Nikki Mirghafori, PhD
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Events by this speaker
November
Event Details
Dates: Monday to Sunday, November 27 - December 3, 2023 (6 nights). Code 298R23. Arrival Time: 2:30-4:30 pm Departure Time: 11:00 am Sliding Scale: $1230-$3120* Supporter Rate w/guaranteed single room - $3120 Benefactor - $2460 Sustainer
Event Details
Dates: Monday to Sunday, November 27 – December 3, 2023 (6 nights). Code 298R23.
Arrival Time: 2:30-4:30 pm
Departure Time: 11:00 am
Sliding Scale: $1230-$3120*
Supporter Rate w/guaranteed single room – $3120
Benefactor – $2460
Sustainer – $1890
BASE – $1230
Reduced Rate – $780
Toni Ko Scholarship Rate – $50 (Criteria: 27-55 yrs old, first residential retreat, and new to meditation, one time award. Only available on a 6-night retreat.)
Scholarship Rate (BIPOC, M/K, or YA) – $330
*Fees DO NOT include a donation to the teacher(s).
Registration opens approximately 9:00 am Pacific Time on July 25, 2023.
RETREAT TO BE HELD ON THE LAND!
Description:
Equanimity is a crown jewel of Buddhist practice, the unshakable balance of mind-heart born of the perfection of wisdom and love. It is neither aloof nor cool, as mistakenly imagined, but imbues the heart with tremendous stability and caring presence to neither push away nor drown in experience. Equanimity is the fourth and final brahmavihāra (heavenly dwelling), imbuing lovingkindness, compassion, and vicarious joy with balance. As the seventh factor of awakening, its development is needed for advancing in the path. It guards the mind-heart in the midst of the eight worldly winds of gain/loss, fame/disrepute, pleasure/pain, and praise/blame, which afflict our human lives at one time or another. Equanimity is such a rich and deep teaching that the Visuddhimagga (Path of Purification), teaches ten different types of equanimity. Cultivating equanimity is paramount for a heart-mind in balance, peace, and happiness at every stage of our practice.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
Scholarship offerings: In returning to the land, we returned to our pre-pandemic scholarship options and policies. 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 “no one turned away”-type of scholarships for in-person retreats, they are still available for online offerings.
Hemera Fellowships – are you eligible? Learn more…
Room Occupancy Update*: Starting March 27, 2022, we returned to double and single occupancy rooms. Many of our rooms are single occupancy (only 16 of 80 rooms are double occupancy). We have also returned to offering a “guaranteed single room” rate; these rates are 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.
Teacher(s)
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Bonnie Duran, MPH, DrPH
Bonnie Duran, MPH, DrPH
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Janice Clarfield
Janice Clarfield
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Liz Powell
Liz Powell
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Nikki Mirghafori, PhD
Nikki Mirghafori, PhD
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Sylvia Boorstein, PhD
Sylvia Boorstein, PhD
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December
Event Details
Dates: Monday to Sunday, November 27 - December 3, 2023 (6 nights). Code 298R23. Arrival Time: 2:30-4:30 pm Departure Time: 11:00 am Sliding Scale: $1230-$3120* Supporter Rate w/guaranteed single room - $3120 Benefactor - $2460 Sustainer
Event Details
Dates: Monday to Sunday, November 27 – December 3, 2023 (6 nights). Code 298R23.
Arrival Time: 2:30-4:30 pm
Departure Time: 11:00 am
Sliding Scale: $1230-$3120*
Supporter Rate w/guaranteed single room – $3120
Benefactor – $2460
Sustainer – $1890
BASE – $1230
Reduced Rate – $780
Toni Ko Scholarship Rate – $50 (Criteria: 27-55 yrs old, first residential retreat, and new to meditation, one time award. Only available on a 6-night retreat.)
Scholarship Rate (BIPOC, M/K, or YA) – $330
*Fees DO NOT include a donation to the teacher(s).
Registration opens approximately 9:00 am Pacific Time on July 25, 2023.
RETREAT TO BE HELD ON THE LAND!
Description:
Equanimity is a crown jewel of Buddhist practice, the unshakable balance of mind-heart born of the perfection of wisdom and love. It is neither aloof nor cool, as mistakenly imagined, but imbues the heart with tremendous stability and caring presence to neither push away nor drown in experience. Equanimity is the fourth and final brahmavihāra (heavenly dwelling), imbuing lovingkindness, compassion, and vicarious joy with balance. As the seventh factor of awakening, its development is needed for advancing in the path. It guards the mind-heart in the midst of the eight worldly winds of gain/loss, fame/disrepute, pleasure/pain, and praise/blame, which afflict our human lives at one time or another. Equanimity is such a rich and deep teaching that the Visuddhimagga (Path of Purification), teaches ten different types of equanimity. Cultivating equanimity is paramount for a heart-mind in balance, peace, and happiness at every stage of our practice.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
Scholarship offerings: In returning to the land, we returned to our pre-pandemic scholarship options and policies. 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 “no one turned away”-type of scholarships for in-person retreats, they are still available for online offerings.
Hemera Fellowships – are you eligible? Learn more…
Room Occupancy Update*: Starting March 27, 2022, we returned to double and single occupancy rooms. Many of our rooms are single occupancy (only 16 of 80 rooms are double occupancy). We have also returned to offering a “guaranteed single room” rate; these rates are 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.
