What if the peace you long for is already here - beneath the noise and the busyness? What if, instead of trying to do more and achieve more, you slow down and embrace doing less?
In a world that pulls us in many directions, this retreat offers a gentle return to stillness and clarity - inviting you to slow down, pay attention and reconnect with the simple joy of being alive. Through yoga, meditation, journaling and reflection, we will explore the richness that arises when we release the unnecessary and return to the essential. Together, we’ll practice simplicity - not as minimalism or restriction - but as a spacious, intentional way of living. My hope is that you leave feeling renewed and more connected to what truly matters.
Set in the the tranquil refuge of Green Gulch Farm & Zen Center, our day will include: a grounding movement practice; sitting and walking meditation; periods of noble silence; a nourishing organic lunch; a dharma talk and discussion; a nourishing yoga nidra session to rest and reset.
Just a short drive north of San Francisco in Marin County, Green Gulch Farm & Zen Center is tucked into a valley that opens out onto the Pacific Ocean. Surrounded by hundreds of acres of National Parkland, the property's thriving organic farm, flourishing gardens and traditional Japanese architecture provide a serene environment for peaceful contemplation.
9:00a Arrival, opening talk, morning practice
12:30p Lunch at Green Gulch & free time/hike to Muir Beach
2:30p Dharma talk, afternoon practice
4:00p Meditation, reflection, closing circle
5:00p Departure
No refunds for cancellations after July 4 unless your space can be filled by someone else.
Sessions include mindful flow yoga, nidra, breathwork & meditation. Props are provided - please bring your own mat, journal & pen.
Organic vegetarian lunch. Tea service offered all day.
Free time to explore the property and Muir Beach.
Carpooling is encouraged
Yvonne, E-RYT500, is deeply committed to living wholeheartedly and sharing the timeless teachings of yoga. She approaches the practice from a holistic perspective – weaving together embodied movement, breathwork, meditation and practical wisdom – and encourages each person to discover their own path to clarity, steadiness and ease. For Yvonne, all of life is practice. How we relate to our inner world shapes the way we move through the outer world. Every moment is an opportunity to meet ourselves in the moment, to breathe and begin again.
