San Jose Meditation Retreats

Step away from the busy pace of San Jose and immerse yourself in the quiet stillness of a meditation retreat at Ratna Ling, located just three hours to the north. Surrounded by towering redwoods and peaceful landscapes, our center provides a serene environment ideal for inner reflection and mindfulness. Whether you’re new to meditation or seeking to deepen your existing practice, our guided sessions and tranquil setting offer the space to breathe, reset, and reconnect. Experience clarity, calm, and renewed purpose as you settle into the rhythms of nature at Ratna Ling.

Transitions & Transformation: A Yoga Retreat

With Vinita Laroia

September 11 - 13, 2026
Life is a moving, dynamic process, and yoga is simply a practice for Life. Can we listen deeply and appreciate the moments in between? Can we pause where we need to, and give more effort when the posture calls for it? When we practice with this moment-to-moment awareness, we can embody flow and presence in yoga and our life.

Rooted in Nature

With Charlotte Keane and Shoshana Hebshi

September 18 - 20, 2026
Do you feel a calling to connect with Mother Earth and your ancestors? Join Shamanic Priestess Charlotte Keane from The Unstruck Drum for this weekend of deep communion with nature. You will learn to tune in so deeply that you can feel the voice of Mother Earth. 

Cultivating Compassion – A movement and meditation weekend

With Gretchen Donovan

October 2 - 4, 2026
What if you could make friends with feelings such as anger, sadness, envy or pride? This weekend retreat offers a supportive space to explore the nature of emotions through meditation, gentle yoga, and subtle energy movement, all grounded in Buddhist philosophy.

Women’s Self-Care Retreat

With Sarah Michelson and Laura Moir

October 9 - 12, 2026
Come together with fellow women to celebrate your innate strength, wisdom, and compassion. There is time to reconnect to the sacred feminine and cultivate a community of sisterhood and solidarity through deep listening, laughter, self-care, and ceremony.

Qigong with the Institute for Internal Transformation

With Chris Fernie

October 14 - 19, 2026
Join master Qi Gong teacher Chris Fernie of the Institute for Internal Transformation for a truly transformational program. Chris offers a unique opportunity to attune deeply to the highest quality of energy and presence in the serene surroundings of Ratna Ling.

Elevate Your Essence: Yoga & Meditation Retreat

With Bex Urban

October 23 - 25, 2026
Practice peace with yoga poses and an intentional pause with Meditation. In this retreat we welcome back Master Teacher Bex Urban for a special yoga retreat at Ratna Ling! Take this mindful "time out” and step away from the distractions of your daily life to re-initiate yourself into more stillness.

The Art of Loss: Letting Go with Grace

With Gloria Baraquio and Lydia Hwang

October 30 - November 1, 2026
Join us for a weekend to make space for our grief, our loss, and our endings. We will use relaxation practices, reflection, ritual and celebration to honor the changes, endings, and the truth of new beginnings.

Begin Again: A weekend retreat

With Yvonne Kingsley

November 6 - 8, 2026
Join Yvonne Kingsley for a peaceful weekend of yoga and meditation as we slow down and surrender to the present moment. Through the alchemy of mindful movement, breath work and contemplation, we expand our capacity to meet the present moment with curiosity and equanimity.

Autumn Renewal: Yoga, Ayurveda, and Healthy Aging

With Melina Meza and Baxter Bell

November 13 - 15, 2026
Join longtime teachers Melina Meza and Baxter Bell for a nourishing weekend at Ratna Ling exploring yoga and Ayurveda as practical pathways to vibrant, healthy aging.

The Essence of Yoga: A Weekend Retreat

With Jenn Russo

November 13 - 15, 2026
We welcome back Jenn Russo of Healdsburg for a special yoga retreat. At this retreat we will focus on using the breath to strengthen our practice and experience a lasting peace. Afternoons will be a slow flow/restorative practice, focused on calming, centering and relaxation.

Grace & Gratitude: A Pre-Thanksgiving Yoga & Meditation Retreat

With Lauren Cohen and Nat Kendall

November 20 - 22, 2026
Join Lauren Cohen and Nat Kendall for a nourishing pre-Thanksgiving weekend in the redwoods! Through soulful yoga practices, dharma discussions, chanting, meditations, time in nature and more, we’ll explore what it means to cultivate grace and gratitude in our everyday lives.

