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Ratna Ling is the perfect place to connect with ourselves and the nature. It’s a beautiful and quiet place. I’ll be back as soon as I can.
Sacred Flow: Reclaiming Rhythm, Power, and Peace
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Sacred Flow: Reclaiming Rhythm, Power, and Peace
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May 30 - June 1, 2025
About this Retreat
Your Guides
Chanda Williams, Ph.D., C-IAYT, RYT E-500, is a longtime yoga teacher, teacher trainer, yoga therapist, and practitioner. She is a postdoctoral research fellow at UCSF, holding a doctoral degree in somatic depth psychology, a master's in integrative health, and a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering. Her primary research interest focuses on integrative health and health disparities. Chanda aims to support the complex healing journeys of those who have experienced trauma with care, compassion, and understanding. For over ten years, she has taught trauma-informed, mindfulness-based yoga practices to incarcerated populations in jails and prisons across California, including San Quentin State Prison. She offers in-person and online classes, training, workshops, corporate consulting and retreats.
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Details of this retreat
Join us for a soul-nourishing weekend retreat designed to help you return to your natural rhythm, awaken your inner power, and rediscover deep peace. Nestled in the redwoods of Sonoma County at the serene Ratna Ling Retreat Center, this immersive experience weaves together the wisdom of yoga therapy, breathwork, meditation, and sacred ritual. Together, we’ll explore how to honor the body’s cycles, calm the nervous system, and create space for inner transformation.
Each day will include gentle, trauma-informed yoga and Ayurvedic practices, hormone-balancing breathwork, guided meditations, nourishing meals, time in nature, and heartfelt community connection.
This retreat is for anyone who feels called to slow down, heal, and come home to themselves. Whether you're navigating life transitions, hormonal shifts, or simply seeking to reconnect with your essence—this weekend offers a sacred space to rest, reflect, and rise.
Come as you are. Leave renewed, empowered, and in flow.
COVID POLICY: 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.
Schedule (Subject to change):
FRIDAY
3pm Check in
4:30pm Meditation
5:30pm Dinner
7pm Opening Circle
SATURDAY
8am Breakfast
10am-12pm Morning Session
12:15pm Lunch
1pm Temple Tour
3:30-5:30pm Afternoon Session
5:30pm Dinner
7pm Evening Session
SUNDAY
9am Morning Session
10am Brunch
11am Closing Session
12pm Farewell
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 is encouraged.
Payments are nonrefundable and transferable to a future Ratna Ling stay or retreat if canceled 30+ days prior to event.
Each cottage includes TWO private rooms with queen beds, large dining & living area, gas fireplace, spacious deck, jacuzzi tub, linens, 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”
“The entire place permeates depth, silence and sacredness. Thank you.”
“I love it here and hope to continue coming for many years. The setting and sacredness of this space are the perfect place to retreat."
“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."
Each day will include gentle, trauma-informed yoga and Ayurvedic practices, hormone-balancing breathwork, guided meditations, nourishing meals, time in nature, and heartfelt community connection.
This retreat is for anyone who feels called to slow down, heal, and come home to themselves. Whether you're navigating life transitions, hormonal shifts, or simply seeking to reconnect with your essence—this weekend offers a sacred space to rest, reflect, and rise.
Come as you are. Leave renewed, empowered, and in flow.
COVID POLICY: 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.
Schedule (Subject to change):
FRIDAY
3pm Check in
4:30pm Meditation
5:30pm Dinner
7pm Opening Circle
SATURDAY
8am Breakfast
10am-12pm Morning Session
12:15pm Lunch
1pm Temple Tour
3:30-5:30pm Afternoon Session
5:30pm Dinner
7pm Evening Session
SUNDAY
9am Morning Session
10am Brunch
11am Closing Session
12pm Farewell
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 is encouraged.
Payments are nonrefundable and transferable to a future Ratna Ling stay or retreat if canceled 30+ days prior to event.
Each cottage includes TWO private rooms with queen beds, large dining & living area, gas fireplace, spacious deck, jacuzzi tub, linens, 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”
“The entire place permeates depth, silence and sacredness. Thank you.”
“I love it here and hope to continue coming for many years. The setting and sacredness of this space are the perfect place to retreat."
“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
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 guest in Private Room (Shared cottage with 1 other guest)
Venue & Amenities
A/C in Rooms
Free Wifi
Spa
Sauna
Pool
Towels
Free Parking
Kitchen
Tour Assistance
Hot Tub
Coffee/Tea
Cafe
Restaurant
Fitness Center
Yoga Studio
Housekeeping
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
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
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
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Couldn't be better!
Thank you for a wonderful stay. Everything was perfect.
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We left feeling balnaxed
My sister, daughter and I attended the balance weekend retreat. The food and cabins were amazing. The surroundings were stunning. We connected with other attendees and have four great yoga sessions. My sister also received a massage from Melody that she loved
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Balance yoga retreat April 2025
Just finished a very healing ,balancing and nourishing weekend at Ratna Ling Tibetan Center.
The location is ideal for unwinding and basking in the beauty and quiet.
Food was plentiful and delicious.... fresh veggies and fruit, fresh baked bread fantastic vegetarian main dishes.
Yoga was held in a beautiful studio with views of the forest from the deck outside mats and props supplied.
Instruction was with Dana Hancock from Sebastopol a very experienced and skillful teacher. The classes were 1-2 hours and left me feeling very grounded and refreshed.
During the free time I spent either meditating or walking the beautiful property that is surrounded by forest and redwood trees and a very sacred and peaceful meditation garden.
The cabins are spacious and well appointed very cozy and perfect for two people to share.Highly recommend Ratna ling!!
Linda P.
The location is ideal for unwinding and basking in the beauty and quiet.
Food was plentiful and delicious.... fresh veggies and fruit, fresh baked bread fantastic vegetarian main dishes.
Yoga was held in a beautiful studio with views of the forest from the deck outside mats and props supplied.
Instruction was with Dana Hancock from Sebastopol a very experienced and skillful teacher. The classes were 1-2 hours and left me feeling very grounded and refreshed.
During the free time I spent either meditating or walking the beautiful property that is surrounded by forest and redwood trees and a very sacred and peaceful meditation garden.
The cabins are spacious and well appointed very cozy and perfect for two people to share.Highly recommend Ratna ling!!
Linda P.
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The land of beauty
So much beauty and spaciousness exists in Ratna Ling, it is hard to decide what to focus on first...
Was it the three red bellied newts in the forest of redwoods or the family of deer at the pond where many birds converse, that was my favorite moment at Ratna Ling. Maybe the himalayan ponies near the upper pond with the surrounding stupas near the dharma publishing area were what stole my heart...Or the serenity that enveloped and brought sense back to my higher wisdom that held me in reverence of
my life? That I believe was the mystical elixir of it all...
From the morning sun peaking over the mountain tops to the rising full moon illumination casting enlightened love thru the land, there is peace for me at Ratna LIng.
Shelli M.
Was it the three red bellied newts in the forest of redwoods or the family of deer at the pond where many birds converse, that was my favorite moment at Ratna Ling. Maybe the himalayan ponies near the upper pond with the surrounding stupas near the dharma publishing area were what stole my heart...Or the serenity that enveloped and brought sense back to my higher wisdom that held me in reverence of
my life? That I believe was the mystical elixir of it all...
From the morning sun peaking over the mountain tops to the rising full moon illumination casting enlightened love thru the land, there is peace for me at Ratna LIng.
Shelli M.
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