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Aging with Grace: A yoga retreat for adults 50+

Date
May 29 - 31, 2026

About this Retreat

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Details of this retreat

We welcome back Guest Teacher Patricia Becker, beloved for her uplifting yoga and wellness teachings, to host a retreat that will rejuvenate your body, calm your mind, and rekindle your natural vitality.

Space is limited and tends to fill quickly—secure your spot today!

Step into a joyful weekend of movement, relaxation, and renewal, thoughtfully designed for adults 50 and better.

As the seasons shift and nature begins to blossom, this retreat invites you to do the same—reconnect with your strength, flexibility, and inner glow.

With a nourishing blend of yoga, breathwork, meditation, and meaningful connection, you’ll explore ways to move with greater ease, feel content, and age with grace. Whether you're seeking more energy, deeper calm, or simply a pause from routine, this weekend offers the space to replenish, reset, and return home to yourself.

You’ll stretch, strengthen, and smile your way through sessions supporting joint health, posture, spinal alignment, hip mobility, deeper breathing, and overall vitality—no pretzel poses required!

Playful curiosity and gentle guidance will help you tap into your body’s wisdom and celebrate what’s possible at every age.

What to Expect:

Uplifting yoga to build strength, balance, and mobility
Breathwork and meditation to calm your mind and restore energy
Time in nature to reflect, rest, and restore
Delicious vegetarian meals lovingly prepared
Connection with like-hearted people in a warm and welcoming space
Plenty of time to laugh, lounge, and be fully yourself

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.

Hear what Guests have to say!

“I loved the invigorating Aging With Grace Retreat at beautiful Ratna Ling — which I attended with a few fellow Yoginis. I’m planning to return for more of Patricia’s gentle but powerful yoga, uplifting commentary, and lovely yoga community.”
— Desiree Petray

“I'm not a senior but I wanted gentle yoga and a relaxing weekend with time for introspection. I learned so much about my body and breath, and met amazing new friends. Patricia is knowledgeable, kind, and made the experience fun.”
— Ruby Williams

“My sister and I adored Patricia's yoga retreat. The minute you arrive you know it will be special. Patricia creates a sense of community and offers just the right amount of stretching and strengthening. You feel graceful—like you’ve been enveloped by unconditional love.”
— Ann Protter

Retreat Schedule (subject to change):

FRIDAY

3:00 PM – Check-in and Settle in
4:30–5:30 PM – Root & Release: Yoga for Your Feet & Ankles
Gently land at Ratna Ling and reconnect with your foundation through soothing stretches and grounding breath.
5:30–6:15 PM – Dinner
6:45–8:00 PM – Opening Circle & Centering Practice
Meet your fellow retreat guests and ease into retreat mode with light movement, intention-setting, and calming breathwork.

SATURDAY

8:00–8:45 AM – Breakfast
9:00–10:00 AM – Release & Realign: Yoga for Neck & Shoulders
Let go of upper-body tension and invite ease and openness.
11:15 AM–12:15 PM – Lengthen & Decompress: Yoga for a Healthy Back
Support your spine with mindful movement to restore strength and flexibility.
12:15–1:00 PM – Lunch
1:00–4:30 PM – Personal Time
Walk, journal, nap, read, or enjoy a bodywork session.
4:30–5:30 PM – Freedom to Move: Yoga for Hips & Hamstrings
Stretch and strengthen the lower body for greater balance and mobility.
5:30–6:15 PM – Dinner
7:00–8:00 PM – Glow & Unwind: Face Yoga + Restorative Yoga
A sweet blend of facial toning and deeply restful poses to help you relax and restore.

SUNDAY

8:00–8:45 AM – Hands, Wrists & Self-Compassion Flow
Care for your hands and wrists while cultivating presence and self-kindness.
9:00–10:00 AM – Head-to-Toe Stretch & Closing Circle
Seal in the weekend’s gifts with a full-body flow and heartfelt closing.
10:00–11:00 AM – Brunch
12:00 PM – Check-out

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
All bookings are NON-REFUNDABLE. Should you wish to cancel your stay with us, Ratna Ling Retreat Center requires 30 days' notice for a full credit to be TRANSFERRED to a future retreat within 1 year of original booking.
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. 
Vegetarian meals are served during our weekend together.

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 Guest in a Private Room (Shared Cottage)

Venue & Amenities

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Towels icon Towels
Free Parking icon Free Parking
Kitchen icon Kitchen
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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

4.95 out of 5.0 average rating

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Yoga is like surfing!
Just got back from a yoga weekend at Rayna Ling. Everything was perfect! Except me, I wasnt prepared for how hard a yoga workout could be, especially on my old bod! I unfortunately signed up for a yoga class I wasnt really in shape for, but the yoga I did helped and has caused me to sign up for yoga more in ability range. I say it’s like surfing in that, if you tried to learn to surf at Pipeline , it would be difficult at best. So it was my issue of over reaching and nothing to do with the teachers.
I will be back but only after I continue on this path of yoga and become a more competent student!
Thanks
Tom
PS - the temple was amazing!

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A peaceful break from city life
The grounds are beautiful, and the secluded location and absence of cellular connection add to the experience. The cottage I stayed in was extremely clean and well furnished, bed was cozy so I had my best sleep in weeks. The volunteer staff was discrete but friendly. Vegetarian meals were delicious. Only point of improvement was around the absence signage and lighting, because trying to find my cottage in the complete dark was a bit scary!

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December 12-14 2025
Beautiful setting. Great food. Yoga classes inspiring. I’m very much of a novice and found difficulty in the sessions. We left early but have NO regrets. Perhaps the weekend for 50+ individuals might be more suited to me. Very glad we attended. We’re now looking for gentle yoga or restorative yoga in our neighborhood. Thank you for the experience.

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An Unforgettable Retreat at Ratna Ling
From the moment the white gate opened to welcome me, I knew Ratna Ling would be an experience unlike any other. I was absolutely right. The property is truly majestic, and the views from my cabin were nothing short of extraordinary. The staff were exceptional in every way, and the cuisine was both excellent and delicious. My stay at Ratna Ling was one of the best experiences I’ve ever had.

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Michael I
Fabulous place
Friendly staff
Delicious vegetarian meals
Clean, private and spacious cottages
Idyllic scenery
Good balance of eastern and western practices
Great atmosphere to reach your inner self
Perfect retreat to take care of your body and mind
……….we truly enjoyed it and planning to go back

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