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Ananda
Center of Santa Rosa
Santa
Rosa, California
www.anandasantarosa.org
(707) 545-3112
The
Ananda Center of Santa Rosa is based on the teachings of Paramhansa
Yogananda and his disciple, Swami Kriyananda. Offerings include
weekly
drop-in yoga classes and meditation as well as Sunday morning
meditation and Service. If you’re new to meditation, their
introductory one-evening Learn to Meditate class is offered once a
month. For those seeking a comprehensive introduction to
meditation, yoga and yoga philosophy, the Ananda Center offers an
8-week Raja Yoga course in Spring and Fall. Located on West
Steele Lane. Call for a complete schedule.
Four
Springs Retreat Center
Middletown,
California
www.foursprings.org
(888) 428-5189
Located
near Middletown, Four Springs Retreat Center is uniquely suited for
personal and group meditation. Several organizations return for their
meditation retreats each year, and personal retreat cabins are
available year round. Located at the end of a country lane, it is very
quiet, and capacity is limited to about 35 or so, which enhances the
feeling of peace and seclusion. A beautiful setting on 280 acres of oak
and pine forest, Four Springs has been enriched by nearly 50 years of
study and meditation. It offers serenity that is appreciated by most
people, especially those who meditate.
The
Growing Edge Center
Big
Sur, California
www.growingedge.org
(831) 667-2366
Poised
on the cliff in Big Sur, overlooking the exalted Pacific directly
below, The Growing Edge Center for Sustainable Peace and Healing is a
retreat setting dedicated to sustainable healthcare and responsible
lifestyle practices promoting the realization of greater peace and
wellness; a perfect sanctuary for those seeking a supportive
environment for contemplation and/or spiritual practice. The Growing
Edge is an ideal environment for small meditation
retreats. Personal retreats and extended stays are also available
year-round. Visitors enjoy the benefits of quiet space, panoramic
views, and a private beach cove. An organic breakfast is
included with a communal kitchen available for those wishing
to prepare their own food. A variety of services are offered by
reservation, including an introduction to meditation, yoga,
Psycho-spiritual support, massage and Ayurvedic consultations. Here you
will find your unique balance between quiet space for reflection and
personal engagement.
Mount
Madonna Center
Watsonville,
California
www.mountmadonna.org
(408) 847-0406
From
its beginnings in 1978, Mount Madonna has grown to become the largest
spiritual retreat center on the West Coast, drawing thousands of guests
each year to its beautiful location overlooking the Monterey Bay. The
Center is dedicated to providing an educational environment that
fosters self-development, spiritual inquiry, and education. In
addition, Mount Madonna Center serves as a residential community for
about 100 people who are dedicated to spiritual practices that stem
from the tradition of yoga, including postures, breathing practices,
meditation, and selfless service. The Center is open year round and
offers a variety of programs, residential education opportunities,
trainings, and retreats.
Pacific
Zen Institute
Northern
California
www.pacificzen.org
(707) 544-0540
Some
people see Zen as simple and austere, even stark, with little room for
the expression of joy. Pacific Zen Institute, led by John Tarrant
Roshi, is different. It is an interconnected Zen community with members
throughout the Bay Area and beyond, who feel that music, art and
laughter go along with koan study and other deep inquiry as true
complements to the beautiful silence of traditional practice.
They offer weekly meditation in several Bay Area locations, as well as
seminars, talks, and retreats held deep in the peace of the redwoods of
Sonoma County.
Padmasambhava
Peace Institute
Cazadero,
California
www.padmapeace.org
(707) 632-5629
Nestled
among ocean foothills two hours north of San Francisco on 485
breathtaking acres in the Black Mountain Preserve in Cazadero,
Padmasambhava Peace Institute’s spectacular surroundings provide a
tranquility and beauty conducive for meditation, education, inspiration
and quiet reflection. This is an educational, non-profit organization
helping individuals learn active compassion and non-violent
communication. Their programs teach that the path to peace begins with
a compassionate heart for one’s self and then extend this powerful
principle to include caring for others and the entire planet. Science
has proven that simply to have an open heart actually reduces stress
and enhances personal happiness and health. Their modern, fully
equipped conference facility is also available for rent.
Pleasant
Valley Sanctuary
North
San Juan, California
www.pleasantvalleysanctuary.com
(530) 292-3089
Located
in the Sierra Nevada foothills, Pleasant Valley Sanctuary provides a
setting of great natural beauty to develop a deeper understanding of
spiritual principles and disciplines. Experienced staff provide
guidance and insight into the spiritual path in the tradition of
Paramhansa Yogananda, the core of which is a deepening communion with
Spirit in meditation. Explore valuable tools such as life force control
(pranayam), yoga postures (asanas), and chanting, while
holding a spiritual focus throughout daily activities. Excellent
accommodations, delicious vegetarian meals prepared on-site, and the
stunning Yuba River State park nearby. Retreats available for beginners
or the experienced.
Sacred
Mountain Ashram & Desert Ashram
Sacred
Mountain: Boulder, CO (303) 447-1637
Desert
Ashram: Tucson, AZ (520) 743-0384
www.truthconsciousness.org
Founded
in 1973 by Prabhushri Swami Amar Jyoti, Truth Consciousness maintains
two Ashrams in the USA, one outside of Boulder, Colorado and one in
Tucson, Arizona. Each is situated in a setting of natural beauty,
pervaded by an atmosphere of peace and reverence for all life. Satsang
is held twice weekly (Sunday and Thursday evenings), preceded by
chanting and followed by meditation. Aarati (chanting of mantras and
worship) is offered each morning and evening. Collective meditation is
practiced daily at both Ashrams. Retreats are held twice yearly and
individual retreats by arrangement. Voluntary service (karma yoga)
forms an integral part of daily practice. All sincere seekers are
welcome.
