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Dates: May 31, 2024 – June 12, 2025; specific dates below.
Sliding Scale: $11,500 – $4,500. Code DY1T24.

PROGRAM DATES: May 2024 – June 2025

Retreat 1: Residential retreat May 31, 2024 to June 6, 2024
Retreat 2: Non-residential hybrid January 11, 2025 to January 15, 2025
Retreat 3: Residential retreat June 5, 2025 to June 12, 2025

PROGRAM PREREQUISITES:

The training is open to everyone, but is designed for experienced practitioners from either mindfulness or Yoga traditions who aspire to integrate Dharma and Yoga in their practice. Special focus will be placed on integrating mindfulness into Yoga āsana practice and teaching.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:

This yearlong Dharma and Yoga certificate program integrates Buddhist wisdom teachings and meditation practice with āsana, prāṇāyāma, and somatic movement. In the teaching of Yoga and embodied meditation, Dharma and Yoga are interwoven as one path to awakening. The training includes silent retreat, community connection, and structured support for deepening your personal practice. Our approach is centered on accessible and trauma-informed practices that nourish belonging and provide systematic grounding in the essential practices of these two great traditions.

This program offers 175 CEUs for Yoga teachers through Yoga Alliance.

Important Note: The program does not certify Yoga teachers to lead Insight Meditation courses, daylongs, or retreats, which require further training.

Participants will:

1. Gain skills and understanding in the foundational teachings and practices of Dharma and Insight Meditation
2. Advance personal practice and teaching skills in Yoga āsana
3. Learn practice and teaching methods that support a loving connection to embodiment, honoring of boundaries, and a sense of belonging
4. Refine techniques to support all bodies in āsana
5. Gain understanding of how trauma impacts embodied experience

PROGRAM INCLUDES:

• 3 retreats (two residential, one non-residential hybrid)
• Optional affinity groups
• Small groups
• Written assignments/reflections
• Q&A sessions in between retreats (every other month)

COMMITMENT TO BELONGING AND SANGHA BUILDING

We are committed to creating a DYMT community of practitioners from diverse backgrounds and cultures—a mix of gender identities, ethnicities, socio-economic status, sexual orientations, ages, and abilities—who will support each other’s Dharma and Yoga practice(s). We invite participants who are dedicated to creating communities of belonging and spiritual friendship.

PROGRAMS COMPONENTS & REQUIREMENTS

1. Full attendance at both 6-night in-person residential retreats as well as the 5-day non-residential hybrid retreat (participants can attend the hybrid retreat in-person or online)
2. Attendance for and completion of the curriculum offered online between retreats. This will include study, practice, and connection with peers in small groups

PARTICIPATION AGREEMENTS

To get the most out of this training and to support both the Sangha and the container, we ask that you commit to the following:

1. Full attendance at both 6-night in-person residential retreats, as well as the 5-day non-residential hybrid retreat (participants can attend the hybrid retreat in-person or online)
2. Completion of the curriculum offered online between retreats: 3-5 hr/month recommended
3. Maintain a consistent Yoga and meditation practice during the training to integrate the concepts and teachings: 20-30 min/day recommended
4. Q&A sessions: 75 minutes every other month live via Zoom (highly recommended but not required, and will be recorded)
5. Honor the needs of your body during our in-person and online movement sessions and communicate with the teaching team if further support is needed
6. Maintain a willingness and capacity to interact and engage respectfully with people with different histories, stories, backgrounds, and views than your own

RETREAT FORMAT

The retreats will include periods of silence in meditation, mindful movement, time on the land, and meals. This will be combined with interactive workshop-style sessions—including discussion, small group learning, and Q&A— focused on advancing understanding and skills in the integration of Dharma and Yoga āsana. There will also be time for social connection and Saṇgha building.

SCHEDULE OF RETREATS (TOPICS SUBJECT TO REVISION)

First Retreat: The Four Foundations of Mindfulness

Residential: May 31 – June 6, 2024

Topics include: Mindfulness of the Body, Breath, Heart, and Mind; Establishing and Deepening a Meditation Practice; Taking Refuge in the Three Jewels; Saṇgha building

Second Retreat: The Four Brahmavihāras

Non-residential hybrid retreat: January 11 – 15, 2025 (participants can attend online or in-person)

Topics include: Integrating the depth and dimensions of the Four Brahmavihāras—lovingkindness, compassion, appreciative joy, and equanimity—into the practice and teaching of mindful movement. Embodying the Brahmavihāras in daily life.

Third Retreat: The Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path

Residential: June 5 – June 12, 2025

Topics include: What habitual actions and attitudes lead to suffering for ourselves and others, and which lead to increased happiness and freedom? How can we embody these understandings in our practice and teaching of Yoga?

TUITION

Sliding Scale: $11,500 – $4,500. Please consider paying at the highest rate that you can afford: your generosity supports the teachers of this program as well as Spirit Rock, staff, and your fellow practitioners. Any amount offered above the Base rate of $4500 is a tax deductible donation to Spirit Rock, and your generosity will enable and support the participation of others.

Standard Sliding Scale:
Supporter (Guaranteed Single Room) = $11,500
Benefactor = $9,050
Sustainer = $6,750
Basic = $4,500

Scholarship Sliding Scale:
All Scholarship rates are available on a first-come, first-served basis and are open to those needing financial support.
Scholarship Rate 1: $4,050
Mudita/Karuna Scholarship Rate: $3,000
BIPOC Scholarship Rate: $3,000

Participating in DYMT will require your commitment of both time and financial resources. If you need to withdraw from the program, the following fee structure will apply. Payment plans are available for all levels. ALL participants have the option of paying in full or a 30% deposit at the time of registration. Automatic installments will be set up if you choose to pay a deposit. All program fees must be paid in full THREE weeks prior to the start. Payment plans are available for all levels of the sliding scale. Scholarships are limited and reserved for those truly experiencing financial hardship.

CANCELLATION POLICY

$150 non-refundable, flat fee for all applicants on or before Jan 1, 2024

15% fee = Jan 2 – Mar 2, 2024
30% fee = Mar 3 – May 3, 2024
50% fee = May 4 – May 30, 2024
NO REFUNDS = On or after May 31, 2024
*Cancellation fee is a percentage of the total amount agreed to pay. These fees apply to all participants. Late cancellations do not allow us time to fill a vacated spot in the program.

Go Here to Learn More: Dharma Yoga Mindfulness Training

Dates: Monday to Saturday, December 11-16, 2023 (5 nights). Code 302R23.
Sliding Scale: $1025-$2600, Fees DO NOT include a donation to the teachers.
Arrival Time: 2:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Departure Time: 11:00 a.m.

Applications Open: July 19 – Aug 9, 2023

Registration for this retreat is by application and a lottery-style selection in order to balance many variables – see Selection Details below for more information. Registering for a lottery does not ensure a space in the program. Applications are accepted through the end of the day on August 9. First round notifications will be sent out approximately 2 weeks after the lottery closes. You will be asked to complete your registration details and pay your fees within 48 hours of the offer.

RETREAT TO BE HELD ON THE LAND!

Description:
When we open to the reciprocity of forgiveness, we also enter into an awareness practice that presences understanding, wisdom, and compassion. The complexities of conditioned experience often compel us to defend rather than open our hearts. Forgiveness practice can be the medicine we need to lessen the tight grip of past trauma, grief, fear, anger, judgment, and wounds on ourselves and others. The courage to witness what we hold fast to has the potential to lead us on a journey towards liberation and true freedom.

Join us in exploring how cultivating the spirit of forgiveness, as a heart practice, allows for a reclaiming of our true loving nature. We will explore the practices of forgiveness and letting go, with the primary support of mindfulness, kindness, compassion, equanimity, and gratitude.

IMPORTANT – Details on our current COVID Safety Protocols for In-person Retreats. Subject to change.

Financial Information:
Sliding Scale: $1025-$2600; 5 nights including food and lodging.*
Please consider paying at the highest rate that you can afford: your generosity supports Spirit Rock, staff, and your fellow practitioners. Any amount offered above the Base rate is a tax deductible donation to Spirit Rock, and your generosity will enable and support the participation of others. Fees do not include dana for the teachers.

Supporter Rate (guaranteed single room) – $2600
Benefactor – $2050
Sustainer – $1575
BASE – $1025
Reduced Rate – $650
Mudita/Karuna Scholarship (for anyone who needs financial assistance, including fixed income folks) – $275
BIPOC Scholarship (for Black, Indigenous, and/or Persons of color) – $275
Young Adult Scholarship (for young adults age 18-26 years) – $275
*Fees DO NOT include a donation to the teachers

Selection Details:
Applications are accepted between July 19 – Aug 9, 2023. All applications are assigned a random number. Together with the random number we are balancing many additional variables to create equity, diversity, inclusion, and access. Those factors include: scholarship needs & availability, affinity group “membership”, age, gender balance, and experienced or new practitioners. Applications received after the close date are automatically placed on the wait list (and will not be included in the first round of selections). Notification rounds can move quickly in the first few weeks following the first acceptances, so we recommend staying ready. You may be accepted sooner than you realize!

You will be notified about the selection results within two weeks of the application close date. If you have been offered a space, you will have two days to pay a deposit to accept/hold the space. If you don’t accept the space within this deadline, we will offer it to the next person in line.

IMPORTANT NOTES:
Scholarship offerings: All scholarship rates require a minimum fee ($55/night). Scholarships are limited to TWO per calendar year for on-land retreats. And, while we are not able to offer “pay what you can”-type of scholarships for in-person retreats, they are still available for online offerings as space allows.

Room Occupancy Update*: We have double and single occupancy rooms. Many of our rooms are single occupancy (only 16 of 80 rooms are double occupancy). We offer a “guaranteed single room” rate and these will be limited (16). This rate guarantees a single room while helping to support scholarships and all we do here at Spirit Rock. The remaining single rooms are not exclusive to the top end of the sliding scale; however, they are initially prioritized for those with serious medical needs.

*Subject to change depending upon COVID-19 situation.

