Embodying Balance: A Retreat for Resilience and Renewal

Join Olivia Barry on a a journey through nervous system support, alignment-based strength, joyful expression, and deep rest!
This retreat is a 4-day immersive experience designed to nourish your body, calm your nervous system, and reconnect you with your inner steadiness. Through a thoughtful blend of alignment-based yoga, gentle strength-building, yoga therapy, and joyful movement, you’ll explore how structure and softness support one another—both physically and emotionally. Throughout the weekend, you’ll gain practical, take-home tools grounded in cutting-edge nervous system science, including vagus nerve regulation techniques, HPA axis support strategies, and somatic tools for stress recovery and resilience. Practices are informed by research in polyvagal theory, interoception, fascia, and trauma-sensitive movement. Whether you're rebuilding after burnout, seeking clarity, or simply craving time in a grounded, supportive space, this retreat invites you to reset and remember your own resilience. We’ll move together, rest deeply, and leave with skills to carry balance into everyday life.
COVID POLICY: For your safety and ours, we require that all guests be vaccinated against Covid and provide proof of a negative covid test result within 48 hours of arrival.  We wish to provide peace of mind for all of our residents and guests.
Sample Schedule (Subject to change):

Thursday – Ground & Arrive

4:00 PM – Arrival & Check-In
5:30 PM – Dinner
7:00 PM – Opening Circle + Gentle Grounding Practice

Friday – Root & Restore

8:00 AM – Breakfast
9:30 AM – Morning Practice: Foundations of Balance & Resilience
12:00 PM – Lunch
3:30 PM – Afternoon Session: Release & Re-pattern
5:30 PM – Dinner
7:00 PM – Evening Circle: Nervous System Literacy + Reflection

 Saturday – Strength & Expression

8:00 AM – Breakfast
9:30 AM – Morning Practice: Align to Strengthen
12:00 PM – Lunch
3:30 PM – Embodied Dance Session: Joy & Flow
5:30 PM – Dinner
7:00 PM – Yoga Nidra & Restorative Reset

 Sunday – Integrate & Depart

8:00 AM – Closing Practice + Circle: Integrating the Journey
10:00 AM – Farewell Brunch
12:00 PM – 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
Payments are nonrefundable and transferable to a future Ratna Ling stay or retreat, when canceled 30 days prior.
Each cottage includes TWO private rooms with queen beds, large dining & living area, gas fireplace, spacious deck, bathtub with jets, linens/towels/hand soap, kitchenette with tea & coffee, complimentary wireless internet. Towels and hand soap are provided.
Vegetarian meals are served throughout our weekend together, with gluten-free and dairy-free options.

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."