Oneness Movement · Miami, Florida
Field of Awakening
Facts, Resources & Preparation Guide
March 26 – 29, 2025 · Hyatt Regency Miami
Namaste,
We are gathering from across the country to be led by Sri Preethaji on this four-day transformational journey at a time when connection and transformation are most needed in our world.
This page will help you prepare and enjoy every aspect of your very special journey at Field of Awakening. Please continue to refer back to it before and during the event.
⚠️ Please review each section so you do not miss critical information that may slow your registration process or hinder your participation.
Mark Your Calendar — Upcoming
FOA Miami Prep Calls
Three calls to fully prepare you for your transformational journey — don't miss a single one.
Thursday
February
26
5 pm PT / 8 pm ET
Thursday
March
12
5 pm PT / 8 pm ET
Thursday
March
19
5 pm PT / 8 pm ET
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Before You Arrive
Four Things to Complete Now
Don't wait — take care of these before FOA Miami begins.
01
⚠ Required for Entry
FOA Miami Participant Form
Every participant must submit this form before the event. Complete it now — it makes your Thursday morning check-in fast and smooth.
Complete the Form →
02
✦ Add-On · Register Separately
FOA Spanish Translation
Attending in Spanish? Register for simultaneous translation to experience Sri Preethaji's teachings fully in your language — deep understanding, zero barriers.
Register for Translation →
03
✦ Add-On · Sacred Ceremony
Bhagavad Kataksha Homa
A sacred Vedic fire ceremony invoking divine grace, blessings, and transformation. This powerful ritual deepens the impact of your FOA experience — register in advance to secure your place.
Register for Homa →
04
💬 Community Group
Join the FOA Miami WhatsApp Group
Real-time updates, schedule changes, community connection, and the latest event info — all in one place. Join now so you don't miss a thing.
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Venue Location
Hyatt Regency Miami
400 South East Second Avenue · Miami, Florida 33131 · USA
Accommodations
615 non-smoking guestrooms including 118 suites/parlors, 230 kings, 239 Double/Doubles, and 28 accessible rooms.
- 55" HD television, cable & in-room pay movies
- Voicemail, telephone with message light, data port
- Free Wi-Fi in guestrooms & social spaces (lobby, restaurants) — excluding meeting spaces
- Individual climate control & electronic door lock
- Safes in guestrooms; turndown available on request
- Full/deluxe bath amenities, hairdryer, coffeemaker
- Iron/ironing board, AM/FM alarm clock
Services & Facilities
- In-room dining 6 a.m. to 12 a.m. (midnight)
- Concierge & multilingual staff
- Self-service business center
- Gift shop
- Safe-deposit boxes at Front Desk
- Laundry / dry cleaning
- Valet & self-parking garage
- Soda & ice machines
- Hyatt E-Concierge
Restaurants & Bars
Riverview Bar & Grill
Offers an expansive breakfast menu featuring scrambled eggs, pastries, and fresh fruits. For lunch and dinner, experience a new twist on Cuban cuisine. Sophisticated lounge with water views and a fresh, Latin-inspired menu.
Breakfast & Lunch
6:30 am – 2:00 pm
Dinner Daily
4:00 pm – 10:00 pm
6:30 am – 2:00 pm
Dinner Daily
4:00 pm – 10:00 pm
The Market
Features fresh and healthy sandwiches, fruits, salads, baked goods and hot and cold beverages, including Starbucks coffee.
7 Days a Week
6:00 am – Midnight
6:00 am – Midnight
Recreational Facilities
- Heated outdoor swimming pool
- Fully equipped fitness center — free weights, exercise cycles, steppers & stair climbers — complimentary, 24 hours
- Minutes from Bayshore, Crandon & Miami Beach Golf Courses
- Boutique fitness classes & spa treatments via Exhale
- Running / walking path along Riverwalk
Meeting & Event Space
- 100,000+ sq ft of function space
- 12,000 sq ft elegant Regency Ballroom
- 28,000 sq ft of exhibit space
- 27 meeting/function rooms; 444-seat Ashe Auditorium
- Wireless high-speed internet in all meeting rooms
- Meeting concierge & event concierge app
Hotel Miscellaneous
Check-in / Check-out4:00 PM / 11:00 AM
Wi-Fi (guestrooms & public spaces)Complimentary
Business CenterKiosk in lobby
Fitness CenterComplimentary · 24 hrs
Self-Parking (with event validation)$10–$15 per vehicle
Valet — Event Day Rate$35 per vehicle
Valet — Overnight Rate$56 per vehicle
Visitor Information
- Language: English
- Currency: USD
- Climate: Warm, comfortable weather year-round
- Visas: Please refer to your local travel consultant for visa information prior to travel
On the Miami River in the heart of downtown — explore the shops at Mary Brickell Village and City Centre, visit the Perez Arts Museum, or plan a fishing or sailing excursion.
Transportation
MIA
Miami Int'l Airport
7.6 miles · ~16 mins
7.6 miles · ~16 mins
FLL
Fort Lauderdale Airport
27.5 miles · ~30 mins
27.5 miles · ~30 mins
Points of Interest
South Beach
Bayside Market Place
Mary Brickell Village / Brickell City Center
Wynwood Art District & Miami Design District
PAMM Art Museum
Patricia & Phillip Frost Museum of Science
Parrot Jungle and Gardens®
Miami Seaquarium
Vizcaya Museum and Gardens
Adrienne Arsht Center
Little Havana
American Airlines Arena (Miami HEAT)
Hard Rock Stadium (Miami Dolphins)
Miami Marlins at Marlins Park
Fairchild Tropical Garden
Fishing, Yachting & Sailing Charters
Jai Alai Casino & Magic City Casino
Miami Weather — Average High Temp (°F)
Jan
75
°F
Feb
77
°F
Mar
79
°F
Apr
82
°F
May
85
°F
Jun
88
°F
Jul
89
°F
Aug
90
°F
Sep
88
°F
Oct
85
°F
Nov
80
°F
Dec
77
°F
Know Before You Park
Hyatt Regency Miami · Parking Guide
Convenient Parking Options for Your Visit
Two options available — valet on-site or self-parking with an indoor walkway connection to the hotel.