Dates: Wednesday to Wednesday, December 27, 2023 – January 3, 2024 (7 nights). Code 306R23.
Sliding Scale: $1435-$3640, Fees DO NOT include a donation to the teacher(s).
Arrival Time: 2:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Departure Time: 11:00 a.m.

Applications Open: August 8, 2023

Registration for this retreat is by application and a lottery-style selection in order to balance many variables – see Selection Details below for more information. Registering for a lottery does not ensure a space in the program. Applications are accepted through the end of the day on August 29. 2023. First round notifications will be sent out approximately 2 weeks after the lottery closes. You will be asked to complete your registration details and pay your fees within 48 hours of the offer.

RETREAT TO BE HELD ON THE LAND!

Description:
This is a traditional Insight Meditation (vipassanā) retreat with sitting and walking in silence, and regular meetings with teachers. Each day there will be systematic meditation instructions, Dharma talks, and movement practice. We will mark the turning of the year with a late evening sitting and simple ceremony on New Year’s Eve. In celebration of the New Year, our focus will be on cultivating loving awareness and embracing each moment as fresh and new. All are welcome.

This retreat is silent except for teacher-led Q&A, small groups, or other practice meetings.

IMPORTANT – Details on our current COVID Safety Protocols for In-person Retreats. Subject to change.

Financial Information:
Sliding Scale: $385-$3640; 7 nights including food and lodging.*
Please consider paying at the highest rate that you can afford: your generosity supports Spirit Rock, staff, and your fellow practitioners. Any amount offered above the Base rate is a tax deductible donation to Spirit Rock, and your generosity will enable and support the participation of others. Fees do not include dana for the teachers.

Supporter Rate (guaranteed single room) – $3640
Benefactor – $2870
Sustainer – $2205
BASE – $1435
Reduced Rate – $910
Mudita/Karuna Scholarship (for anyone who needs financial assistance, including fixed income folks) – $385
BIPOC Scholarship (for Black, Indigenous, and/or Persons of color) – $385
Young Adult Scholarship (for young adults age 18-26 years) – $385
*Fees DO NOT include a donation to the teacher(s)

Selection Details:
Applications are accepted between 08/07/23 – 08/28/23. All applications are assigned a random number. Together with the random number we are balancing many additional variables to create equity, diversity, inclusion, and access. Those factors include: scholarship needs & availability, affinity group “membership”, age, gender balance, and experienced or new practitioners. Applications received after the close date are automatically placed on the wait list (and will not be included in the first round of selections). Notification rounds can move quickly in the first few weeks following the first acceptances, so we recommend staying ready. You may be accepted sooner than you realize!

You will be notified about the selection results within two weeks of the application close date. If you have been offered a space, you will have two days to pay a deposit to accept/hold the space. If you don’t accept the space within this deadline, we will offer it to the next person in line.

IMPORTANT NOTES:
Scholarship offerings: All scholarship rates require a minimum fee ($55/night). Scholarships are limited to TWO per calendar year for on-land retreats. And, while we are not able to offer “pay what you can”-type of scholarships for in-person retreats, they are still available for online offerings as space allows.

Room Occupancy Update*: We have double and single occupancy rooms. Many of our rooms are single occupancy (only 16 of 80 rooms are double occupancy). We offer a “guaranteed single room” rate and these will be limited (16). This rate guarantees a single room while helping to support scholarships and all we do here at Spirit Rock. The remaining single rooms are not exclusive to the top end of the sliding scale; however, they are initially prioritized for those with serious medical needs.

*Subject to change depending upon COVID-19 situation.

Dates: May 31, 2024 – June 12, 2025; specific dates below.
Sliding Scale: $11,500 – $4,500. Code DY1T24.

PROGRAM DATES: May 2024 – June 2025

Retreat 1: Residential retreat May 31, 2024 to June 6, 2024
Retreat 2: Non-residential hybrid January 11, 2025 to January 15, 2025
Retreat 3: Residential retreat June 5, 2025 to June 12, 2025

PROGRAM PREREQUISITES:

The training is open to everyone, but is designed for experienced practitioners from either mindfulness or Yoga traditions who aspire to integrate Dharma and Yoga in their practice. Special focus will be placed on integrating mindfulness into Yoga āsana practice and teaching.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:

This yearlong Dharma and Yoga certificate program integrates Buddhist wisdom teachings and meditation practice with āsana, prāṇāyāma, and somatic movement. In the teaching of Yoga and embodied meditation, Dharma and Yoga are interwoven as one path to awakening. The training includes silent retreat, community connection, and structured support for deepening your personal practice. Our approach is centered on accessible and trauma-informed practices that nourish belonging and provide systematic grounding in the essential practices of these two great traditions.

This program offers 175 CEUs for Yoga teachers through Yoga Alliance.

Important Note: The program does not certify Yoga teachers to lead Insight Meditation courses, daylongs, or retreats, which require further training.

Participants will:

1. Gain skills and understanding in the foundational teachings and practices of Dharma and Insight Meditation
2. Advance personal practice and teaching skills in Yoga āsana
3. Learn practice and teaching methods that support a loving connection to embodiment, honoring of boundaries, and a sense of belonging
4. Refine techniques to support all bodies in āsana
5. Gain understanding of how trauma impacts embodied experience

PROGRAM INCLUDES:

• 3 retreats (two residential, one non-residential hybrid)
• Optional affinity groups
• Small groups
• Written assignments/reflections
• Q&A sessions in between retreats (every other month)

COMMITMENT TO BELONGING AND SANGHA BUILDING

We are committed to creating a DYMT community of practitioners from diverse backgrounds and cultures—a mix of gender identities, ethnicities, socio-economic status, sexual orientations, ages, and abilities—who will support each other’s Dharma and Yoga practice(s). We invite participants who are dedicated to creating communities of belonging and spiritual friendship.

PROGRAMS COMPONENTS & REQUIREMENTS

1. Full attendance at both 6-night in-person residential retreats as well as the 5-day non-residential hybrid retreat (participants can attend the hybrid retreat in-person or online)
2. Attendance for and completion of the curriculum offered online between retreats. This will include study, practice, and connection with peers in small groups

PARTICIPATION AGREEMENTS

To get the most out of this training and to support both the Sangha and the container, we ask that you commit to the following:

1. Full attendance at both 6-night in-person residential retreats, as well as the 5-day non-residential hybrid retreat (participants can attend the hybrid retreat in-person or online)
2. Completion of the curriculum offered online between retreats: 3-5 hr/month recommended
3. Maintain a consistent Yoga and meditation practice during the training to integrate the concepts and teachings: 20-30 min/day recommended
4. Q&A sessions: 75 minutes every other month live via Zoom (highly recommended but not required, and will be recorded)
5. Honor the needs of your body during our in-person and online movement sessions and communicate with the teaching team if further support is needed
6. Maintain a willingness and capacity to interact and engage respectfully with people with different histories, stories, backgrounds, and views than your own

RETREAT FORMAT

The retreats will include periods of silence in meditation, mindful movement, time on the land, and meals. This will be combined with interactive workshop-style sessions—including discussion, small group learning, and Q&A— focused on advancing understanding and skills in the integration of Dharma and Yoga āsana. There will also be time for social connection and Saṇgha building.

SCHEDULE OF RETREATS (TOPICS SUBJECT TO REVISION)

First Retreat: The Four Foundations of Mindfulness

Residential: May 31 – June 6, 2024

Topics include: Mindfulness of the Body, Breath, Heart, and Mind; Establishing and Deepening a Meditation Practice; Taking Refuge in the Three Jewels; Saṇgha building

Second Retreat: The Four Brahmavihāras

Non-residential hybrid retreat: January 11 – 15, 2025 (participants can attend online or in-person)

Topics include: Integrating the depth and dimensions of the Four Brahmavihāras—lovingkindness, compassion, appreciative joy, and equanimity—into the practice and teaching of mindful movement. Embodying the Brahmavihāras in daily life.

Third Retreat: The Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path

Residential: June 5 – June 12, 2025

Topics include: What habitual actions and attitudes lead to suffering for ourselves and others, and which lead to increased happiness and freedom? How can we embody these understandings in our practice and teaching of Yoga?

TUITION

Sliding Scale: $11,500 – $4,500. Please consider paying at the highest rate that you can afford: your generosity supports the teachers of this program as well as Spirit Rock, staff, and your fellow practitioners. Any amount offered above the Base rate of $4500 is a tax deductible donation to Spirit Rock, and your generosity will enable and support the participation of others.

Standard Sliding Scale:
Supporter (Guaranteed Single Room) = $11,500
Benefactor = $9,050
Sustainer = $6,750
Basic = $4,500

Scholarship Sliding Scale:
All Scholarship rates are available on a first-come, first-served basis and are open to those needing financial support.
Scholarship Rate 1: $4,050
Mudita/Karuna Scholarship Rate: $3,000
BIPOC Scholarship Rate: $3,000

Participating in DYMT will require your commitment of both time and financial resources. If you need to withdraw from the program, the following fee structure will apply. Payment plans are available for all levels. ALL participants have the option of paying in full or a 30% deposit at the time of registration. Automatic installments will be set up if you choose to pay a deposit. All program fees must be paid in full THREE weeks prior to the start. Payment plans are available for all levels of the sliding scale. Scholarships are limited and reserved for those truly experiencing financial hardship.

CANCELLATION POLICY

$150 non-refundable, flat fee for all applicants on or before Jan 1, 2024

15% fee = Jan 2 – Mar 2, 2024
30% fee = Mar 3 – May 3, 2024
50% fee = May 4 – May 30, 2024
NO REFUNDS = On or after May 31, 2024
*Cancellation fee is a percentage of the total amount agreed to pay. These fees apply to all participants. Late cancellations do not allow us time to fill a vacated spot in the program.

Go Here to Learn More: Dharma Yoga Mindfulness Training

Dates: Wednesday to Wednesday, December 27, 2023 – January 3, 2024 (7 nights). Code 306R23.
Sliding Scale: $1435-$3640, Fees DO NOT include a donation to the teacher(s).
Arrival Time: 2:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Departure Time: 11:00 a.m.