Teacher(s)
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Bonnie Duran, MPH, DrPH
Bonnie Duran, MPH, DrPH
View Bonnie's profile.
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Janice Clarfield
Janice Clarfield
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Liz Powell
Liz Powell
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Nikki Mirghafori, PhD
Nikki Mirghafori, PhD
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Sylvia Boorstein, PhD
Sylvia Boorstein, PhD
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Event Details
Dates: February 3 – June 15, 2024; specific dates below. Time: 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Early-Bird Discount from Nov. 4 to Dec. 3, 2023. Code ML4T24. General Registration Deadline: February 1, 2024 (registration
Event Details
Dates: February 3 – June 15, 2024; specific dates below.
Time: 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Early-Bird Discount from Nov. 4 to Dec. 3, 2023. Code ML4T24.
General Registration Deadline: February 1, 2024 (registration open until 5:00 p.m. US Pacific Time). Please note ‘early-bird’ registration deadline dates below. A waiting list will be created if the program fills early.
PROGRAM DATES: February – June 2024
All large group sessions:
9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. US Pacific Time
Online via Zoom
Sat, Feb 3 Opening Session
Sat, March 9 (note: reg open until March 6)
Sat, March 30
Sat, Apr 20
Sat, May 11
Sat, June 1
Sat, June 15 Closing Session
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
This online certificate training program is open to and designed for leaders and aspiring leaders in both the non-profit and for-profit sectors. We will cultivate mindful and compassionate leadership skills and practices to embody our care for ourselves and others, with a mindset of service to community and the world.
A core, distinct pedagogical approach of this program is participating in and co-learning with a supportive community of like-minded peers both in the large group and small monthly pod meetings. Through lectures, group discussion, guided meditations, readings, reflections, experiential exercises, and personal meditation practice, we will cultivate skills and behaviors that can be applied directly to our personal and professional lives. By developing and incorporating these intentional practices, we will strengthen professional relationships and workplace environments, expanding impact beyond our own learning for the broader benefit of our work and organization(s).
This program includes training in three realms: personal, relational, and organizational. Some included themes are:
- Mindful, compassionate, values-aligned leadership
- Cultivating well-being: self-care, rest, and resilience
- Self-awareness and self-management: emotional intelligence and working with difficult emotions
- Transforming professional and personal relationships through embodied, skillful communication
- Courageous conversations
- Empowering and inspiring people and teams
- Coaching and mentoring: compassionate accountability
- Fostering and co-creating belonging
PROGRAM INCLUDES
- Monthly large group sessions – online (recorded)
- Monthly team sessions
- Daily and monthly home practices and readings
- Monthly written reflections
- Monthly Q&As – online (recorded)
- Optional opt-in affinity groups
PARTICIPATION COMMITMENT
- Must attend at least 5 of 7 large group sessions live (and access recordings of any missed sessions)
- Meditation: 20-30 min/day recommended
- Reading, journaling, and written reflections: 4-8 hr/month
- Team meetings: 1 hr/month
- Q&A Sessions: 1 hr/month (highly recommended but not required, and will be recorded)
- Attend ONE program orientation (highly recommended, especially if you have not used our Online Learning Platform before)
- Tues, Jan 30; 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. PT
- Fri, Feb 2; 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PT
TUITION
Early-bird discount prices will only be available from November 4 through December 3, 2023. Standard price levels and scholarship rates will become available on December 4, 2023. Payment plans are available for everyone.
Financial Details
Participating in MLT 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. Those paying a deposit can set up installments. All program fees must be paid in full two weeks prior to the start. Payment plans are available for all levels of the sliding scale.
Important note: Installments can only be set up on credit cards. If you register less than 3 weeks prior to the start, a payment plan is not automatically available. Please contact us if you have any questions.
CANCELLATION POLICY**
$100 fee: On or before February 1, by 5:00 p.m. US Pacific Time
$500 fee: February 2 – March 9
NO REFUNDS: On or after March 10 (applies to all participants)
**Fees reduced by half for scholarship participants. 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: Mindful Leadership Training Details
Teacher(s)
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Marc Lesser, MBA
Marc Lesser, MBA
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Nikki Mirghafori, PhD
Nikki Mirghafori, PhD
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Event Details
Dates: Monday to Saturday, December 11-16, 2023 (5 nights). Code 303R23. Arrival Time: 2:30-4:30 pm Departure Time: 11:00 am Sliding Scale: Supporter Rate w/guaranteed single room - $2600 Benefactor - $2050 Sustainer - $1575 Base - $1025 Reduced
Event Details
Dates: Monday to Saturday, December 11-16, 2023 (5 nights). Code 303R23.
Arrival Time: 2:30-4:30 pm
Departure Time: 11:00 am
Sliding Scale:
Supporter Rate w/guaranteed single room – $2600
Benefactor – $2050
Sustainer – $1575
Base – $1025
Reduced Rate – $650
Scholarship Rate (BIPOC, M/K, or YA) – $275
*Fees DO NOT include a donation to the teacher(s).
RETREAT TO BE HELD ON THE LAND!
Description:
Our path of practice leads to a destination: peace. Can we engage with practice such that our attitude along the path embodies the qualities of the destination? Can we approach every moment of awareness with ease, so that we are continuously cultivating goodwill and release? Can we avoid the pitfall of the practice becoming a struggle, or worse, a grim duty? Can we mindfully nourish our minds and hearts with the wholesome happiness available on the path?