Siddha Yoga Meditation
Ashram
Oakland,
California
(510)
898-2700 www.oaklandsyda.org
The Siddha Yoga Meditation Ashram in Oakland welcomes visitors and
spiritual seekers of all ages, faiths, and cultures. The Oakland Ashram
makes the teachings of Gurumayi Chidvilasananda and the Siddha Yoga
practices of meditation, chanting, selfless service, hatha yoga, study
and retreat, available to sincere students and seekers. The Ashram
offers a sacred and powerful environment and a variety of events in
which long-time practitioners as well as newcomers can explore the
Siddha Yoga philosophy and practices. For those interested in learning
more about meditation, their quarterly course, Meditation for an
Awakened Life, is ideal. People are welcome to visit the ashram at any
time and request a tour, an introductory information packet, or attend
a weekly chanting and meditation satsang.
Sivananda
Ashram Yoga Farm
Grass
Valley, California
www.sivananda.org/farm
(530)
272-9322
Sivananda
Ashram Yoga Farm is a year- round retreat, located on 80 beautiful
acres in the rolling foothills of the Sierra Nevadas. They offer a
warm, supportive place in which all are welcome to discover the
universal teachings of classical yoga, passed down, undiluted, through
a lineage of yoga masters. The program is rigorous, involving a pure
lifestyle, meditation, devotion, acceptance of diversity, and
recognition of the one spirit in all. The Ashram was a favorite place
of seclusion for Swami Vishnu-devananda, the founder, and has been an
oasis of retreat and contemplation for over 30 years. The Ashram offers
day, week, and weekend retreats, special workshops, events, and great
vegetarian food. Yoga Teacher Trainings, daily classes, workstudy
programs.
Tayu
Meditation Center
Santa
Rosa, California
(707)
829-9579 Email: tayu@sonic.net
Tayu
Meditation Center in Santa Rosa was founded in 1976 by Robert Daniel
Ennis. Ennis drew upon his Fourth Way work with E.J. Gold and teachers
from several other traditions to create a unique framework for Tayu
practice. Two meditative forms are central to Tayu practice:
Self-Observation and Co-Meditation. Self-Observation is practiced
“invisibly” in the midst of daily life, and facilitates
self-examination under circumstances far from the meditation cushion.
Co-Meditation is a two-person practice designed to focus meditative
attention upon another being, while simultaneously offering the
opportunity to observe one’s own manifestation while in relationship
with another. Self-Observation and Co-Meditation are complementary
techniques that facilitate a balanced approach to the liberation of the
mind, heart and body through non-clinging.
The
Tree of Life Rejuvenation Center
Patagonia,
Arizona
www.treeoflife.nu
(520) 394-2520
The
Tree of Life Rejuvenation Center is an innovative, educational,
spiritual retreat center and holistic medical “spa” committed to
healing and awakening. This vibrant setting with majestic views of
pristine mountains supports your discovery as you move through yoga,
meditations, breathing exercises, hiking, sweat lodge,or just taking
time to relax. Founded and directed by Gabriel Cousens, M.D., an
internationally celebrated spiritual teacher, holistic physician, and
author, the Tree of Life blends a unique, transformational alchemy of
ancient spiritual practices, modern holistic healing techniques,
live-food nutritional protocols, rejuvenating detoxification,
educational programs, and organic environmental technologies. Organic
gardens contribute to the gourmet, vegan-vegetarian, live-food cuisine.
Their beautiful, high-desert mesa in the Patagonia Mountains occupies
166 acres in Patagonia, Arizona.
The
Wellspring Life Enhancing Center
Mt.
Shasta, California
www.healingretreat.com
(888)
551-1207
People
visit The Wellspring Life Enhancing Center in Mt. Shasta to heal their
body, strengthen their mind and enrich their spirit, which is the
driving force of the soul. Through their Integrated Health System, they
educate people about the truth of self-healing. Their tissue
cleansing/cellular balancing program accomplishes rebalancing of the
whole being. The daily process begins with meditation, yoga, and
nourishment. Then you proceed with a full compliment of treatments
designed to flush out toxins, and feed and
strengthen cells. People experience inner empowerment
resulting from the clarity that is achieved. And you get to enjoy the
magnificence of a pristine environment amidst towering forest pines on
five beautiful acres.
Wood
Valley Temple and Retreat
Big
Island, Hawaii
www.nechung.org
(808) 928-8539
Wood
Valley Temple Retreat is located on 25 beautiful acres on the Big
Island of Hawaii. The temple’s remote location and its peaceful
surroundings offer a perfect setting for contemplative retreat,
profound inspiration and spiritual insight. Established in
1973 by the Venerable Nechung Rinpoche, the temple was created for the
dissemination of Buddhist teachings--a place for great masters to teach
and for students to receive and actualize these instructions through
contemplation and meditation. His Holiness the Dalai Lama has stayed
and taught here twice. Lamas of all four Tibetan lineages visit and
conduct programs on philosophy and meditation. Daily meditations,
weekend classes and programs with visiting teachers are open to the
public. The guest house offers simple, inexpensive
accommodations.
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