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Longevity 2.0

Longevity 2.0

San Marcos, United States

Longevity 2.0 invites you into a thoughtful wellness experience designed to support vitality, balance, and a more conscious approach to everyday living. This event brings together a modern perspective on healthy aging and long-term wellbeing, creating space for reflection, learning, and practical inspiration. Guests can expect an atmosphere that encourages mindfulness and a deeper connection to pe...

Dates on requestOn request
Desert Om One-Day Retreat in Joshua Tree

Desert Om One-Day Retreat in Joshua Tree

Joshua Tree, United States

Step into a transformative day in the desert and give yourself the space to slow down, reset, and reconnect. On Saturday, 12/12, this one-day retreat takes place in the healing vortex of Joshua Tree, where the expansive landscape creates the perfect setting for reflection and renewal. Throughout the day, participants will be guided through a nurturing blend of yoga, meditation, sound healing, and....

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....

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Retreat

Retreat

Huntington Beach, United States

When you see this on our schedule, it means many of our students are away with us on a retreat. These special experiences bring our community together beyond the studio, creating space for connection, rest, and shared inspiration in beautiful destinations. Over the years, we have led retreats to Mexico, the Caribbean, Greece, and many more places still to come. Each journey offers a chance to step...

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Hiking, Yoga and Spiritual Exploration

Hiking, Yoga and Spiritual Exploration

San Diego, United States

Immerse yourself in a refreshing blend of movement, mindfulness, and discovery with this retreat experience designed to reconnect body, mind, and spirit. Set against a natural backdrop, the program brings together hiking, yoga, and spiritual exploration in a way that encourages both inner reflection and a deeper appreciation of the world around you. Each day offers the chance to move through sceni...

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Sound bath healing yoga for all levels

Sound bath healing yoga for all levels

Long Beach, United States

Join a deeply restorative yoga experience designed for all levels, where gentle movement meets the calming power of sound healing. This special class offers a peaceful space to slow down, reconnect with yourself, and release tension through a blend of mindful practice and immersive sound. Suitable for complete beginners as well as experienced practitioners, the session is created to support relaxa...

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Waves of Grief

Waves of Grief

Montecito, United States

Waves of Grief™ is a welcoming community drop-in space created to help normalize grief and support healing in connection with others and the natural world. Held on the beach along the California coast and extending beyond, these gatherings invite participants to come as they are and experience the comfort of being in community, in and around Mother Ocean. This is a gentle space for reflection, sha...

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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...

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Dharma Practice Days

Dharma Practice Days

Redwood City, United States

Beginning each September or October, Gil Fronsdal leads a 7- to 9-month practice program designed for sustained growth, reflection, and deepening understanding. Over the course of the program, participants are invited into an extended rhythm of study and practice that unfolds gradually through the year, creating space for steady development rather than quick results. Each cycle centers on a differ...

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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...

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Eightfold Path Program

Eightfold Path Program

Redwood City, United States

Rooted in the Buddha’s most direct teaching on practice, this program offers a clear and accessible introduction to the Eightfold Path. Over ten months, participants are guided through each of the eight path factors, exploring how these practical approaches can be woven into daily life with greater awareness, balance, and purpose. This is an opportunity to deepen your understanding of Buddhist pra...

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Threefold Experienced Practitioner Program

Threefold Experienced Practitioner Program

Redwood City, United States

Sīla, Samādhi, and Paññā — Ethics, Meditation, and Wisdom — form the foundation of this in-depth practitioner journey. Offered as three eight-month programs repeated across a three-year cycle, this series provides a structured way to engage with the essential Buddhist teachings that support authentic practice and inner growth. Each stage is designed to deepen understanding step by step, creating s...

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Dharma Mentor Training Program

Dharma Mentor Training Program

Redwood City, United States

Designed for those who have developed depth and steadiness in their own Dharma practice, this training prepares participants to support others on their path with care and discernment. A Dharma Mentor is someone who can offer individual guidance to people exploring Dharma, helping them deepen their practice through thoughtful study, reflection, and one-to-one support. Throughout the program, partic...

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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

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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BIPOC Sitting Group

BIPOC Sitting Group

Redwood City, United States

Join a welcoming monthly gathering designed to support practice, reflection, and connection in community. Held on the first Sunday of each month from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm, this in-person session at IMC is facilitated by Lily Huang. Open to those who identify as Black, Indigenous, or Person of Color, the group offers a thoughtful space to sit, listen, and share with others on a similar path. Each mee...

November 1, 2026On request
CANCELLED UNTIL AUGUST: Dharma Rocks Program with Lily Pan and Hilary Borison

CANCELLED UNTIL AUGUST: Dharma Rocks Program with Lily Pan and Hilary Borison

Redwood City, United States

Held on the third Sunday of each month from 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm, this in-person program at IMC offers children a playful introduction to meditation and mindfulness through games, stories, and art. The current meeting has been cancelled until August. In May, families are invited to gather instead for the Vesak celebration on Sunday morning, May 3. Vegetarian pizza will be provided. Parents and guard...

November 15, 2026On request
Mindful Parents with Lauren Silver and Melody Baumgartner

Mindful Parents with Lauren Silver and Melody Baumgartner

Redwood City, United States

Held on the third Sunday of each month September 2026 – June 2027, 11:30am–1:00pm In person at IMC THEME: This year’s gatherings will explore Taking Our Places — The Buddhist Path to Truly Growing Up by Norman Fischer, with a different chapter as the focus each month. You do not need the book in order to attend. THIS MONTH’S CHAPTER: Parents are invited into a warm, supportive community where they...

February 21, 2027On request
300-Hour Yoga Teacher Training

300-Hour Yoga Teacher Training

Culver City, United States

Move beyond the essentials and step into a deeper level of study, practice, and teaching. This advanced training is designed to strengthen your philosophy, refine your technique, and support you in becoming a more confident, well-rounded yoga teacher. Program Overview Beyond the surface. Into the heart of yoga. VEDA 300 is created for committed practitioners and active teachers who are ready to ex...

$3,700.00
Forest Bathing

Forest Bathing

Carmel Valley, United States

Step into a slower rhythm and experience the restorative calm that nature can offer. Inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku, this gentle guided walk is designed to help you reconnect with the healing presence of the forest. As you move slowly through the natural surroundings, you’ll be encouraged to awaken your senses, soften mental noise, and attune to the quiet intelligence of the lan...

$225.00
Chakra-Vagal Awakening & Balancing

Chakra-Vagal Awakening & Balancing

Carmel Valley, United States

Rooted in voice, vibration, elemental energy, and somatic awareness, this immersive workshop invites you to explore the body’s innate capacity for healing and balance. Centered on vagus nerve activation, the session blends breathwork, vocal toning, gentle movement, and guided somatic practices to support nervous system regulation and stress relief. Drawing from both ancient wisdom and modern scien...

$150.00
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