We will explore integrating attitudes of peace, ease, release, friendliness, and well-being into the fabric of every moment on and off the cushion, in service of awakening for the sake of all beings and ourselves.
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.
Teacher(s)
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Isabelle Frenette
Isabelle Frenette
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Kim Allen
Kim Allen
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Nikki Mirghafori, PhD
Nikki Mirghafori, PhD
View Nikki's upcoming programs or profile.
January
Event Details
Dates: February 3 – June 15, 2024; specific dates below. Time: 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Early-Bird Discount from Nov. 4 to Dec. 3, 2023. Code ML4T24. General Registration Deadline: February 1, 2024 (registration
Event Details
Dates: February 3 – June 15, 2024; specific dates below.
Time: 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Early-Bird Discount from Nov. 4 to Dec. 3, 2023. Code ML4T24.
General Registration Deadline: February 1, 2024 (registration open until 5:00 p.m. US Pacific Time). Please note ‘early-bird’ registration deadline dates below. A waiting list will be created if the program fills early.
PROGRAM DATES: February – June 2024
All large group sessions:
9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. US Pacific Time
Online via Zoom
Sat, Feb 3 Opening Session
Sat, March 9 (note: reg open until March 6)
Sat, March 30
Sat, Apr 20
Sat, May 11
Sat, June 1
Sat, June 15 Closing Session
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
This online certificate training program is open to and designed for leaders and aspiring leaders in both the non-profit and for-profit sectors. We will cultivate mindful and compassionate leadership skills and practices to embody our care for ourselves and others, with a mindset of service to community and the world.
A core, distinct pedagogical approach of this program is participating in and co-learning with a supportive community of like-minded peers both in the large group and small monthly pod meetings. Through lectures, group discussion, guided meditations, readings, reflections, experiential exercises, and personal meditation practice, we will cultivate skills and behaviors that can be applied directly to our personal and professional lives. By developing and incorporating these intentional practices, we will strengthen professional relationships and workplace environments, expanding impact beyond our own learning for the broader benefit of our work and organization(s).
This program includes training in three realms: personal, relational, and organizational. Some included themes are:
- Mindful, compassionate, values-aligned leadership
- Cultivating well-being: self-care, rest, and resilience
- Self-awareness and self-management: emotional intelligence and working with difficult emotions
- Transforming professional and personal relationships through embodied, skillful communication
- Courageous conversations
- Empowering and inspiring people and teams
- Coaching and mentoring: compassionate accountability
- Fostering and co-creating belonging
PROGRAM INCLUDES
- Monthly large group sessions – online (recorded)
- Monthly team sessions
- Daily and monthly home practices and readings
- Monthly written reflections
- Monthly Q&As – online (recorded)
- Optional opt-in affinity groups
PARTICIPATION COMMITMENT
- Must attend at least 5 of 7 large group sessions live (and access recordings of any missed sessions)
- Meditation: 20-30 min/day recommended
- Reading, journaling, and written reflections: 4-8 hr/month
- Team meetings: 1 hr/month
- Q&A Sessions: 1 hr/month (highly recommended but not required, and will be recorded)
- Attend ONE program orientation (highly recommended, especially if you have not used our Online Learning Platform before)
- Tues, Jan 30; 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. PT
- Fri, Feb 2; 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PT
TUITION
Early-bird discount prices will only be available from November 4 through December 3, 2023. Standard price levels and scholarship rates will become available on December 4, 2023. Payment plans are available for everyone.
Financial Details
Participating in MLT 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. Those paying a deposit can set up installments. All program fees must be paid in full two weeks prior to the start. Payment plans are available for all levels of the sliding scale.
Important note: Installments can only be set up on credit cards. If you register less than 3 weeks prior to the start, a payment plan is not automatically available. Please contact us if you have any questions.
CANCELLATION POLICY**
$100 fee: On or before February 1, by 5:00 p.m. US Pacific Time
$500 fee: February 2 – March 9
NO REFUNDS: On or after March 10 (applies to all participants)
**Fees reduced by half for scholarship participants. 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: Mindful Leadership Training Details
Teacher(s)
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Marc Lesser, MBA
Marc Lesser, MBA
View Marc's upcoming programs or profile
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Nikki Mirghafori, PhD
Nikki Mirghafori, PhD
View Nikki's upcoming programs or profile.
February
Event Details
Dates: February 3 – June 15, 2024; specific dates below. Time: 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Early-Bird Discount from Nov. 4 to Dec. 3, 2023. Code ML4T24. General Registration Deadline: February 1, 2024 (registration
Event Details
Dates: February 3 – June 15, 2024; specific dates below.
Time: 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Early-Bird Discount from Nov. 4 to Dec. 3, 2023. Code ML4T24.
General Registration Deadline: February 1, 2024 (registration open until 5:00 p.m. US Pacific Time). Please note ‘early-bird’ registration deadline dates below. A waiting list will be created if the program fills early.
PROGRAM DATES: February – June 2024
All large group sessions:
9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. US Pacific Time
Online via Zoom
Sat, Feb 3 Opening Session
Sat, March 9 (note: reg open until March 6)
Sat, March 30
Sat, Apr 20
Sat, May 11
Sat, June 1
Sat, June 15 Closing Session
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
This online certificate training program is open to and designed for leaders and aspiring leaders in both the non-profit and for-profit sectors. We will cultivate mindful and compassionate leadership skills and practices to embody our care for ourselves and others, with a mindset of service to community and the world.
