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Joyful Gravity: A Yoga and Breathwork Retreat

Date
April 3 - 5, 2026

About this Retreat

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Details of this retreat

Have you found it hard to tap into your joy lately? Feeling bogged down by work, life, and all the to-do lists, youʻve maybe lost creativity, spontaneity, and the ability to relax.













Join the joyful GRAVITY Founder, life coach, breathworker and sound healer, Michael Wilson, for a special spring retreat curated to spark curiosity, deepen awareness and rediscover joy. Through thought-provoking questions, guided breathwork and sound healing, and intentional movement, this multi-modal retreat will help busy professionals/parents reconnect with what your soul desires and rediscover your joy.


joyful GRAVITY is the belief that joy already exists within.
joyful GRAVITY was founded with the vision of a world where we all experience a life with more joy. Over time, our life experiences, and expectations we’ve absorbed from family, school, work, religion and society, have conditioned us to operate from a place of should and supposed to vs choice and love. The result is experiencing life with less joy than many of us would like. It takes work, but it is possible to rediscover the joy within.
Let’s drop in.




This all-inclusive, 2-night retreat includes:

Focused breathwork meditation sessions
Michael's signature joyfulGRAVITY Breathwork & Sound Healing Journey
Group reflections and discussions
Yoga practices
Nightly healing sound baths
Connection with other humans seeking inner peace and balance
Luxe, spacious, serene accommodations
Delicious, locally-sourced vegetarian meals
Reserved time for connecting with new friends, quiet journaling and time in nature





SCHEDULE (Subject to change):
FRIDAY



3p - Check-in
5:30p - Dinner
7-9p - Opening Circle: Connecting with Purpose / Breathwork & sound bath


SATURDAY

8a - Breakfast
9-10:30a - Group coaching: Curiosity
10:30a-12p - Yoga practice
12:15 - Lunch
1-3p - Free time
3-5p - joyfulGRAVITY Breathwork & Sound Healing Journey
5:30p - Dinner
7-8p - Group coaching: Awareness / Sound bath


SUNDAY

8-10a - Closing Circle: Reflection & Possibility / Breathwork
10a - Brunch
12p - 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
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.

 
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."

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 Private Room, Shared Cottage

Venue & Amenities

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Pool icon Pool
Towels icon Towels
Free Parking icon Free Parking
Kitchen icon Kitchen
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Hot Tub icon Hot Tub
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Yoga Studio icon Yoga Studio
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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

4.96 out of 5.0 average rating

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Highly Recommend
The grounds and lodging are lovely. The food is clean, healthy and very tasty. I attended a new year meditation retreat with Linda and Maria leading. It was thoughtful and informative. We learned some contemplative as well as physical meditation techniques. Right amount of sitting time, learning time, and free time. The Tour of the Temple was very interesting and special. The Center has a really peaceful and welcoming vibe. I didn't know what to expect and was really pleased and grateful. Really a great way to start the new year. I highly recommend Ratna Ling to anyone who hasn't been. I will definitely return!

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Absolutely outstanding
I had an incredible experience. Outstanding instructors and staff, super food, lovely accommodations, wonderful people participating. I’ll 100% be back. Treat yourself to something very special!

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Retreat Center
Beautiful setting and buildings. Great food- fresh and delicious. Kind and caring staff. Great retreat leaders. Was a transformative experience in the best way.

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New Year Renewal Retreat
Living in upstate NY, I took a chance traveling across the country to attend Ratna Ling's renewal retreat, not knowing much about what lay ahead. Although I learned about the Center through a simple internet search, the feeling I got when reading about their mission and practice was one of connection. I am so glad I got to experience the love and kindness that permeates throughout Ratna Ling from their staff, volunteers, and grounds.

Everything the Center offered exceeded my expectations. The buildings were incredibly beautiful in their construction and lent themselves to a peaceful and transformative experience. The cottages were spacious yet cozy and provided enough comfort for 2-3 people. Although the drive to the Center can be long and slightly intimidating given the remote location, the land, trails, and surrounding wildlife captured the essence of the experience. Food was delicious and plentiful at every meal.

I would recommend Ratna Ling to anyone seeking a space to "get away," heal, learn, grow, or transform. I will be back!

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Fantastic experience
It was my first time visiting Ratna king and I was so pleasantly surprised. I felt well taken care of from the healthy delicious food, to the cozy well appointed cottage. Most of all though is the spiritual Buddhist nature of all. Our meditation and movement guides filled my soul! I feel spacious and at ease. Thank you all. I highly recommend a visit to Ratna Ling
xoxo Lisa G,

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