RETREATS
2026-2027 Retreats
Sivananda Ashram, Bahamas - April 24-26
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Yosemite, California - May 3-6
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Sicily, Italy - September 27th-October 3
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Sonoma Coast, California - November 13-15
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Yelapa, Mexico - Jan 31-Feb 6, 2027​
Join Baxter Bell, MD, C-IAYT for an evening that blends science, movement, and a touch of music. In this engaging presentation, Baxter will share the latest research on how yoga supports cognitive health, heart health, and cancer prevention—and more importantly, how you can apply these discoveries to your own life.
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This isn’t just a lecture—it’s an experience. Baxter brings the material to life with interactive discussions, thoughtfully curated PowerPoint visuals, and a guided yoga practice that turns cutting-edge science into accessible, embodied wisdom. You’ll leave feeling informed, inspired, and more connected to your health.
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Known for his warm presence and dynamic teaching style, Baxter often surprises audiences by picking up his violin for a soulful interlude. Whether you’re a seasoned yogi or simply curious about the healing power of yoga, this is an evening not to miss.
Come ready to learn, move, and maybe even hum along.​
Designed as both an inner and outer treasure hunt, this retreat invites you to explore awe-filled landscapes, connect with your senses, and rediscover the joy of visiting National Parks.
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Spring in Yosemite is pure magic—waterfalls at their fullest, vibrant green meadows, dogwoods blooming, and the long winter’s quiet giving way to vibrant new energy. It’s the perfect time to immerse yourself in beauty, movement, and creativity.
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Together, we’ll enjoy a variety of hikes, from iconic vistas to quiet pathways along the valley floor, each offering its own treasure to discover.
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We’ll stay at the beloved Evergreen Lodge, its the perfect combination of comfort, adventure, and simple luxury.
Only 2 rooms left!
Serenity & Adventure
in Western Sicily
September 27th-October 3rd, 2026
Sicily – an island where tranquility intertwines with history and adventure, offering a blend of Italy's finest. This itinerary is centered in western Sicily, boasting a continuous coastline adorned with sandy beaches, diverse landscapes, access to historic treasures, and opportunities for exhilarating outdoor activities with breathtaking vistas.
Your accommodation for this journey is the Almar Giardino di Costanza Resort & Spa, nestled amidst lush olive trees, vineyards, and tropical flora. This single-hotel retreat offers the ideal balance of cultural immersion, relaxation, and wellness.
Delve into the island's natural marvels, relish in locally sourced cuisine, and enjoy the comfort of your lavish accommodations.
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Adventures include an e-bike ride through the Gorghi Natural Reserve, exploring the Valley of the Temples, hiking the Zingaro Natural Reserve, and an immersive Sicilian cooking class, amongst yoga classes, leisure time and more!
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Was full, but just added 2 more rooms!
Autumnal Renewal
Yoga, Ayurveda and Healthy Aging
RATNA LING RETREAT CENTER
Sonoma Coast, California
with Baxter Bell & Melina Meza
November 13-15, 2026
As the seasons shift toward autumn, nature invites us to slow down, restore, and prepare for the months ahead. 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.
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Through accessible yoga practices, guided meditation, and simple Ayurvedic wisdom, you’ll learn how to support strength, balance, digestion, and overall vitality during this seasonal transition. Between sessions, enjoy quiet walks among the redwoods, fresh ocean air, and time to simply pause and reconnect.
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You’ll leave with renewed sense of energy, practical tools for your well-being, and a deeper feeling of balance for the season ahead.
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Book now and get $100.00 off listed prices. Offer valid until Aug 14, 2026.
Join Baxter for his 15th season in the magical town of Yelapa, and his sixth year hosting this yoga adventure at the lovely retreat center, Pura Vida. Located at the end of the bay, an easy 10 min walk from the pueblo of Yelapa, Pura Vida is a perfect place to cultivate what Costa Ricans call “Pura Vida” or Pure Life.
In yoga, we call the underlying energy of life Prana, and there is lots of it here, including on the open-air yoga deck overlooking the Pacific Ocean that will be our home base for our twice daily yoga sessions, designed to be accessible to students of all levels, including those new to yoga.
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Yelapa, reached only by boat, takes people back in time enhancing the feeling of “getting away from it all” and invites participants to remember the simple life. Walking the beach, hiking in and out of the village, crossing the lagoon, walking up river, getting in waterfalls all create a sense of grounding in this other cultural world steeped in nature...​​
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Save the dates: Jan 31-Feb 6, 2027
