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Mindfulness meditation retreat in California

32 upcoming Mindfulness meditation retreat events in California, from $156 to $1,400, October 2026 – February 2027. Most take place in Redwood City, Big Sur, and San Marcos.

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Saturday One-Day Sitting, GGF 10/24

Saturday One-Day Sitting, GGF 10/24

San Francisco, United States

Open to participants who have already completed at least one introductory half-day sitting at Green Gulch, or who bring an equivalent background in formal Zen practice, this one-day gathering offers a grounded opportunity to deepen practice in community. Spending the day in shared sitting creates space to step away from daily noise, settle the body and mind, and reconnect with what matters most. T...

October 24, 2026$156.00

Finding Ease: A Zen and Mindfulness Approach to Anxiety, GGF 11/8

Finding Ease: A Zen and Mindfulness Approach to Anxiety, GGF 11/8

San Francisco, United States

Sunday, November 8, 9:30 am–4:30 pm, in the Wheelwright Center “To be you is enough, you know...” – Shunryu Suzuki Roshi Anxiety, and our resistance to it, often leads to reactivity and habits that only intensify discomfort. We worry, judge ourselves, and get caught in suffering. Over time, these thoughts and the emotions they stir can feel overwhelming and unrelenting. This workshop centers on di...

November 8, 2026$197.00

The Wisdom of Not Knowing: Cultivating Presence, Resilience & Wonder in an Uncertain World

The Wisdom of Not Knowing: Cultivating Presence, Resilience & Wonder in an Uncertain World

Big Sur, United States

"The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance." —Alan Watts This Thanksgiving week, you are invited into a living exploration of what it means to be fully and authentically human in a world that remains deeply mysterious. In a season shaped by reflection and gathering, we will step beyond the familiar and into direct experience, meeting life as it...

November 24, 2026$940.00

Hypnotherapy with Ralph Hamrick

Hypnotherapy with Ralph Hamrick

San Diego, United States

Hypnotherapy offers a practical and powerful approach for supporting a wide range of concerns. With roots in techniques that have been studied and refined since the 18th century, hypnosis is now widely recognized as an effective modality for creating meaningful change. By opening a direct line of communication with the subconscious mind, it can help shift patterns in a way that feels both immediat...

Dates on request$250.00

Berkeley: Sitting and Talk with Yanli Wang and Lily Huang

Berkeley: Sitting and Talk with Yanli Wang and Lily Huang

Redwood City, United States

Offered by: Yanli Wang and Lily Huang Gather in person on Monday evenings in Berkeley for a simple, welcoming program designed to support stillness, reflection, and community. Held at the Berkeley Finnish Hall Meeting Room, the evening includes a 30-minute meditation, a 30-minute Dharma talk, and 30 minutes of both small- and large-group discussion, creating space to listen, share, and explore the...

October 27, 2026On request

Amplify Your Intuition: A 4-day immersive retreat with Cirak Dr. Victoria Shaw

Amplify Your Intuition: A 4-day immersive retreat with Cirak Dr. Victoria Shaw

Escondido, United States

Many people don’t lack intuition; they’re simply caught in mental overload. When every choice is analyzed and reanalyzed, clarity can feel out of reach, and what seems like inner guidance may be tangled with fear, conditioning, or emotional reactivity. Yet as the mind settles and attention returns to the body, a quieter knowing begins to emerge. This retreat is not about collecting techniques to f...

October 28, 2026On request

Half-day Retreat with Gil Fronsdal

Half-day Retreat with Gil Fronsdal

Redwood City, United States

Spend a restorative half-day in quiet practice with a simple, balanced rhythm of sitting, walking, reflection, and community. The morning begins with seated meditation from 9:30 to 10:15 am, followed by a walking practice from 10:15 to 11:00 am to help bring mindfulness into movement. A second sitting session from 11:00 to 11:45 am deepens the stillness before a short dharmette, or brief talk, fro...

October 28, 2026On request

Mindfulness of Body & Citta While Speaking

Mindfulness of Body & Citta While Speaking

Redwood City, United States

Mindfulness in speech can be deepened by staying rooted in the body and supported by an open, receptive heart. This daylong retreat includes guided meditation, dharma talks, silent sitting, walking meditation, and structured small-group practice sessions. Together, these practices invite a more direct experience of speaking from embodied awareness and from connection to the citta (heart-mind). Gui...

October 31, 2026On request

Basic Mindfulness Meditation Instruction

Basic Mindfulness Meditation Instruction

Redwood City, United States

Join an in-person introduction at IMC designed to offer a simple, welcoming entry point into mindfulness meditation. This 45-minute session provides an overview of IMC and the basic meditation practice taught there, making it a gentle way for newcomers to get acquainted with the center’s approach. Open to all, the session is intended for anyone curious about meditation, whether you are completely....

November 4, 2026On request

Mindful Parents

Mindful Parents

Redwood City, United States

Parents are warmly invited to come together in a supportive community and explore ways to nurture thriving children at every stage of life, from infancy through adulthood. These gatherings offer a gentle space to slow down, connect, and strengthen the skills that help families grow with more ease and intention. Each session includes meditation, mindful speech, and attentive listening, along with g...

November 15, 2026On request

Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation Daylong with Ines Freedman

Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation Daylong with Ines Freedman

Redwood City, United States

This daylong offers a gentle introduction to the foundations of mindfulness meditation, with guided practice in awareness of the breath, body, emotions, thoughts, walking, and eating. The program includes both sitting and walking meditation, along with time for discussion, creating a supportive space to explore the basics at a steady, accessible pace. It is well suited for complete beginners, as w...

