Event Type: Day Retreats

Date & Time: Sunday, January 30, 2022; 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. US Pacific Time
Sliding Scale: $45-$200. Our sliding scale options for this program include financial support for our teachers. Code TJ1D22.

Please Note: This retreat is offered online only. We invite you to try this creative form of practice as we take care of one another and respond skillfully to COVID-19.

Description:
Qigong, practiced with wise effort and wise intention, can be a powerful, contemplative, and transformative ritual for well-being. Bringing mindfulness into our human experience can help heal and restore our bodies, bring clarity and centeredness to our minds and nervous system, and create calm-abiding in our minds, bodies, and spirits.

Together, we will explore ways to practice the skillful, simple, and transformational pathway of Qigong Dharma. Our time together will include periods of standing, sitting, meditation, stillness and motion, and questions and comments. Join us for a day of embodied Dharma and well-being. All are warmly welcome!

All are welcome! No one will be turned away for lack of funds as space allows. For more information, please email Registration@spiritrock.org.

Date & Time: Saturday, February 12, 2022; 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. US Pacific Time
Sliding Scale: $55-$275. Our sliding scale options for this program include financial support for our teachers. Code JK1D22.

Please Note: This retreat is offered online only. We invite you to try this creative form of practice as we take care of one another and respond skillfully to COVID-19.

Description:
In this traditional Insight Meditation (vipassanā) daylong retreat, the emphasis will be on quieting the mind and opening the heart. By cultivating a calm mind and a kind heart toward ourselves and others, we learn how to live with loving awareness, and we develop a more easeful relationship with life, regardless of our circumstances.

Instructions will be given for both sitting and walking meditation. Lively discourse on the Dharma will be provided throughout the day, with time for questions and discussion.

This daylong retreat is suitable for both new and experienced meditators who are looking to refresh and deepen their practice.

Schedule: (subject to change)
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Morning session
12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Lunch Break
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Afternoon session

All are welcome! No one will be turned away for lack of funds as space allows. For more information, please email Registration@spiritrock.org.

Date & Time: Sunday, February 13, 2022; 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. US Pacific Time
Sliding Scale: $45-$200. Our sliding scale options for this program include financial support for our teachers. Code DC1D22.

Please Note: This retreat is offered online only. We invite you to try this creative form of practice as we take care of one another and respond skillfully to COVID-19.

Description:
This Valentine’s Day program is an opportunity for couples to awaken the heart of joy and love together. To be intimate with each other, we must learn to be fully present. Through partner meditations, verbal and nonverbal communication exercises, and group sharing, couples will practice the art of intimacy and learn skills to deepen their shared journey.

IMPORTANT NOTE: This daylong event is not appropriate to attend by oneself, as the majority of the program will be spent in partner practice.

All are welcome! No one will be turned away for lack of funds as space allows. For more information, please email Registration@spiritrock.org.

Date & Time: Friday, February 25, 2022; 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. US Pacific Time
Sliding Scale: $45-$200. Our sliding scale options for this program include financial support for our teachers. Code MC1D22.
Continuing Education Credits: This program offers 6 CE credits for $60 for licensed psychologists, health & wellness coaches, and California licensed MFTs, LCSWs, LEPs, LPCCs, nurses, and chiropractors.

Please Note: This retreat is offered online only. We invite you to try this creative form of practice as we take care of one another and respond skillfully to COVID-19.

Description:
Love and compassion are essential and beautiful aspects of living a full and awake human life. The presence of love opens the heart, allowing a kind embrace of ourself, other people, all species, and the earth herself.

This open-heartedness also allows us to meet the pain in ourself and in others with care and responsive compassion.

In this experiential day of guided meditation, discussion, and interactive exercises, we will discover how to cultivate these beautiful heart qualities, inquire into what obstructs them, and learn how to bring them alive in our life. We will explore how to embrace all of ourselves with a kind, loving attention and to meet the pain in ourself and others with a compassionate care.

We will draw guidance from Buddhist teachings as well as poets and teachers who beautifully express in words and actions the power of love and compassion in the world.

All are welcome! No one will be turned away for lack of funds as space allows. For more information, please email Registration@spiritrock.org.

Date & Time:Sunday, March 13, 2022; 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. US Pacific Time
Sliding Scale: $45-$200. Our sliding scale options for this program include financial support for our teachers. Code CW1D22.
Continuing Education Credits: This program offers 4 CE credits for $40 for licensed psychologists, health & wellness coaches, and California licensed MFTs, LCSWs, LEPs, LPCCs, nurses, and chiropractors.

