Join a welcoming weekly rhythm of yoga designed to support movement, balance, and a calm start to the day. This ongoing schedule offers a consistent opportunity to step onto the mat, reconnect with yo...
On request
This active hybrid yoga and mobility class is designed to challenge both body and mind in a supportive, engaging way. No previous experience is needed, though a reasonable level of fitness is recommen...
This guided Ashtanga class offers a focused journey through the standing sequence, the primary series, and selected postures from the intermediate series. Designed for practitioners with a reasonable....
Shiva Flow offers a dynamic vinyasa-style yoga experience that weaves together Yoga Asana, Qi gong, Yoga Dance, and other expressive movement forms. Designed to bring body and breath into harmony, the...
This holistic massage diploma program welcomes everyone, whether you are taking your first steps into the field or already bring experience from massage or spa work. Designed to support a wide range o...
Set across a full day, this social wellness experience brings together heat, cold, breathwork, movement, music, and food in one dynamic setting. With multiple spaces running simultaneously, guests are...
Gather with the community for a welcoming vegetarian potluck brunch held at 11 am on the last Sunday of each month, right after the regular Sunday morning program. It is a simple and joyful way to ext...
Join us for a relaxed monthly gathering with tea and light refreshments, held on the second Sunday of each month after the regular Sunday morning program. It’s a simple and welcoming way to linger a l...
Join us on the first and third Sundays of each month for a short, hands-on session dedicated to caring for the center and its garden. This is a simple way to support the space, connect with others, an...
Join us for a relaxed Brown Bag Lunch on Wednesday afternoons from 12:15 to 1:00, held after the Wednesday half-day program. This is a simple, welcoming opportunity to pause, connect, and enjoy a shar...
Volunteering is a meaningful way to support a project or help care for the center while connecting with others who share an interest in mindfulness and meditation. It offers a welcoming space to contr...
Once a year, usually in July, IMC hosts a community picnic in a Redwood City public park, creating a relaxed opportunity for people to gather, connect, and enjoy time together outdoors. The picnic typ...
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 b...
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, partici...
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 t...
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 ins...
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 eig...
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 se...
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....
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....
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-...
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 support...
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 o...
To round out your visit, guests are invited to enjoy complimentary access to the Infrared Sauna Spa, adding an extra layer of comfort to the overall experience. The soothing warmth is designed to supp...
