Yoga of the Heart: Embodied Dharma and Mindful Yoga

Sunday, August 16, 2026•10:00 AM

This daylong retreat invites us to tend the longing for connection by caring for our bodies and distressed nervous systems through embodying the qualities of kindness and compassion. The retreat integrates Dharma teachings, meditation, somatic movement, and accessible yoga to explore how the heart qualities—the brahmavihāras—can be cultivated through the body.

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5000 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Woodacre, CA 94973

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