Please Note: This retreat is offered online only. We invite you to try this creative form of practice as we take care of one another and respond skillfully to COVID-19.

Description:
In the second foundation of mindfulness, the Buddha taught the practice of the Vedanās or feeling tones as a way to liberation. During this day of practice, we will explore how we can apply these teachings to chronic physical pain.

Pain gets our attention like nothing else, but it often obliterates any sensations of pleasant or neutral (neither pleasant nor unpleasant) in its wake. But it is exactly the conscious practice with all three that opens the door to more ease, calm, and balance.

This is a daylong retreat with guided stationary and movement meditation, interactive practice, and periods of individual and small group reflections.

All are welcome! No one will be turned away for lack of funds as space allows. For more information, please email Registration@spiritrock.org.

Date & Time: Sunday, March 20, 2022; 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. US Pacific Time
Sliding Scale: $45-$200. Our sliding scale options for this program include financial support for our teachers. Code MG1D22.

Please Note: This retreat is offered online only. We invite you to try this creative form of practice as we take care of one another and respond skillfully to COVID-19.

Description:
Imagine what it must have been like to see the Buddha walking through your village 2600 years ago. A living example of freedom and peace in each step. Can we aspire to be such harbingers of peace? When the world needs the healing balm of compassion and wisdom, is it possible that we as a Dharma community can be part of that healing?

What does it mean to live your life from a place of love and peace in your heart? We cultivate the qualities of lovingkindness and compassion in our meditations, but how do we bring them into action? How do we bring the path factors of sīla (ethical conduct) alive in our daily routines? How we live out our practice matters significantly. This daylong retreat is dedicated to awakening our potential to be fully engaged on this path of peace through meditation, contemplation, Dharma talks, and group exploration.

All are welcome! No one will be turned away for lack of funds as space allows. For more information, please email Registration@spiritrock.org.

Tentative Schedule: (subject to change)
10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Intro and meditation (on Zoom)
11:00 – 11:30 a.m. Walking practice (off Zoom)
11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Dharma talk and meditation (on Zoom)
12:15 – 1:15 p.m. Lunch break (off Zoom)
1:15 – 2:00 p.m. Meditation and group breakouts (on Zoom)
2:00 – 2:30 p.m. Walking practice/ break (off Zoom)
2:30 – 3:00 p.m. Q&A with closing reflections (on Zoom)

Date & Time: 5 Thursdays; March 24, 31, April 7, 14, 21; 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. US Pacific Time
Sliding Scale: Dana Day (By Donation) $0-$108. Code SF1G22.

Please Note: This retreat is offered online only. We invite you to try this creative form of practice as we take care of one another and respond skillfully to COVID-19.

Description:
The Satipaṭṭhāna Sutta contains the Buddha’s original instructions for the practice of mindfulness. Beginning with the stabilization of energy and attention, the text moves through meditations on breath and body to intimate exploration of the emotions and states of mind that shape our lives.

The Satipaṭṭhāna Sutta, or “The Foundations of Mindfulness,” is the traditional framework for Insight Meditation. In this beloved discourse, the Buddha invites us to walk “the direct path” to the end of suffering.

While beginners are welcome, this class will be most relevant for practitioners with some experience in meditation. Our focus will be on using the sutta as an ongoing resource for practice. The class is part of our study series, The Refuge of Dhamma: Exploring the Buddha’s Discourses, and includes an audio recording of the sutta, video introductions for each session, guided meditations, and supplemental materials.

Please Note: Though the classes in the series will build on each other, attendance at all classes is not required.

Date & Time: 5 Thursdays; March 24, 31, April 7, 14, 21; 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. US Pacific Time
Sliding Scale: Dana Day (By Donation) $0-$108. Code SF1G22.

Please Note: This retreat is offered online only. We invite you to try this creative form of practice as we take care of one another and respond skillfully to COVID-19.

Description:
The Satipaṭṭhāna Sutta contains the Buddha’s original instructions for the practice of mindfulness. Beginning with the stabilization of energy and attention, the text moves through meditations on breath and body to intimate exploration of the emotions and states of mind that shape our lives.

The Satipaṭṭhāna Sutta, or “The Foundations of Mindfulness,” is the traditional framework for Insight Meditation. In this beloved discourse, the Buddha invites us to walk “the direct path” to the end of suffering.

While beginners are welcome, this class will be most relevant for practitioners with some experience in meditation. Our focus will be on using the sutta as an ongoing resource for practice. The class is part of our study series, The Refuge of Dhamma: Exploring the Buddha’s Discourses, and includes an audio recording of the sutta, video introductions for each session, guided meditations, and supplemental materials.