Applications Open: August 8, 2023

Registration for this retreat is by application and a lottery-style selection in order to balance many variables – see Selection Details below for more information. Registering for a lottery does not ensure a space in the program. Applications are accepted through the end of the day on August 29. 2023. First round notifications will be sent out approximately 2 weeks after the lottery closes. You will be asked to complete your registration details and pay your fees within 48 hours of the offer.

RETREAT TO BE HELD ON THE LAND!

Description:
This is a traditional Insight Meditation (vipassanā) retreat with sitting and walking in silence, and regular meetings with teachers. Each day there will be systematic meditation instructions, Dharma talks, and movement practice. We will mark the turning of the year with a late evening sitting and simple ceremony on New Year’s Eve. In celebration of the New Year, our focus will be on cultivating loving awareness and embracing each moment as fresh and new. All are welcome.

This retreat is silent except for teacher-led Q&A, small groups, or other practice meetings.

IMPORTANT – Details on our current COVID Safety Protocols for In-person Retreats. Subject to change.

Financial Information:
Sliding Scale: $385-$3640; 7 nights including food and lodging.*
Please consider paying at the highest rate that you can afford: your generosity supports Spirit Rock, staff, and your fellow practitioners. Any amount offered above the Base rate is a tax deductible donation to Spirit Rock, and your generosity will enable and support the participation of others. Fees do not include dana for the teachers.

Supporter Rate (guaranteed single room) – $3640
Benefactor – $2870
Sustainer – $2205
BASE – $1435
Reduced Rate – $910
Mudita/Karuna Scholarship (for anyone who needs financial assistance, including fixed income folks) – $385
BIPOC Scholarship (for Black, Indigenous, and/or Persons of color) – $385
Young Adult Scholarship (for young adults age 18-26 years) – $385
*Fees DO NOT include a donation to the teacher(s)

Selection Details:
Applications are accepted between 08/07/23 – 08/28/23. All applications are assigned a random number. Together with the random number we are balancing many additional variables to create equity, diversity, inclusion, and access. Those factors include: scholarship needs & availability, affinity group “membership”, age, gender balance, and experienced or new practitioners. Applications received after the close date are automatically placed on the wait list (and will not be included in the first round of selections). Notification rounds can move quickly in the first few weeks following the first acceptances, so we recommend staying ready. You may be accepted sooner than you realize!

You will be notified about the selection results within two weeks of the application close date. If you have been offered a space, you will have two days to pay a deposit to accept/hold the space. If you don’t accept the space within this deadline, we will offer it to the next person in line.

IMPORTANT NOTES:
Scholarship offerings: All scholarship rates require a minimum fee ($55/night). Scholarships are limited to TWO per calendar year for on-land retreats. And, while we are not able to offer “pay what you can”-type of scholarships for in-person retreats, they are still available for online offerings as space allows.

Room Occupancy Update*: We have double and single occupancy rooms. Many of our rooms are single occupancy (only 16 of 80 rooms are double occupancy). We offer a “guaranteed single room” rate and these will be limited (16). This rate guarantees a single room while helping to support scholarships and all we do here at Spirit Rock. The remaining single rooms are not exclusive to the top end of the sliding scale; however, they are initially prioritized for those with serious medical needs.

*Subject to change depending upon COVID-19 situation.

Dates: Thursday to Tuesday, January 4-9, 2024 (5 nights). Code 308R24.
Arrival Time: 2:30-4:30 pm
Departure Time: 11:00 am
Sliding Scale:*
Supporter Rate w/guaranteed single room – $2875
Benefactor – $2250
Sustainer – $1725
Base – $1125
Reduced Rate – $725
Scholarship Rate (BIPOC, M/K, or YA) – $300
*Fees DO NOT include a donation to the teacher(s).

Registration opens approximately 9:00 am Pacific Time on September 6, 2023.

RETREAT TO BE HELD ON THE LAND!

Description:
The Buddha’s teachings and meditation practices remind us of the ever-present possibility of waking up to a sense of well-being, presence, and true nature that does not depend on circumstances. This silent Insight Meditation (vipassanā) retreat is designed for both new and experienced meditators, and will include systematic instructions in vipassanā meditation following the four foundations of mindfulness. The retreat will also include lovingkindness meditation, meetings with teachers, and evening talks highlighting the central teachings of the Buddha and their practical application to our lives.

IMPORTANT NOTES:
Scholarship offerings: All scholarship rates require a minimum fee ($60/night). Scholarships are limited to TWO per calendar year for on-land retreats. And, while we are not able to offer “pay what you can”-type of scholarships for in-person retreats, they are still available for online offerings as space allows.

Hemera Fellowships for Residential Retreats – are you eligible and a first-time retreatant? Learn more details…

Room Occupancy*: We have double and single occupancy rooms. Many of our rooms are single occupancy (only 16 of 80 rooms are double occupancy). We offer a “guaranteed single room” rate and these will be limited (16). This rate guarantees a single room while helping to support scholarships and all we do here at Spirit Rock. The remaining single rooms are not exclusive to the top end of the sliding scale; however, they are initially prioritized for those with serious medical needs.

*Subject to change depending upon COVID-19 situation.

IMPORTANT – Details on our current COVID Safety Protocols for In-person Retreats.

Dates: Wednesday to Wednesday, January 10-17, 2024 (7 nights). Code 310R24.
Arrival Time: 2:30-4:30 pm
Departure Time: 11:00 am
Sliding Scale:*
Supporter Rate w/guaranteed single room – $4025
Benefactor – $3150
Sustainer – $2415
BASE – $1575
Reduced Rate – $1015
Scholarship Rate (BIPOC, M/K, or YA) – $420
*Fees DO NOT include a donation to the teacher(s).

Registration opens approximately 9:00 am Pacific Time on September 12, 2023.

RETREAT TO BE HELD ON THE LAND!

Description:
Mettā, or lovingkindness practice, is the cultivation of the intention of benevolence as the orientation of our heart and mind. It is also a path to wisdom. Through meditation, which is practiced steadfastly on retreat, we develop our capacity for mettā in order for it to manifest in an ongoing way in our daily lives.

In this retreat, we will learn the formal practice of mettā along with its companion practices of compassion, joy, and equanimity. All four of these practices—known as the brahmavihāras or divine abodes—strengthen self-confidence, self-acceptance, and steadiness of mind and heart, while revealing our fundamental disposition toward kindness. We will be joined on one day of the retreat by Sylvia Boorstein, a beloved long-time teacher of mettā.

IMPORTANT NOTES:
Scholarship offerings: All scholarship rates require a minimum fee ($60/night). Scholarships are limited to TWO per calendar year for on-land retreats. And, while we are not able to offer “pay what you can”-type of scholarships for in-person retreats, they are still available for online offerings as space allows.

Hemera Fellowships for Residential Retreats – are you eligible and a first-time retreatant? Learn more details…

Room Occupancy*: We have double and single occupancy rooms. Many of our rooms are single occupancy (only 16 of 80 rooms are double occupancy). We offer a “guaranteed single room” rate and these will be limited (16). This rate guarantees a single room while helping to support scholarships and all we do here at Spirit Rock. The remaining single rooms are not exclusive to the top end of the sliding scale; however, they are initially prioritized for those with serious medical needs.

*Subject to change depending upon COVID-19 situation.

IMPORTANT – Details on our current COVID Safety Protocols for In-person Retreats.

Dates: Thursday to Thursday, January 18-25, 2024 (7 nights). Code 312R24.
Arrival Time: 2:30-4:30 pm
Departure Time: 11:00 am
Sliding Scale:*
Supporter Rate w/guaranteed single room – $4025
Benefactor – $3150
Sustainer – $2415
BASE – $1575
Reduced Rate – $1015
Scholarship Rate (BIPOC, M/K, or YA) – $420
*Fees DO NOT include a donation to the teacher(s).

Registration opens approximately 9:00 am Pacific Time on September 20, 2023.

RETREAT TO BE HELD ON THE LAND!

Description:
Insight Meditation is a simple and direct practice based on moment-to-moment awareness, a technique that opens the heart and clears the mind. This retreat offers an opportunity to practice continuous mindfulness in silence throughout the day, in both sitting and walking meditation. In the silence, we are freed from much of the daily barrage of stimulus that draws our attention outward, letting us delve deeply inward. Learning to be aware of our experience from a place of equanimity allows us to see more clearly, such that compassion and wisdom can arise.

This retreat is designed for beginners and experienced practitioners alike and will include meditation instruction, Dharma talks, chanting, and discussion time with the teachers.

IMPORTANT NOTES:
Scholarship offerings: All scholarship rates require a minimum fee ($60/night). Scholarships are limited to TWO per calendar year for on-land retreats. And, while we are not able to offer “pay what you can”-type of scholarships for in-person retreats, they are still available for online offerings as space allows.

Hemera Fellowships for Residential Retreats – are you eligible and a first-time retreatant? Learn more details…

Room Occupancy*: We have double and single occupancy rooms. Many of our rooms are single occupancy (only 16 of 80 rooms are double occupancy). We offer a “guaranteed single room” rate and these will be limited (16). This rate guarantees a single room while helping to support scholarships and all we do here at Spirit Rock. The remaining single rooms are not exclusive to the top end of the sliding scale; however, they are initially prioritized for those with serious medical needs.

*Subject to change depending upon COVID-19 situation.

IMPORTANT – Details on our current COVID Safety Protocols for In-person Retreats.

Dates: Friday to Friday, January 26 – February 2, 2024 (7 nights). Code 314R24.
Arrival Time: 2:30-4:30 pm
Departure Time: 11:00 am
Sliding Scale:*
Supporter Rate w/guaranteed single room – $4025
Benefactor – $3150
Sustainer – $2415
BASE – $1575
Reduced Rate – $1015
Scholarship Rate (BIPOC, M/K, or YA) – $420
*Fees DO NOT include a donation to the teacher(s).

Registration opens approximately 9:00 am Pacific Time on September 26, 2023.

RETREAT TO BE HELD ON THE LAND!

