A one-day retreat for Understanding Stress & Cultivating Inner Calm
Take time for yourself and join us for a restorative day at a peaceful Buddhist healing center, where yoga, science and meditation come together to help you understand the patterns of stress — and discover practical tools to meet them with clarity and calm.
Throughout the day we will explore how stress forms in the mind and body, how thought patterns shape our experience, and how simple practices from yoga and mindfulness can help us shift our relationship with them.
The day includes:
• Iyengar Practice, led by Ramanand Patel, Iyengar Institute of San Francisco, student of B.K.S Iynegar• Interactive workshop on stress and the mind• Tools for reframing thoughts using yogic philosophy• Silent walking meditation through the redwoods• Guided journalling for reflection with your special gift of a KARUNA Journal and Pen• Nāda Yoga session using sound and vibration as a pathway to calm the mind, release stress, and settle into a state of deep ease and balance.• Nourishing vegetarian lunch In addition to enjoying a wonderful break for the day in the majestic Redwoods, you will leave with a calmer nervous system, a new understanding of how stress works and practical tools to use daily to create a calmer, more resilient mind.
Location: Land of Medicine Buddha, Soquel CA
Transport: You will need your own transportation, but we will organize car pools from the studio for those who are interested
Date and Time: May 3rd, 2026; 9am - 5pm
Food: Includes a vegetarian lunch and refreshments during the day.
What to bring: A yoga mat, comfortable clothes for practice, walking shoes, layers to account for changes in the weather, water bottle
Price:$165, with an early bird price of $145 if you book before April 15th, 2026