Length: Recurring (non-residential)

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

Dates: January – December, 2024.
Monthly large group sessions – Saturdays: January 27 (required!), February 24, March 23, April 20, May 18, June 22, July 20, August 24, September 14, October 19, November 16, December 14, + “Graduation” on January 25, 2025
Orientation Dates: Thurs Jan 11, 5:30-6:30pm PT or Fri Jan 12, 11am-12pm PT
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. US Pacific Time
Sliding Scale: $1008-$1500. Scholarship rates available. Code YL5T24.

Registration will open approximately 1:00 p.m. US Pacific Time on Friday, September 15, 2023.

Teaching Team: Vinny Ferraro (Lead), Pam Dunn, and Frank Ostaseski

CANCELLATION POLICY
• $100 cancellation fee* – On or before Jan 24, by 5:00 p.m. US Pacific Time
• No refunds: Choice of Open credit or tax deductible donation – Jan 25 through Feb 26 (after the second class)
• No refunds and no open credits –  Feb 27 and beyond
*Fees reduced by half for scholarship participants until Jan 24. No refunds for all participants after this date.

QUESTIONS? Please email us.

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: 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

Dates: January – December, 2024.
Monthly large group sessions – Saturdays: January 27 (required!), February 24, March 23, April 20, May 18, June 22, July 20, August 24, September 14, October 19, November 16, December 14, + “Graduation” on January 25, 2025
Orientation Dates: Thurs Jan 11, 5:30-6:30pm PT or Fri Jan 12, 11am-12pm PT
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. US Pacific Time
Sliding Scale: $1008-$1500. Scholarship rates available. Code YL5T24.

Registration will open approximately 1:00 p.m. US Pacific Time on Friday, September 15, 2023.

Teaching Team: Vinny Ferraro (Lead), Pam Dunn, and Frank Ostaseski

CANCELLATION POLICY
• $100 cancellation fee* – On or before Jan 24, by 5:00 p.m. US Pacific Time
• No refunds: Choice of Open credit or tax deductible donation – Jan 25 through Feb 26 (after the second class)
• No refunds and no open credits –  Feb 27 and beyond
*Fees reduced by half for scholarship participants until Jan 24. No refunds for all participants after this date.

QUESTIONS? Please email us.

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: 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

Dates: January – December, 2024.
Monthly large group sessions – Saturdays: January 27 (required!), February 24, March 23, April 20, May 18, June 22, July 20, August 24, September 14, October 19, November 16, December 14, + “Graduation” on January 25, 2025
Orientation Dates: Thurs Jan 11, 5:30-6:30pm PT or Fri Jan 12, 11am-12pm PT
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. US Pacific Time
Sliding Scale: $1008-$1500. Scholarship rates available. Code YL5T24.

Registration will open approximately 1:00 p.m. US Pacific Time on Friday, September 15, 2023.

Teaching Team: Vinny Ferraro (Lead), Pam Dunn, and Frank Ostaseski

CANCELLATION POLICY
• $100 cancellation fee* – On or before Jan 24, by 5:00 p.m. US Pacific Time
• No refunds: Choice of Open credit or tax deductible donation – Jan 25 through Feb 26 (after the second class)
• No refunds and no open credits –  Feb 27 and beyond
*Fees reduced by half for scholarship participants until Jan 24. No refunds for all participants after this date.

QUESTIONS? Please email us.

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.

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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.

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Dates: January – December, 2024.
Monthly large group sessions – Saturdays: January 27 (required!), February 24, March 23, April 20, May 18, June 22, July 20, August 24, September 14, October 19, November 16, December 14, + “Graduation” on January 25, 2025
Orientation Dates: Thurs Jan 11, 5:30-6:30pm PT or Fri Jan 12, 11am-12pm PT
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. US Pacific Time
Sliding Scale: $1008-$1500. Scholarship rates available. Code YL5T24.

Registration will open approximately 1:00 p.m. US Pacific Time on Friday, September 15, 2023.

Teaching Team: Vinny Ferraro (Lead), Pam Dunn, and Frank Ostaseski

CANCELLATION POLICY
• $100 cancellation fee* – On or before Jan 24, by 5:00 p.m. US Pacific Time
• No refunds: Choice of Open credit or tax deductible donation – Jan 25 through Feb 26 (after the second class)
• No refunds and no open credits –  Feb 27 and beyond
*Fees reduced by half for scholarship participants until Jan 24. No refunds for all participants after this date.

QUESTIONS? Please email us.

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