Description:
When the late Burmese master Mingun Sayādaw (U Nārada) was a young monk looking for a true teacher, he was told of a mountain hermit who was reported to be fully enlightened. When he asked this monk how he should practice, the monk replied, “Why are you searching outside of the Master’s word?” He went on to say that the direct path—the foundations of mindfulness—was given by the Buddha for those seeking liberation. Mingun Sayādaw followed these instructions with great faith and diligence and realized for himself the path and its fruit.

Mindfulness based in the Satipaṭṭhāna Sutta (“The Discourse on the Foundations of Mindfulness”) is the heart of Insight Meditation practice. In this retreat we will follow the “words of the master” and the example of the great teachers of our tradition in practicing the way of mindfulness, which is always here and now and offers each of us a direct path to liberation.

IMPORTANT NOTES:
Scholarship offerings: All scholarship rates require a minimum fee ($55/night). Scholarships are limited to TWO per calendar year for on-land retreats. And, while we are not able to offer “pay what you can”-type of scholarships for in-person retreats, they are still available for online offerings as space allows.

Hemera Fellowships for Residential Retreats – are you eligible and a first-time retreatant? Learn more details…

Room Occupancy*: We have double and single occupancy rooms. Many of our rooms are single occupancy (only 16 of 80 rooms are double occupancy). We offer a “guaranteed single room” rate and these will be limited (16). This rate guarantees a single room while helping to support scholarships and all we do here at Spirit Rock. The remaining single rooms are not exclusive to the top end of the sliding scale; however, they are initially prioritized for those with serious medical needs.

*Subject to change depending upon COVID-19 situation.

IMPORTANT – Details on our current COVID Safety Protocols for In-person Retreats.

Dates: May 31, 2024 – June 12, 2025; specific dates below.
Sliding Scale: $11,500 – $4,500. Code DY1T24.

PROGRAM DATES: May 2024 – June 2025

Retreat 1: Residential retreat May 31, 2024 to June 6, 2024
Retreat 2: Non-residential hybrid January 11, 2025 to January 15, 2025
Retreat 3: Residential retreat June 5, 2025 to June 12, 2025

PROGRAM PREREQUISITES:

The training is open to everyone, but is designed for experienced practitioners from either mindfulness or Yoga traditions who aspire to integrate Dharma and Yoga in their practice. Special focus will be placed on integrating mindfulness into Yoga āsana practice and teaching.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:

This yearlong Dharma and Yoga certificate program integrates Buddhist wisdom teachings and meditation practice with āsana, prāṇāyāma, and somatic movement. In the teaching of Yoga and embodied meditation, Dharma and Yoga are interwoven as one path to awakening. The training includes silent retreat, community connection, and structured support for deepening your personal practice. Our approach is centered on accessible and trauma-informed practices that nourish belonging and provide systematic grounding in the essential practices of these two great traditions.

This program offers 175 CEUs for Yoga teachers through Yoga Alliance.

Important Note: The program does not certify Yoga teachers to lead Insight Meditation courses, daylongs, or retreats, which require further training.

Participants will:

1. Gain skills and understanding in the foundational teachings and practices of Dharma and Insight Meditation
2. Advance personal practice and teaching skills in Yoga āsana
3. Learn practice and teaching methods that support a loving connection to embodiment, honoring of boundaries, and a sense of belonging
4. Refine techniques to support all bodies in āsana
5. Gain understanding of how trauma impacts embodied experience

PROGRAM INCLUDES:

• 3 retreats (two residential, one non-residential hybrid)
• Optional affinity groups
• Small groups
• Written assignments/reflections
• Q&A sessions in between retreats (every other month)

COMMITMENT TO BELONGING AND SANGHA BUILDING

We are committed to creating a DYMT community of practitioners from diverse backgrounds and cultures—a mix of gender identities, ethnicities, socio-economic status, sexual orientations, ages, and abilities—who will support each other’s Dharma and Yoga practice(s). We invite participants who are dedicated to creating communities of belonging and spiritual friendship.

PROGRAMS COMPONENTS & REQUIREMENTS

1. Full attendance at both 6-night in-person residential retreats as well as the 5-day non-residential hybrid retreat (participants can attend the hybrid retreat in-person or online)
2. Attendance for and completion of the curriculum offered online between retreats. This will include study, practice, and connection with peers in small groups

PARTICIPATION AGREEMENTS

To get the most out of this training and to support both the Sangha and the container, we ask that you commit to the following:

1. Full attendance at both 6-night in-person residential retreats, as well as the 5-day non-residential hybrid retreat (participants can attend the hybrid retreat in-person or online)
2. Completion of the curriculum offered online between retreats: 3-5 hr/month recommended
3. Maintain a consistent Yoga and meditation practice during the training to integrate the concepts and teachings: 20-30 min/day recommended
4. Q&A sessions: 75 minutes every other month live via Zoom (highly recommended but not required, and will be recorded)
5. Honor the needs of your body during our in-person and online movement sessions and communicate with the teaching team if further support is needed
6. Maintain a willingness and capacity to interact and engage respectfully with people with different histories, stories, backgrounds, and views than your own

RETREAT FORMAT

The retreats will include periods of silence in meditation, mindful movement, time on the land, and meals. This will be combined with interactive workshop-style sessions—including discussion, small group learning, and Q&A— focused on advancing understanding and skills in the integration of Dharma and Yoga āsana. There will also be time for social connection and Saṇgha building.

SCHEDULE OF RETREATS (TOPICS SUBJECT TO REVISION)

First Retreat: The Four Foundations of Mindfulness

Residential: May 31 – June 6, 2024

Topics include: Mindfulness of the Body, Breath, Heart, and Mind; Establishing and Deepening a Meditation Practice; Taking Refuge in the Three Jewels; Saṇgha building

Second Retreat: The Four Brahmavihāras

Non-residential hybrid retreat: January 11 – 15, 2025 (participants can attend online or in-person)

Topics include: Integrating the depth and dimensions of the Four Brahmavihāras—lovingkindness, compassion, appreciative joy, and equanimity—into the practice and teaching of mindful movement. Embodying the Brahmavihāras in daily life.

Third Retreat: The Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path

Residential: June 5 – June 12, 2025

Topics include: What habitual actions and attitudes lead to suffering for ourselves and others, and which lead to increased happiness and freedom? How can we embody these understandings in our practice and teaching of Yoga?

TUITION

Sliding Scale: $11,500 – $4,500. Please consider paying at the highest rate that you can afford: your generosity supports the teachers of this program as well as Spirit Rock, staff, and your fellow practitioners. Any amount offered above the Base rate of $4500 is a tax deductible donation to Spirit Rock, and your generosity will enable and support the participation of others.

Standard Sliding Scale:
Supporter (Guaranteed Single Room) = $11,500
Benefactor = $9,050
Sustainer = $6,750
Basic = $4,500

Scholarship Sliding Scale:
All Scholarship rates are available on a first-come, first-served basis and are open to those needing financial support.
Scholarship Rate 1: $4,050
Mudita/Karuna Scholarship Rate: $3,000
BIPOC Scholarship Rate: $3,000

Participating in DYMT will require your commitment of both time and financial resources. If you need to withdraw from the program, the following fee structure will apply. Payment plans are available for all levels. ALL participants have the option of paying in full or a 30% deposit at the time of registration. Automatic installments will be set up if you choose to pay a deposit. All program fees must be paid in full THREE weeks prior to the start. Payment plans are available for all levels of the sliding scale. Scholarships are limited and reserved for those truly experiencing financial hardship.

CANCELLATION POLICY

$150 non-refundable, flat fee for all applicants on or before Jan 1, 2024

15% fee = Jan 2 – Mar 2, 2024
30% fee = Mar 3 – May 3, 2024
50% fee = May 4 – May 30, 2024
NO REFUNDS = On or after May 31, 2024
*Cancellation fee is a percentage of the total amount agreed to pay. These fees apply to all participants. Late cancellations do not allow us time to fill a vacated spot in the program.

Go Here to Learn More: Dharma Yoga Mindfulness Training

Dates: Friday to Friday, January 26 – February 2, 2024 (7 nights). Code 314R24.
Arrival Time: 2:30-4:30 pm
Departure Time: 11:00 am
Sliding Scale:*
Supporter Rate w/guaranteed single room – $4025
Benefactor – $3150
Sustainer – $2415
BASE – $1575
Reduced Rate – $1015
Scholarship Rate (BIPOC, M/K, or YA) – $420
*Fees DO NOT include a donation to the teacher(s).

Registration opens approximately 9:00 am Pacific Time on September 26, 2023.

RETREAT TO BE HELD ON THE LAND!

Description:
When the late Burmese master Mingun Sayādaw (U Nārada) was a young monk looking for a true teacher, he was told of a mountain hermit who was reported to be fully enlightened. When he asked this monk how he should practice, the monk replied, “Why are you searching outside of the Master’s word?” He went on to say that the direct path—the foundations of mindfulness—was given by the Buddha for those seeking liberation. Mingun Sayādaw followed these instructions with great faith and diligence and realized for himself the path and its fruit.

Mindfulness based in the Satipaṭṭhāna Sutta (“The Discourse on the Foundations of Mindfulness”) is the heart of Insight Meditation practice. In this retreat we will follow the “words of the master” and the example of the great teachers of our tradition in practicing the way of mindfulness, which is always here and now and offers each of us a direct path to liberation.

IMPORTANT NOTES:
Scholarship offerings: All scholarship rates require a minimum fee ($55/night). Scholarships are limited to TWO per calendar year for on-land retreats. And, while we are not able to offer “pay what you can”-type of scholarships for in-person retreats, they are still available for online offerings as space allows.

Hemera Fellowships for Residential Retreats – are you eligible and a first-time retreatant? Learn more details…

Room Occupancy*: We have double and single occupancy rooms. Many of our rooms are single occupancy (only 16 of 80 rooms are double occupancy). We offer a “guaranteed single room” rate and these will be limited (16). This rate guarantees a single room while helping to support scholarships and all we do here at Spirit Rock. The remaining single rooms are not exclusive to the top end of the sliding scale; however, they are initially prioritized for those with serious medical needs.