Please Note: Though the classes in the series will build on each other, attendance at all classes is not required.

Date & Time: Friday, April 1, 2022; 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. US Pacific Time
Sliding Scale: $45-$200. Our sliding scale options for this program include financial support for our teachers. Code GF1D22.
Continuing Education Credits: This program offers 6 CE credits for $60 for licensed psychologists, health & wellness coaches, and California licensed MFTs, LCSWs, LEPs, LPCCs, nurses, and chiropractors.

Please Note: This retreat is offered online only. We invite you to try this creative form of practice as we take care of one another and respond skillfully to COVID-19.

Description:
Impermanence, annica, is one of the fundamental teachings of the dharma. All things arise and pass away. What if we allowed ourselves to ride this wave of transience with a sense of joy and liberation? A sense that we too are part of the constant motion. We are not fixed. Our relationships, our personalities, our stories are not fixed, although we may be conditioned to believe otherwise.

We’ll explore how the teachings are a living, dynamic aspect of our lives that help us understand and embody our own fluidity. Change is all around us, the ten thousand joys and sorrows. Can this be a doorway to embrace the dharma and our very lives as a verb?

Together, we will delve into the heart teachings of joy and equanimity, the role of the elements, and our connection to nature in order to celebrate our capacity to ride the waves of change.

All are welcome! No one will be turned away for lack of funds as space allows. For more information, please email Registration@spiritrock.org.

Date: Saturday, April 2, 2022; 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Pacific Time
Sliding Scale: Dana Day (By Donation) $0-$108. Code PM1G22.
Continuing Education Credits: This program offers 6 CE credits for $60 for licensed psychologists, health & wellness coaches, and California licensed MFTs, LCSWs, LEPs, LPCCs, nurses, and chiropractors.

Please Note: This retreat is offered online only. We invite you to try this creative form of practice as we take care of one another and respond skillfully to COVID-19.

Open to: Everyone

Description:
Care providing has obvious challenges — stress, energy demands, tension, and excess workload. And it has hidden costs — self-criticism, sacrificing self-care, and despair.

In this daylong retreat, we will focus on renewal and explore some of the skillful means the Buddha taught that can alleviate the stress of care providing.

You will learn the importance of placing attention, the art of letting go of expectations, how to determine what your true responsibilities are, and how to recognize and respond to the confusion that arises around care providing.

The retreat will include guided meditations, dharma talks, self-care techniques, gentle stretching, and group discussion.

Schedule: (subject to change)
9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Morning Session
12:30 – 2:00 p.m. Lunch Break
2:00 – 4:30 p.m. Afternoon Session

Date & Time: Sunday, April 3, 2022; 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. US Pacific Time
Sliding Scale: $45-$200. Our sliding scale options for this program include financial support for our teachers. Code PB1D22.
Continuing Education Credits: This program offers 6 CE credits for $60 for licensed psychologists, health & wellness coaches, and California licensed MFTs, LCSWs, LEPs, LPCCs, nurses, and chiropractors.*

Please Note: This retreat is offered online only. We invite you to try this creative form of practice as we take care of one another and respond skillfully to COVID-19.

Description:
The added stresses of the pandemic and navigating reopening, rejoining, and returning safely to many aspects of our lives, have stretched our bodies, minds, and hearts to the limit. Anne Lamott said, “Almost anything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you.” In this daylong retreat, we’ll unplug and explore ways to reclaim our innate resilience. Using science-backed resilience strategies, we will develop tools for regaining our capacity to meet our challenges with courage, face our fears, and deepen our self-compassion and self-care. Benefits may include a more joyful heart, improved sleep, improved digestion, happier relationships, and deeper meditations.

Our time together will include periods of teachings, practices, guided and moving meditation, discussion, and Q&A.

All are welcome! No one will be turned away for lack of funds as space allows. For more information, please email Registration@spiritrock.org.

Date & Time: Saturday, April 16, 2022; 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. US Pacific Time
Sliding Scale: $45-$200. Our sliding scale options for this program include financial support for our teachers. Code HK1D22.

Please Note: This retreat is offered online only. We invite you to try this creative form of practice as we take care of one another and respond skillfully to COVID-19.

Open to: Everyone

Description:
In this day, we will explore the timeless, beautiful art and practice of two mindful movement traditions: Qi Gong and Tai Chi.

Together, we will learn more about the benefits of these practices, discover how to break down each step, work with the breath and body mechanics, and explore how to cultivate inner Qi (sometimes translated as ‘spirit’) to enable a sense of energy flow and ease.

