Spirit Rock Newsletter Booklet — 2025 Spring/Summer/Fall Issue
“If your compassion does not include yourself, it is incomplete.”
–Jack Korn eld
As the days grow longer and the buds continue to bloom in this season of renewal, it feels fitting to share this poignant story:
Twelve-year-old Matthew Flores from Sandy, Utah, approached his postal worker, Ron Lynch, and asked if he had any extra advertisements or random newsletters. Matthew explained that he loved to read but couldn't a ord books, and even the bus fare to the library was too much most of the time. So, he'd take anything the mailman had that was extra.
Ron Lynch was floored. "He didn't want electronics. He didn't want to sit in front of the TV playing games all day. The kid just wanted to read," Lynch told the local newspaper. He asked his Facebook friends for reading material. Soon, Flores was receiving books from all over the world—the U.S., England, India, South America. For his part, Flores said he planned to read all the books and then share them with other book-starved kids.
This story illustrates how simple it is to live from the heart of a Bodhisattva. You don't have to wait to become some shiny Buddha. You can do it in each little moment. Now is your time.
Meditation practice and retreat have always been at the heart of the path of loving awareness. For 40 years, Spirit Rock has been dedicated to upholding these transformative traditions in the modern world. It has never been more important to engage in spiritual practice, and Spirit Rock o ers the opportunity for everyone, no matter their background, to deepen their path of compassion on this beautiful and sacred land and in this caring community.
In the spirit of dāna (generosity), I invite you to join me and Spirit Rock in our mission to spread compassion, understanding, and inner peace to all beings everywhere. A Mettā May contribution, no matter the size, will directly support our Scholarship Fund, opening the door wider for our saṅgha to access retreats and teachings that can transform lives. To donate, visit spiritrock.org/donate or use the envelope found between pages 12 and 13.
No action goes unaccounted for. It doesn’t take much for us to add our goodness. With each small act of compassion, we become a make-weight of hope—tipping the scales of the world toward mindful loving awareness.
With mettā, Jack Kornfield
Spirit Rock Founding Teacher
May 01–09
Thu–Fri | 8 nights
May 09–16
Fri–Fri | 7 nights 15 CECs
Full: Join Waitlist!
Naturally Arising Ease, Awareness, and Insight
DANA DEPALMA, PHILLIP MOFFITT, TUERE SALA, ALEX HALEY
Spring Insight Retreat: Understand the Mechanisms of the Salutary Effects of Mindfulness
MATTHEW BRENSILVER, BRIAN LESAGE, TUERE SALA
May 17–29
Sat–Thu | 12 nights
The
Nature of Awareness:
A Retreat for Experienced Students
GUY ARMSTRONG, SALLY ARMSTRONG, DAWN SCOTT, SUSIE HARRINGTON, DEVON HASE, RASIKA LINK (MOVEMENT)
May 30–Jun 04
Fri–Wed | 5 nights
Full: Join Waitlist!
