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Path and Purpose: A 5-Day Yoga Intensive

Date
June 25 - 29, 2025

About this Retreat

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For Yoga Teachers and Sincere Practitioners:

This immersion includes 30 hours of yogic practices that will develop you first as a practitioner, and then as a guide for others.

How do you express your practice? What lights you up about yoga and its traditions? What inspires you to practice on a consistent basis?  How can you inspire others to find their own style of practice or their own spiritual path?

In this 5-day journey in the majestic redwoods, Gloria Baraquio and Special Guest Teachers of Shivakali Yoga will guide you in the practices of mantra, meditation, ritual, yoga, philosophy, sequencing, journaling, and nature walks to awaken the deeper parts of yourself. These full days of practice from sunrise to bedtime will help you understand more about your own path, your beliefs, your values, your purpose, and your mission. In essence, in taking this time for yourself, you will realize what you are truly devoted to and what is worth fighting for in your own life.

When we get clear about our own path and our priorities, it becomes impossible to choose anything that does not serve our journey.

Get ready to sing and dance together, self-reflect in your spacious cottage or with the trees, and envision big transformations for yourself, your community, and the world.

Learn more about Gloria and Shivakali Yoga here: https://www.shivakaliyoga.com/instructors


*This training is eligible for Continuing Education hours with Yoga Alliance. To maintain Yoga Alliance registration, Registered Yoga Teachers (RYTs) must complete 30 hours of yoga training and 45 hours of teaching yoga every three years, which are part of their Continuing Education (CE) requirements. 







Sample Schedule (Subject to change):

WEDNESDAY

3pm  Arrival
4pm  Vinyasa Yoga
5:30pm Dinner
7pm Opening Circle + Kirtan

THURSDAY

6-8am Sunrise Yoga + Meditation
8am   Breakfast
9am   The Art of Sequencing
11am  Practice Teaching
12:15pm Lunch
3-4:15pm  Posture Clinic
4:15pm-5:30pm  Mantra + Kirtan Practice
5:30pm Dinner
7pm  Journaling + Silent Movement

FRIDAY

6-8am Sunrise Yoga + Meditation
8am   Breakfast
9am   The Art of Sequencing
11am  Practice Teaching
12:15pm Lunch
3-4:15pm  Posture Clinic
4:15pm-5:30pm  Meditation, Walking + Sitting
5:30pm Dinner
7pm  Journaling + Restorative Yoga

SATURDAY

6-8am Sunrise Yoga + Meditation
8am   Breakfast
9am   The Art of Sequencing
11am  Practice Teaching
12:15pm Lunch
3-4:15pm  Posture Clinic
4:15pm-5:30pm Mantra + Kirtan Practice
5:30pm Dinner
7pm  Kirtan + Dance

SUNDAY

8am  Vinyasa Yoga
9am Closing Circle
10am Brunch
12pm  HUGS & Checkout

COVID POLICY ( as of JAN 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.

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
Payments are nonrefundable and transferable to a future Ratna Ling stay or retreat
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.”
“I loved having time to myself to reflect on my life and where I am going. Thank you Ratna Ling."


“Space for reflection while also giving me anchor points through teachings.”
“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."

Getting Here

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Directions

San Francisco International and Oakland International airports are approximately three hours south of Ratna Ling by car. Alaska Airlines flies to and from Sonoma County Airport in Santa Rosa which is approximately 1.5 hours from Ratna Ling by car. Unfortunately, there are no shuttles that bring you directly to Ratna Ling, so it is best to rent a car or email us to support in coordinating a carpool with fellow retreatants.

Accommodation

14 guest cottages on 120 acres of property. Each spacious, quiet cottage has 2 private rooms, with high ceilings and a deck with a view. Cottages include jet tubs (or ADA shower), towels, deluxe linens, refrigerator, tea kettle, coffee/tea, kitchen sink/counter, diningware, dining table, and living room with a stove fireplace. Free wifi available and a landline telephone. Guests can choose to have an exclusive cottage for ONE person; a private room for ONE person in a SHARED cottage; or a cottage for TWO people. Any additional guest after TWO is $100 per person per night. Meals and classes included.

For 1 student in Private Room, shared bathroom in 2-room cottage.

Venue & Amenities

A/C in Rooms icon A/C in Rooms
Free Wifi icon Free Wifi
Spa icon Spa
Sauna icon Sauna
Pool icon Pool
Towels icon Towels
Free Parking icon Free Parking
Kitchen icon Kitchen
Tour Assistance icon Tour Assistance
Hot Tub icon Hot Tub
Coffee/Tea icon Coffee/Tea
Cafe icon Cafe
Restaurant icon Restaurant
Fitness Center icon Fitness Center
Yoga Studio icon Yoga Studio
Housekeeping icon Housekeeping
Bicycles For Rent icon Bicycles For Rent
Three miles from the beautiful Sonoma coast. Organic, vegetarian meals. 120 acres of redwoods, canyons, reservoirs, and wildlife. Sacred architecture timber cottages and communal spaces. Featured stupas, gardens, and temple empowered by Tibetan Buddhist Lama Tarthang Tulku Rinpoche.

Meals

Menu Types

All of our meals are organic and vegetarian, made with love and care. We provide homemade yogurt and granola for breakfast. Lunches and dinners always include salads or salad bar. Each meal is self-served on a buffet table.

Customer Reviews

4.94 out of 5.0 average rating

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Beautiful/Restful
Even though it was overcast, drizzly the weekend was perfect. The "cabin" (truly a house) was warm, clean and everything in it was aesthetically perfect. The furnishings, the linen, etc all comfortable and cosy for a rainy weekend. The food was amazing. Vegetarian with vegan options. We attended 2 meditation sessions and our guide was genuine and very helpful. I hope to go back in the near future.

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Truly 5 Stars
Fell in-love! Absolutely the most significant spiritual solo retreat I’ve experienced. Space & Ease: Insightful and inspiring meditation practice with RL icon George. Challenging yet healing yoga/bodywork with Gloria. Beautiful mission to preserve and further Buddhism. Fabulous food. Magical location. Exceptional cottages. Entire staff are dedicated and awesome volunteers. Highly recommend!

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A ray of sunshine
GLoria's discourse on fear was concise and helpful. I am thankful for the reminders she offers.

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Nikki Estrada Yoga Retreat
This land holds so much love and is exquisitely tended to. I woke up in the morning with joy in my heart to have landed there. The cabins are well appointed with gorgeous natural woods. I loved sitting by the fireplace in the morning with my hot tea looking out over the redwood studded hills.
Nikki is a seasoned teacher. She teaches with much clarity and precision. Savasana was a dream on heated floors.
The food was well balanced cooked with love. The staff was very attentive and kind. I will definitely be back and shared ratna Ling‘s website with many of my friends. I highly recommend this place.

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Thank you
I had a wonderful time at the spring Yoga retreat. The center is beautiful, the staff helpful and friendly, the food amazing and the Yoga practice just the right mix of slowing down and effort. I will be back !

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