Our time will include specific practices, such as the Eight-Piece Brocade Qi Gong and Yang forms, as well as discussion, meditation, and Q&A.

Open to all experience levels, including those who have taken a similar program previously.

All are welcome! No one will be turned away for lack of funds as space allows. For more information, please email Registration@spiritrock.org.

Date & Time: Sunday, April 24, 2022; 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. US Pacific Time
Sliding Scale: Dana (By Donation) $0-$108. Code JB1G22.

Please Note: This retreat is offered online only. We invite you to try this creative form of practice as we take care of one another and respond skillfully to COVID-19.

Open to: Everyone

Description:
This gathering on Earth Day weekend is a time to connect with our love for the Earth, our shared, magnificent home, and all life on it. Out of that connection comes a deep care and commitment to be wise stewards, compassionate and humble co-inhabitants and to do our part to preserve and protect this planet and all the life it supports as an act of love.

We will enjoy presentations, meditation, and music. We will also have the opportunity to connect with other life-minded friends who want to celebrate the Earth by committing to be, as best we can, agents of healing for the planet and all living beings.

Date & Time: Friday, April 29, 2022; 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. US Pacific Time
Sliding Scale: $45-$200. Our sliding scale options for this program include financial support for our teachers. Code OS1D22.

Please Note: This retreat is offered online only. We invite you to try this creative form of practice as we take care of one another and respond skillfully to COVID-19.

Description:
Generosity is the foundation of the Buddhist path. When we give freely from the heart, we feel a natural sense of well-being. This experience, when recognized and consciously fostered, lays the groundwork of connection, sensitivity, and happiness for the rest of the path to awakening.

From the rhythm of our breath to the cycle of life, we all live in a flow of giving and receiving. Experiencing this relationship with life can dissolve our sense of alienation, connect us with nature, and open our hearts to a profound sense of gratitude, joy, and belonging.

In this daylong retreat, we will explore how to deepen our experience of giving and receiving. Through a combination of meditation, silent reflection, movement, and interactive activities, we will deepen our understanding and appreciation of this foundation of the Buddhist path.

All are welcome! No one will be turned away for lack of funds as space allows. For more information, please email Registration@spiritrock.org.

Date & Time: Saturday, April 30, 2022; 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. US Pacific Time
Sliding Scale: $20-$108. Our sliding scale options for this program include financial support for our teachers. Code FR1D22.

Please Note: This retreat is offered online only. We invite you to try this creative form of practice as we take care of one another and respond skillfully to COVID-19.

Open to Self-identified LGBTQIA+

An LGBTQIA+ Retreat featuring meditation, music, and movement.

Description:
Practicing compassion for ourselves and others in community allows us to be sustainable in our personal and community struggles. It also often supports us in allowing new wisdom, joy, and love as part of our life experiences.

Join us, as we dip into the Buddhist practices of compassion for self and other. We will delve into compassion phrases, guided and silent meditation, mindful movement, as well as explore voice work and sound healing.

No previous experience with meditate or singing needed to join. Movement offerings will be accessible for all practitioners.

All are welcome! No one will be turned away for lack of funds as space allows. For more information, please email Registration@spiritrock.org.

Date & Time: Sunday, May 1, 2022; 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. US Pacific Time
Sliding Scale: $45-$200. Our sliding scale options for this program include financial support for our teachers. Code MC2D22.
Continuing Education Credits: This program offers 6 CE credits for $60 for licensed psychologists, health & wellness coaches, and California licensed MFTs, LCSWs, LEPs, LPCCs, nurses, and chiropractors.

Please Note: This retreat is offered online only. We invite you to try this creative form of practice as we take care of one another and respond skillfully to COVID-19.

Open to: Everyone

Description:
Like the Buddha, people for millennia have sought sanctuary in the refuge of the natural world. In this tranquil and rejuvenating retreat, we’ll explore how meditation is supported by the stillness of nature as we spend the day in sitting and walking meditation in the beautiful outdoors of Spirit Rock.

Through nature meditation practices, we will utilize the quality of mindfulness to support us being present to our direct experience and the earth around us. By learning from nature’s perennial wisdom teachings on impermanence, interconnection, and letting go, we will learn to be responsive to whatever condition we encounter.

Since it’s springtime, we will be surrounded by beauty and open up to how nature evokes many sublime qualities of joy, peace, wonder, and love. With love, also arises the wish to take care of what we love.

The retreat will include discussion, guided meditation, and periods of guided silent practice.

All are welcome! No one will be turned away for lack of funds as space allows. For more information, please email Registration@spiritrock.org.