores.
Transport
Transport to Indralaya is by ferry or plane to Orcas Island.
For the Ferry: Reservations for cars are required from the Washington State Department of Transportation; if you choose to walk on, transportation from the Orcas dock to Indralaya can be requested during registration.
To fly to Orcas: There are regularly scheduled flights on Kenmore Air from Seattle Boeing Field to Eastsound, or from Seattle Lake Union or Kenmore/Lake Washington to Deer Harbor Marina. Transportation to Indralaya can be provided for flights that land in Eastsound.
Fees
Registration fees are all-inclusive for accommodation and meals. Accommodation is in rustic cabins (plumbed or not), the “Round House” a 7-bedroom, 2.5 bath shared house, or in your own tent or RV. Registration fees may be reduced if you sign up to be on “daily staff.” Daily staff work 3 hours per day on cleanup, maintenance tasks, garden help, kitchen help and the like. Daily staff hours are in addition to community participation in after meal cleanup chores.
Clothes
The dress at Indralaya is casual (but layered as the weather can be changeable, even in the summer). Be sure to bring closed-toed shoes for any work around the property (e.g. they are required to work in the kitchen), rain gear, and layers.
Most participants bring their own bedding or sleeping bag and towels, but these can also be rented as part of the registration process. Be sure to bring toiletries (including soap).
Other
No pets, meat, fish, fowl, alcohol, recreational drugs, firearms, or smoking/vaping/use of tobacco products are allowed on the Indralaya property.
Registration Fees:
- Registration fees are all-inclusive and cover accommodation, food, and program specifics for the entire program.
- Participants may choose their accommodation type (Plumbing, Non-Plumbing, Tent, RV, No Accommodation). See Accommodation Types here: https://www.indralaya.org/home/guest-information/accommodation-types-indralaya/
- Participants may select to work on daily staff (3 hours commitment per day) for a substantial discount. This is available to all participants 13 and older.
- Non-Accommodation rates are for program and meals only. Daily Staff discounts for non-accommodation rates cover meals and facilities use.
- In the rates table “Std” is standard rate; “DS” is Daily Staff Rate.
- Financial Assistance is available. Click here

Special Offer for members of the Theosophical Society
For this program only, your TS discount will be $100 off the registration fee (rather than 5% of the fee).
Registration Instructions:
- You may register one or more persons in a single registration. To register more than one, select multiple persons for your accommodation type.
- If you are selecting Daily Staff please indicate in notes who in the party is taking the daily staff discount (available to adults, young adults, teens). Daily staff discounts (except for No-Accommodation rates) are indicated by checking Daily Staff as an “additional item.” The discount will be applied on checkout.
- You have an option of making a donation to Indralaya as part of your registration this helps support running Indralaya (registration fees cover about 75% of expenses)
- You also have an option of covering credit card fees for your registration – this is much appreciated
On checkout, please indicate if you are a “Friend of Indralaya” (if you are not you can become one by selecting this option under “optional items”). This will confer a 5% discount on your camp accommodation fees. If you are registering more than one adult, please be sure that each is a Friend of Indralaya (Discount code is ‘Friend’) or TS member (discount code is ‘TS’) to use the discount. You can select the number of Friends memberships under optional items, and enter other names under notes.
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation through April 28
Cancellation fee April 29 – May 12- $50
Cancellation fee May 13 and later – $100
Presenters/Leaders
Juliana Cesano is an active Theosophist from Argentina. Born into a Theosophical family, she became a member of the Theosophical Society in 1996. After volunteering for two years at the International Headquarters in Chennai, India, she moved to the United States, where she currently serves as Member Education Director and National Secretary of the Theosophical Society in America. As an international speaker for the Theosophical Society (Adyar), she shares her insights in programs and retreats around the world.
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