November 21, 2026On request

The Power in Your Hands: Turning from Screens to Souls

The Power in Your Hands: Turning from Screens to Souls

Big Sur, United States

What might change if you set your phone aside and return to the life waiting in your own hands? Over the last twenty years, technology has profoundly altered our minds, relationships, and communities. Today, the average person spends the equivalent of 61 to 80 days each year on a smartphone. As apps compete relentlessly for our attention, human empathy continues to erode. Even if phone-centered li...

December 15, 2026On request

Gateways: A 5Rhythms® Movement & Mindfulness Retreat

Gateways: A 5Rhythms® Movement & Mindfulness Retreat

Big Sur, United States

“Come to dance and be danced! Move until you are moved. Dance until the dancer disappears and only the dance remains.” — Gabrielle Roth The body is a powerful gateway, inviting us to move and be moved with greater awareness. Over this unique seven-day retreat, we will dance our way into the new year and across the thresholds of past, present, and future. Together, we will honor the darkness of the...

December 28, 2026On request

Forest Bathing (Shinrin-Yoku)

Forest Bathing (Shinrin-Yoku)

Carmel Valley, United States

Take part in a gentle stroll along a mild path through a eucalyptus and redwood forest, and discover the restorative power of Forest Bathing, or Shinrin-Yoku. This science-backed practice is known to help reduce stress, lower blood pressure, and support immunity through mindful immersion in nature. Led by an Elemental Wellness Guide, this experience invites you to slow down and engage with the for...

Dates on requestOn request

Do you Meditate

Do you Meditate

San Marcos, United States

Step into a space of stillness and self-discovery with this mindful experience designed to support inner calm and clarity. Whether you are completely new to meditation or already have a regular practice, this event offers an inviting opportunity to pause, breathe, and reconnect with yourself. Expect a gentle atmosphere that encourages relaxation, reflection, and presence. Through simple meditation...

Dates on requestOn request

The Zen of Life

The Zen of Life

San Marcos, United States

Step into a space of calm, clarity, and renewal with this immersive wellness experience designed to support balance in everyday life. Blending mindful practices with a peaceful atmosphere, the program invites you to slow down, reconnect with yourself, and explore a more grounded way of living. Participants can expect a gentle, restorative environment where stillness, reflection, and presence take....

Dates on requestOn request

Low Hammock Zen

Low Hammock Zen

Huntington Beach, United States

With the hammock set closer to the ground, this gentle practice invites you to slow down and settle deeply into restorative postures. Held for longer periods of time, each position is designed to support deep relaxation, encourage fascia release, and help calm the nervous system. Low Hammock Zen offers a soothing space to unwind, soften tension, and reconnect with a sense of ease. The low hammock....

Dates on requestOn request

One-Day Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation Daylong

One-Day Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation Daylong

Redwood City, United States

Once or twice a year, we host a Saturday daylong designed as an accessible introduction to mindfulness meditation. This all-day experience offers a calm and supportive space for anyone curious about building a meditation practice or deepening their understanding of mindfulness in a guided setting. Throughout the day, participants can expect a gentle rhythm of instruction, seated meditation, and re...

Dates on requestOn request

Mindfulness and Wisdom Daylong Retreats

Mindfulness and Wisdom Daylong Retreats

Redwood City, United States

Held just twice a year on Saturdays, these daylong retreats offer a unique opportunity to step back from routine and spend a full day in contemplative practice. Guided by instruction in the style of the Burmese teacher U Tejaniya, the teachings invite participants to explore a relaxed, open awareness that is less about forcing concentration and more about understanding the mind as it naturally unf...

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Other Daylong Teachings

Other Daylong Teachings

Redwood City, United States

Periodically, IMC hosts daylong teachings led by guest teachers, offering participants a deeper opportunity to explore Buddhist practice in a supportive setting. These gatherings typically combine instruction, meditation, and small group discussion, creating space for both reflection and shared learning throughout the day. Designed for those who want to engage more fully with a teaching topic, the...

Dates on requestOn request

Dharma Sprouts Program

Dharma Sprouts Program

Redwood City, United States

Designed for families, this program introduces children to meditation and mindfulness in a playful, engaging way. Through stories, songs, art, movement, and games, participants are invited to explore attention, calm, and curiosity in a format that feels natural and accessible for younger ages. Parents and caregivers join the experience alongside their children, creating a shared space for connecti...

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Dharma Bodhis Middle School Program

Dharma Bodhis Middle School Program

Redwood City, United States

This program offers middle schoolers a welcoming space to explore how dharma can provide support through the unique challenges and opportunities of this stage of life. Designed to be engaging and age-appropriate, the experience weaves together group discussions, mindfulness practice, creative activities, and interactive games to help participants connect, reflect, and grow. Alongside the learning....

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Mindful Teens

Redwood City, United States

We aim to offer a safe, uplifting space where teens can explore mindfulness as a path toward greater self-awareness, clarity, and meaningful connection with others. Through gentle guidance and supportive practices, participants are encouraged to slow down, notice their thoughts and emotions, and build tools that can help them navigate daily life with more confidence and ease. The experience is des...

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Four-Week Beginner’s Practice Group

Four-Week Beginner’s Practice Group

Redwood City, United States

This four-week beginner-friendly group is designed to help participants build a steady mindfulness practice in a supportive setting. Each session includes a 20-minute meditation, along with a review of foundational instruction to help you feel more confident and comfortable in your practice. The series also offers an introduction to additional teachings that can deepen and support mindfulness beyo...

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