A core, distinct pedagogical approach of this program is participating in and co-learning with a supportive community of like-minded peers both in the large group and small monthly pod meetings. Through lectures, group discussion, guided meditations, readings, reflections, experiential exercises, and personal meditation practice, we will cultivate skills and behaviors that can be applied directly to our personal and professional lives. By developing and incorporating these intentional practices, we will strengthen professional relationships and workplace environments, expanding impact beyond our own learning for the broader benefit of our work and organization(s).
This program includes training in three realms: personal, relational, and organizational. Some included themes are:
- Mindful, compassionate, values-aligned leadership
- Cultivating well-being: self-care, rest, and resilience
- Self-awareness and self-management: emotional intelligence and working with difficult emotions
- Transforming professional and personal relationships through embodied, skillful communication
- Courageous conversations
- Empowering and inspiring people and teams
- Coaching and mentoring: compassionate accountability
- Fostering and co-creating belonging
PROGRAM INCLUDES
- Monthly large group sessions – online (recorded)
- Monthly team sessions
- Daily and monthly home practices and readings
- Monthly written reflections
- Monthly Q&As – online (recorded)
- Optional opt-in affinity groups
PARTICIPATION COMMITMENT
- Must attend at least 5 of 7 large group sessions live (and access recordings of any missed sessions)
- Meditation: 20-30 min/day recommended
- Reading, journaling, and written reflections: 4-8 hr/month
- Team meetings: 1 hr/month
- Q&A Sessions: 1 hr/month (highly recommended but not required, and will be recorded)
- Attend ONE program orientation (highly recommended, especially if you have not used our Online Learning Platform before)
- Tues, Jan 30; 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. PT
- Fri, Feb 2; 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PT
TUITION
Early-bird discount prices will only be available from November 4 through December 3, 2023. Standard price levels and scholarship rates will become available on December 4, 2023. Payment plans are available for everyone.
Financial Details
Participating in MLT 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. Those paying a deposit can set up installments. All program fees must be paid in full two weeks prior to the start. Payment plans are available for all levels of the sliding scale.
Important note: Installments can only be set up on credit cards. If you register less than 3 weeks prior to the start, a payment plan is not automatically available. Please contact us if you have any questions.
CANCELLATION POLICY**
$100 fee: On or before February 1, by 5:00 p.m. US Pacific Time
$500 fee: February 2 – March 9
NO REFUNDS: On or after March 10 (applies to all participants)
**Fees reduced by half for scholarship participants. 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: Mindful Leadership Training Details
Teacher(s)
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Marc Lesser, MBA
Marc Lesser, MBA
View Marc's upcoming programs or profile
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Nikki Mirghafori, PhD
Nikki Mirghafori, PhD
View Nikki's upcoming programs or profile.
March
Event Details
Dates: February 3 – June 15, 2024; specific dates below. Time: 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Early-Bird Discount from Nov. 4 to Dec. 3, 2023. Code ML4T24. General Registration Deadline: February 1, 2024 (registration
Event Details
Dates: February 3 – June 15, 2024; specific dates below.
Time: 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Early-Bird Discount from Nov. 4 to Dec. 3, 2023. Code ML4T24.
General Registration Deadline: February 1, 2024 (registration open until 5:00 p.m. US Pacific Time). Please note ‘early-bird’ registration deadline dates below. A waiting list will be created if the program fills early.
PROGRAM DATES: February – June 2024
All large group sessions:
9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. US Pacific Time
Online via Zoom
Sat, Feb 3 Opening Session
Sat, March 9 (note: reg open until March 6)
Sat, March 30
Sat, Apr 20
Sat, May 11
Sat, June 1
Sat, June 15 Closing Session
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
This online certificate training program is open to and designed for leaders and aspiring leaders in both the non-profit and for-profit sectors. We will cultivate mindful and compassionate leadership skills and practices to embody our care for ourselves and others, with a mindset of service to community and the world.
A core, distinct pedagogical approach of this program is participating in and co-learning with a supportive community of like-minded peers both in the large group and small monthly pod meetings. Through lectures, group discussion, guided meditations, readings, reflections, experiential exercises, and personal meditation practice, we will cultivate skills and behaviors that can be applied directly to our personal and professional lives. By developing and incorporating these intentional practices, we will strengthen professional relationships and workplace environments, expanding impact beyond our own learning for the broader benefit of our work and organization(s).
This program includes training in three realms: personal, relational, and organizational. Some included themes are:
- Mindful, compassionate, values-aligned leadership
- Cultivating well-being: self-care, rest, and resilience
- Self-awareness and self-management: emotional intelligence and working with difficult emotions
- Transforming professional and personal relationships through embodied, skillful communication
- Courageous conversations
- Empowering and inspiring people and teams
- Coaching and mentoring: compassionate accountability
- Fostering and co-creating belonging
PROGRAM INCLUDES
- Monthly large group sessions – online (recorded)
- Monthly team sessions
- Daily and monthly home practices and readings
- Monthly written reflections
- Monthly Q&As – online (recorded)
- Optional opt-in affinity groups
PARTICIPATION COMMITMENT
- Must attend at least 5 of 7 large group sessions live (and access recordings of any missed sessions)
- Meditation: 20-30 min/day recommended
- Reading, journaling, and written reflections: 4-8 hr/month
- Team meetings: 1 hr/month
- Q&A Sessions: 1 hr/month (highly recommended but not required, and will be recorded)
- Attend ONE program orientation (highly recommended, especially if you have not used our Online Learning Platform before)
- Tues, Jan 30; 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. PT
- Fri, Feb 2; 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PT
TUITION
Early-bird discount prices will only be available from November 4 through December 3, 2023. Standard price levels and scholarship rates will become available on December 4, 2023. Payment plans are available for everyone.