*Subject to change depending upon COVID-19 situation.

IMPORTANT – Details on our current COVID Safety Protocols for In-person Retreats.

Dates: Saturday to Saturday, February 3 – March 2, 2024 (28 nights). Code 318R24.
Sliding Scale: $4,060-$11,620, PLUS a donation to the teacher(s).
Arrival Time: 2:30-4:30 p.m.
Departure Time: 11:00 a.m.

Supporter Rate w/ guaranteed single room – $11,620
Benefactor – $8,400
Sustainer – $6,160
BASE – $4,060
Scholarship Rate (YA, BIPOC, M/K) – $1,540

RETREAT TO BE HELD ON THE LAND!

Visit the link below for:
March 1-Month Insight Meditation Retreat (28 Nights)
Two-Month (Feb/Mar) Insight Meditation Retreat (56 Nights)

PREREQUISITE:
Prerequisites for One-Month Retreats (28-night retreat): BEFORE applying, you must have already completed at least 14 nights of silent residential retreat time. This retreat time must include a minimum of two (2) silent residential retreats with each of these six (6) nights or longer.

Prerequisites for Two-Month Retreat (56-night retreat): BEFORE applying, you must have already completed at least 21 nights of silent residential retreat time. This retreat time must include a minimum of three (3) silent residential retreats with each of these six (6) nights or longer.

Other Important Notes About Prerequisites: These retreats must have been led by Spirit Rock, IMS, or IRC teachers, or other recognized Insight Meditation teachers. Previous retreats must be silent residential retreats and have a similar format to this retreat, with instructions, practices and talks focused on Insight Meditation. Online retreats do not qualify for these retreat prerequisites. When applying, you will need to provide the teachers’ names, dates, location, length (# of nights), and style of the retreats.

RETREAT DESCRIPTION:
An extended period of retreat offers the rare opportunity for sustained and dedicated practice. This retreat emphasizes quieting the mind, opening the heart, and developing profound clarity and depth of Insight practice. Instruction will follow the traditional four foundations of mindfulness, combined with training in lovingkindness and compassion, through a daily schedule of silent sitting, walking, Dharma talks, and practice meetings with teachers.

APPLICATION PROCESS and DETAILS:
Applications available Wednesday, July 12, 2023; closes end of the day on Wednesday, August 31.

Participants will be selected from the pool of applicants including priority towards: BIPOC and Young Adults (whether scholarships are requested or not).

First round notifications will be sent via email by September 29; please refrain from calling before this deadline. We will need this time to process all the applications, make selections, coordinate with teachers, and allocate scholarship funding. If you are selected, you will be sent an email with a special link to register and pay your retreat fees online. If you end up on a waiting list, you will be notified of your relative position on the waitlist.

FOR ALL APPLICANTS: To be included in the first round of notifications, your application must be complete including prerequisites already met and submitted by the deadline. No exceptions.

If you submit an application after the deadline:
We will continue to accept applications on a rolling basis after the initial deadline of August 31st; applications received after this date will be put on a waiting list.

Scholarships:
We receive many more requests for scholarships than we have funding so we cannot guarantee you will receive scholarship funding. Scholarship funding is offered to anyone needing financial assistance to attend. Additional scholarship funding has been offered to support practitioners who self-identify as Black, Indigenous, and/or a Person of color (BIPOC). We have scholarship rates at $55 per night. For the month-long retreats only: Spirit Rock extends the upper age limit of the Young Adult scholarship rate to individuals 18-32 years of age. This special rate is also $55 per night. A limited number of these special YA rates will be available.

If you need scholarship funds to attend, once the application is available, please complete the Scholarship Section; funding may likely not be available later. Scholarship requests do not influence your acceptance.

PLEASE READ – Details on our current COVID Safety Protocols for In-person Retreats. These protocols may change a few times between now and the start of the retreats in 2024.

Dates: Saturday to Saturday, February 3 – March 30, 2024 (56 nights). Code 316R24.
Sliding Scale: $8,120 – $23,240, PLUS a donation to the teacher(s).
Arrival Time: 2:30-4:30 pm
Departure Time: 11:00 am

Supporter Rate w/guaranteed single room – $23,240
Benefactor – $16,800
Sustainer – $12,320
BASE – $8,120
Scholarship Rate (YA, BIPOC, M/K) – $3,080

RETREAT TO BE HELD ON THE LAND!

Visit the link below for:
February 1-Month Insight Meditation Retreat (28 Nights)
March 1-Month Insight Meditation Retreat (28 Nights)

PREREQUISITE:
Prerequisites for Two-Month Retreat (56-night retreat): BEFORE applying, you must have already completed at least 21 nights of silent residential retreat time. This retreat time must include a minimum of three (3) silent residential retreats with each of these six (6) nights or longer.

Prerequisites for One-Month Retreats (28-night retreat): BEFORE applying, you must have already completed at least 14 nights of silent residential retreat time. This retreat time must include a minimum of two (2) silent residential retreats with each of these six (6) nights or longer.

Other Important Notes About Prerequisites: These retreats must have been led by Spirit Rock, IMS, or IRC teachers, or other recognized Insight Meditation teachers. Previous retreats must be silent residential retreats and have a similar format to this retreat, with instructions, practices and talks focused on Insight Meditation. Online retreats do not qualify for these retreat prerequisites. When applying, you will need to provide the teachers’ names, dates, location, length (# of nights), and style of the retreats.

RETREAT DESCRIPTION:
February
An extended period of retreat offers the rare opportunity for sustained and dedicated practice. This retreat emphasizes quieting the mind, opening the heart, and developing profound clarity and depth of Insight practice. Instruction will follow the traditional four foundations of mindfulness, combined with training in lovingkindness and compassion, through a daily schedule of silent sitting, walking, Dharma talks, and practice meetings with teachers.

March
“The Still Heart of Awareness”
Awareness, or consciousness, is the very heart of sentient life, the faculty that reveals all the events of our experience. Yet in our dharma practice we may not have learned how to meditate directly on this fundamental aspect of our minds.

In this retreat we will explore the nature of awareness in three stages. We’ll begin by developing greater stability of mind through mindfulness of breathing. Next we’ll introduce a regular practice of lovingkindness, allowing the beautiful and responsive qualities of heart to unfold. Then, with these foundations, we’ll start to explore the nature of awareness, this mysterious capacity of knowing. These practices open the door to emptiness, profound understanding, and great freedom.

Special Note for 2024: When registering for the 2-Month retreat, please be aware that the March retreat will feature very different themes from the February retreat in the meditation instructions and talks, unlike in prior years. Please read the descriptions carefully for both months before registering. Participants in March will be expected to follow the instructions as offered for that retreat. If you are not interested, the teachers kindly ask that you not sign up for this retreat.

TEACHING TEAMS
February Teaching Team:
John Martin, Andrea Fella, James Baraz, Jaya Rudgard, Devin Berry, Tara Mulay, Kim Allen (assistant), Rasika Link (movement)

March Teaching Team:
Guy Armstrong, Sally Armstrong, Dawn Scott, Susie Harrington, Tuere Sala, Jaya Rudgard, Kodo Conlin (assistant), Eleni Monos (trainee), Rasika Link (movement)

APPLICATION PROCESS and DETAILS:
Applications available Wednesday, July 12, 2023; closes end of the day on Wednesday, August 31.

Participants will be selected from the pool of applicants including priority towards: BIPOC and Young Adults (whether scholarships are requested or not).

First round notifications will be sent via email by September 29; please refrain from calling before this deadline. We will need this time to process all the applications, make selections, coordinate with teachers, and allocate scholarship funding. If you are selected, you will be sent an email with a special link to register and pay your retreat fees online. If you end up on a waiting list, you will be notified of your relative position on the waitlist.

FOR ALL APPLICANTS: To be included in the first round of notifications, your application must be complete including prerequisites already met and submitted by the deadline. No exceptions.

If you submit an application after the deadline:
We will continue to accept applications on a rolling basis after the initial deadline of August 31st; applications received after this date will be put on a waiting list.

Scholarships:
We receive many more requests for scholarships than we have funding so we cannot guarantee you will receive scholarship funding. Scholarship funding is offered to anyone needing financial assistance to attend. Additional scholarship funding has been offered to support practitioners who self-identify as Black, Indigenous, and/or a Person of color (BIPOC). We have scholarship rates at $55 per night. For the month-long retreats only: Spirit Rock extends the upper age limit of the Young Adult scholarship rate to individuals 18-32 years of age. This special rate is also $55 per night. A limited number of these special YA rates will be available.

If you need scholarship funds to attend, once the application is available, please complete the Scholarship Section; funding may likely not be available later. Scholarship requests do not influence your acceptance.

PLEASE READ – Details on our current COVID Safety Protocols for In-person Retreats. These protocols may or may not change between now and the start of the retreats in 2024. Check this page regularly.

Dates: May 31, 2024 – June 12, 2025; specific dates below.
Sliding Scale: $11,500 – $4,500. Code DY1T24.

PROGRAM DATES: May 2024 – June 2025

Retreat 1: Residential retreat May 31, 2024 to June 6, 2024
Retreat 2: Non-residential hybrid January 11, 2025 to January 15, 2025
Retreat 3: Residential retreat June 5, 2025 to June 12, 2025

PROGRAM PREREQUISITES:

The training is open to everyone, but is designed for experienced practitioners from either mindfulness or Yoga traditions who aspire to integrate Dharma and Yoga in their practice. Special focus will be placed on integrating mindfulness into Yoga āsana practice and teaching.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:

This yearlong Dharma and Yoga certificate program integrates Buddhist wisdom teachings and meditation practice with āsana, prāṇāyāma, and somatic movement. In the teaching of Yoga and embodied meditation, Dharma and Yoga are interwoven as one path to awakening. The training includes silent retreat, community connection, and structured support for deepening your personal practice. Our approach is centered on accessible and trauma-informed practices that nourish belonging and provide systematic grounding in the essential practices of these two great traditions.

