New Year's Yoga Retreat

In this 48th annual New Year’s Yoga retreat, we gather together in a spiritual retreat after the winter solstice. You will practice yoga and engage in afternoon activities, singing, presentations, breathtaking views of Monterey Bay, and exploring hundreds of miles of trails that weave through peaceful meadows and towering redwood forests.

Through various activities including Yoga practice – asana (postures), pranayama (breathing techniques), meditation – group gatherings, walks in the redwoods and meadows, music, singing, conversations and more, with conscious intention we will consider together how we wish to move into the new year.

The New Year’s Eve program typically includes singing, dancing, and a special meditation that begins before and continues up to the midnight hour. New Year’s Day features a yajna, or Vedic fire ceremony, for peace.