Financial Details
Participating in MLT 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. Those paying a deposit can set up installments. All program fees must be paid in full two weeks prior to the start. Payment plans are available for all levels of the sliding scale.
Important note: Installments can only be set up on credit cards. If you register less than 3 weeks prior to the start, a payment plan is not automatically available. Please contact us if you have any questions.
CANCELLATION POLICY**
$100 fee: On or before February 1, by 5:00 p.m. US Pacific Time
$500 fee: February 2 – March 9
NO REFUNDS: On or after March 10 (applies to all participants)
**Fees reduced by half for scholarship participants. 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: Mindful Leadership Training Details
Teacher(s)
-
Marc Lesser, MBA
Marc Lesser, MBA
View Marc's upcoming programs or profile
-
Nikki Mirghafori, PhD
Nikki Mirghafori, PhD
View Nikki's upcoming programs or profile.
April
Event Details
Dates: February 3 – June 15, 2024; specific dates below. Time: 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Early-Bird Discount from Nov. 4 to Dec. 3, 2023. Code ML4T24. General Registration Deadline: February 1, 2024 (registration
Event Details
Dates: February 3 – June 15, 2024; specific dates below.
Time: 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Early-Bird Discount from Nov. 4 to Dec. 3, 2023. Code ML4T24.
General Registration Deadline: February 1, 2024 (registration open until 5:00 p.m. US Pacific Time). Please note ‘early-bird’ registration deadline dates below. A waiting list will be created if the program fills early.
PROGRAM DATES: February – June 2024
All large group sessions:
9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. US Pacific Time
Online via Zoom
Sat, Feb 3 Opening Session
Sat, March 9 (note: reg open until March 6)
Sat, March 30
Sat, Apr 20
Sat, May 11
Sat, June 1
Sat, June 15 Closing Session
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
This online certificate training program is open to and designed for leaders and aspiring leaders in both the non-profit and for-profit sectors. We will cultivate mindful and compassionate leadership skills and practices to embody our care for ourselves and others, with a mindset of service to community and the world.
A core, distinct pedagogical approach of this program is participating in and co-learning with a supportive community of like-minded peers both in the large group and small monthly pod meetings. Through lectures, group discussion, guided meditations, readings, reflections, experiential exercises, and personal meditation practice, we will cultivate skills and behaviors that can be applied directly to our personal and professional lives. By developing and incorporating these intentional practices, we will strengthen professional relationships and workplace environments, expanding impact beyond our own learning for the broader benefit of our work and organization(s).
This program includes training in three realms: personal, relational, and organizational. Some included themes are:
- Mindful, compassionate, values-aligned leadership
- Cultivating well-being: self-care, rest, and resilience
- Self-awareness and self-management: emotional intelligence and working with difficult emotions
- Transforming professional and personal relationships through embodied, skillful communication
- Courageous conversations
- Empowering and inspiring people and teams
- Coaching and mentoring: compassionate accountability
- Fostering and co-creating belonging
PROGRAM INCLUDES
- Monthly large group sessions – online (recorded)
- Monthly team sessions
- Daily and monthly home practices and readings
- Monthly written reflections
- Monthly Q&As – online (recorded)
- Optional opt-in affinity groups
PARTICIPATION COMMITMENT
- Must attend at least 5 of 7 large group sessions live (and access recordings of any missed sessions)
- Meditation: 20-30 min/day recommended
- Reading, journaling, and written reflections: 4-8 hr/month
- Team meetings: 1 hr/month
- Q&A Sessions: 1 hr/month (highly recommended but not required, and will be recorded)
- Attend ONE program orientation (highly recommended, especially if you have not used our Online Learning Platform before)
- Tues, Jan 30; 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. PT
- Fri, Feb 2; 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PT
TUITION
Early-bird discount prices will only be available from November 4 through December 3, 2023. Standard price levels and scholarship rates will become available on December 4, 2023. Payment plans are available for everyone.
Financial Details
Participating in MLT 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. Those paying a deposit can set up installments. All program fees must be paid in full two weeks prior to the start. Payment plans are available for all levels of the sliding scale.
Important note: Installments can only be set up on credit cards. If you register less than 3 weeks prior to the start, a payment plan is not automatically available. Please contact us if you have any questions.
CANCELLATION POLICY**
$100 fee: On or before February 1, by 5:00 p.m. US Pacific Time
$500 fee: February 2 – March 9
NO REFUNDS: On or after March 10 (applies to all participants)
**Fees reduced by half for scholarship participants. 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: Mindful Leadership Training Details
Teacher(s)
-
Marc Lesser, MBA
Marc Lesser, MBA
View Marc's upcoming programs or profile
-
Nikki Mirghafori, PhD
Nikki Mirghafori, PhD
View Nikki's upcoming programs or profile.
May
Event Details
Dates: February 3 – June 15, 2024; specific dates below. Time: 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Early-Bird Discount from Nov. 4 to Dec. 3, 2023. Code ML4T24. General Registration Deadline: February 1, 2024 (registration
Event Details
Dates: February 3 – June 15, 2024; specific dates below.
