Land of Medicine Buddha rests within the redwoods, and only minutes away from the Pacific Ocean, making it an energetic hot spot. It is one of our favorite places to return to again and again for retreats!
Experience a weekend of harmony and bliss amongst the magical redwoods of the Santa Cruz Mountains in Soquel, California. Enjoy daily all levels yoga and meditation, feast on delicious vegetarian meals, stay in lovely accommodations, and explore the surrounding land.
During your free times, relax in the sauna, or book a massage at the Lotus Spa. Seacliff State Beach and Brighton State Beach are just about 15 minutes away by car. Of course, the hiking through the enchanted forest is a major highlight during our breaks.
Classes are lead by experienced yoga and meditation teacher, Christie Pitko, E-RYT 500.
Subject to minor changes
Friday
Arrival - 3:00 pm- 4:00pm (Rooms are not ready until closer to 4pm, but aim to get here early. You can enjoy tea and cookies or explore the grounds. Give yourself PLENTY of time for Friday traffic.)
Mini Yoga Session- 4:45-5:40pm
LMB Welcome - 5:45pm
Dinner - 6:00pm
Welcoming and Group Connection - 7:15pm
Saturday
Breakfast - 8:00am
Meditation and Therapeutic Yoga - 9:30-11:00am
Free Time - sauna, massage, hike
Lunch - 12:30pm
Free Time
Vinyasa Flow Yoga - 4:30pm
Dinner - 6:00pm
Yoga Nidra - 7:15pm
Sunday
Breakfast - 8:00am
Outdoor Meditation at the Redwoods TBD - 9:00-9:30am
Out of Room- 11:00am
Farewell Yoga Flow - 11:30am
Lunch - 12:30pm
Depart after lunch
Christie Pitko, ERYT 500 is an expert at leading retreats both in the U.S. and abroad. She guides 5-6 retreats per year, and has been hosting retreats since 2014.
Christie is a dedicated student and full-time yoga and meditation teacher in San Francisco, California. She has taught over 2600 hours of yoga classes. She is part of the faculty at Yoga Garden San Francisco for their 200 hour teacher training program. She teaches alignment-based yoga, restorative, as well as meditation. Her biggest influences are Annie Carpenter and Richard Rosen whom she studies with frequently.
Learn more about Christie Pitko here: https://www.christiepitkoyoga.com/about
Lovely shared room. Please note pricing is PER PERSON in this shared room with private bathroom.
Lovely shared room. Please note pricing is PER PERSON for this shared room with private bathroom.