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 Ratna Ling to celebrate the Autumn in the Redwoods!
Join local yoga instructor Jenn Russo for this weekend yoga tucked away in the redwoods. 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. The morning practice will emphasize movement initiated by breath. This vinyasa practice is vigorous, yet full of ease, balancing our lives both on and off of the mat. Whether you are coming to relax after harvest, or before the holidays or to just take a break for yourself, this weekend will leave you filling restored and renewed. There will be time on Saturday for an afternoon hike, nap or massage.
Sample Schedule (Subject to Change):
FRIDAY
- 3:00pm Check in
- 4:00-5:30pm Gentle Yoga
- 5:30-6:30pm Dinner
- 7:00-8:00pm Opening Circle
SATURDAY
- 8:00-8:45 am Breakfast
- 9:00-10:30am Vinyasa Yoga
- 12:15-1:15pm Lunch
- 1:30-3:30pm Free Time or Massages
- 4:00-5:30pm Gentle Yoga
- 5:30-6:30pm Dinner
SUNDAY
- 8:00-10:00am Vinyasa Yoga & Closing Circle
- 10:00-11:00am Brunch
- 12pm Checkout
For directions to Ratna Ling – Ratna Ling Retreat Center 35755 Hauser Bridge Rd Cazadero, CA 95421
Accommodations are beautiful lux cabins
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
- Transportation to/from Ratna Ling is NOT included – carpooling encouraged
- Payments are nonrefundable and transferable to a future Ratna Ling stay or retreat
- Each cottage includes TWO private rooms with queen beds, large dining & living area, gas fireplace, spacious deck, jetted bathtub, linens/towels/hand soap, kitchenette with tea & coffee, complimentary wireless internet. Towels and hand soap are provided.
- Vegetarian meals are served during our weekend together.
What people are saying about Jenn’s retreats:
| “The retreat was physically, emotionally, and spiritually fulfilling.” | “This retreat was a good reset for me. A call to invest time, energy and will into what matters most to me. Showing up for myself my family and my community in a loving compassionate way.” | “I love Jenn’s retreats!.” |
| “Jenn’s retreat was incredibly restorative and healing.” | “Space and time for meditation and movement classes were truly wonderful.” | “INnenyoyed the skillfully led yoga, meditation and breath work practices. Delicious and nourishing food!” |
Facilitator
Jennifer Russo, M. S., E-RYT 500, Massage Therapist and Health Coordinator, began her yoga studies in San Francisco in 1997. Having a background in Kinesiology, Anatomy and Massage therapy, teaching yoga came very natural to her. She immediately fell in love with the flow of the practice and the strong connection to her ‘center’. Jenn has studied with many teachers and in many traditions of yoga. She finds a strong connection to Vinyasa Yoga, linking…
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