Path and Purpose: A 5-Day Yoga Intensive

For Yoga Teachers and Sincere Practitioners:

Do you live a life full of meaning and fulfillment? Are you being nourished in your heart? Do you wake up everyday knowing what you are meant to be and how you are designed to serve?

We come together as yogis to sit, meditate, practice, and dive deeply into these questions. As life and our bodies are always changing, our path and purpose don’t always need to look the same. In one phase of life, you might be a school teacher, and in another, you’re an attorney or a homemaker. One decade, you’re in the city, and the next, you’re on a farm. Some days, you need sweaty vinyasa, and others you need complete restorative.

But through the changes, can you find balance and solid ground? Can you find laughter, peace and faith during the change and uncertainty?

Our 5-day retreat in the redwoods is a place for you to practice, to look deeply, to release, to strengthen, to soften, to let go. Rediscover new ways to understand your purpose by celebrating each step of the path.  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 protecting 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 personal growth and peace.

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.

 

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

 

 

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  Farewell

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."