This program offers 175 CEUs for Yoga teachers through Yoga Alliance.

Important Note: The program does not certify Yoga teachers to lead Insight Meditation courses, daylongs, or retreats, which require further training.

Participants will:

1. Gain skills and understanding in the foundational teachings and practices of Dharma and Insight Meditation
2. Advance personal practice and teaching skills in Yoga āsana
3. Learn practice and teaching methods that support a loving connection to embodiment, honoring of boundaries, and a sense of belonging
4. Refine techniques to support all bodies in āsana
5. Gain understanding of how trauma impacts embodied experience

PROGRAM INCLUDES:

• 3 retreats (two residential, one non-residential hybrid)
• Optional affinity groups
• Small groups
• Written assignments/reflections
• Q&A sessions in between retreats (every other month)

COMMITMENT TO BELONGING AND SANGHA BUILDING

We are committed to creating a DYMT community of practitioners from diverse backgrounds and cultures—a mix of gender identities, ethnicities, socio-economic status, sexual orientations, ages, and abilities—who will support each other’s Dharma and Yoga practice(s). We invite participants who are dedicated to creating communities of belonging and spiritual friendship.

PROGRAMS COMPONENTS & REQUIREMENTS

1. Full attendance at both 6-night in-person residential retreats as well as the 5-day non-residential hybrid retreat (participants can attend the hybrid retreat in-person or online)
2. Attendance for and completion of the curriculum offered online between retreats. This will include study, practice, and connection with peers in small groups

PARTICIPATION AGREEMENTS

To get the most out of this training and to support both the Sangha and the container, we ask that you commit to the following:

1. Full attendance at both 6-night in-person residential retreats, as well as the 5-day non-residential hybrid retreat (participants can attend the hybrid retreat in-person or online)
2. Completion of the curriculum offered online between retreats: 3-5 hr/month recommended
3. Maintain a consistent Yoga and meditation practice during the training to integrate the concepts and teachings: 20-30 min/day recommended
4. Q&A sessions: 75 minutes every other month live via Zoom (highly recommended but not required, and will be recorded)
5. Honor the needs of your body during our in-person and online movement sessions and communicate with the teaching team if further support is needed
6. Maintain a willingness and capacity to interact and engage respectfully with people with different histories, stories, backgrounds, and views than your own

RETREAT FORMAT

The retreats will include periods of silence in meditation, mindful movement, time on the land, and meals. This will be combined with interactive workshop-style sessions—including discussion, small group learning, and Q&A— focused on advancing understanding and skills in the integration of Dharma and Yoga āsana. There will also be time for social connection and Saṇgha building.

SCHEDULE OF RETREATS (TOPICS SUBJECT TO REVISION)

First Retreat: The Four Foundations of Mindfulness

Residential: May 31 – June 6, 2024

Topics include: Mindfulness of the Body, Breath, Heart, and Mind; Establishing and Deepening a Meditation Practice; Taking Refuge in the Three Jewels; Saṇgha building

Second Retreat: The Four Brahmavihāras

Non-residential hybrid retreat: January 11 – 15, 2025 (participants can attend online or in-person)

Topics include: Integrating the depth and dimensions of the Four Brahmavihāras—lovingkindness, compassion, appreciative joy, and equanimity—into the practice and teaching of mindful movement. Embodying the Brahmavihāras in daily life.

Third Retreat: The Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path

Residential: June 5 – June 12, 2025

Topics include: What habitual actions and attitudes lead to suffering for ourselves and others, and which lead to increased happiness and freedom? How can we embody these understandings in our practice and teaching of Yoga?

TUITION

Sliding Scale: $11,500 – $4,500. Please consider paying at the highest rate that you can afford: your generosity supports the teachers of this program as well as Spirit Rock, staff, and your fellow practitioners. Any amount offered above the Base rate of $4500 is a tax deductible donation to Spirit Rock, and your generosity will enable and support the participation of others.

Standard Sliding Scale:
Supporter (Guaranteed Single Room) = $11,500
Benefactor = $9,050
Sustainer = $6,750
Basic = $4,500

Scholarship Sliding Scale:
All Scholarship rates are available on a first-come, first-served basis and are open to those needing financial support.
Scholarship Rate 1: $4,050
Mudita/Karuna Scholarship Rate: $3,000
BIPOC Scholarship Rate: $3,000

Participating in DYMT will require your commitment of both time and financial resources. If you need to withdraw from the program, the following fee structure will apply. Payment plans are available for all levels. ALL participants have the option of paying in full or a 30% deposit at the time of registration. Automatic installments will be set up if you choose to pay a deposit. All program fees must be paid in full THREE weeks prior to the start. Payment plans are available for all levels of the sliding scale. Scholarships are limited and reserved for those truly experiencing financial hardship.

CANCELLATION POLICY

$150 non-refundable, flat fee for all applicants on or before Jan 1, 2024

15% fee = Jan 2 – Mar 2, 2024
30% fee = Mar 3 – May 3, 2024
50% fee = May 4 – May 30, 2024
NO REFUNDS = On or after May 31, 2024
*Cancellation fee is a percentage of the total amount agreed to pay. These fees apply to all participants. Late cancellations do not allow us time to fill a vacated spot in the program.

Go Here to Learn More: Dharma Yoga Mindfulness Training

Dates: Saturday to Saturday, February 3 – March 2, 2024 (28 nights). Code 318R24.
Sliding Scale: $4,060-$11,620, PLUS a donation to the teacher(s).
Arrival Time: 2:30-4:30 p.m.
Departure Time: 11:00 a.m.

Supporter Rate w/ guaranteed single room – $11,620
Benefactor – $8,400
Sustainer – $6,160
BASE – $4,060
Scholarship Rate (YA, BIPOC, M/K) – $1,540

RETREAT TO BE HELD ON THE LAND!

Visit the link below for:
March 1-Month Insight Meditation Retreat (28 Nights)
Two-Month (Feb/Mar) Insight Meditation Retreat (56 Nights)

PREREQUISITE:
Prerequisites for One-Month Retreats (28-night retreat): BEFORE applying, you must have already completed at least 14 nights of silent residential retreat time. This retreat time must include a minimum of two (2) silent residential retreats with each of these six (6) nights or longer.

Prerequisites for Two-Month Retreat (56-night retreat): BEFORE applying, you must have already completed at least 21 nights of silent residential retreat time. This retreat time must include a minimum of three (3) silent residential retreats with each of these six (6) nights or longer.

Other Important Notes About Prerequisites: These retreats must have been led by Spirit Rock, IMS, or IRC teachers, or other recognized Insight Meditation teachers. Previous retreats must be silent residential retreats and have a similar format to this retreat, with instructions, practices and talks focused on Insight Meditation. Online retreats do not qualify for these retreat prerequisites. When applying, you will need to provide the teachers’ names, dates, location, length (# of nights), and style of the retreats.

RETREAT DESCRIPTION:
An extended period of retreat offers the rare opportunity for sustained and dedicated practice. This retreat emphasizes quieting the mind, opening the heart, and developing profound clarity and depth of Insight practice. Instruction will follow the traditional four foundations of mindfulness, combined with training in lovingkindness and compassion, through a daily schedule of silent sitting, walking, Dharma talks, and practice meetings with teachers.

APPLICATION PROCESS and DETAILS:
Applications available Wednesday, July 12, 2023; closes end of the day on Wednesday, August 31.

Participants will be selected from the pool of applicants including priority towards: BIPOC and Young Adults (whether scholarships are requested or not).

First round notifications will be sent via email by September 29; please refrain from calling before this deadline. We will need this time to process all the applications, make selections, coordinate with teachers, and allocate scholarship funding. If you are selected, you will be sent an email with a special link to register and pay your retreat fees online. If you end up on a waiting list, you will be notified of your relative position on the waitlist.

FOR ALL APPLICANTS: To be included in the first round of notifications, your application must be complete including prerequisites already met and submitted by the deadline. No exceptions.

If you submit an application after the deadline:
We will continue to accept applications on a rolling basis after the initial deadline of August 31st; applications received after this date will be put on a waiting list.

Scholarships:
We receive many more requests for scholarships than we have funding so we cannot guarantee you will receive scholarship funding. Scholarship funding is offered to anyone needing financial assistance to attend. Additional scholarship funding has been offered to support practitioners who self-identify as Black, Indigenous, and/or a Person of color (BIPOC). We have scholarship rates at $55 per night. For the month-long retreats only: Spirit Rock extends the upper age limit of the Young Adult scholarship rate to individuals 18-32 years of age. This special rate is also $55 per night. A limited number of these special YA rates will be available.

If you need scholarship funds to attend, once the application is available, please complete the Scholarship Section; funding may likely not be available later. Scholarship requests do not influence your acceptance.

PLEASE READ – Details on our current COVID Safety Protocols for In-person Retreats. These protocols may change a few times between now and the start of the retreats in 2024.

Dates: Saturday to Saturday, February 3 – March 30, 2024 (56 nights). Code 316R24.
Sliding Scale: $8,120 – $23,240, PLUS a donation to the teacher(s).
Arrival Time: 2:30-4:30 pm
Departure Time: 11:00 am

Supporter Rate w/guaranteed single room – $23,240
Benefactor – $16,800
Sustainer – $12,320
BASE – $8,120
Scholarship Rate (YA, BIPOC, M/K) – $3,080

RETREAT TO BE HELD ON THE LAND!

Visit the link below for:
February 1-Month Insight Meditation Retreat (28 Nights)
March 1-Month Insight Meditation Retreat (28 Nights)

PREREQUISITE:
Prerequisites for Two-Month Retreat (56-night retreat): BEFORE applying, you must have already completed at least 21 nights of silent residential retreat time. This retreat time must include a minimum of three (3) silent residential retreats with each of these six (6) nights or longer.

Prerequisites for One-Month Retreats (28-night retreat): BEFORE applying, you must have already completed at least 14 nights of silent residential retreat time. This retreat time must include a minimum of two (2) silent residential retreats with each of these six (6) nights or longer.