Jun 05–12
Thu–Thu | 7 nights Concurrent Retreat
Jun 13–20
Fri–Fri | 7 nights Concurrent Retreat
Jun 21–26
Sat–Thu | 5 nights 12 CECs
Jun 27–Jul 03
Fri–Thu | 6 nights
Jul 04–08
Fri–Tue | 4 nights
Disentangling the Tangle: Finding Freedom in Relationship with Ourselves, Others, and the World
DURAN, JOHN MARTIN, FRANCISCO MORILLO GABLE, RASIKA LINK (MOVEMENT)
Jul 30–Aug 03
The Family Retreat
Wed–Sun | 4 nights
DIANA WINSTON, AJAHN CUNDA, CARA LAI, OFOSU JONES-QUARTEY
Open to adults and kids ages 7–15 years
Aug 05–10
Young Adult Retreat
Tue–Sun | 5 nights
MATTHEW BRENSILVER, CARA LAI, VINNY FERRARO, HAKIM TAFARI (MOVEMENT)
Open to young adults ages 18–32 years
Aug 11–16
Nature is Our Body: Dharma and Connection to the Earth
Mon–Sat | 5 nights
Aug 17–21
ANUSHKA FERNANDOPULLE, REV. SHINMU TAMORI GIBSON, DAWN SCOTT
Sun–Thu | 4 nights
Five Spiritual Powers: Cultivating Resilience, Balance, and Love
Concurrent Retreat
JD DOYLE, AMANA BREMBRY JOHNSON, CAROL CANO, JONATHAN RELUCIO (MOVEMENT)
Aug 17–21
Sun–Thu | 4 nights
Clarity, Connection, and Compassion: The Liberating Path of Mindfulness
Concurrent Retreat
TARA MULAY, SHELLY GRAF, LISSA EDMOND (MOVEMENT)
Aug 22–27
Finding Refuge, Finding Home: A Retreat in Nature
Fri–Wed | 5 nights
SUSIE HARRINGTON, YONG OH, KIRSTEN RUDESTAM
Food for the Soul A Look Inside the Spirit Rock Kitchen
At Spirit Rock, cooking is more than a task—it’s a practice of mindfulness, an offering of care, and a way to nourish both body and spirit. The Spirit Rock kitchen staff provides delicious, wholesome meals for retreatants, guests, and staff, sourcing fresh ingredients from local farms and vendors such as Full Belly, Marin Roots, Fire Swamp Provisions, and Star Route. Each meal is crafted with intention, reflecting a commitment to sustainability, community, and the deep connection between food and practice.
The kitchen is also a space for mindful work. Yogi jobs, or “work meditation,” are an essential part of retreat life, offering retreatants the opportunity to engage in service as meditation. In the kitchen, this might mean chopping vegetables, washing dishes, or helping prepare ingredients for the next day’s meal. With each task, retreatants are invited to bring full awareness to the present moment—feeling the texture of a carrot as they peel, listening to the rhythm of water as they wash, or savoring the scent of herbs as they cook.
Our kitchen team collaborates to design weekly menus, drawing inspiration from seasonal ingredients. Alongside these fresh creations, Spirit Rock’s staple recipes themselves have become deeply woven into retreat life.
Comforting dishes like opening day lentil soup, homemade granola, and tikka masala are perennial favorites—meals that retreatants look forward to and remember long after they leave. These cherished recipes, and the dedicated kitchen staff, are an essential part of the retreat experience, offering warmth, familiarity, and a deep connection to the Spirit Rock tradition.
This spring, we invite you to bring a taste of the Spirit Rock kitchen into your own home with our Snow Pea, Edamame, and Bean Sprout Salad. Light, crisp, and full of the vibrant flavors of spring, this simple dish is perfect as it is—but feel free to get creative. Add some mint to pair with the sweetness, bell pepper for a splash of color, or even rice noodles and more dressing to make it a meal on its own!
