Oren Jay Sofer, SEP
Oren Jay Sofer teaches meditation and communication internationally. He holds a degree in comparative religion from Columbia University, is a Certified Trainer of Nonviolent Communication, and a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner for the healing of trauma. Oren is also the author of several books, including the best-seller “Say What You Mean: A Mindful Approach to Nonviolent Communication” and his latest book, “Your Heart Was Made for This: Contemplative Practices to Meet a World In Crisis with Courage, Integrity, and Love.”
His teaching has reached people around the world through his online communication courses and guided meditations. A husband and a father, Oren lives in the San Francisco Bay Area, where he enjoys cooking, spending time in nature, and home woodworking projects.
Upcoming Programs by Oren Jay Sofer, SEP
Winter Solstice Retreat: Embracing the Dark, Inviting the Light (394R26) - On Land
Also devon hase, Yong Oh, Heather Sundberg, Kimi Mojica and Fernmarie Rodriguez
LEARN MORE: Online or Self-paced/Online Retreat Registration opens at 9:00am (Pacific Time) on October 7, 2025, and closes at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) on December 17, 2026. A waiting list will be created if the retreat fills early. Interested in Commuting to the residential retreat? - learn more below. In need of a scholarship? - see […]
Winter Solstice Retreat: Embracing the Dark, Inviting the Light (394Z26) - Online
Also devon hase, Yong Oh, Heather Sundberg, Kimi Mojica and Fernmarie Rodriguez
Register for Self-paced/Online Retreat Registration opens at 9:00am (Pacific Time) on October 7, 2025, and closes at 3:00pm (Pacific Time) on December 18, 2026. A waiting list will be created if the program fills early. Recordings* will be available for this program. We’re offering this retreat in three formats over the same dates. 1. On-land […]
Winter Solstice Retreat: Embracing the Dark, Inviting the Light (394A26) - Self-Paced/Online
Also devon hase, Yong Oh, Heather Sundberg, Kimi Mojica and Fernmarie Rodriguez
Register for Online Retreat Registration closes at 3:00pm (Pacific Time) on December 18, 2026. A waiting list will be created if the program fills early. Recordings* will be available for this program. We’re offering this retreat in three formats over the same dates. 1. On-land Residential Retreat: Learn more here 2. Online Retreat (via Zoom) […]
Winter Solstice Retreat: Embracing the Dark, Inviting the Light (292R27) - On Land
Also devon hase, Dawn Scott, Heather Sundberg and Kimi Mojica
LEARN MORE: Online or Self-paced/Online Retreats Registration opens at 9:00am (Pacific Time) on September 2, 2026, and closes 11:59pm (Pacific Time) on December 17, 2027. A waiting list will be created if the retreat fills early. Applying for a residential scholarship? - see our Financial Support FAQ's. Interested in Commuting to the retreat? - learn […]
Winter Solstice Retreat: Embracing the Dark, Inviting the Light (292Z27) - Online
Also devon hase, Dawn Scott, Heather Sundberg and Kimi Mojica
Register for Self-paced/Online Retreat Registration opens at 9:00am (Pacific Time) on September 2, 2026, and closes 3:00pm (Pacific Time) on December 18, 2027. Recordings* will be available for this program. We’re offering this retreat in three formats over the same dates. 1. On-land Residential Retreat: Learn more here 2. Online Retreat (via Zoom) 3. Self-paced/Online […]
Winter Solstice Retreat: Embracing the Dark, Inviting the Light (292A27) - Self-Paced/Online
Also devon hase, Dawn Scott, Heather Sundberg and Kimi Mojica
Register for Online Retreat Registration opens at 9:00am (Pacific Time) on September 2, 2026, and closes 3:00pm (Pacific Time) on December 18, 2027. Recordings* will be available for this program. We’re offering this retreat in three formats over the same dates. 1. On-land Residential Retreat: Learn more here 2. Online Retreat (via Zoom) 3. Self-paced/Online […]