Please only register for one of the two formats: On-Land or Online.
Registration closes at 9:00am (Pacific Time) on Saturday, May 31, 2025. A waiting list will be created if the program fills early. A recording* will be available following the program.
Program to be held on the land and online!
A benefit for Spirit Rock and East Bay Meditation Center
Open to all self-identified LGBTQIA+ only*
*This is not a space for allies.
Description:
In this critical moment in history, it is urgent and essential to recognize what it truly means to be alive. As we acknowledge the heartbreak and the multi-layered challenges faced by today’s LGBTQIA+ communities, it is crucial that we also cultivate an intimate connection with the qualities of beauty and joy.
Throughout this daylong, we will honor and tend to our collective grief, explore skillful ways to work with this powerful emotion, and engage in mindfulness practices that open us to the healing medicine of joy. Rooted in a foundation of lovingkindness and compassion, we will nourish an internal refuge of resilience—one that supports us in creating a world grounded in inclusivity and freedom for all.
All experience levels are warmly welcome. Movement will be offered in ways that are accessible for all types of bodies.
*While we greatly appreciate our allies, this Rainbow Sangha is only for LGBTQIA+ community.
Sliding Scale: Our sliding scale options will support East Bay Meditation Center and Spirit Rock. Please consider paying at the highest rate that you can afford; your generosity supports the teachers as well as East Bay Meditation Center, Spirit Rock, and your fellow practitioners who need to pay less.
On-Land Sliding Scale: (AJ1G25)**
Benefactor – $160
Sustainer – $130
Basic – $65
Scholarship Rate (BIPOC, M/K) – $30
No Fees – $0
**Volunteer/Work Exchange opportunities may be available for the in-person program. For more information, please contact the Volunteer Coordinator at volunteering@spiritrock.org.
Online Sliding Scale: (AJ1Z25)
Benefactor – $108
Sustainer – $50
Basic – $30
Scholarship Rate (BIPOC, M/K) – $15
No Fees – $0
Important Notes:
Access to Recording
- A recording will be available for all participants (on-land & online) following the program in approximately 10 days. You will have ~90 days from the original program date to view the recording.
On-Land Attendees
- The on-land program will take place in the Community Meditation Center (CMC) in the Great Hall.
- Bring a lunch and a water bottle. Lunch is not provided.
- This is NOT a residential retreat. Overnight accommodations are not provided.
COVID Safety Protocols for non-residential programs: details here.
Cancellation Policy for On-Land: Daylongs, Multiday Programs (1-3 days), Family Programs, CEC fees:
- NO REFUNDS.
- Open Credit or Donation to Spirit Rock = cancel 2 or more business days prior to program (Pacific Time)
- No Open Credit = cancel less than 2 business days prior