Aug 27–Sep 01
Wed–Mon | 5 nights
Sep 7–Sep 11
Sun–Thu | 4 nights
Labor Day Insight Meditation Retreat
JAMES BARAZ, HOWIE COHN, TUERE SALA, TERRY VANDIVER (MOVEMENT)
Sep 11–14
Thu–Sun | 3 nights
Refuge and Response: Loving Engagement in a Time of Transformation
JAMES BARAZ, CAROL CANO, KIRSTEN RUDESTAM, YONG OH
Insight Meditation for the Curious: Essentials Retreat for New and Experienced Meditators
Sep 15-19
Mon-Fri | 4 nights
Sep 20–25
Sat–Thu | 5 nights
Sep 26–30
Fri–Tue | 4 nights
Concurrent Retreat
Sep 26–30
Fri–Tue | 4 nights
Concurrent Retreat
Oct 01–05
Wed–Sun | 4 nights
Concurrent Retreat
Finding Home in Sangha
GULLU SINGH, LOUIJE KIM, DAWN MAURICIO, JONATHAN RELUCIO (MOVEMENT)
Awakening through the Three Characteristics: A Women’s Liberation Retreat
ERIN SELOVER, KATE JOHNSON, VICTORIA CARY, MONICA MAGTOTO (MOVEMENT)
Devotion to the Sacred
JAMES BARAZ, ANAM THUBTEN, TRUDY GOODMAN, JILL WHITE LINDSAY (MOVEMENT)
DIANA WINSTON, CAROL CANO, ALEX HALEY, LISSA EDMOND (MOVEMENT)
Finding Freedom through Insight Meditation
BRIAN LESAGE, NEESHA PATEL
Wild Wise Words: A Mindfulness Meditation and Writing Retreat
PAMELA WEISS, AMANA BREMBRY JOHNSON
Oct 01–05
Wed–Sun | 4 nights
Concurrent Retreat
Buddha’s Teachings on the Body: The 32 Parts Practice
NIKKI MIRGHAFORI, BOB STAHL
Oct 06–15
Mon–Wed | 9 nights
Oct 16–24
Thu–Fri | 8 nights
Concentration and Insight Meditation
WILL KABAT-ZINN, VICTORIA CARY, LIENCHI TRAN, BOB STAHL
Oct 25–Nov 01
Sat–Sat| 7 nights
Concurrent Retreat
Fall Insight Meditation Retreat
TUERE SALA, EUGENE CASH, MATTHEW BRENSILVER, DEVON HASE, HAKIM TAFARI (MOVEMENT)
Oct 25–Nov 01
Sat–Sat | 7 nights
Concurrent Retreat
Mara ṇ asati: Contemplating Death - Awakening to Life
EUGENE CASH, VICTORIA CARY, HAKIM TAFARI (MOVEMENT)
Nov 02–07
Sun–Fri | 5 nights
Settling, Seeing, and Spacious Awareness
DONALD ROTHBERG, TERE ABDALA
Cultivating Love, Clarity, and Resilience: An LGBTQIA+ and GNC Retreat
JOHN MARTIN, ANUSHKA FERNANDOPULLE, BRUNI DÁVILA
Nov 08–14
Sat–Fri | 6 nights
8.75 CECs
Grief as a Change Agent of Transformation and Resiliency
CAROL CANO, AMANA BREMBRY JOHNSON, PAMELA WEISS, RENDA DIONNE MADRIGAL (SPECIAL GUEST), JONATHAN RELUCIO (MOVEMENT)
"Cultivating wise attention on things that are life-giving—things that help us see the truth about the present moment—that is what’s going to free our minds." —Tuere Sala
SEP 07 SUN SEP 11 THU NEW CLIMATE RETREAT & GATHERING Refuge & Response: Loving Engagement in Times of Transformation Visit our newly renovated Gratitude Shrine!
JAMES BARAZ, CAROL CANO, YONG OH, KIRSTEN RUDESTAM
Support Spirit Rock’s Scholarship Funds
Generosity fuels the path of Dharma. Your gi helps provide access to the Buddha’s teachings—both online and in-person—to those in need. When you make a donation to Spirit Rock’s Scholarship Fund, you make it possible for more people to find refuge and wisdom on their journey.
To give, please use the enclosed envelope or visit our website: www.spiritrock.org/donate
Nov 14–21
Fri–Fri | 7 nights
Natural Radiance: Exploring the Freedom of Awareness
SUSIE HARRINGTON, YONG OH, MEI ELLIOT, GUY ARMSTRONG, TERESA TODOROFF (MOVEMENT)
Nov 22–30
Sat–Sun | 8 nights
Reclamation of the Sacred: Journey into Refuge, Presence, and Love
Disentangling the Heart: Clear Awareness and Insight
TARA MULAY, HOWARD COHN, DEVIN BERRY
Equanimity: Finding Balance in Uncertain Times
JAMES BARAZ, GULLU SINGH, MEI ELLIOTT, TERESA TODOROFF (MOVEMENT)
Dec 18–23
Thu–Tue | 5 nights
On-land/Online/Self-Paced
Dec 27–Jan 4
Sat–Sun | 8 nights
Winter Solstice Retreat: Embracing the Dark, Inviting the Light
DAWN SCOTT, DEVON HASE, YONG OH, HEATHER SUNDBERG (ONLINE), DAVID CABRERA (MOVEMENT)
New Year's Insight Meditation Retreat
EUGENE CASH, DEVON HASE, DAWN SCOTT, TUERE SALA, HAKIM TAFARI (MOVEMENT)
The Dharma Institute offers in-depth study of the teachings and practices of the Buddha and the Insight Meditation lineage, along with professional trainings and continuing education—both online and on-land at the Spirit Rock campus. It brings together existing class series, multi-day intensives, training programs, and our new library of on-demand online courses.
