California Yoga & Meditation Retreat Centers

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Directory of Yoga Retreats and Vacations in California -

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Doug Swenson / Sadhana Yoga

Address: 2040 Dunlap, South Lake Tahoe, CA  96151
Contact: Phone: (530) 573-8400  /  Email: dougswen002 [at] yahoo.com
Website: www.dougswenson.net
Instructor: Doug Swenson
Doug Swenson Yoga Style: Vinyasa, Ashtanga, Yin, Power, Restorative, Core, Sadhana Yoga
Specialties: Workshops / Teacher Trainings / Retreats
More than just another yoga program / we offer a holistic approach to a better way of life. For those who desire the highest quality, professional instruction in a fun, warm atmosphere. Free your mind - place no limits on your yoga philosophy, or your life - living your full potential.
Retreats in - Lake Tahoe, CA / St. Lucia, Caribbean / Mexico / and more.


Expanding Light Yoga Retreat Center

Address: 14618 Tyler Foote Road, Nevada City, CA  95959 Expanding Light - guest services
Contact: Lalaan Hickey: Lalaan [at] expandinglight.org
Phone: 1-800-346-5350  /  Fax: (530) 478-7519
Website: www.expandinglight.org
Instructors: Gyandev McCord and other instructors
Yoga Style: Hatha - Traditional
Specialties: Ananda Yoga for Higher Awareness, The Expanding Light Cookbook, Yoga for Emotional Healing (video), Yoga for Busy People (video)
Description: Experience yoga as a tool for higher awareness - at Expanding Light, America's premier yoga retreat center, in northern California's scenic Sierra Nevada mountains.
2-5 day workshops in yoga, meditation, opening your heart, vegetarian cooking, balancing your life, and more. 4-week residential yoga teacher training. Call for a free brochure.


Mata Amritanandamayi Center (M.A. Center)

Address: 10200 Crow Canyon Road, Castro Valley, CA
Mailing Address: PO Box 613, San Ramon, CA  94583-0613
Contact: Phone: (510) 537-9417
Website: http://bayarea.amma.org
Yoga Style: Bhakti Yoga, Karma Yoga, Meditation
Description: The M. A. Center, named after Mata Amritanandamayi who is lovingly called Amma, is run entirely by volunteers and inspired by Amma's holistic vision of unity and selflessness. The ashram strives to put Amma's teachings into action. Since its inception in February of 1989, the center has provided a welcoming community for spiritual seekers to enjoy a contemplative and nurturing atmosphere amid the beauty of its natural surroundings through retreats, volunteer activities, classes, chanting, devotional singing, and meditation.


Napa Valley Yoga Retreats

Address: 1070 Silverado Trail, Napa, CA  94559
Contact: Phone: (707) 337-0444  /  Email: pdlacey [at] netzero.net
Website/Links: www.NapaValleyYogaRetreats.com
Yoga Style: Power Yoga, Hatha, Vinyasa
Description: Napa Valley Yoga Boot Camp is a 4 day - 4 night upscale "Napa Style" Boot Camp Training Program. The Yoga Boot Camp training takes place on a Private Vineyard Residence Estate in the beautiful Wine Country of Northern California.


Pleasant Valley Sanctuary - Yoga and Meditation Retreat

Address: 14011 Rice's Crossing Road - North San Juan, CA  95960
Contact: Phone: (530) 292-3089
Website/Links: www.pleasantvalleysanctuary.com
Instructor: Naomi Palmer
Yoga Style: Hatha, Raja
Description: Reconnect with the true spirit of yoga at this extaordinary retreat set amidst the rolling foothills that line the canyon of the Yuba River. This retreat offers a tranquil setting to develop a study of meditation and yoga practice while applying natural principals to your daily life. Postures, meditation, chanting, hikes, classes, and vegetarian meals are a part of the experience. Wedding accomodations now offered.


Sagrada Wellness

Address: Ojai, CA
Contact: Phone: (323) 924-5950
Website: www.sagradawellness.com/california-retreat
Description:

Sagrada Wellness

Sagrada Wellness hosts Yoga retreats and Pilates retreats in majestic Ojai, California.
Enjoy a yoga and Pilates retreat in a pristine natural setting. Our retreats are designed to be a convenient Southern California getaway, an hour and half from the Los Angeles (LA) area. The retreat sanctuary is comprised of five private acres, beautifully landscaped grounds, and a pure mountain-fed creek and waterfall. Accommodations are luxurious and well appointed.
"Sagrada," which means sacred, is a true reflection of the beauty, healing energy and eco-design that grace the retreat environment.


Sivananda Ashram Yoga Farm

Address: 14651 Ballantree Lane, Grass Valley, CA  95949
Website: www.sivanandayogafarm.org
Yoga Style: Sivananda
Specialties: Pranayama, Kriyas, Meditation, Asanas, Satsang, Kirtan, Yoga Retreats, Ayurveda & Vedic Astrology workshops
Description: The Sivananda Ashram is a non-profit organization located on 80 secluded acres of rolling hills & meadows in the gold country of the Sierra Nevada foothills. The resident Director of the Ashram is Swami Sitaramananda, a senior disciple of Swami Vishnu-devananda, and a gifted speaker and teacher. Guests are introduced to the Yoga Asanas, Pranayama, Meditation, Chanting, Ayurveda, Satsang, Sanskrit, Advaita Vedanta and lots more.
We offer a Yoga Teachers Training Course, Advanced TTC and Kids Yoga Camp.
Enjoy our 3 temples, walking meditations, swimming in our pond, hiking year round on the grounds, and visiting nearby historical Grass Valley, Nevada City and the beautiful Yuba River.
Ayurvedic Massage is available by appointment. A cedar sauna is open year round.


The Total Human

Address: Topanga, CA  90290 The Total Human
Contact: Phone: (310) 967-1336  /  Email: allyson [at] thetotalhuman.com
Website: www.TheTotalHuman.com  |  Yoga Links
Instructor: Allyson Rice
Yoga Style: Kundalini
Description: Life-changing programs, retreats, and weekend workshops: kundalini yoga and meditation, health and healing, enhancing creativity and intuition, ancient women's teachings, vision questing, and reconnecting with the healing power of nature. The goal is always to create the dynamic manifestation of your greatest untapped potential. Heart-centered, holistic, and mind-body-spirit in approach, programs focus on direct personal experience as the path to lasting transformation. Brochure available.

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