Mount Madonna Center

Mount Madonna Center "You are in the mountains where there is fresh air and water, where there are trees and plants and streams. Sit with them and enjoy the creation of God.

God and creation are not separate. The idea is to attain peace.”
- Baba Hari Dass, SilenceSpeaks Mount Madonna Center is a conference and retreat center located on 355 acres of mountain-top redwood forest and grassland overlooking Monterey Bay, between Santa Cruz and Monterey, in Northern California. We are a community designed to nurture the creative arts and the health sciences within a context

of personal and spiritual growth. Founded in 1978, Mount Madonna was inspired by Baba Hari Dass and is sponsored by the Hanuman Fellowship, a group whose talents and interests are unified by the common practice of Yoga. We offer a supportive community atmosphere for relaxation, reflection, and a wide variety of learning experiences. Book a personal retreat, attend a yoga retreat, or choose to host your own program and guests in a gorgeous environment and with a supportive community. Program participants are invited to join in all ongoing Center activities – celebration, work, and play. Amenities include yoga classes, hiking trails, volleyball, tennis, and basketball courts, a pond (we call it "The Lake") for swimming, a hot tub, a gymnasium for volleyball and basketball, and Ayurveda consultations and bodywork at the Wellness Center.

🌿 Volunteer at Mount Madonna this Fall 🌿Have you ever wondered what it is like to live, serve, and grow in a community g...
08/20/2025

🌿 Volunteer at Mount Madonna this Fall 🌿

Have you ever wondered what it is like to live, serve, and grow in a community grounded in spiritual practice and selfless service?

At Mount Madonna Center, volunteering goes beyond just helping out: it invites you to adopt a lifestyle of mindful self-growth, serving something greater than yourself, while being supported by and giving back to a spiritual community. Karma Yoga (path of selfless action) is not merely a goal but a lived, vital practice woven into the daily rhythm of life on the mountain.

What to expect:�✨ Weekly hands-on service in areas like the kitchen, garden, events, hospitality, and more�✨ Simple housing + nourishing vegetarian meals�✨ Weekly yoga classes & reflection circles�✨ Time in nature, redwood trails, meadows, and expansive views of Monterey Bay�✨ A supportive, multigenerational community where practice and play go hand in hand

Our next Volunteer Session runs Sept 23 – Dec 7, 2025, and applications are open now!

💛 Know someone who may be interested? Please share this opportunity.

👉 Learn more & inquire here: https://mountmadonna.org/about/volunteer-opportunities/
Read more FAQs: https://mountmadonna.org/articles/the-experience-as-a-rotational-volunteer/

Are you standing at a crossroads, or sensing a quiet call for change?The Coming Into Your Own retreat is for women ready...
08/19/2025

Are you standing at a crossroads, or sensing a quiet call for change?

The Coming Into Your Own retreat is for women ready to listen inward, reclaim the parts of themselves they’ve sidelined, and step into a new story with clarity and courage.

With seasoned coaches and facilitators, Tanya Monsef and Ipek Utun, this experience offers deep reflection, community, and tools to lead as your most authentic self.

🌿 Mount Madonna | 🗓 Sept 11–14
🔥 A spark for your next chapter.
Learn more & register: https://www.ciyocalifornia.com/watsonville

Summer harvests from our gardens 🍐🍋🌱
08/19/2025

Summer harvests from our gardens 🍐🍋🌱

🌿✨ A Weekend in Community…Next weekend, Friday, August 22nd through Sunday, August 24th, escape to the mountain for a no...
08/15/2025

🌿✨ A Weekend in Community…
Next weekend, Friday, August 22nd through Sunday, August 24th, escape to the mountain for a nourishing blend of Yoga, Ayurveda, kirtan, and community connection.

What you can expect: �
🎶 Friday evening, gather at the Temple for arati (ritual of lights) and kirtan (devotional singing), a beautiful way to connect with community and spirit.�
🧘 Saturday, start your day with a grounding Classical Ashtanga Yoga (eight-limed path) class, followed by a special workshop weaving together the wisdom of Yoga & Ayurveda.�
🌸 Sunday, close the weekend with a gentle, all-levels yoga practice of breath, movement, and meditation.

In between, you’ll enjoy delicious vegetarian meals, wander forest trails, and find plenty of time for rest and reflection. Stay for one night, the whole weekend, or come for a Saturday single-day visit.

🔗 Register now: https://mountmadonna.org/calendar/weekend-in-community-aug-2025/

“Life force is nothing but the activity of the cosmic mind.” - Baba Hari Dass
08/14/2025

“Life force is nothing but the activity of the cosmic mind.” - Baba Hari Dass

Return to balance this fall! 🌿Join Dr. Bridget Puchalsky, DTCM, an integrative wellness expert and dedicated yoga practi...
08/13/2025

Return to balance this fall! 🌿

Join Dr. Bridget Puchalsky, DTCM, an integrative wellness expert and dedicated yoga practitioner, for the Vitality Wellness Autumn Yoga Retreat—a rejuvenating weekend of relaxation and reconnecting amidst the redwoods of Mount Madonna.

