August 29 - September 1, 2025
About this Retreat
Natalie has been teaching yoga and sharing the dharma for almost 15 years. She is a certified Shivakali yoga teacher and spiritual counselor, as well a meditation guide and energy worker. Her background in environmental management has deeply shaped her teachings as she considers Mother Earth her first spiritual teacher. Natalie relies on her Buddhist teachings to support individuals in connecting with their best selves. She deeply believes in the power of play and joy as a means to living our best lives.
Over her lifetime, Meg has held a myriad of careers, but none has brought more meaning than her role as an end-of-life doula. She felt called to this work after assisting her stepdad through the MAID process in 2017, acting as primary caregiver for her mother who suffered from dementia, and having helped two close friends as cancer ended their lives.
Originally from the Pacific Northwest, but having lived all over the country, Meg relocated to Bend in April of 2024. She is an active volunteer with Partners in Care and completed the Peaceful Presence Project end of life doula training November of 2024.
Sarah has loved all forms of movement from a young age and was a competitive athlete for many years. After college rugby took a physical toll on her body, Sarah found a balance of strength and ease through her yoga asana practice. During her years living in West Sonoma, Sarah’s teachers Jenn Russo & Ann Austin helped her deeper her physical & spiritual practice, and showed her the power of a moving meditation to calm busy chatter in the mind.
Wanting to deepen her practice further after relocating to the Big Island of Hawaii, Sarah completed her 200-Hour teacher training with Shivakali Yoga, led by Gloria Baraquio & Serge Bandura. Sarah now resides full-time in Kona, teaching weekly classes at the Yoga Nest while balancing a career in corporate event production. Sarah’s flow classes sequence related postures in a creative, scalable way for all practitioners to connect breath with movement. Sarah encourages her students to approach their practice without judgement, with an end goal of bringing more gratitude, joy, and peace to her students’ lives.
Details of this retreat
SLOW DOWN, TAKE A BREAK, AND REST
In the fast-paced world of mobile devices, cars, planes, deadlines, and capitalism, we can lose track of what's important, like our well-being, inner peace, laughter, and our personal truth.
You matter, and you are more than enough. That phone call or email can wait. Your family or job will be fine without you always being there.
Treat yourself and enjoy three nights at Ratna Ling to unwind, reflect, and breathe into your fullness. Remember what you value the most, and then return to your life with a renewed sense of ease, joy, and strength.
This weekend includes:
Yoga for all levels
Relaxation Practices
Meditation for all levels
Sound Healing
Optional Bodywork + Wellness Services
COVID POLICY ( as of JA 2025 ): For your safety and ours, we require proof of vaccination AND negative test result from all visitors to Ratna Ling Retreat Center. We wish to provide peace of mind for all of our residents and guests.
SAMPLE SCHEDULE (Subject to Change)
Friday
3:00-4:00 Check-in
4:30-5:30 Yoga
5:30-6:30 Dinner
6:45-8:00 Opening Circle
Saturday
8:00-8:45 Breakfast
9:00-10:15 Ways to Self-Care
11:00-12:00 Tibetan Mantra
12:15-1:00 Lunch
1:00-1:30 Temple Tour
1:30-2:30 Forest Bathing
2:30-5:30 Quiet time
5:30-6:30 Dinner
7:00-8:30 Yin Yoga
Sunday
8:00-8:45 Breakfast
9:00-10:15 Change & Surrender
11:00-12:00 Yoga
12:15-1:00 Lunch
1:00-4:30 Quiet time
4:30-5:30 Cultivating Joy
5:30-6:30 Dinner
7:00-8:00 Evening Session
Monday
8:00-9:00 Yoga
9:00-10:00 Closing Circle
10:00-11:00 Brunch
12:00 Checkout
For directions to Ratna Ling - Ratna Ling Retreat Center 35755 Hauser Bridge Rd Cazadero, CA 95421
Accommodations are beautiful lux cabins
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
Transportation to/from Ratna Ling is NOT included - carpooling encouraged
All bookings are NON-REFUNDABLE. Should you wish to cancel your stay with us, Ratna Ling Retreat Center requires 30 days' notice for a full credit to be TRANSFERRED to a future retreat within 1 year of original booking.
Each cottage includes TWO private rooms with queen beds, large dining & living area, gas fireplace,
spacious deck, jacuzzi tub, linens/towels/hand soap, kitchenette with tea & coffee, complimentary wireless internet. Towels and hand soap are provided.
vegetarian meals are served during our weekend together.
What people are saying about our retreats:
“The accommodations were great along with the beautiful surroundings - everything was so peaceful and nurturing.”
“It was exactly what I needed – to disconnect, get in tune with my soul and recharge my spirit.”
“The retreat renewed my ability to access ways to calm my heart, mind, and body."
“Wonderful reminder of connection to self and connection to others.”
“Space and time for meditation and movement classes were truly wonderful.”
“Being able to move at my own pace is a luxury. And of course the food was delicious."
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