Yoga, Meditation, and Book Group — A Weekend Retreat

We are excited to have Jason Bowman back as a Guest Teacher at Ratna Ling!




A long weekend in Northern California.

Morning and evening meditation, daily yoga class, evening book group discussion, three unfathomable meals a day, and a bunch of time to read/write/hike/lounge/go to the beach/chat/explore… all on a wooded hillside just above the Pacific Ocean.

There will be a few short readings beforehand: Fable by Charles Yu, Switzerland by Nicole Krauss, and The Crane Wife by CJ Hauser. We’ll use the stories as a launching pad for evening discussion about the intersection of yoga, art, and life.

Also feel free to come with anything you’re working on: a short story, personal essay, journal, letter, novel, screenplay, poem, etc—there’s communal and private space to work. The surrounding area also has very nice beaches and hiking, should that suit. The center itself has a palatial meditation hall that can be used freely. Also, fantastic accommodations. We’ll talk, and not talk, and be together, and also on our own.

Accommodations:

Each cottage has two queen beds, which are located in separate bedrooms. The cottages are large and have high ceilings, with a living room, kitchen and full bathroom. The whole center is luxurious and comfortable.

Fee:

$1300 per person

This includes accommodations, meals, yoga, taxes… everything except massages, which are optional and can be booked with the hosts.

If you’re signing up with a friend or partner, please indicate in the registration notes so we get you in the same cottage. For single guests who want a private cottage, there’s a separate fee. Please inquire at reservations@ratnaling.org.

 

SCHEDULE (Subject to change)


Thursday:

3:00pm – Arrival

4:00-5:15pm – Vinyasa class

5:45pm – Dinner

7:00pm – Discussion

 

Friday:

6:00-7:00am – Sitting period

7:15-8:30am – Vinyasa class

8:30am – Breakfast

9:00am-12:30pm – Creative time (or whatever)

12:30pm – Lunch

1:00-4:30pm – Creative time

4:30-5:30pm – Sitting period

5:45pm – Dinner

7:00pm – Discussion

 

Saturday:

6:00-7:00am – Sitting period

7:15-8:30am – Vinyasa class

8:30am – Breakfast

9:00am-12:30pm – Creative time

12:30pm – Lunch

1:00-4:30pm – Creative time

4:30-5:30pm – Sitting period

5:45pm – Dinner

7:00pm – Discussion

 

Sunday:

7:15-8:15am – Sitting period

8:30-9:45am – Vinyasa class

10:00am – Brunch

12:00pm – Check out