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Small Mind, Big Mind: Meeting Yourself Where You Are, ZMC 6/2–6/4
Description
Yoga and Zen are ancient traditions that cultivate our innate ability to embody the moment with presence, compassion, and fearlessness. In this retreat, we’ll explore the modern benefits of these timeless teachings that can invigorate and inspire us, and infuse wonder into our daily routines.
Our mornings begin with vigorous asana and end with a Dharma talk and meditation. We’ll close our days together with Yin and Nidra practices to integrate the teachings and insights. Come join this brief retreat to revitalize your heart-mind and body with us!
Fee Information
- Benefactor Ticket Price: $275
- General ticket price: $220
- SFZC Member Ticket Price: $187
Please note that the retreat fee does not include accommodations. Retreats begin at 4 pm on the indicated start date and end by noon on the indicated end date. Visit the Rooms & Rates section and determine your preferred accommodations before making your reservations request online.
Elena Ansui Brower
Mother, mentor, poet, artist, volunteer, bestselling author, and podcast host Elena Brower is a celebrated international yoga and meditation teacher on Glo, guiding transformative practices since 1999. Her new book, Hold Nothing, was published by Shambhala Publications in November 2025.
Heather Shōren Iarusso
Currently, Heather lives at City Center and is the Branching Streams director, providing guidance and support for SFZC affiliate sanghas. Before being in this role, Heather spent nine years total living at Tassajara Zen Mountain Center.