Other Important Notes About Prerequisites: These retreats must have been led by Spirit Rock, IMS, or IRC teachers, or other recognized Insight Meditation teachers. Previous retreats must be silent residential retreats and have a similar format to this retreat, with instructions, practices and talks focused on Insight Meditation. Online retreats do not qualify for these retreat prerequisites. When applying, you will need to provide the teachers’ names, dates, location, length (# of nights), and style of the retreats.

RETREAT DESCRIPTION:
February
An extended period of retreat offers the rare opportunity for sustained and dedicated practice. This retreat emphasizes quieting the mind, opening the heart, and developing profound clarity and depth of Insight practice. Instruction will follow the traditional four foundations of mindfulness, combined with training in lovingkindness and compassion, through a daily schedule of silent sitting, walking, Dharma talks, and practice meetings with teachers.

March
“The Still Heart of Awareness”
Awareness, or consciousness, is the very heart of sentient life, the faculty that reveals all the events of our experience. Yet in our dharma practice we may not have learned how to meditate directly on this fundamental aspect of our minds.

In this retreat we will explore the nature of awareness in three stages. We’ll begin by developing greater stability of mind through mindfulness of breathing. Next we’ll introduce a regular practice of lovingkindness, allowing the beautiful and responsive qualities of heart to unfold. Then, with these foundations, we’ll start to explore the nature of awareness, this mysterious capacity of knowing. These practices open the door to emptiness, profound understanding, and great freedom.

Special Note for 2024: When registering for the 2-Month retreat, please be aware that the March retreat will feature very different themes from the February retreat in the meditation instructions and talks, unlike in prior years. Please read the descriptions carefully for both months before registering. Participants in March will be expected to follow the instructions as offered for that retreat. If you are not interested, the teachers kindly ask that you not sign up for this retreat.

TEACHING TEAMS
February Teaching Team:
John Martin, Andrea Fella, James Baraz, Jaya Rudgard, Devin Berry, Tara Mulay, Kim Allen (assistant), Rasika Link (movement)

March Teaching Team:
Guy Armstrong, Sally Armstrong, Dawn Scott, Susie Harrington, Tuere Sala, Jaya Rudgard, Kodo Conlin (assistant), Eleni Monos (trainee), Rasika Link (movement)

APPLICATION PROCESS and DETAILS:
Applications available Wednesday, July 12, 2023; closes end of the day on Wednesday, August 31.

Participants will be selected from the pool of applicants including priority towards: BIPOC and Young Adults (whether scholarships are requested or not).

First round notifications will be sent via email by September 29; please refrain from calling before this deadline. We will need this time to process all the applications, make selections, coordinate with teachers, and allocate scholarship funding. If you are selected, you will be sent an email with a special link to register and pay your retreat fees online. If you end up on a waiting list, you will be notified of your relative position on the waitlist.

FOR ALL APPLICANTS: To be included in the first round of notifications, your application must be complete including prerequisites already met and submitted by the deadline. No exceptions.

If you submit an application after the deadline:
We will continue to accept applications on a rolling basis after the initial deadline of August 31st; applications received after this date will be put on a waiting list.

Scholarships:
We receive many more requests for scholarships than we have funding so we cannot guarantee you will receive scholarship funding. Scholarship funding is offered to anyone needing financial assistance to attend. Additional scholarship funding has been offered to support practitioners who self-identify as Black, Indigenous, and/or a Person of color (BIPOC). We have scholarship rates at $55 per night. For the month-long retreats only: Spirit Rock extends the upper age limit of the Young Adult scholarship rate to individuals 18-32 years of age. This special rate is also $55 per night. A limited number of these special YA rates will be available.

If you need scholarship funds to attend, once the application is available, please complete the Scholarship Section; funding may likely not be available later. Scholarship requests do not influence your acceptance.

PLEASE READ – Details on our current COVID Safety Protocols for In-person Retreats. These protocols may or may not change between now and the start of the retreats in 2024. Check this page regularly.

Dates: Saturday to Saturday, March 2 – March 30, 2024 (28 nights). Code 320R24.
Sliding Scale: $4,060-$11,620, PLUS a donation to the teacher(s).
Arrival Time: 2:30-4:30 p.m.
Departure Time: 11:00 a.m.

Supporter Rate w/ guaranteed single room – $11,620
Benefactor – $8,400
Sustainer – $6,160
BASE – $4,060
Scholarship Rate (YA, BIPOC, M/K) – $1,540

RETREAT TO BE HELD ON THE LAND!

Visit the link below for:
February 1-Month Insight Meditation Retreat (28 Nights)
Two-Month (Feb/Mar) Insight Meditation Retreat (56 Nights)

PREREQUISITE:
Prerequisites for One-Month Retreats (28-night retreat): BEFORE applying, you must have already completed at least 14 nights of silent residential retreat time. This retreat time must include a minimum of two (2) silent residential retreats with each of these six (6) nights or longer.

Prerequisites for Two-Month Retreat (56-night retreat): BEFORE applying, you must have already completed at least 21 nights of silent residential retreat time. This retreat time must include a minimum of three (3) silent residential retreats with each of these six (6) nights or longer.

Other Important Notes About Prerequisites: These retreats must have been led by Spirit Rock, IMS, or IRC teachers, or other recognized Insight Meditation teachers. Previous retreats must be silent residential retreats and have a similar format to this retreat, with instructions, practices and talks focused on Insight Meditation. Online retreats do not qualify for these retreat prerequisites. When applying, you will need to provide the teachers’ names, dates, location, length (# of nights), and style of the retreats.

RETREAT DESCRIPTION:
The Still Heart of Awareness: A Retreat for Experienced Practitioners

Awareness, or consciousness, is the very heart of sentient life, the faculty that reveals all the events of our experience. Yet in our dharma practice we may not have learned how to meditate directly on this fundamental aspect of our minds.

In this retreat we will explore the nature of awareness in three stages. We’ll begin by developing greater stability of mind through mindfulness of breathing. Next we’ll introduce a regular practice of lovingkindness, allowing the beautiful and responsive qualities of heart to unfold. Then, with these foundations, we’ll start to explore the nature of awareness, this mysterious capacity of knowing. These practices open the door to emptiness, profound understanding, and great freedom.

Special Note for March Retreat: This coming year (2024) “Awareness” practice will be the focus during the March retreat. All participants of the March retreat (whether the single month or the 2-Month) are expected to follow the instructions as offered for this month. If you are not interested, the teachers kindly ask that you not sign up for this retreat.

APPLICATION PROCESS and DETAILS:
Applications available Wednesday, July 12, 2023; closes end of the day on Wednesday, August 31.

Participants will be selected from the pool of applicants including priority towards: BIPOC and Young Adults (whether scholarships are requested or not).

First round notifications will be sent via email by September 29; please refrain from calling before this deadline. We will need this time to process all the applications, make selections, coordinate with teachers, and allocate scholarship funding. If you are selected, you will be sent an email with a special link to register and pay your retreat fees online. If you end up on a waiting list, you will be notified of your relative position on the waitlist.

FOR ALL APPLICANTS: To be included in the first round of notifications, your application must be complete including prerequisites already met and submitted by the deadline. No exceptions.

If you submit an application after the deadline:
We will continue to accept applications on a rolling basis after the initial deadline of August 31st; applications received after this date will be put on a waiting list.

Scholarships:
We receive many more requests for scholarships than we have funding so we cannot guarantee you will receive scholarship funding. Scholarship funding is offered to anyone needing financial assistance to attend. Additional scholarship funding has been offered to support practitioners who self-identify as Black, Indigenous, and/or a Person of color (BIPOC). We have scholarship rates at $55 per night. For the month-long retreats only: Spirit Rock extends the upper age limit of the Young Adult scholarship rate to individuals 18-32 years of age. This special rate is also $55 per night. A limited number of these special YA rates will be available.

If you need scholarship funds to attend, once the application is available, please complete the Scholarship Section; funding may likely not be available later. Scholarship requests do not influence your acceptance.

PLEASE READ – Details on our current COVID Safety Protocols for In-person Retreats. These protocols may or may not change between now and the start of the retreats in 2024. Check this page regularly.

Dates: May 31, 2024 – June 12, 2025; specific dates below.
Sliding Scale: $11,500 – $4,500. Code DY1T24.

PROGRAM DATES: May 2024 – June 2025

Retreat 1: Residential retreat May 31, 2024 to June 6, 2024
Retreat 2: Non-residential hybrid January 11, 2025 to January 15, 2025
Retreat 3: Residential retreat June 5, 2025 to June 12, 2025

PROGRAM PREREQUISITES:

The training is open to everyone, but is designed for experienced practitioners from either mindfulness or Yoga traditions who aspire to integrate Dharma and Yoga in their practice. Special focus will be placed on integrating mindfulness into Yoga āsana practice and teaching.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:

This yearlong Dharma and Yoga certificate program integrates Buddhist wisdom teachings and meditation practice with āsana, prāṇāyāma, and somatic movement. In the teaching of Yoga and embodied meditation, Dharma and Yoga are interwoven as one path to awakening. The training includes silent retreat, community connection, and structured support for deepening your personal practice. Our approach is centered on accessible and trauma-informed practices that nourish belonging and provide systematic grounding in the essential practices of these two great traditions.

This program offers 175 CEUs for Yoga teachers through Yoga Alliance.

Important Note: The program does not certify Yoga teachers to lead Insight Meditation courses, daylongs, or retreats, which require further training.

Participants will:

1. Gain skills and understanding in the foundational teachings and practices of Dharma and Insight Meditation
2. Advance personal practice and teaching skills in Yoga āsana
3. Learn practice and teaching methods that support a loving connection to embodiment, honoring of boundaries, and a sense of belonging
4. Refine techniques to support all bodies in āsana
5. Gain understanding of how trauma impacts embodied experience

PROGRAM INCLUDES:

• 3 retreats (two residential, one non-residential hybrid)
• Optional affinity groups
• Small groups
• Written assignments/reflections
• Q&A sessions in between retreats (every other month)

COMMITMENT TO BELONGING AND SANGHA BUILDING

We are committed to creating a DYMT community of practitioners from diverse backgrounds and cultures—a mix of gender identities, ethnicities, socio-economic status, sexual orientations, ages, and abilities—who will support each other’s Dharma and Yoga practice(s). We invite participants who are dedicated to creating communities of belonging and spiritual friendship.