Time: 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Early-Bird Discount from Nov. 4 to Dec. 3, 2023. Code ML4T24.
General Registration Deadline: February 1, 2024 (registration open until 5:00 p.m. US Pacific Time). Please note ‘early-bird’ registration deadline dates below. A waiting list will be created if the program fills early.
PROGRAM DATES: February – June 2024
All large group sessions:
9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. US Pacific Time
Online via Zoom
Sat, Feb 3 Opening Session
Sat, March 9 (note: reg open until March 6)
Sat, March 30
Sat, Apr 20
Sat, May 11
Sat, June 1
Sat, June 15 Closing Session
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
This online certificate training program is open to and designed for leaders and aspiring leaders in both the non-profit and for-profit sectors. We will cultivate mindful and compassionate leadership skills and practices to embody our care for ourselves and others, with a mindset of service to community and the world.
A core, distinct pedagogical approach of this program is participating in and co-learning with a supportive community of like-minded peers both in the large group and small monthly pod meetings. Through lectures, group discussion, guided meditations, readings, reflections, experiential exercises, and personal meditation practice, we will cultivate skills and behaviors that can be applied directly to our personal and professional lives. By developing and incorporating these intentional practices, we will strengthen professional relationships and workplace environments, expanding impact beyond our own learning for the broader benefit of our work and organization(s).
This program includes training in three realms: personal, relational, and organizational. Some included themes are:
- Mindful, compassionate, values-aligned leadership
- Cultivating well-being: self-care, rest, and resilience
- Self-awareness and self-management: emotional intelligence and working with difficult emotions
- Transforming professional and personal relationships through embodied, skillful communication
- Courageous conversations
- Empowering and inspiring people and teams
- Coaching and mentoring: compassionate accountability
- Fostering and co-creating belonging
PROGRAM INCLUDES
- Monthly large group sessions – online (recorded)
- Monthly team sessions
- Daily and monthly home practices and readings
- Monthly written reflections
- Monthly Q&As – online (recorded)
- Optional opt-in affinity groups
PARTICIPATION COMMITMENT
- Must attend at least 5 of 7 large group sessions live (and access recordings of any missed sessions)
- Meditation: 20-30 min/day recommended
- Reading, journaling, and written reflections: 4-8 hr/month
- Team meetings: 1 hr/month
- Q&A Sessions: 1 hr/month (highly recommended but not required, and will be recorded)
- Attend ONE program orientation (highly recommended, especially if you have not used our Online Learning Platform before)
- Tues, Jan 30; 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. PT
- Fri, Feb 2; 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PT
TUITION
Early-bird discount prices will only be available from November 4 through December 3, 2023. Standard price levels and scholarship rates will become available on December 4, 2023. Payment plans are available for everyone.
Financial Details
Participating in MLT 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. Those paying a deposit can set up installments. All program fees must be paid in full two weeks prior to the start. Payment plans are available for all levels of the sliding scale.
Important note: Installments can only be set up on credit cards. If you register less than 3 weeks prior to the start, a payment plan is not automatically available. Please contact us if you have any questions.
CANCELLATION POLICY**
$100 fee: On or before February 1, by 5:00 p.m. US Pacific Time
$500 fee: February 2 – March 9
NO REFUNDS: On or after March 10 (applies to all participants)
**Fees reduced by half for scholarship participants. 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: Mindful Leadership Training Details
Teacher(s)
-
Marc Lesser, MBA
Marc Lesser, MBA
View Marc's upcoming programs or profile
-
Nikki Mirghafori, PhD
Nikki Mirghafori, PhD
View Nikki's upcoming programs or profile.
June
Event Details
Dates: February 3 – June 15, 2024; specific dates below. Time: 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Early-Bird Discount from Nov. 4 to Dec. 3, 2023. Code ML4T24. General Registration Deadline: February 1, 2024 (registration
Event Details
Dates: February 3 – June 15, 2024; specific dates below.
Time: 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Early-Bird Discount from Nov. 4 to Dec. 3, 2023. Code ML4T24.
General Registration Deadline: February 1, 2024 (registration open until 5:00 p.m. US Pacific Time). Please note ‘early-bird’ registration deadline dates below. A waiting list will be created if the program fills early.
PROGRAM DATES: February – June 2024
All large group sessions:
9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. US Pacific Time
Online via Zoom
Sat, Feb 3 Opening Session
Sat, March 9 (note: reg open until March 6)
Sat, March 30
Sat, Apr 20
Sat, May 11
Sat, June 1
Sat, June 15 Closing Session
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
This online certificate training program is open to and designed for leaders and aspiring leaders in both the non-profit and for-profit sectors. We will cultivate mindful and compassionate leadership skills and practices to embody our care for ourselves and others, with a mindset of service to community and the world.
A core, distinct pedagogical approach of this program is participating in and co-learning with a supportive community of like-minded peers both in the large group and small monthly pod meetings. Through lectures, group discussion, guided meditations, readings, reflections, experiential exercises, and personal meditation practice, we will cultivate skills and behaviors that can be applied directly to our personal and professional lives. By developing and incorporating these intentional practices, we will strengthen professional relationships and workplace environments, expanding impact beyond our own learning for the broader benefit of our work and organization(s).
