Autumn is a time of returning – leaves to the earth, geese to the south, day yields to night.  We, as witnesses, are ripe for reflection.

Yoga invites us into presence – an opportunity to slow down, listen and reconnect with our selves. Writing offers another way inward, allowing us to uncover the stories unfolding within and around us.   

Set amidst the coastal beauty of Palos Verdes, California, this retreat brings these practices together in a nourishing weekend of movement, reflection, and connection. Through yoga, meditation, and writing, we will create a space to pause, breathe, and explore what is emerging in this season of life.

Our days will include:

• Vinyasa, Yin, and Meditation practices to cultivate presence, clarity, and ease

• Guided writing explorations designed to encourage creativity, inquiry and insight  

• Time to walk, rest, reflect, and enjoy the natural landscape of the California coast

• Meaningful conversation and community with fellow seekers, writers, and practitioners

This retreat is not about perfecting poses or producing polished pages. It is about allowing ourselves time to reconnect, nourish our inner life, and explore what yearns to emerge when we step away from the demands of everyday life.

Our gathering will be small and intimate. We will begin on Thursday afternoon and conclude on Saturday evening. Additional details, including accommodations, schedule, and registration information, will be shared soon.

Sarah Beston is a yoga teacher, writer, educator, and somatic practitioner whose work bridges movement, mindfulness, psychology, and spiritual inquiry. Through classes, trainings, retreats, and mentorship, she helps others cultivate greater presence, resilience, and connection to their most authentic selves. Rooted in compassion and service, her teachings invite students to move, breathe, listen deeply, and live with intention.

Jennifer Allen is the author of three books, including most recently, “Mālama Honua, ​​Hōkūle‘a,  A Voyage of Hope,“ published by Patagonia.  As a California writer, her work has been widely anthologized, and has appeared in the New York Times Magazine, Rolling Stone, The New Republic, and the Washington Post.  She has also taught creative writing at New York University, UCSD, and Bennington College, and has been leading yoga asana workshops in Los Angeles for over twenty years.