On-Demand Courses
Essential Buddhist Teachings
MARK COLEMAN
Equanimity (5 CECs)
JAMES BARAZ
The Joy of Samādhi (5 CECs)
NIKKI MIRGHAFORI
Embodying Mettā & the Four Elements
DAWN MAURICIO
White Awakening: Mindfulness Practices for Exploring & Disrupting the Impact of White Conditioning (10 CECs)
CRYSTAL JOHNSON
World as Lover, World as Self
JOANNA MACY & JENNIFER BEREZAN
The Refuge of Dhamma: Exploring the Buddha’s Discourses
SEAN OAKES
Dancing with Life: The 12 Insight Practices of the Four Noble Truths
PHILLIP MOFFITT & DANA DEPALMA
Mindfulness and the Subtle Body: A Somatic Approach to Embodying Emotional Resilience (24 CECs)
JILL SATTERFIELD
Next Step Dharma: Integrate Your Retreat into Daily Life
OREN JAY SOFER & JAYA RUDGARD
Spotlight: Dedicated Practitioners Program
For those who feel a deep connection to the Buddhist path, and to Insight Meditation in particular, and for those who feel called to teach the Dharma, the Dedicated Practitioners Program (DPP) offers a unique opportunity to deeply engage with the Buddha’s teachings and strengthen your meditation practice within a diverse, supportive community.
This two-year intensive program includes five week-long residential retreats, monthly coursework, regular group meetings, “Dharma buddy” sessions, and mentorship from experienced teachers. Participants commit to a formal daily practice, using the teachings to explore the individual and collective dimensions of suffering and liberation.
DPP blends structured study with personal engagement, where the six months between retreats are dedicated to embodying the Eightfold Path and integrating the Dharma into everyday life. In past cycles, participants reported profound impacts on their meditation practice, deepening their understanding of core Buddhist teachings and bringing the Dharma alive in new, unexpected ways.
The program is open to experienced practitioners with a minimum total of 5 years daily Dharma practice, a letter of recommendation from a sponsoring teacher, and at least 50 nights of silent, residential retreat practice. If you have not yet met these prerequisites, consider attending upcoming retreats—such as Intuitive Wisdom and Embodied Love (June 5-12) or Summer Insight Retreat (July 18-27), or any of our dozens of retreats remaining in 2025—to fulfill the requirements and connect with a teacher before the program begins.
“I got so much out of DPP as a participant that it feels like a great blessing to be part of its continuation,” explains DPP teacher, Gullu Singh. “I love working with and being in community with sincere practitioners, and the program is especially great for deepening and maturing one’s understanding of the teachings.”
Warm, rigorous, and deeply enriching, DPP offers a rare opportunity to grow in wisdom, compassion, and ethical living alongside a dedicated community. If you feel called to deepen your practice in this way, we encourage you to apply—or reach out with any questions to trainings@spiritrock.org.
Scan for more info on trainings
Online Class Series
Spirit Rock class series are an accessible way to deepen your understanding of the Buddha’s teachings as they relate to social action, psychology, and more. Many series promote professional development and offer Continuing Education Credits.
