Reclaiming the Wisdom of the Body: Slowing Down, Reconnecting, and Embodied Pausing (MG2D26)

Registration closes at 9:00am (Pacific Time) on September 13, 2026. A waiting list will be created if the program fills early. Please read Important Notes below.*

Program to be held on the land only

Designed to support self-identified women

Description:
This daylong will offer a deeply nourishing opportunity to unplug, slow down, and reconnect through the Buddha’s first foundation of mindfulness—the body. We will explore how to focus our attention; learning to anchor in sensation, track internal experience with curiosity, and widen awareness when needed, cultivating steadiness and resilience from the inside out. Together, we will practice with tenderness and self-compassion, lending towards a deeper connection with our body, mind, and heart. Through intentional pauses, embodied inquiry, and compassionate presence, participants are invited to shift from patterns of surviving toward a felt sense of thriving. The day weaves together Dharma teachings, guided meditation, and accessible mindful movement. Participants will leave with the knowledge of how to ground, regulate, and return to the wisdom of the body in daily life.

Sliding Scale Rates: Our sliding scale options for this program include financial support for our teachers. Please consider paying at the highest rate that you can afford: your generosity supports teachers as well as Spirit Rock and your fellow practitioners who need to pay less.**

Benefactor – $310
Sustainer – $235
Basic – $140
Scholarship Rate (BIPOC, Mudita/Karuna) – $70
**Volunteer/Work Exchange opportunities, which include full or partial scholarships, may be available for in-person programs. For more information, please contact the Volunteer Coordinator at volunteering@spiritrock.org.

*Important Notes:
On-Land Attendance

• The on-land day program will take place in the Community Meditation Center in the Great Hall.
• Bring a sack lunch and a water bottle. Lunch will not be 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 Day Programs:

• 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