This program includes training in three realms: personal, relational, and organizational. Some included themes are:
- Mindful, compassionate, values-aligned leadership
- Cultivating well-being: self-care, rest, and resilience
- Self-awareness and self-management: emotional intelligence and working with difficult emotions
- Transforming professional and personal relationships through embodied, skillful communication
- Courageous conversations
- Empowering and inspiring people and teams
- Coaching and mentoring: compassionate accountability
- Fostering and co-creating belonging
PROGRAM INCLUDES
- Monthly large group sessions – online (recorded)
- Monthly team sessions
- Daily and monthly home practices and readings
- Monthly written reflections
- Monthly Q&As – online (recorded)
- Optional opt-in affinity groups
PARTICIPATION COMMITMENT
- Must attend at least 5 of 7 large group sessions live (and access recordings of any missed sessions)
- Meditation: 20-30 min/day recommended
- Reading, journaling, and written reflections: 4-8 hr/month
- Team meetings: 1 hr/month
- Q&A Sessions: 1 hr/month (highly recommended but not required, and will be recorded)
- Attend ONE program orientation (highly recommended, especially if you have not used our Online Learning Platform before)
- Tues, Jan 30; 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. PT
- Fri, Feb 2; 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PT
TUITION
Early-bird discount prices will only be available from November 4 through December 3, 2023. Standard price levels and scholarship rates will become available on December 4, 2023. Payment plans are available for everyone.
Financial Details
Participating in MLT 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. Those paying a deposit can set up installments. All program fees must be paid in full two weeks prior to the start. Payment plans are available for all levels of the sliding scale.
Important note: Installments can only be set up on credit cards. If you register less than 3 weeks prior to the start, a payment plan is not automatically available. Please contact us if you have any questions.
CANCELLATION POLICY**
$100 fee: On or before February 1, by 5:00 p.m. US Pacific Time
$500 fee: February 2 – March 9
NO REFUNDS: On or after March 10 (applies to all participants)
**Fees reduced by half for scholarship participants. 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: Mindful Leadership Training Details
Teacher(s)
-
Marc Lesser, MBA
Marc Lesser, MBA
View Marc's upcoming programs or profile
-
Nikki Mirghafori, PhD
Nikki Mirghafori, PhD
View Nikki's upcoming programs or profile.
July
Event Details
Dates: February 3 – June 15, 2024; specific dates below. Time: 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Early-Bird Discount from Nov. 4 to Dec. 3, 2023. Code ML4T24. General Registration Deadline: February 1, 2024 (registration
Event Details
Dates: February 3 – June 15, 2024; specific dates below.
Time: 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Early-Bird Discount from Nov. 4 to Dec. 3, 2023. Code ML4T24.
General Registration Deadline: February 1, 2024 (registration open until 5:00 p.m. US Pacific Time). Please note ‘early-bird’ registration deadline dates below. A waiting list will be created if the program fills early.
PROGRAM DATES: February – June 2024
All large group sessions:
9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. US Pacific Time
Online via Zoom
Sat, Feb 3 Opening Session
Sat, March 9 (note: reg open until March 6)
Sat, March 30
Sat, Apr 20
Sat, May 11
Sat, June 1
Sat, June 15 Closing Session
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
This online certificate training program is open to and designed for leaders and aspiring leaders in both the non-profit and for-profit sectors. We will cultivate mindful and compassionate leadership skills and practices to embody our care for ourselves and others, with a mindset of service to community and the world.
A core, distinct pedagogical approach of this program is participating in and co-learning with a supportive community of like-minded peers both in the large group and small monthly pod meetings. Through lectures, group discussion, guided meditations, readings, reflections, experiential exercises, and personal meditation practice, we will cultivate skills and behaviors that can be applied directly to our personal and professional lives. By developing and incorporating these intentional practices, we will strengthen professional relationships and workplace environments, expanding impact beyond our own learning for the broader benefit of our work and organization(s).
This program includes training in three realms: personal, relational, and organizational. Some included themes are:
- Mindful, compassionate, values-aligned leadership
- Cultivating well-being: self-care, rest, and resilience
- Self-awareness and self-management: emotional intelligence and working with difficult emotions
- Transforming professional and personal relationships through embodied, skillful communication
- Courageous conversations
- Empowering and inspiring people and teams
- Coaching and mentoring: compassionate accountability
- Fostering and co-creating belonging
PROGRAM INCLUDES
- Monthly large group sessions – online (recorded)
- Monthly team sessions
- Daily and monthly home practices and readings
- Monthly written reflections
- Monthly Q&As – online (recorded)
- Optional opt-in affinity groups
PARTICIPATION COMMITMENT
- Must attend at least 5 of 7 large group sessions live (and access recordings of any missed sessions)
- Meditation: 20-30 min/day recommended
- Reading, journaling, and written reflections: 4-8 hr/month
- Team meetings: 1 hr/month
- Q&A Sessions: 1 hr/month (highly recommended but not required, and will be recorded)
- Attend ONE program orientation (highly recommended, especially if you have not used our Online Learning Platform before)
- Tues, Jan 30; 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. PT
- Fri, Feb 2; 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PT
TUITION
Early-bird discount prices will only be available from November 4 through December 3, 2023. Standard price levels and scholarship rates will become available on December 4, 2023. Payment plans are available for everyone.
Financial Details
Participating in MLT 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. Those paying a deposit can set up installments. All program fees must be paid in full two weeks prior to the start. Payment plans are available for all levels of the sliding scale.