Honoring Our Teachers: Sylvia Boorstein and Sharon Salzberg in Conversation
SYLVIA BOORSTEIN, PHD & SHARON SALZBERG
3 Thursdays 4–5:30pm
Wisdom and Wonder: A Journey Through Buddhist Jātaka Tales
DAWN MAURICIO
Everyday Life as Mindfulness Practice
5 Thursdays 1–3pm
SYLVIA BOORSTEIN, PHD & HEIDI BOURNE
Breath, Body, and Insight: Practicing with the Ā nā pā nasati Sutta SEAN OAKES, PHD
Trainings & Intensives
Dharma Institute trainings and intensives offer in-depth study of the teachings and practices of the Buddha, as well as opportunities for professional development and continuing education.
September – November 2025 September 2025 – April 2026
The Spectrum of Awareness
WINSTON
Living Dharma Program
DAWN MAURICIO & YONG OH
Buddhist Psychology Training
MATTHEW BRENSILVER
August – December 2025 May 2026-May 2028
Dedicated Practitioners Program
GULLU SINGH, AMANA BREMBRY
JOHNSON, AND GUESTS
Applications open Spring 2025
DIANA
PROGRAMS
May 10
Saturday 9am–4:30pm
On-Land
May 11
Sunday 10am–3pm
Awake in the Wild: Nature as Refuge, Healer, and Teacher
MARK COLEMAN
Meditate in the serenity of nature while cultivating mindfulness, deepening connection to the earth, and opening to insight and love.
Let Your Practice Mother You: A Daylong for Mamas
KATE JOHNSON & SARA SHAPOURI
Join us as we nurture the inner mother and li up the practice of mothering as its own spiritual path.
May 24–25
On-land/Online
Sat–Sun 9:30am–3pm May 31
Saturday 10am–4pm
Awakening Joy: Cultivating Well-Being in Intense Times
JAMES BARAZ
Awaken your natural capacity for well-being and happiness, recognizing the importance of joy as a central aspect of mindfulness practice. (9 CECs)
Pride 2025: A Benefit for Spirit Rock and East Bay Meditation Center
AMANA BREMBRY JOHNSON & JD DOYLE
Open to our LGBTQIA2S+ community (dāna/by donation) Open to the essential qualities of beauty and joy—a crucial practice for honoring grief and navigating challenges facing LGBTQIA+ communities.
June 1
Sunday 10am–3pm
On-land/Online at EBMC/Online
Jun 8
Sunday 10am–4pm
Jun 14
Pride at EBMC: Embracing Love and Beauty in the Midst of Trouble
AMANA BREMBRY JOHNSON AND ANDRÉS GONZÁLEZ
A Day of Reflection and Celebration for the BIPOC LGBTQIA+ Communities
This is part 2 of a joint weekend Pride celebration and benefit with East Bay Meditation Center.
Qigong and Meditation: Practices for Healing and Awakening
DEBRA CHAMBERLIN-TAYLOR & MINGTONG GU
Awaken the spine through qigong and meditation to open a profound energy circulation that promotes well-being in body and mind. (5 CECs)
Fear, Anger, Confusion, and the Urgency of Hope
LESLIE BOOKER
Samvega, the agitation from life’s challenges, can deepen our practice, transforming fear into clarity, purpose, and resilience.
Jun 21
Saturday 10am–4:30pm
Saturday 10am–4:30pm Online Online Online Online
Jun 22
Sunday 10am–4pm
On-Land
On Learning and Unlearning Pain: Tools and Practices for Chronic Pain
CHRISTIANE WOLF
Discover how mindfulness and self-compassion can help counter chronic pain, blending scientific research with ancient wisdom. (5.5 CECs)
Introduction to Insight Meditation: Mindfulness & Vipassan ā Basics
ANUSHKA FERNANDOPULLE
Deepen your understanding of Insight Meditation, and discover how mindfulness can support greater clarity, ease, and presence in daily life.