Wintering – A relaxation retreat

With Clare Buckley

December 4 - 6, 2026
Join Senior Yoga Teacher Clare Buckley in the serene and beautiful setting of Ratna Ling and awaken to the experience of holistic wellbeing. In the serene and beautiful setting of Ratna Ling, we will explore embodied movement, breath work, energy work, meditation and mindful practices to deeply nourish energy pathways and to restore balance and equanimity.

A Year for Me: New Year Self-Care Retreat

With Karmyn Ojeda and Erica Martzen

January 15 - 18, 2027
RECLAIM YOUR LIFE THIS YEAR. Take back your time. Take back your energy. Bring your life back into balance. If youʻve been going going going, or giving giving giving, we invite you to join us this January to start the new year with new habits, new perspectives, and new intentions to take back your life and reclaim your energy.

Full Moon New Year Reset

With Alyssa Lauren Stone

January 22 - 24, 2027
Join certified yoga teacher, Reiki Master, and published writer, Alyssa Lauren Stone, for a transformative weekend. From faster-paced Vinyasa flows to more restful Restorative poses, we will explore different types of yoga, breath-work, and meditation techniques to get the body energized and relaxed.

Reclaim: A Nervous System Retreat for Deep Rest and Relaxation

With Nicole Griffin

February 5 - 7, 2027
Book now and get $50.00 off listed prices. Offer valid until Nov 6, 2026.
Come rest, reconnect, and remember who you are beneath the noise. In a world that rewards overdoing, it can feel nearly impossible to slow down. We push through stress, ignore what our bodies are telling us, and stay stuck in survival mode. Eventually, something gives and we realize we can’t keep living this way.

Returning to Your Self – Presidentʻs Day Weekend

With Amy Wolff and Kathleen Barnette

February 12 - 15, 2027
In the fast-paced world of mobile devices, cars, planes, deadlines, and capitalism, we can lose track of what's important. Treat yourself to 3 days to unwind, reflect, and breathe into your fullness. Remember what you value most, and then return to your life with a renewed sense of ease, joy, and strength.

Evoking Resonance: Therapeutic Yoga, Breathwork, and Sound Immersion

With Harvey Deutch and Teresa Van Eyk

February 26 - 28, 2027
Together we will move through therapeutic asanas and breath-work that draw our attention inward, release tension in our physical bodies, and open energetic pathways. Gather with us for a weekend retreat where yoga, breathwork, and sound come together to evoke deep harmony and resonance within.

Spring Break – A Weekend Yoga Retreat

With Martin Scott

March 12 - 14, 2027
Book now and get $50.00 off listed prices. Offer valid until Dec 11, 2026.
The weekend includes morning pranayama and meditations, asana classes and two yoga nidra sessions, all designed to ignite your light and creativity. We’ll embrace the elements of spring, using a combination of breath-work and movement to channel energy, create heat, and explore yoga.

Moving Wisely: A Yoga and Mindfulness Retreat

With Mary Beth Ray

March 26 - 28, 2027
Book now and get $100.00 off listed prices. Offer valid until Dec 15, 2026.
In this weekend retreat, you will slow down and experience spaciousness in your body, mind, and breath to just be. The yoga practices are infused with peace and calmness to cultivate deeper stability, awareness, and insight into the interconnected dimensions of your whole self.

Nourish & Replenish: A Spring Yoga Weekend

With Leila Swenson

April 9 - 11, 2027
This Spring, awaken within and celebrate the vibrancy of renewal, hope, transformation, and growth with Leila Swenson... Join us for an invigorating and relaxing yoga retreat weekend in the stunning and magnificent coastal redwoods... An invitation to step away from the demands of daily life and enjoy space for self-inquiry, practice, community, and reflection!

Spring Reset Retreat

With Nikki Estrada

May 7 - 9, 2027
Reset yourself this spring! Join Nikki for a weekend of asana, pranayama, meditation and yoga philosophy as we transition into spring. Refresh mind, energy and body with extended yoga practices, time to rest, delicious food and surrounding nature.

Spring Radiance: Harness Energy & Awaken Joy

With Klara Crean and Leslie Tippell

May 14 - 16, 2027
Book now and get $50.00 off listed prices. Offer valid until Feb 12, 2027.
Step into the radiant embrace of late summer and join us for an immersive retreat in Sonoma County, where the season’s vibrant energy becomes your catalyst for renewal and inner power.

