A Relaxed & Awake Half Day Retreat with Tracy Lease & Miyu Tamamura

Location: In Person, Nevada City Insight Center, 710 Zion St, Nevada City, CA 95959
Date: Sunday, November 23, 2025.
Time: 1:00 to 4:00 pm

Cost: Sliding Scale $85 – $115. Limited scholarships available; No one turned away for lack of funds.

As part of the Buddhist practice of dana, the virtue of giving and receiving, all offerings are gratefully received and shared equally amongst Tracy, Miyu and Mountain Stream.

Pre–Registration is required: contact [email protected]
*20 person limit

If you have questions about the retreat, contact Tracy [email protected] or Miyu [email protected].

(Please note Tracy and Miyu will be out of the country from 10/4 – 10/24. You will receive a reply after 10/24.)

Retreat Description:
“Unplugging helps you refocus on yourself instead of being pulled in a zillion different directions. Those directions may all be important, but you are just as important. Unplugging allows you to focus on being in the moment, here and now. It helps you step away from the emotional roller coaster that you ride reacting to a friend’s story, a news article, or outrage over worldwide events. Unplugging gives you the chance to remember who you are at your core.” — Arin Murphy-Hiscock

This half-day retreat is for everyone who wishes to have a deeply rejuvenating time for themselves, “unplugged” from busy lives and overstimulation from the external world.

Join us for three spacious hours grounding into the present moment, the breath, and your own presence while held in a nurturing community. Gift your body, mind and heart time away from the tasks of life in awareness and appreciation for being alive.

Through fluid, dynamic movement, qigong, gentle stretching, restorative yoga, and meditation in the therapeutic vibrations of the singing bowls, we will tune into inner landscapes and intuitive wisdom within ourselves. You will leave the retreat grounded, centered, and reconnected with yourself.

It is essential to find peace inside if we are to cultivate the peace we seek outside. To do this we take time to unplug, to enter our own wilderness and meet ourselves where we are. We look forward to a peace-filled and deeply inward time with you! Everyone and all levels are welcome!

“I am not what happened to me, I am what I choose to become.”

— C.G. Jung

with Miyu Tamamura & Tracy Lease

Sunday, November 24, 1-4 PM

Mountain Stream Meditation Center

“Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos to order, confusion to clarity. It can turn a meal into a feast, a house into a home, a stranger into a friend. Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today and creates a vision for tomorrow.”

Melody Beattie

As a conscious preparation for Thanksgiving and the holidays, the focus of our retreat is to awaken our hearts through the practice of appreciation. As we practice noticing all the gifts of our lives, we will invite our heart-mind to linger in appreciation and joy. Through practice, we can cultivate our abilities to notice the good, the beauty, the kindness all around us. We can then practice gratitude and appreciation for our opportunities, life lessons and joys.

Our practices will be woven together with a nourishing blend of qigong, restorative yoga, breath work, heart-opening poems, meditation and the soothing and expansive sounds of crystal singing bowls. We will practice held by our half-day circle and the beautiful Mountain Stream Meditation Center.

All levels welcome!

*Pre-registration is required

*20 person limit

Suggested Dana or Donation:  $85 to $115 per person

This Dana is greatly appreciated and shared equally between Miyu, Tracy & Mountain Stream Meditation Center.

To Register email [email protected]

 

Join us in celebrating summer through qigong, sitting /walking meditation, and gentle yoga stretching. These practices all help us to cultivate joy and happiness. Join us for three hours to tend to the beautiful garden of your consciousness near summer solstice.

Celebrate Life One Breath at a Time

A Four-Day Summer Retreat

in Nature & Community

Big Springs Retreat Center, Sierra Buttes, CA

With Tracy Lease & Miyu Tamamura

Thursday, July 11th – Sunday, July 14th, 2024

3 nights, 4 days

Qigong, sitting and walking Meditation, Restorative Yoga and special Sound Healing Meditation with Crystal Singing Bowls in Pristine Nature!

Beautiful walking trails, state of the art architecture, delicious vegetarian meals in a peaceful setting welcome you.

Single room: $1,325 – $ 1,425, Shared room: $1,075 – $ 1,175
Tent Camping: $825 – $925 *

20 participants min, 25 participants max

To Register please email:

[email protected]  or  [email protected]

Peace and Joy in Every Step

Cultural and Spiritual Immersion Retreat

In Kyoto, Japan!

With Miyu Tamamura & Tracy Lease

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Dates: April 10th – April 21st, 2024
(11 nights, 12 days)

Retreat land cost: $6,450 per person, double occupancy
(add $400 for a single supplement)

Minimum of 10, maximum of 12 participants

If you would like a detailed description of the trip or to learn more about our itinerary, reach out to [email protected].

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Peace in every step. The shining red sun is my heart.
Each flower smiles with me.
How green, how fresh all that grows.
How cool the wind blows. Peace is every step.
It turns the endless path to Joy.

Thich Nhat Hanh

Imagine opening your eyes to greet your day in the beloved cultural mecca and ancient capital of Kyoto, Japan. This beautiful city has been the home of Buddhism for more than 1200 years.