Jun 28
Saturday
Online
9:30am–4:30pm Jul 13
On-land/Online
Explore our diverse short-format programs, both online and on-land, designed to deepen your practice and understanding of Insight Meditation. Join us for transformative experiences rooted in mindfulness, compassion, and community. Learn more at spiritrock.org/calendar
Naturally Arising Clarity: A Practice Method for Developing Sam ā dhi and Insight
PHILLIP MOFFITT
Explore two powerful practice methods that cultivate natural concentration, easing unnecessary e ort and aligning your mind with the Dharma.
Transforming the Judgmental Mind
On-land/Online
Sunday 10am–5pm Jul 19–20 Sat–Sun 10am–3pm Jul 24
Thursday 9am–4:30pm
On-Land
DONALD ROTHBERG
Investigate the reactive and compulsive nature of judgments and learn how to transform them using mindfulness, heart practices, and inquiry. (6 CECs)
The Gateway of Breath: Qigong and Meditation for Presence, Ease, and Vitality
TEJA BELL
Awaken presence and vitality through breath-centered Qigong and meditation— embody calm, clarity, and balance in stillness and motion.
Mindfulness for Legal Professionals: Rest, Recalibrate, and Reconnect (A Benefit for Spirit Rock and the Mindfulness in Law Society)
GULLU SINGH & JUDI COHEN
Rest, recharge, and reconnect during this daylong for legal professionals to meditate, calm the nervous system, and cultivate mindfulness.
Join us for music, dancing, and more during our summer concert series. Pack a picnic and arrive early—gates open two hours before each event.
May 4 | Sun, 6–8pm
May 18 | Sun, 6–8pm
Jul 6 | Sun, 7–9pm
Jul 26 | Sat, 7–9pm
Sep 13 | Sat, 7–9pm
A Song Circle Sanctuary with MaMuse
Rise Up in Song with Melanie DeMore
Dance Party with MC YOGI & DJ DREZ
Lyrical Dharma: Hip-Hop Soundbath with Born I Jai Uttal's Mantra Love with Prajna Vieira
Jul 27
Sunday 10am–4pm On-land/Online
Aug 2
Saturday 10am–4pm
Aug 3 Sunday 9am–3pm Online Online
Aug 9 Saturday 10am–3pm On-land/Online
Aug 10
Sunday 10am–4pm
On-land/Online
Aug 16
Saturday 10am–4pm
On-land/Online
Aug 23
Saturday 9:30am–4:30pm
Freedom Within Reach: Real Awakening in Ordinary Life
CARA LAI & MATTHEW BRENSILVER
Embrace the possibility of finding enlightenment in each day by learning to nurture freedom in the ordinariness of our lives.
The Middle Way of Partnership: A Day on Conscious Relationships
DEVON HASE & NICO HASE
Gain a fresh approach to nurturing meaningful partnerships through the lens of Buddhist wisdom and contemporary psychology.
Nourishing Awareness: The Nature and Practice of Beginning Again
REV. SHINMU TAMORI GIBSON
Join in community to nourish your practice and deepen your connection to the Buddha, Dharma, and Saṅgha as refuge.
A Day of Foundational Practice for BIPOC Community
VICTORIA CARY
Open to our self-identified BIPOC community
Explore how the kind attention cultivated in meditation expands our capacity to embrace all of life.
Deep Rest: Spiritual, Emotional, and Cellular Rejuvenation
ELISSA EPEL & NICHOL CHASE
Reset your nervous system and experience the restorative impacts of deep rest states through meditation and mind/body practices. (4 CECs)
Your Great Road Opens Up:
D ō gen’s Approach to Continuous Practice
NORMAN FISCHER
Discover how Dōgen’s art of “just sitting” can infuse our meditation practice, relationships, and everyday activities with cosmic significance.
Poetry that Opens the Dharma Heart to Compassion and Insight
PHILLIP MOFFITT
Infuse your sitting and walking practice with Dharma-inspired poetry that o ers comfort and inspiration on your path.
