What better way to ride through these liminal days that end and begin our years. Meditation practice is the perfect vehicle for consciously letting go rather than rejecting, denying or grasping for what once was. Buoyed by the Buddhist practice of Fresh Start, we will step into a new year together, sharing the warmth of community. All this in just 20 minutes a day!   

Meditation is sometimes called “a gathering together.” We will organize our body, breath and mind and gather together with each other.  There is a special kind of magic that comes from sitting with a group — even on line!  The benefits of meditation are stability, clarity and strength of mind and you develop these from consistent practice.

This retreat is open to everyone! Our practice will focus primarily on sitting and walking mindfulness meditation, sustainable yoga, and restorative yoga. Yoga props will be available in the yoga studio and modifications will be offered for everyone. Each morning will include a short dharma talk and group discussion.

Meditation is sometimes called “a gathering together.” We will organize our body, breath and mind and gather together with each other.  There is a special kind of magic that comes from sitting with a group — even on line!  The benefits of meditation are stability, clarity and strength of mind and you develop these from consistent practice.

Meditation is sometimes called “a gathering together.” We will organize our body, breath and mind and gather together with each other.  There is a special kind of magic that comes from sitting with a group — even on line!  The benefits of meditation are stability, clarity and strength of mind and you develop these from consistent practice.

Meditation is sometimes called “a gathering together.” We will organize our body, breath and mind and gather together with each other.  There is a special kind of magic that comes from sitting with a group — even on line!  The benefits of meditation are stability, clarity and strength of mind and you develop these from consistent practice.

Meditation is sometimes called “a gathering together.” We will organize our body, breath and mind and gather together with each other.  There is a special kind of magic that comes from sitting with a group — even on line!  The benefits of meditation are stability, clarity and strength of mind and you develop these from consistent practice.

This retreat is open to everyone! Our practice will focus primarily on sitting and walking mindfulness meditation, sustainable yoga, and restorative yoga. Yoga props will be available in the yoga studio and modifications will be offered for everyone. Each morning will include a short dharma talk and group discussion.

Each day I will offer a lesson on the nuts and bolts of meditation, as well as how the practice relates to the rest of your life. On Day 1 I will give specific mindfulness meditation instruction and we will sit for a short period. Every day the instruction will deepen and the length of the sitting periods will grow.

Spiritual refuge offers a path for connecting to the basic goodness of the body, breath, and mind. Breathwork, meditation, and OM Yoga are all effective tools that offer healing, self-awareness, compassion, and mindfulness.

Each day’s work will build on the day before so you can observe the effects of your practice. Return home with resources that offer you a refuge for the rest of your life.

Join legendary yoga teacher, Cyndi Lee, for a program that explores the notion of sustainability in yoga. This work is about presence, curiosity, and personal connection; it is never goal-oriented or performative.

Return home feeling more energized and expanded in your capacity to move, breathe, and live well into the future.

Each day I will offer a lesson on the nuts and bolts of meditation, as well as how the practice relates to the rest of your life. On Day 1 I will give specific mindfulness meditation instruction and we will sit for a short period. Every day the instruction will deepen and the length of the sitting periods will grow. By the end of five days we will sit together for 30 minutes…or more.

Throughout the weekend at our scenic wellness retreat in Northern California, you'll engage in nourishing movement, guided meditations, and inspiring dharma talks, all aimed at embodying sustainability in your physical and mental practices.

Each day I will offer a lesson on the nuts and bolts of meditation, as well as how the practice relates to the rest of your life. On Day 1 I will give specific mindfulness meditation instruction and we will sit for a short period. Every day the instruction will deepen and the length of the sitting periods will grow. By the end of five days we will sit together for 30 minutes…or more.

Every day for a week we will sit together for 15 minutes and create a habit for the year ahead. Sessions will begin with a short 5-minute-or-less talk and then we will sit together. The talks will offer clarification on meditation technique, inspiration and motivation, and preparations for sitting such as grounding touch, body scan or breathing exercises.

This week - between America Thanksgiving and December holidays is the perfect time to stabilize your mind, steady yourself, get grounded. Because we are all busy this online retreat will be just 45 minutes a day. A short dharma talk followed by sitting meditation, stretching and discussion. The goal is to feel both refreshed and relaxed as we move into the end of 2023.

Lifting the Gaze is a way of expanding our practice, letting in the sounds and sights of the world. It is also a way of expanding our scope of practice; knowing that when we see each other, when we practice together, we begin to create the world we want.

Each day I will offer a lesson on the nuts and bolts of meditation, as well as how the practice relates to the rest of your life. On Day 1 I will give specific mindfulness meditation instruction and we will sit for a short period. Every day the instruction will deepen and the length of the sitting periods will grow. By the end of five days we will sit together for 30 minutes…or more.

Each day I will offer a lesson on the nuts and bolts of meditation, as well as how the practice relates to the rest of your life. On Day 1 I will give specific mindfulness meditation instruction and we will sit for a short period. Every day the instruction will deepen and the length of the sitting periods will grow. By the end of five days we will sit together for 30 minutes…or more.

Every day for a week we will sit together for 15 minutes and create a habit for the year ahead. Sessions will begin with a short 5-minute-or-less talk and then we will sit together. The talks will offer clarification on meditation technique, inspiration and motivation, and preparations for sitting such as grounding touch, body scan or breathing exercises.

Each day I will offer a lesson on the nuts and bolts of meditation, as well as how the practice relates to the rest of your life. On Day 1 I will give specific mindfulness meditation instruction and we will sit for a short period. Every day the instruction will deepen and the length of the sitting periods will grow. By the end of five days we will sit together for 30 minutes…or more.

Each day I will offer a lesson on the nuts and bolts of meditation, as well as how the practice relates to the rest of your life. On Day 1 I will give specific mindfulness meditation instruction and we will sit for a short period. Every day the instruction will deepen and the length of the sitting periods will grow. By the end of five days we will sit together for 30 minutes…or more.

Meditating together in a group creates its own special kind of magic! During this 4-day in-person mini-retreat, we will begin with mindfulness meditation practice (shamatha/vipassana) as the ground for growing our genuine sense of compassion (karuna) for self and others. The benefits of consistent meditation practice are stability, clarity, and strength of mind.