MEDITATION RETREATS NEAR SAN JOSE, CA FAQ’s

The purpose of a meditation retreat at Ratna Ling is to offer a restorative and awakening experience that supports emotional clarity, inner stillness, and spiritual renewal. These retreats are thoughtfully designed to help you:

Find Peace and Stillness: Step away from distractions and experience the calm of our redwood forest sanctuary. The natural setting invites you to slow down, breathe deeply, and settle into a space of deep inner quiet.

Cultivate a Meditation Practice: Whether you are just beginning or looking to go deeper, our experienced teachers guide you through techniques rooted in mindfulness and traditional wisdom. Learn how to develop focus, presence, and awareness through daily sessions.

Reconnect with Yourself: Use this time to reflect, recharge, and re center. Our retreats offer a supportive space for personal inquiry and self awareness, helping you reconnect with what truly matters.

Experience the Healing Power of Nature: Let the tranquility of Northern California’s redwoods support your inner journey. The beauty and stillness of our environment naturally enhance your meditation experience and promote emotional balance.

Enjoy Nourishing Simplicity: Meals are thoughtfully prepared to be both wholesome and grounding, supporting your meditation practice and physical well being.

Foster Mindfulness in Daily Life: Beyond seated meditation, you will explore ways to bring mindfulness into everyday moments, from walking in nature to eating and resting consciously.

Connect in Silence and Presence: While much of the retreat honors silence, you will be surrounded by others on a similar path. The shared experience creates a quiet yet powerful sense of community.

Encourage Personal Growth: Through inner observation and stillness, discover insights, release what no longer serves you, and open space for transformation and clarity.

At Ratna Ling, our meditation retreats are a gift of time. Time to pause, listen inward, and awaken a deeper sense of presence and peace within yourself.

Yes. Our San Jose meditation retreats at Ratna Ling are designed for everyone, including complete beginners. Here is how we create a supportive and accessible experience for those new to meditation:

Gentle Guidance: Our experienced teachers introduce meditation in a simple and clear way. You will learn foundational techniques step by step, with guided sessions that help you feel at ease.

Welcoming Environment: We provide a calm and supportive space where you can slow down and explore the practice without pressure. Whether this is your first time meditating or you are reconnecting with it, you will be met with care and encouragement.

Foundational Practices: Retreats include beginner friendly sessions focused on breath awareness, body scanning, and mindfulness. These tools help you quiet the mind and connect with the present moment.

Small Group Settings: With limited group sizes, you will receive personalized attention and space to ask questions. This allows you to build confidence and go at your own pace.

Holistic Approach: Beyond formal meditation, our retreats include time in nature, nourishing meals, and mindfulness activities. Every part of the experience is designed to support your well being.

Encouraging Community: Many participants are also new to meditation. Sharing the retreat with others on a similar path helps build a sense of connection and ease.

At Ratna Ling, we believe meditation is a practice anyone can begin. Our retreats offer a gentle entry point, giving you the space, guidance, and peace to begin your journey inward.

  • Sun Protection: Hat, sun block, sunglasses, breathable long-sleeved shirts, etc.
  • Rain gear, umbrella and good sturdy shoes during the rainy season
  • Appropriate outerwear for the season
  • Yoga clothes or clothes that allow you to move freely
  • Flashlight (it can get extremely dark outside at night and there is very limited outdoor lighting)
  • Water bottle
  • Alarm clock
  • Slip-on shoes or slippers for indoors
  • Insect repellent for summer retreats
  • Personal hygiene items such as your favorite shampoo, moisturizer, toothbrush/paste, soap etc. (Towels, bedding, shampoo and hand-soap is provided)
  • Calling cards for international calls. Domestic calls are complimentary.
  • Meal service is provided, however, you are welcome to bring additional snacks and beverages into your cottage.

Due to the spiritual and contemplative nature of Ratna Ling, we kindly ask all guests to dress in a way that reflects the peaceful environment we strive to maintain. We encourage modest, respectful, and tasteful clothing choices, and ask that you avoid attire that is overly revealing or displays offensive language or imagery.

Yes, all meditation retreats at Ratna Ling are paid. Click on a retreat above to view pricing options for that retreat.

Benefits of attending a meditation retreat often include greater mental clarity, reduced stress, deeper emotional balance, and a stronger connection to inner peace. Many participants experience improved focus, better sleep, and a renewed sense of purpose. Retreats also offer the chance to disconnect from distractions and reconnect with yourself, while forming meaningful connections with others on a similar path of self discovery and mindfulness.

Ratna Ling Meditation Retreats