Aug 24
Sunday 10am-4pm Aug 30-31 Sat–Sun 10am-3:30pm Online On-land
On-land/Online
An Insight Meditation Day of Practice: Recovering Our Natural Peace
HOWARD COHN
Reawaken your capacity for mindfulness and ease by cultivating a relaxed, kind, and curious attention to present moment experience.
The Heart Remembers: A Journey into Innate Goodness, Clarity, and Presence
SYLVIA BOORSTEIN & HEIDI BOURNE
Join us for a weekend connecting with what is already here—your innate goodness, clear mind, and steady presence.
Drop-in Groups
Dāna
/ By Donation
Drop-in groups are an introduction to Spirit Rock teachings and a source of ongoing inspiration and community connection. Most drop-ins are online, with closed captioning available, and include meditation, a Dharma talk, and discussion. Some Monday Nights are on-land. Visit spiritrock.org/calendar for more info.
Monday Night Meditation & Talk
Mondays, 6:30pm - 8:30pm New time
Wednesday Morning Meditation & Talk
Wednesdays, 10am - 12pm
Rainbow Sa ṅ gha
Open to our LGBTQIA+ community
Wednesdays, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Retreat FAQs
What is the commuter option for a retreat?
Women’s Group
Open to self-identified women Thursdays, 10am - 12pm
BIPOC Voices
Open to our BIPOC community Sundays, 9am - 10:30am
Dharma & Recovery
2nd Fridays, 6pm - 7:30pm
Commuters attend the full retreat, including all meals, but do not stay overnight at Spirit Rock. A sliding-scale commuter rate applies, which is lower than residential rates. Commuters must arrange and pay for their own accommodations offsite.
What does it mean when retreats are concurrent?
These are two smaller retreats happening simultaneously with separate teachings, teachers, and meditation halls. Participants share dining areas and residence halls but commit fully to one retreat. Visiting or switching retreats is not permitted.
What is the self-paced option for a retreat?
The self-paced option allows you to engage with a retreat remotely. Each day, you’ll receive 2.5-3 hours of Dharma talks and guided meditations—often totaling 20+ hours of content per week—delivered via livestream and recorded for on-demand access.
Family & Youth
One of the greatest gifts we can offer youth is a safe space to be themselves, connect, and grow. Spirit Rock’s family programs blend meditation with socialemotional development, authentic connection, and embodiment. Our skilled teachers bring deep Dharma practice and expertise in working with all ages, meeting youth and parents where they are.
Continuing Education
Mindfulness and meditation can be powerful supports for the life and work of healthcare professionals. Spirit Rock offers Continuing Education Credits (CECs) for psychologists, therapists, social workers, counselors, nurses, chiropractors, and others in many of our programs.
5/9–5/16
5/24–5/25
6/8
6/21
6/21–6/26
7/13
8/10
Spring Insight: Understand the Mechanisms of the Salutary Effects of Mindfulness 15 CECs
Awakening Joy: Cultivating Well-Being in Intense Times 9 CECs
Qigong and Meditation: Practices for Healing and Awakening 5 CECs
On Learning and Unlearning Pain: Tools and Practices for Chronic Pain
Mindfulness for Everyone 12 CECs
Transforming the Judgmental Mind 6 CECs
Deep Rest: Spiritual, Emotional, and Cellular Rejuvenation 4 CECs
Learn more and register at spiritrock.org/programs/continuing-education-credits
Volunteering at Spirit Rock
Volunteers have helped make Spirit Rock programs a memorable experience for thousands of practitioners. Opportunities to support our programs include event volunteering, retreat greeting, administrative service, landscape care, housekeeping, and more. Service hours can be used to reduce or waive the fees for our online and on-land programs.
Learn more at spiritrock.org/volunteer
We welcome visitors to Spirit Rock! Our lower campus and bookstore are open daily from 10 AM –2 PM for all who wish to experience the peaceful environment, explore our bookstore, and connect with the Spirit Rock community. We're also open during Monday night on-land classes. For the latest updates and special event-related access, please check spiritrock.org/about/plan-your-visit