PROGRAMS COMPONENTS & REQUIREMENTS

1. Full attendance at both 6-night in-person residential retreats as well as the 5-day non-residential hybrid retreat (participants can attend the hybrid retreat in-person or online)
2. Attendance for and completion of the curriculum offered online between retreats. This will include study, practice, and connection with peers in small groups

PARTICIPATION AGREEMENTS

To get the most out of this training and to support both the Sangha and the container, we ask that you commit to the following:

1. Full attendance at both 6-night in-person residential retreats, as well as the 5-day non-residential hybrid retreat (participants can attend the hybrid retreat in-person or online)
2. Completion of the curriculum offered online between retreats: 3-5 hr/month recommended
3. Maintain a consistent Yoga and meditation practice during the training to integrate the concepts and teachings: 20-30 min/day recommended
4. Q&A sessions: 75 minutes every other month live via Zoom (highly recommended but not required, and will be recorded)
5. Honor the needs of your body during our in-person and online movement sessions and communicate with the teaching team if further support is needed
6. Maintain a willingness and capacity to interact and engage respectfully with people with different histories, stories, backgrounds, and views than your own

RETREAT FORMAT

The retreats will include periods of silence in meditation, mindful movement, time on the land, and meals. This will be combined with interactive workshop-style sessions—including discussion, small group learning, and Q&A— focused on advancing understanding and skills in the integration of Dharma and Yoga āsana. There will also be time for social connection and Saṇgha building.

SCHEDULE OF RETREATS (TOPICS SUBJECT TO REVISION)

First Retreat: The Four Foundations of Mindfulness

Residential: May 31 – June 6, 2024

Topics include: Mindfulness of the Body, Breath, Heart, and Mind; Establishing and Deepening a Meditation Practice; Taking Refuge in the Three Jewels; Saṇgha building

Second Retreat: The Four Brahmavihāras

Non-residential hybrid retreat: January 11 – 15, 2025 (participants can attend online or in-person)

Topics include: Integrating the depth and dimensions of the Four Brahmavihāras—lovingkindness, compassion, appreciative joy, and equanimity—into the practice and teaching of mindful movement. Embodying the Brahmavihāras in daily life.

Third Retreat: The Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path

Residential: June 5 – June 12, 2025

Topics include: What habitual actions and attitudes lead to suffering for ourselves and others, and which lead to increased happiness and freedom? How can we embody these understandings in our practice and teaching of Yoga?

TUITION

Sliding Scale: $11,500 – $4,500. Please consider paying at the highest rate that you can afford: your generosity supports the teachers of this program as well as Spirit Rock, staff, and your fellow practitioners. Any amount offered above the Base rate of $4500 is a tax deductible donation to Spirit Rock, and your generosity will enable and support the participation of others.

Standard Sliding Scale:
Supporter (Guaranteed Single Room) = $11,500
Benefactor = $9,050
Sustainer = $6,750
Basic = $4,500

Scholarship Sliding Scale:
All Scholarship rates are available on a first-come, first-served basis and are open to those needing financial support.
Scholarship Rate 1: $4,050
Mudita/Karuna Scholarship Rate: $3,000
BIPOC Scholarship Rate: $3,000

Participating in DYMT will require your commitment of both time and financial resources. If you need to withdraw from the program, the following fee structure will apply. Payment plans are available for all levels. ALL participants have the option of paying in full or a 30% deposit at the time of registration. Automatic installments will be set up if you choose to pay a deposit. All program fees must be paid in full THREE weeks prior to the start. Payment plans are available for all levels of the sliding scale. Scholarships are limited and reserved for those truly experiencing financial hardship.

CANCELLATION POLICY

$150 non-refundable, flat fee for all applicants on or before Jan 1, 2024

15% fee = Jan 2 – Mar 2, 2024
30% fee = Mar 3 – May 3, 2024
50% fee = May 4 – May 30, 2024
NO REFUNDS = On or after May 31, 2024
*Cancellation fee is a percentage of the total amount agreed to pay. These fees apply to all participants. Late cancellations do not allow us time to fill a vacated spot in the program.

Go Here to Learn More: Dharma Yoga Mindfulness Training

Dates: Sunday to Sunday, April 7-13, 2024 (6 nights). Code 322R24.
Arrival Time: 2:30-4:30pm
Departure Time: 11:00am
Sliding Scale:* $1440-$3600
Supporter Rate w/guaranteed single room – $3600
Benefactor – $2880
Sustainer – $2160
Basic – $1440
Toni Ko Scholarship Rate – $50 (First time retreatants, new to meditation, age 27-55 years, 6-night retreat, with a need for financial assistance)
Scholarship Rate (BIPOC, Mudita/Karuna, or Young Adult) – $390
*Fees DO NOT include a donation to the teacher(s).

Registration opens approximately 9:00am Pacific Time on December 13, 2023. Postponed opening from Dec. 5, 2023.

RETREAT TO BE HELD ON THE LAND!

Description:
This is a silent retreat designed especially for those relatively new to the practices of Insight Meditation (vipassanā). The retreat includes systematic instructions on vipassanā meditation—both stillness and moving—as well as lovingkindness practices, meetings with teachers, and evening talks highlighting the central teachings of the Buddha and their practical application to our lives.

IMPORTANT NOTES:
Scholarship offerings: All scholarship rates require a minimum fee ($65/night). Scholarships are limited to TWO per calendar year for on-land retreats. And, while we are not able to offer “pay what you can”-type of scholarships for in-person retreats, they are still available for online offerings as space allows.

Hemera Fellowships for Residential Retreats – are you eligible and a first-time retreatant? Learn more details…

Room Occupancy: We have double and single occupancy rooms. Many of our rooms are single occupancy (only 16 of 80 rooms are double occupancy). We offer a “guaranteed single room” rate and these will be limited (16). This rate guarantees a single room while helping to support scholarships and all we do here at Spirit Rock. The remaining single rooms are not exclusive to the top end of the sliding scale; however, they are initially prioritized for those with serious medical needs.

IMPORTANT – Details on our current COVID Safety Protocols for In-person Retreats.

Dates: Sunday to Saturday, April 14-20, 2024 (6 nights). Code 324R24.
Arrival Time: 2:30-4:30 pm
Departure Time: 11:00 am
Sliding Scale:* – TBD
*Fees DO NOT include a donation to the teacher(s).

Registration opens approximately 9:00 am Pacific Time on December 12, 2023.

RETREAT TO BE HELD ON THE LAND!

Open to:

Open to: All Self-identified Women of the Black African Diaspora

Description:

There is a deep well of vibrant and intuitive knowing that is alive in the bone memory of Black Women’s bodies. To recognize and revitalize the innate and beautiful qualities of tenderness, kindness, and joy that reside within the heart is to access the internal protection and ancestral wisdom and strength needed on the arduous journey towards liberation.

During this retreat we will practice silent meditation indoors and in nature. There will be periods of community building and wisdom sharing as well as Dharma talks, embodiment practices, meetings with teachers, and time for reflective, intentional rest to nourish and refresh the mind, heart and body. Through guided practices of self-love, compassion and a deepened connection to nature, we will illuminate the heart of strength and tenderness that resides within us all.

IMPORTANT NOTES:
Scholarship offerings: All scholarship rates require a minimum fee ($60/night). Scholarships are limited to TWO per calendar year for on-land retreats. And, while we are not able to offer “pay what you can”-type of scholarships for in-person retreats, they are still available for online offerings as space allows.

Hemera Fellowships for Residential Retreats – are you eligible and a first-time retreatant? Learn more details…

Room Occupancy*: We have double and single occupancy rooms. Many of our rooms are single occupancy (only 16 of 80 rooms are double occupancy). We offer a “guaranteed single room” rate and these will be limited (16). This rate guarantees a single room while helping to support scholarships and all we do here at Spirit Rock. The remaining single rooms are not exclusive to the top end of the sliding scale; however, they are initially prioritized for those with serious medical needs.

*Subject to change depending upon COVID-19 situation.

IMPORTANT – Details on our current COVID Safety Protocols for In-person Retreats.

Dates: Sunday to Saturday, April 21-27, 2024 (6 nights). Code 326R24.
Arrival Time: 2:30-4:30pm
Departure Time: 11:00am
Sliding Scale:* $1440-$3600

*Fees DO NOT include a donation to the teacher(s).

Registration opens approximately 9:00 am Pacific Time on December 19, 2023.

RETREAT TO BE HELD ON THE LAND!

Description:
In the storms of our lives we need refuge, nourishment, and support—a place to replenish our tired bodies and troubled hearts. When the Buddha offered his teachings, his first instruction was to go meditate under a tree. Throughout this retreat, we will practice together in the age-old tradition of being outside in the company of the natural world. We will explore tapping into the natural stillness and dynamism that surrounds us and teaches us. As we integrate stillness and movement, we move toward being active participants in the world while maintaining balance and ease in our hearts and minds.

IMPORTANT NOTES:
Scholarship offerings: All scholarship rates require a minimum fee ($65/night). Scholarships are limited to TWO per calendar year for on-land retreats. And, while we are not able to offer “pay what you can”-type of scholarships for in-person retreats, they are still available for online offerings as space allows.

Hemera Fellowships for Residential Retreats – are you eligible and a first-time retreatant? Learn more details…

Room Occupancy*: We have double and single occupancy rooms. Many of our rooms are single occupancy (only 16 of 80 rooms are double occupancy). We offer a “guaranteed single room” rate and these will be limited (16). This rate guarantees a single room while helping to support scholarships and all we do here at Spirit Rock. The remaining single rooms are not exclusive to the top end of the sliding scale; however, they are initially prioritized for those with serious medical needs.

*Subject to change depending upon COVID-19 situation.

IMPORTANT – Details on our current COVID Safety Protocols for In-person Retreats.