A Refuge In The Redwoods
Mount Madonna Center is a Yoga, Conference, and Retreat Center nestled among redwood groves on top of the Santa Cruz Mountains.
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Our vibrant community nurtures personal growth through experiential learning, reflection, and dialogue around values, action, and transformative practices.
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We are a learning community inspired by the example of our teacher, Baba Hari Dass. Located on 355 acres of redwoods and grasslands, our peaceful haven is a place where you can step back, slow down, and reconnect to your center, to nature, and to a more authentic flow of life.
At our core we offer a beautiful, community managed space for yoga retreats, personal practice, spiritual and personal development programs, and a variety of classes and workshops. Our modern meeting spaces evoke a rustic and tranquil atmosphere and provide a variety of settings to gather and practice.
Free Online Offerings
As we seek to find balance and positive, creative ways to engage at this remarkable and very challenging time, we have been looking for how to keep connected through our practice and study of Yoga.
Re-Union Retreat
October 8-11, 2020
Our second annual Re-Union gathering is an online all-ages event bringing together family and friends, students and alumni, and past retreat and program guests to celebrate the rich teachings and beautiful example of the yogic life that Babaji lived.
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Step into a nourishing container for transformation for a night, a week, or more. We host a rich array of retreats, classes and programs taught by renowned teachers set in a rejuvenating environment.
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Mount Madonna Institute
A private, non-profit educational institution providing high quality, professional and academic instruction and training in the fields of Yoga, Āyurveda, and Community Studies.
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Host Your Group on the Mountain
We accommodate groups from 15 to 500 in a variety of beautiful, peaceful mountaintop settings. Our dedicated staff provides delicious vegetarian meals and full support for your retreat or program.
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Upcoming Events
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Āyurveda
Oct 8, 2020 - Feb 28, 2022
Certificate: Āyurvedic Practitioner Training - LIVE Online HyFlex Format
The Certificate - Āyurvedic Practitioner (C-AP) Program significantly builds on the foundational AHC Program. It is an exploration into classical texts, traditional clinical treatments, practices, and formulations…guiding the student to a deeper understanding of the 5,000 year old art and science of Āyurvedic medicine and philosophy.
Oct 8 - 11, 2020
Re-Union Retreat
Mount Madonna Center and the Hanuman Fellowship present the second annual Re-Union Retreat, exploring the theme of “Living Satsang: Community, Connection, Belonging.” Held around the solar anniversary of Baba Hari Dass’ shraddha, we will engage in practices and play that honor his life and teachings. This all-ages retreat is designed for those who have been involved with Mount Madonna Center, Salt Spring Centre, Mount Madonna School, Pacific Cultural Center, or any of our affiliated communities.
Oct 14, 2020 • 6:30 - 7:30pm
College of Āyurveda Virtual Open House
Join us for a virtual Open House to learn about changes to the Ayurvedic Practitioner (C-AP), Ayurveda Health Counselor (AHC) and Masters in Arts -Ayurveda upcoming programs.
Nov 5 - 17, 2020
Yoga Diwali India: A Cultural Immersion
Come practice yoga amid the joy of Sri Ram Ashram.
Free Daily Yoga Classes
Join us for daily Yoga classes exploring meditation, asana, pranayama, and philosophy.