Please only register for one of the two formats: On-Land or Online.
Registration closes at 9:00am (Pacific Time) on January 1, 2026. A waiting list will be created if the program fills early. A recording* will be available following the program.
Description:
Celebrate the arrival of 2026 with the New Year team—Sylvia Boorstein (a founding Spirit Rock teacher), Brahmani Liebman (Kripalu yoga teacher, trainer, and mindful movement teacher), Barbara Bogatin (San Francisco Symphony cellist and mindfulness educator)—as we individually and collectively respond to the fundamental question, “What, in these challenging times, keeps the mind alert and buoyant, and the heart hopeful and generous?”
Together we’ll explore the practices that have sustained us throughout the last year and the lessons we’ve learned that help us move creatively ahead to meet the changes happening around us. We’ll share stories, Dharma, meditation instructions and practice periods, guided mindful movement, and music. Please join us for an uplifting offering, as we move into the new year!
Sliding Scale: 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.
On-Land Sliding Scale: (SB1D26)**
Benefactor – $310
Sustainer – $235
Basic – $140
Scholarship Rate (BIPOC, M/K) – $70
**Volunteer/Work Exchange opportunities, which include full or partial Scholarships, may be available for the in-person program. For more information, please contact the Volunteer Coordinator at volunteering@spiritrock.org.
Online Sliding Scale: (SB1Z26)***
Benefactor – $175
Sustainer – $95
Basic – $75
Scholarship Rate (BIPOC, M/K) – $45
***Online Program: All are welcome! No one will be turned away for lack of funds as space allows. For more information, please email Registration@spiritrock.org no later than 12:00pm (NOON) PT on the day prior to the program date.
*Important Notes:
Access to Recording
- Registration includes unlimited access to this program’s recording. You must register by the deadline above. The recording will be available in ~10 days after the program.
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
