Reawaken your vibrancy and simplify your world with 4 days and 3 nights of rejuvenation at Land of Medicine Buddha in the majestic redwood trees of the Santa Cruz Mountains. Find comfort with multiple accommodation options: bring your own tent, stay in a yurt, bunk with a friend or take solace in a private room.

Activate the cleansing energy of fall with daily yoga, pranayama and meditation practices. Enjoy free time by swimming in the pool, sweating in the sauna or strolling along the lush redwood forest and rolling oak meadows. Nourish your body-temple with delicious organic, vegetarian meals, and nurture your soul with time in nature and space for quiet stillness. Revitalize your year through self-care practices, and create space for inspiration and light in your life. Embody intentions for alignment with natural rhythms while honoring the valuable experience of transitioning with the seasons.

James Kapicka is inspired to support personal activation, connection and healing in his offering and life. He will offer daily yoga classes, mediation and chanting as well as facilitate outdoor activities, group practices and heart circle. (To learn more go to yogajames.com)

Nathan Foli!'s passion is encouraging others to express themselves through music, specifically drumming, in order to hone their intuition and creativity. He will be offering sound bath and drumming into abundance. 

* Book optional 90-minute Thai Yoga Massage with James -AND/OR- 60-minute Sound Healing Sessions with Nathan *

~ Daily yoga, chanting &  meditation 

~ Partner yin & Thai yoga massage

~ Live music, sound healing & drum circle

~ Intuitive movement & embodiment practices

~ Hiking, swimming pool & sauna available

~ Free time for reflection & relaxation

~ Opportunity for private yoga or Thai massage

~ 108 acres of redwood groves, oak meadows & trails

~ Organic vegetarian meals

~ Multiple accommodations options 

- Check in is at 4 pm on Thursday.

- Check out is at 2 pm on Sunday.

- All our meals are vegetarian prepared by the Center's chefs, fruit and tea are available 24/7.

- Join the Retreats with YogaJames FB Group to coordinate carpooling to the venue and be more sustainable!

- Be prepared to leave your cell phone OFF for the entirety of your stay, give yourself a digital detox!

- If possible, arrange your schedule so arrival back home on Sunday is gentle and smooth. Perhaps schedule less the first few days of the week after returning to allow integration. 

- San Jose (SJC) is the closest airport which is about a one-hour drive from the center (49 miles). San Francisco (SFO) and Oakland (OAK) are both about 1.5 hours away (70 miles).

- Any personal yoga props: mat, block, blanket, meditation cushion, strap, etc.

- A reusable water bottle ideally stainless steel (no glass by the pool). Please no plastic water bottles.

- Any regular medications and toiletries.

- Clothing for all types of weather: rain coat, comfortable hiking shoes, sun hat, extra layers, comfy clothes for movement and yoga.

- Swimsuit, as the pool and sauna require clothing.

- A tarp if you are camping in a tent, for the ground and in case of rain.

- Earplugs to ensure you sleep soundly.

- Spending money for the book store and gift shop.

- Drugs, alcohol, pets, incense, candles or other flammables.

- Scented body products, as these cause severe toxic reactions in some people.

Thursday:
4 pm Arrival 

4 - 6 pm Explore Trails, Grounds, Mandalas 

6 - 7 pm Dinner 

7:30 pm Open Circle & Evening Practice 

Friday: 

7 - 8 am Morning Practice, Pranayama & Meditation 

8 - 9 am Breakfast 

10 - 12 pm Group Activity 

12:30 - 1:30 pm Lunch 

2 - 5 pm Group Activity 

6 - 7 pm Dinner 

7:30 pm Evening Activity 

Saturday: 

7 - 8 am Morning Practice, Pranayama & Meditation 

8 - 9 am Breakfast 

10 - 12 pm Group Activity 

12:30 - 1:30 pm Lunch 

2 - 5 pm Group Activity 

6 - 7 pm Dinner 

7:30 pm Heart Circle & Evening Practice 

Sunday: 

7 - 8 am Morning Practice, Pranayama & Meditation 

8 - 9 am Breakfast 

10 - Checkout of room 

10 - 12 pm Closing Circle & Practice 

12:30 - 1:30 pm Lunch 

2 pm Departure