Yoga Retreat with Sunrise Sauna and Forest Time in Mendocino
This autumn, join Ground & Glow, a four-day yoga retreat at Spirit Camp on the Mendocino Coast. The retreat blends daily yoga, restorative practices, community connection, and the unique gifts of nature—including a sunrise sauna ritual and walks among the redwoods.
Learn more and reserve your space here: Ground & Glow Retreat & Booking. To see Spirit Camp’s full retreat calendar, visit spirit.camp/retreats.
Yoga Meets Nature: A Retreat to Ground and Glow
From Thursday evening through Sunday morning, Ground & Glow invites participants to step away from daily routines and reconnect. Each day includes yoga sessions suited for all levels: energizing flows in the morning, restorative or meditative practices in the evening.
The rhythm of the retreat includes community meals, reflective time in the forest, and a sunrise sauna with an optional cold plunge. These practices complement the yoga journey, creating a holistic Mendocino yoga retreat where balance, presence, and renewal naturally arise.
Benefits of Practicing Yoga in Nature
Practicing yoga outdoors enhances awareness. The sound of wind in the trees, the scent of earth after morning fog, and the expansiveness of the coastline create a sensory field that supports mindfulness and breathwork.
Forest settings encourage reflection, helping participants slow down and notice their inner rhythms. Combined with the openness of the Pacific nearby, this setting transforms yoga into more than a practice on the mat—it becomes a way of relating to the living world.
This is why Spirit Camp is an ideal host for a sunrise yoga retreat California or a forest time yoga weekend—a place where nature and practice meet.
Photo of Deer Haven, one of the our many unique cabin spaces. This cabin has three beds. Cabins have between 1 to 8 beds each and provide several different sleeping arrangements for Yoga Retreat. All cabin spaces are included in community yoga retreat California.
Photo of Group Glamping Tents Setup in Sunset Meadow. We have 10 Glamping Structures that can be added with 1to 3 beds each. This can increase bed capacity of campus to 50 guests across 20 unique accommodation spaces.
About Aubrey & Jenn
Aubrey Romero is a certified yoga instructor, wilderness explorer, and rafting guide. She brings her love of the outdoors and community into Vinyasa, Slow Flow, and Restorative practices. Her teaching is playful, compassionate, and grounded in connection.
Jenn Nelson is a yoga teacher, Reiki practitioner, and sound facilitator. She offers Restorative, Yin, and meditation, with a grounding presence that helps participants feel safe and supported.
Together, they create a welcoming container where every participant can explore yoga in their own way, supported by community and nature.
Spirit Camp’s Forest Retreat Setting
Spirit Camp is a queer-owned retreat venue surrounded by 27 acres of redwoods, meadows, and trails. Guests can explore private hiking paths, relax in Magic Meadow, or gather in the copper-roofed Sanctuary for yoga and evening circles.
Accommodations include heated cabins, glamping tents (seasonal), and bunkhouses. Meals by Simone’s Kitchen are plant-based, fresh, and nourishing, designed to support active practice and restful integration.
Among Spirit Camp’s unique offerings is a sunrise sauna, with the option for an invigorating cold plunge in the ocean. These rituals are optional, woven into the flow of the retreat as refreshing complements to yoga. Learn more about the venue at Spirit Camp.
Mendocino: Northern California Coastline
Spirit Camp is located just ten minutes from the town of Mendocino, making it an easy escape for a yoga retreat near Bay Area travelers. The drive from San Francisco or Oakland takes about three hours, with Santa Rosa only two hours away.
This accessibility, combined with the retreat’s coastal redwoods and ocean views, makes Spirit Camp an ideal destination for a coastal yoga retreat.
FAQs
What is the daily schedule?
Days begin with energizing yoga, followed by nourishing meals, afternoon restorative practices, and evening circles. Free time is built in for rest or exploration.What should I bring?
Pack comfortable layers, a yoga mat, a swimsuit if you’d like to use the sauna and cold plunge, sturdy shoes for forest walks, and a journal for reflection.Are meals vegetarian?
Yes. Meals are primarily vegetarian and plant-based, prepared fresh by Simone’s Kitchen. Dietary needs can be accommodated with advance notice.
Local Activities
MacKerricher State Park
North of Fort Bragg, this park features coastal trails, tide pools, and opportunities to spot seals lounging on the rocks. It’s a spacious, wild coastline perfect for exploration and quiet reflection.
Pygmy Forest
Located within Van Damme State Park, the Pygmy Forest features unique, miniature trees adapted to nutrient-poor soils. Boardwalk trails guide visitors through this rare ecological pocket, offering a fascinating glimpse into nature’s resilience.
Ready to Ground & Glow?
Join us for a four-day yoga retreat where practice, nature, and community meet on the Mendocino Coast. Learn more about Ground & Glow and reserve your space here: Ground & Glow Retreat & Booking. For other upcoming retreats, visit spirit.camp/retreats.
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