Important note: Installments can only be set up on credit cards. If you register less than 3 weeks prior to the start, a payment plan is not automatically available. Please contact us if you have any questions.
CANCELLATION POLICY**
$100 fee: On or before February 1, by 5:00 p.m. US Pacific Time
$500 fee: February 2 – March 9
NO REFUNDS: On or after March 10 (applies to all participants)
**Fees reduced by half for scholarship participants. 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: Mindful Leadership Training Details
Teacher(s)
-
Marc Lesser, MBA
Marc Lesser, MBA
View Marc's upcoming programs or profile
-
Nikki Mirghafori, PhD
Nikki Mirghafori, PhD
View Nikki's upcoming programs or profile.
October
Event Details
Dates: Sunday to Saturday, October 27 - November 2, 2024 (6 nights). Code 374R24. Arrival Time: 2:30-4:30 pm Departure Time: 11:00 am Sliding Scale:* - TBD *Fees DO NOT include a donation to the
Event Details
Dates: Sunday to Saturday, October 27 – November 2, 2024 (6 nights). Code 374R24.
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 June 26, 2024.
RETREAT TO BE HELD ON THE LAND!
Description:
Death is not exactly a typical dinner table topic in modern, dominant Western culture. We all “know” that we die, yet we tend to ignore it and put our collective heads in the sand. Rather than running away from our inevitable mortality, we can harness the power of this reflection to stay aligned with our deepest values and to live and love more fully. Through mindfulness of death (maraṇasati), we become more present for this miraculous, passing show called life with gladness and gratitude.
Fully embracing our life’s impermanence can give rise to a deep letting go and freedom, so that we can be fearlessly and peacefully prepared for our death as a potentially liberative moment. Considering the myriad spiritual benefits of maraṇasati, let us come together to explore this supreme practice, one on which the Buddha invited us to reflect daily for the sake of ourselves and others.
This silent retreat includes one daily session of interactive practice which is particularly essential for deepening and supporting our engagement with maraṇasati practice.
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.
Teacher(s)
-
Jeanne Corrigal
Jeanne Corrigal
View Jeanne's profile.
-
John Martin
John Martin
View John's upcoming programs or profile.
-
Nikki Mirghafori, PhD
Nikki Mirghafori, PhD
View Nikki's upcoming programs or profile.
November
Event Details
Dates: Sunday to Saturday, October 27 - November 2, 2024 (6 nights). Code 374R24. Arrival Time: 2:30-4:30 pm Departure Time: 11:00 am Sliding Scale:* - TBD *Fees DO NOT include a donation to the
Event Details
Dates: Sunday to Saturday, October 27 – November 2, 2024 (6 nights). Code 374R24.
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 June 26, 2024.
RETREAT TO BE HELD ON THE LAND!
Description:
Death is not exactly a typical dinner table topic in modern, dominant Western culture. We all “know” that we die, yet we tend to ignore it and put our collective heads in the sand. Rather than running away from our inevitable mortality, we can harness the power of this reflection to stay aligned with our deepest values and to live and love more fully. Through mindfulness of death (maraṇasati), we become more present for this miraculous, passing show called life with gladness and gratitude.
Fully embracing our life’s impermanence can give rise to a deep letting go and freedom, so that we can be fearlessly and peacefully prepared for our death as a potentially liberative moment. Considering the myriad spiritual benefits of maraṇasati, let us come together to explore this supreme practice, one on which the Buddha invited us to reflect daily for the sake of ourselves and others.
This silent retreat includes one daily session of interactive practice which is particularly essential for deepening and supporting our engagement with maraṇasati practice.
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.
Teacher(s)
-
Jeanne Corrigal
Jeanne Corrigal
View Jeanne's profile.
-
John Martin
John Martin
View John's upcoming programs or profile.
-
Nikki Mirghafori, PhD
Nikki Mirghafori, PhD
View Nikki's upcoming programs or profile.
December
Event Details
Dates: Sunday to Tuesday, December 8-17, 2024 (9 nights). Code 386R24. 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
Event Details
Dates: Sunday to Tuesday, December 8-17, 2024 (9 nights). Code 386R24.
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 August 8, 2024.
RETREAT TO BE HELD ON THE LAND!
Description:
It is no news that all things are impermanent. Unease is a familiar aspect of our human experience, and what we take very personally is not in fact personal. In this retreat, we first tend to the three qualities of stability, well-being, and confidence—all of which support insight into the three characteristics of existence. Then we explore and befriend the three characteristics—namely, aniccā (impermanence, inconstancy), dukkha (stress, unsatisfactoriness, suffering) and anattā (not-self, impersonality, ungovernability)—in our own lived experience. Throughout the retreat, we support ourselves with the three corresponding heart qualities of anukampa (care), karuṇā (compassion), and mettā (lovingkindness).
The three characteristics aren’t just harbingers of existential bad news. Their understanding serves as the three doorways to liberation. When we understand and make peace with them, we have more ease, compassion, and freedom in our lives, and we can be of more benefit to ourselves, others, and the world.
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.
Teacher(s)
-
Dawn Scott
Dawn Scott
View Dawn's upcoming programs or profile.
-
Nikki Mirghafori, PhD
Nikki Mirghafori, PhD
View Nikki's upcoming programs or profile.
-
Sayadaw U Jagara
Sayadaw U Jagara
View U Jagara's profile.