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Yoga of Zen, ZMC 5/19–5/24
Description
Beginnings invite us to pause and listen—to interrupt old patterns and meet ourselves anew.
This retreat offers yoga rooted in self-exploration. Students are guided to listen to the intelligence of the body, cultivating enough quiet to truly hear it. The physical practice is approached not as something to fix or perfect, but as an experience to inhabit from the inside. Through attention to subtle sensations, small details become meaningful, allowing the practice to be fully embodied and deeply felt.
Supported by daily zazen, yoga, and the natural stillness of Tassajara, we will engage in experiential exercises, guided meditations, and reflection. Together, these practices help transform our stories, emotions, and aspirations into sources of nourishment. Zen sessions cultivate attention, inner quiet, and open awareness—supporting mind and body to move as one through the yoga asana practice.
Some experience of yoga and meditation is preferable but not essential.
Fee Information
- Benefactor Ticket Price: $550
- General ticket price: $440
- SFZC Member Ticket Price: $374
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.
Kimberly Paul
Kimberly’s life has been shaped by a love of art, beauty, yoga, and a good cup of coffee. Grounded and curious, she is drawn to the quiet wonders of the natural world.
Ryushin Paul Haller
Urban Temple Dharma Teacher
Ryushin Paul Haller served as Abiding Abbot at City Center from 2003 to 2012, and is currently the Urban Temple Dharma Teacher at City Center. He has lived and practiced at San Francisco Zen Center since the 1970s and held many positions at Tassajara and City Center.