We’ll begin our days with gentle yoga stretching, fluid Qigong and guided meditation in a tranquil Zen temple uniting our group energy to prepare us for a day full of exploration.  Japanese temples have been a community gathering place that supports the spiritual and cultural life of the Japanese. They are home to an aesthetic and spirit that reflects lived experiences of the ancestors and their religious beliefs. These temples, precious repositories of nearly 1200 years of history, still stand open today to welcome any and all.

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After our 7 day immersion in Miyoshin-ji “The Temple of Enlightened Mind” we will journey to Kinosaki Hot Springs for a 2 night stay in a traditional, luxurious Ryokan (Japanese Inn) to relax in the natural mineral waters.

Our retreat is custom designed to inspire and nurture you through beauty, gardens, temples, freshly prepared delicious meals, and authentic experiences that touch deeply into our inner landscapes.

This immersion retreat to Japan is a pilgrimage to the center of our hearts with the purpose of revitalizing our lives and invigorating our souls. Bring an open and curious heart and allow Japan to flow in and expand your horizons!

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About Your Trip Leaders:

Miyu Tamamura
Owner Sacred Japan/ Tour Leader/ Translator

When it comes to leading trips in Japan, Miyu is an expert. Her passion and devotion to service and authentic experiences have benefited travelers as she leads them into the heart of her native country. Growing up in a culturally fertile environment, she was surrounded by exceptional and inspiring artists who helped her cultivate a deep appreciation of authentic beauty and what it means to have a true experience.

Miyu was the executive trip coordinator, guide and translator for the popular tour company Journeys East prior to establishing her own custom tour operation, Sacred Japan. She has been leading small groups on unique, custom designed trips to Japan for over 20 years. Miyu’s heart centered approach to travel creates a bridge of peace between Japanese culture and the West.

Tracy Lease
Owner Full Life Yoga Studio

Tracy Lease, owner and director of Full Life Yoga Studio, a certified Yoga Therapist, Yoga, Pilates, Qigong and Meditation Teacher has spent 20 years guiding students in movement and mindfulness practices. Tracy loves to share meditative movement and empowers each unique individual to move towards optimal health and happiness.

Tracy knows movement can help calm and revitalize body, mind and spirit and assist us in living fully in the present moment. She tunes into her students, wanting each client to feel welcome, safe and supported in classes, retreats and private sessions. Tracy has a passion for guiding groups, and has led retreats in the United States, Mexico, and France.

The practice of yoga invites us to be fully present in the experiences of our lives. Enjoying our practices, visiting new parts of the world with and open and curious mind, good food, company, rest, history, culture, quiet reflective time and adventure are all a part of our practice of living fully.

I hope you can join us! 

Questions? Reach out to [email protected]

Southern France Yoga Retreat
April 30th – May 7th, 2023

Description

The first night of the retreat you will be welcomed with a yoga practice and dinner. Each of the next six days will include two deep yoga practices and three delicious French meals. On the last day, we will end our retreat with a closing practice and farewell breakfast.

During the middle of the day you are free to explore walking and biking trails, fascinating culture, and the beauty of France in springtime.

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Cost:

• $1,595 personal room & bath
• $1,490 private room & shared bath
• $1,490 shared room & bath

Questions? Reach out to [email protected]

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Location & Activities

Congénies is a charming and quaint French village in the south of France rich in history, colors, scents, and culinary specialties. In the spring this area of France is full of blooming flowers.

There are hiking trails out the gate and towns with beautiful architecture, Roman ruins and street cafes within easy distance. You could also borrow or rent a bike for an afternoon or two and ride through the countryside of southern France.

Our hosts, my Zoom students Amy & Chamba Cooke, are full of ideas and willing to take groups on excursions for a small fee.

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Meals

Meals are provided- and those needing vegan, vegetarian, gluten free and allergen-free options will be accommodated. Local produce, usually organic, is used. Amazing French bread, cheeses, and local wines will be served each day. Amy & Chamba, past owners of Summer Thyme Bakery in Grass Valley, will also be in charge of the food.

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Room & Travel Considerations

The room you choose impacts your price. You may choose a private room with private bath, a shared room, or a private room with a shared bath. Rooms in the Maison Quaker are simple and are available on a first-come-first served basis. There are also rooms available across the street.

Participants may fly into Paris or Barcelona and take a speed train to Nimes, France or fly into Montpellier. If interested, we will give you much more information.

You are also welcome to book a room with meals before and after the retreat to continue exploring this region of France. Just let hosts know as soon as you can to reserve your space.

Click here to visit the
Maison Quaker Website

This retreat could also become one step in your larger spring European adventure!

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I am very excited about this retreat. Four hours of shared practice a day with plenty of time to journal, practice on your own outside, or explore.

A two hour yoga pranayama and asana practice will start the day. I will be able to help students modify the practices individually. After breakfast people will have free-time until the late afternoon stretch, breathe & restore session. I will be available after classes to answer individual or group questions about yoga in your unique bodies.

The practice of yoga invites us to be fully present in the experiences of our lives. Enjoying our practices, exercise, good food, company, rest, history, culture and quiet reflective time are all a part of our practice of living life fully. I hope you can join us! 

Questions? Reach out to [email protected]