Enjoy nourishing meals, morning asana (postures), breathwork, and meditation, afternoon savasana (co**se pose) with optional acupuncture, evening Yin Yoga, and time offline to reflect, ground in nature, and simply be.

📍 Mount Madonna
🗓️ September 5–7
🔗 Link in bio to learn more & register

You’ve reached a threshold. What happens next is up to you. 🚪🔮✨Join Tanya Monsef and Ipek Utun for Coming Into Your Own,...
08/08/2025

You’ve reached a threshold. What happens next is up to you. 🚪🔮✨

Join Tanya Monsef and Ipek Utun for Coming Into Your Own, a 3.5-day women’s retreat designed for those on the precipice of transformation.

Rediscover your voice, shape your vision, and step into your next chapter with clarity, confidence, and purpose.

📍 Mount Madonna�
🗓 September 11–14�
🔗 Link to learn more & register: https://www.ciyocalifornia.com/watsonville

Looking for a retreat that nurtures both body and spirit? 💛Join us for a weekend of stillness, community, and heart-cent...
08/07/2025

Looking for a retreat that nurtures both body and spirit? 💛

Join us for a weekend of stillness, community, and heart-centered practices at the Tending the Garden of Your Heart Meditation Retreat, happening from September 5-7 and hosted by Certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher, Gayathri Narayanan.🌿

Set in the redwoods overlooking Monterey Bay, this retreat seamlessly blends ancient wisdom with embodied experiences, including sound healing, forest bathing, and mindful movement, as well as exploration of the teachings of the four Divine Abodes.

Book now and come home to your heart. 🌺

Link in our bio!

08/05/2025

Ready to become a certified yoga teacher or deepen your personal practice? 🧘🌿

Mount Madonna’s Online 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training offers a comprehensive foundation in Yoga rooted in the lineage-based teachings of master yogi Baba Hari Dass.

🗓️ January 15 - June 14, 2026

📚 What you’ll learn:�
✔️ Asana (postures), pranayama (breathing techniques), and meditation�
✔️ Yoga philosophy, anatomy, and physiology�
✔️ Basics of Ayurveda�
✔️ Teaching methodology �
✔️ Foundations for safe sequencing

💻 Why online?�
✔️ 150 hours of live, interactive classes�
✔️ 50 hours of self-paced study�
✔️ Designed for work/life balance (one weekend per month)�
✔️ Support from mentors, faculty, and a close-knit cohort

✨ Early bird pricing: Save $500 when you register by October 31!�
Scholarships available—first deadline: Sept 10.

➡️ Learn more + apply today! https://mountmadonna.org/study/school-of-yoga/yoga-teacher-training-online-ytt-200/
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Adventure awaits in less than 3 months! ✈️🌏 Yoga Diwali India: A Cultural Immersion | Oct 13–24, 2025 🪔Join a small grou...
07/31/2025

Adventure awaits in less than 3 months! ✈️🌏 Yoga Diwali India: A Cultural Immersion | Oct 13–24, 2025 🪔

Join a small group of fellow seekers for a 12-day journey through the heart of Northern India.

🧘 Deepen your practice with daily Yoga�🛕 Explore sacred sites and local culture�👫 Connect with the children of Sri Ram Ashram�🎆 Celebrate Diwali in India!

Led by experienced guides and rooted in authentic connection, this intimate retreat combines spiritual practice, cultural discovery, and heartfelt community.

💵 Early bird pricing is still available—save $250 now.

View the full itinerary and sign up today! https://mountmadonna.org/calendar/yoga-diwali-india-2025/ #

07/29/2025

For the woman who’s been:
🧊 Saying yes when she means no
💔 Holding space for others but forgetting herself
🔥 Craving a deeper purpose

Join Anumeha Gupta, spiritual mentor and Ayurvedic healer, for the Bad Girls Retreat: a raw, honest, and restorative weekend at Mount Madonna, August 8–10.

Rooted in truth, soul work, and safety, this retreat is for women who are ready to reclaim their voice, their boundaries, and their inner fire.

✨Come rest. Come rise. Come home to YOU.✨
Learn more & register: https://www.ayuwise.com/bad_girls_retreat

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Mount Madonna Center is a conference and retreat center located on 355 acres of mountain-top redwood forest and grassland overlooking Monterey Bay, between Santa Cruz and Monterey, in Northern California. We are a community designed to nurture the creative arts and the health sciences within a context of personal and spiritual growth, inspired by Baba Hari Dass and sponsored by the Hanuman Fellowship, a group whose talents and interests are unified by the common practice of Yoga. We offer a supportive community atmosphere for relaxation, reflection, and a wide variety of learning experiences. Program participants are invited to join in all ongoing center activities – celebration, work, and play. Amenities include hiking trails, volleyball, tennis and basketball courts, a pond (we call it "The Lake") for swimming, a hot tub, a gymnasium for volleyball and basketball, and bodywork sessions at the Kaya Kalpa Wellness Center.