On-Site · Hyatt Regency Miami
🚗 Valet Parking
Event Day RateBased on availability — no overnight
$35.00
Overnight RateIncludes in/out privileges
$56.00
Drop off your vehicle directly at the hotel entrance. Arrive early to secure the discounted event day rate, as it is subject to availability.
Miami Tower Garage
🏢 Self-Parking
Discounted Rate — Event GuestsValidation required at the hotel bell stand
$10–$15
The Miami Tower Garage is adjacent to the hotel and connected via a covered indoor walkway. Get your ticket validated at the bell stand to receive the discounted event rate.
Self-Parking Access Route — From Garage to Hotel
1
Enter the Miami Tower Garage
2
Take the elevator to the lobby level
3
Follow Hyatt signage to the walkway / tunnel
4
Take the escalator up and follow the hallway directly into Hyatt Regency Miami
Driving Directions to Self-Parking Garage
Whether arriving from Miami International Airport, South Beach, Doral, or Fort Lauderdale — all routes guide guests here:
1
Exit I-95 South at Exit 2C — Miami Avenue
2
Make a right on SE 2nd Avenue from the exit
3
Hyatt Regency Miami will be on your right-hand side
4
Continue straight past the valet entrance
5
Make the first right into the Miami Tower Garage
6
Take the elevator to the lobby level
7
Follow Hyatt signage to the walkway / tunnel → escalator up → hallway to the hotel
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Cori Cramsey
Event Planning Manager · Hyatt Regency Miami
Hotel & event inquiries: [email protected]
General Daily Schedule
Please note — we will make every attempt to adhere to this schedule, and there may be changes made to it. Check with your group leader or the information table if you have questions.
Thursday, March 26 — Day 1
5:45 am – 7:45 am
Registration near the Floridian Ballroom
8:00 am
Field of Awakening Begins in the Floridian Ballroom
Mid-Morning
Morning break
Early Afternoon
Lunch — minimum one hour. Recommend eating lunch with your group.
Late Afternoon
Afternoon break
~7:00 pm
Day concludes (typical for Days 1–3)
Daily Overview — All Days
8:00 am
Each day begins at 8:00 am
Morning
Mid-morning break
Early Afternoon
Lunch — recommend eating with your group
Late Afternoon
Afternoon break
~7:00 pm
Day completes
🌅 Day 4 — Sunday, March 29 will end by 5:00 pm. Thank you for your flexibility!
🏨 Hotel checkout is 11 am — plan accordingly if you are leaving Sunday.
🏨 Hotel checkout is 11 am — plan accordingly if you are leaving Sunday.
Registration
For your convenience, we are offering 2 different registration times. Every FOA participant MUST register before they can enter on Thursday, March 26. Please consider early registration on Wednesday, March 25 to expedite and relax your entry on Day 1 of FOA.
📍 Registration takes place near the Floridian Ballroom
⭐ Early Registration · Receive a Gift!
Wednesday, March 25
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Register early to receive a special gift and enjoy a relaxed start on Day 1.
Registration
Thursday, March 26
5:45 am – 7:45 am
Day-of registration. Arrive with time to settle in before 8:00 am start.
What to Bring & Wear
What to Bring
- Water Bottle — There is a water dispenser accessible for refilling. Please help us be green!
- Yoga Pad — They will not be supplied, but the flooring is all carpeted. We will be doing yoga every day.
What to Wear During FOA
Think comfortable, layered, respectful. Consider bringing a blanket or shawl, sweatshirt, sweater, and clothes for layering.
Shoes will be removed and stored in a separate designated area prior to entering the main hall each day. You may consider bringing socks, slippers, or flip-flops once shoes are removed.
Wellness Guidelines
- We encourage you to drink a lot of water to stay hydrated during the course.
- We also encourage you to eat healthy, get sleep, and take care of yourself.
- If you or someone you have been in close contact with is experiencing a sickness, we encourage you to let us know at the information table to help you make accommodations. We encourage masks if your sickness is airborne.
While the hotel and Oneness organizers are committed to providing a safe and secure environment, we remind all participants and volunteers that maintaining a healthy and safe experience is a shared responsibility. We appreciate your cooperation in helping us ensure a positive and protected gathering for everyone in our community.
Where to Find Food
On-Site Dining at Hyatt Regency Miami
Riverview Bar & Grill
Expansive breakfast menu, fresh fruits & pastries. Lunch and dinner featuring Cuban cuisine. Lounge with water views and a fresh, Latin-inspired menu.
Breakfast & Lunch: 6:30 am – 2:00 pm
Dinner Daily: 4:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Dinner Daily: 4:00 pm – 10:00 pm
The Market
Fresh & healthy sandwiches, fruits, salads, baked goods, and hot & cold beverages including Starbucks coffee. Snacks on the go.
7 Days a Week
6:00 am – Midnight
6:00 am – Midnight
FOA Boutique
There will be many opportunities throughout your break times to visit and shop at the FOA Boutique. It will not be open during breakout group sessions.
💳 Payment Accepted: Cash · Checks · Credit Cards