Join Myra K. Rucker and Bend Yoga Center for a weekend of community, ritual, harvest focused meals, yoga, and meditation — all centered around the link between gratitude, mindfulness, and happiness.

CONTACTS:

Myra - ajoyfulpractice@gmail.com Bend Yoga Center - admin@bendyoga.center 

Please contact Myra for retreat focused questions. Contact Bend Yoga Center for questions about the Bend area, activities and travel questions. Also contact Bend Yoga Center with any issues while registering.

WHEN: Friday, September 25th — Sunday, September 27th, 2026 (see below for full schedule)

WHERE: Bend, Oregon (most yoga and meditation practices will be held at Bend Yoga Center, 1230 NE 3rd Street, Suite A230, Bend, Oregon 97701)

WHO: Everyone is welcome.

WHAT: Beginning with Friday night’s festive dinner*, each day will include conversation and meditation practices to cultivate gratitude. Over the course of the weekend, Myra and teachers from Bend Yoga Center will lead five (5) alignment and breath focused yoga practices focusing on gratitude and the ritual of Sukkot. There will also be guided meditation and journaling and a Saturday night Sound Bath, plus yoga-friendly, vegetarian, gluten-free fall harvest meals. All in all, it is a weekend to nourish the mind-body-spirit.

HOW: The full package includes all classes plus the Friday welcome dinner, a picnic snack, and breakfast on Saturday & Sunday.*

EARLY BIRD PRICE: $449 (before June 1st)

FULL PRICE: $499

*Meals are not certified Kosher.

For those not local to Bend, travel and lodging are not included. However, we have arranged for discounted rates at Waypoint Hotel (1415 NE 3rd Street, Bend, Oregon 97701), which is within walking distance of the studio. Call the hotel directly (541) 382-7011 to make reservations. There are a variety of room options available, and all are discounted for our group. Mention that you are with the retreat from Bend Yoga Center.

At least one (1) meal and one (1) meditation/yoga practice will be held outdoors (weather permitting). Events are intended to be communal; however, quiet time will be available for anyone wishing to retreat in silence. Free time is also incorporated for anyone who wants to sightsee and/or experience Contrast Therapy.

All Times Are Pacific Time

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25th:

3:00 – 4:00 PM     Hotel Check In
5:00 – 7:00 PM     Welcome Dinner & “Guided” Conversation
7:30 – 8:35 PM     Yoga Nidra

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26th:

6:15 – 6:45 AM     Sunrise Meditation
7:00 – 8:05 AM     Heart Opening Yoga
8:30 – 9:30 AM     Breakfast
9:30 – 11:30 AM    Free Time
11:30 AM – 12:35 PM Yoga in the Park
12:35 – 1:00 PM    Picnic Snack in Park
1:00 – 1:45 PM     Mindfulness (River) Walk
2:00 – 4:00 PM     Free Time
4:00 – 5:05 PM     Yin Yoga
5:15 – 6:45 PM     Dinner
7:00 – 8:15 PM     Sound Bath
8:30 – 9:30 PM     Social Hour (Optional)

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27th:

6:15 – 6:45 AM    Sunrise Meditation
7:00 – 8:15 AM    Morning Flow (with journaling)
8:30 – 9:30 AM    Breakfast
10:00 – 11:00 AM  Closing Ceremony

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