Bel Air Spiritual Retreats

Step away from the pace of Bel Air life and discover tranquility at Ratna Ling’s spiritual retreat, nestled north among the redwoods. Surrounded by serene natural beauty, our retreat center offers the space to pause, reflect, and restore balance. Through guided practices and quiet stillness, you’ll reconnect with yourself and uncover a renewed sense of clarity. Whether you’re joining your first retreat or returning to your path, Ratna Ling provides a supportive setting to rest, grow, and renew in nature’s embrace.

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 - 18, 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: A Retreat for Grief, Remembrance & Renewal

With Gloria Baraquio and Lydia Hwang

October 30 - November 1, 2026
Loss comes to us in many forms. It may be the death of someone we love, the end of a relationship, a change in health or identity, or the quiet realization that a chapter of our life has ended. Join Gloria Baraquio and Lydia Hwang for a restorative weekend at Ratna Ling devoted to grief, remembrance, and the many ways we learn to live with change.

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. This weekend is your chance to step away from all of that. Together, we’ll slow down through restorative yoga, Yoga Nidra, nervous system-informed movement to help you work with your thoughts and quiet your mind.

Returning to Your Self – Presidentʻs Day Weekend

With Dr. 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.

Refuel & Recharge: The Quiet of Ratna Ling

With Bex Urban

March 19 - 21, 2027
Book now and get $100.00 off listed prices. Offer valid until Dec 18, 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.

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.

Awakening Flow: Vinyasa, Massage & Sound

With Dana Hancock and Melody Hopkins

May 21 - 23, 2027
Book now and get $50.00 off listed prices. Offer valid until Feb 19, 2027.
This Spring retreat combines the vitality and fluidity of vinyasa yoga with the quieter practices of massage, yin & restorative yoga, and sound healing to invite overall wellness and vitality.  You will experience the balance of strong, soft, and quiet through practice...

A Weekend of Self-Care | Memorial Day

With Natalie Colvin and Meg McDonald

May 28 - 31, 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 4 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.

Spring Renewal Yoga Retreat

With Dariece Warren

June 11 - 13, 2027
Book now and get $50.00 off listed prices. Offer valid until Mar 12, 2027.
Let go of the heaviness of winter and welcome in the energy of the spring season! Using mindful movement and alignment based yoga flow we will release tension and clear out stagnant energy to raise our vibration.

Unplug & Restore: A weekend of Yoga, Nature, and Sound Healing

With Angela Olson

September 10 - 12, 2027
Step away from the noise of everyday life and give yourself a weekend to simply slow down, breathe, and restore. Join Angela Olson of Cloverdale’s Studio 5 for a nourishing 3-day retreat at Ratna Ling, where yoga, nature, deep rest, and sound invite you to unplug from your usual routines and reconnect with yourself.

Moving Wisely: A Yoga and Mindfulness Retreat

With Mary Beth Ray

March 31 - April 2, 2028
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.

SPIRITUAL RETREATS NEAR Bel Air, CALIFORNIA FAQ’s

Spiritual retreats at Ratna Ling are designed to bring clarity, balance, and renewal. Just a few hours north of Bel Air, our programs provide the opportunity to:

Step Into Stillness

Leave behind the constant movement of Bel Air and settle into the quiet of our redwood sanctuary, where nature supports your inner journey.

Deepen Your Path

Whether you’re beginning or continuing your practice, our teachers share guidance that encourages mindfulness, awareness, and connection.

Reconnect With Yourself

Take a pause from daily pressures and focus on what matters most. The peaceful retreat setting fosters rest, healing, and clarity.

Renew Through Nature

Among towering redwoods and wide skies, discover the grounding power of nature to restore balance.

Nourish Body and Spirit

Enjoy wholesome vegetarian meals thoughtfully prepared to support your well-being and practice.

Bring Mindfulness Into Daily Life

Learn how to carry presence into everyday activities so the retreat’s benefits continue after you return home.

Connect in Community

Be part of a welcoming group of like-minded individuals who value stillness and mindful living.

Awaken Inner Growth

Through guided practices and reflection, release what no longer serves you and embrace a renewed sense of clarity and purpose.

At Ratna Ling, our retreats provide Bel Air residents a rare opportunity to pause, reconnect, and strengthen the spirit – just a short journey north.

Our spiritual retreats for the Bel Air community are open to everyone, including those new to the path of practice. Each program is carefully designed to be welcoming and accessible through:

Supportive Guidance – Compassionate teachers introduce practices step by step, helping you feel at ease and confident.

Peaceful Setting – The retreat center offers a calm space where you can move at your own rhythm and feel supported.

Simple, Effective Practices – Breath awareness, mindfulness, and reflection help you settle into presence.

Personal Attention – Small group sizes ensure space for questions, guidance, and growth at a comfortable pace.

Whole-Person Experience – Programs feature nourishing meals, time outdoors, and mindful activities that nurture body, mind, and spirit.

Shared Journey – Many participants are experiencing retreat for the first time, creating ease and connection.

At Ratna Ling, we believe retreat is for everyone. Our programs give Bel Air residents the time, space, and guidance to reconnect and discover a deeper peace within.

  • 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.

To maintain the calm and spiritual environment at Ratna Ling, we encourage guests – including those visiting from Malibu – to dress with mindfulness and respect. Comfortable, modest clothing is recommended, and we ask that you avoid attire that is overly revealing or displays inappropriate language or imagery. Your thoughtfulness helps create a welcoming, supportive space for the whole community.

All retreats at Ratna Ling are offered at a set rate that supports the retreat center, nourishing vegetarian meals, comfortable accommodations, and the guidance of experienced teachers. Pricing varies depending on the program, length of stay, and lodging choice. Complete details on costs, inclusions, and features are provided when you select a retreat from the list above. Every program is designed with care to create a meaningful and transformative experience, making your investment in rest, renewal, and growth truly valuable.

Joining a spiritual retreat offers lasting benefits for both body and mind. Many Bel Air guests notice reduced stress, greater clarity, and a deeper sense of balance within themselves. The retreat environment provides a rare opportunity to step back from daily responsibilities and reconnect with what matters most. As you settle into the rhythm of retreat, you may experience deeper rest, improved focus, and a refreshed sense of purpose. Time away from screens and constant distractions opens space for reflection and true restoration, all within the natural beauty of the redwoods. Guests also treasure the sense of community, finding encouragement and inspiration from others dedicated to mindfulness and growth.

Ratna Ling SPIRITUAL Retreats