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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.
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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.

10/12/2026

This past weekend, downtown Santa Cruz came alive with Yoga, music, movement, and community at the second annual Yoga For All Day!

Grateful to be part of this beautiful day celebrating connection and collective healing, and to making Yoga and mindfulness accessible to all. Thank you to Yoga For All Movement for bringing our community together once again! 🙏

Looking for a different way to ring in the New Year? ✨Trade the usual celebrations for four days of Yoga, meditation, mu...
10/09/2026

Looking for a different way to ring in the New Year? ✨

Trade the usual celebrations for four days of Yoga, meditation, music, and meaningful connection among the redwoods!

Join us for Mount Madonna’s 48th Annual New Year’s Yoga Retreat: Revealing Inner Wisdom and welcome 2027 with uplifting practices, a joyful New Year’s Eve celebration, and space to reflect, recharge, and reconnect.

🎉🎊 Make this New Year one to remember.

Join us in person or online 🌄💻

🔗 Visit the link in our bio for details and registration.

“Peace is experienced within. Harmony is observed without. Harmony without is impossible if peace is not within.” - Baba...
10/01/2026

“Peace is experienced within. Harmony is observed without. Harmony without is impossible if peace is not within.” - Baba Hari Dass

We’re excited to offer a new way to experience our 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training! We’re combining the depth and connect...
09/10/2026

We’re excited to offer a new way to experience our 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training!

We’re combining the depth and connection of in-person learning with the flexibility of live online training in a hybrid program from January 6 to May 9, 2027.

Over 5 weeks, you’ll spend time with our community through two immersive in-person sessions on the Mount Madonna campus and three live online sessions—balancing focused study, practice, connection, and integration.

You’ll explore Classical Ashtanga Yoga (eight-limbed path), including asana (postures), pranayama (breathing techniques), meditation, philosophy, teaching methodology, and more, guided by experienced teachers and supported by a community of fellow students.

Upon completion, you’ll be eligible to register with Yoga Alliance as an RYT 200.

✨ Save $500 with early bird pricing through October 30
🌿 Scholarships available; first rolling deadline September 30

Join us for this next chapter in your yoga journey. Link in our bio to enroll today!

A Weekend in Community | Gather in Sacred Sound 🥁🎶
🗓️ This weekend! September 11–13Come together on the mountain for a w...
09/08/2026

A Weekend in Community | Gather in Sacred Sound 🥁🎶
🗓️ This weekend! September 11–13

Come together on the mountain for a weekend rooted in sound, presence, and connection.

Begin Friday evening with dinner, arati (ritual of light), and lively kirtan (devotional singing) in the courtyard.

On Saturday, in addition to other offerings, enjoy a special restorative yoga class accompanied by live Indian classical music. Let the music guide your practice from afternoon into dusk as you relax into stillness.

You have the option to stay for one day, one night, or the whole weekend — with the flexibility to create the experience that feels right for you.

Link in our bio to sign up!

Looking back on our 48th Annual Liberation Retreat✨Together, we enjoyed daily Yoga, practiced among the redwoods, gather...
07/30/2026

Looking back on our 48th Annual Liberation Retreat✨

Together, we enjoyed daily Yoga, practiced among the redwoods, gathered for nourishing community meals, sang kirtan, and celebrated with a joyful Bollywood dance night—just a few of the many offerings that made this year’s retreat so special.

Thank you to Marina Midori Photography for capturing these behind-the-scenes moments!

07/22/2026

Next Saturday, August 1, join us for: The Five Great Elements in Practice & in Nature 🌿

We’ll hike to a quiet spot on the Mount Madonna campus, where you’ll enjoy gentle asana (postures) and a guided meditation with Lori Hansen beneath the redwoods. This unique experience cultivates awareness of the five elements of nature—earth, water, fire, air, and ether—both within and around you.

Link in bio to learn more & sign up!

Looking for more than just a job? Join the team at Mount Madonna and become part of a multigenerational community dedica...
07/16/2026

Looking for more than just a job? Join the team at Mount Madonna and become part of a multigenerational community dedicated to service, personal growth, and making a meaningful impact.

We’re currently hiring for a variety of open positions across our campus. Swipe through to explore each opportunity. You might just find your next chapter on the mountain. 🌲✨

Learn more and apply today: https://mountmadonna.org/about/career-opportunities/

We’re excited to introduce Silence Speaks: A Silent Meditation Retreat! This is four-day immersive retreat takes place N...
07/16/2026

We’re excited to introduce Silence Speaks: A Silent Meditation Retreat!

This is four-day immersive retreat takes place November 11–15 at Mount Madonna.

You’ll explore:
🧘 Guided daily meditation (sitting, walking, standing, and lying down)
🌿 Morning and afternoon asana (posture) classes
🌬️ Pranayama (breathing techniques)
📖 Teachings from the Yoga Sutras and Classical Ashtanga Yoga (eight-limbed path)
🎶 Sacred chanting and devotional singing
💛 Time for contemplation, reflection, and personal inquiry

Held in intentional silence, this retreat creates space to quiet the mind, reconnect with yourself, and discover what can emerge when silence becomes the teacher.

Whether you’re an experienced practitioner or simply curious about meditation, Silence Speaks offers a supportive, deeply enriching experience.

We can’t wait to welcome you to this new retreat!

Registration is now open. Learn more via the link in our bio.

06/25/2026

A beautiful glimpse into today’s Chair Yoga session with YTT 200 students, guided by Linda Marie Hurst✨

Chair Yoga is a unique part of our teacher training, inviting future teachers to expand their understanding of accessibility and discover that Yoga can meet people where they are. Through thoughtful adaptations and an inclusive approach, students explore how to create practices that are welcoming, supportive, and meaningful for a wide range of bodies and abilities.

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445 Summit Road
Watsonville, CA
95076

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