Zen Mind Yoga Body (Apr/GGF)

Zen Mind Yoga Body
A Day-long Retreat Sunday, April 22 9:30 am - 5 pm Green Gulch Farm Yurt
with Robert Thomas and Samantha Ostergaard
Return to your true nature with powerful practices that can transform your life. In this day-long retreat we will explore the integration of yoga practice and Zen meditation, and experience how the body and mind can work together to achieve clarity, stability and relaxation. As long-time practitioners of both yoga and Zen Buddhism, Samantha and Robert integrate yoga and Zen as complementary spiritual practices, supporting and guiding the group with a combination of yoga poses, sitting and walking meditation, and lively dharma discussion. The yoga practice will prepare your body and mind for meditation posture, and is for all levels of ability. No previous meditation or Buddhist experience necessary—beginners are welcome! Please bring a yoga sticky mat and a thick bath towel. Lunch is included.
Related Bio(s): Do-An Robert Thomas Do-An Robert Thomas has practiced Zen and lived at Zen Center for 17 years. He was ordained as a priest and received Dharma Transmission from Zoketsu Norman Fischer. In his six years as Zen Center President, Robert has focused his teaching on how Zen Buddhism can be extended into the activities of everyday life. Samantha Ostergaard Samantha Ostergaard is a Zen student and yoga teacher who has used yoga to support her zazen practice for many years. She lived and practiced at Tassajara for three years, receiving lay ordination from Zoketsu Norman Fischer in 2000. Her teaching of yoga is deeply influenced by Zen practice.
Member Discount
Current Zen Center members receive a 10% discount. For more information about membership, visit the  membership section of our web site  or email  membership@sfzc.org .
Zen Center Resident Discounts
Current San Francisco Zen Center residents attend at a discount.
To inquire, please email the Green Gulch Farm Front Office at  ggfoffice@sfzc.org  or call them at 415.383.3134 during office hours: 9:30am - 12:30pm and 1:30pm - 4:00pm each day.
More Information
For help completing registration, please call 888-743-9362 (toll free) or 415-475-9362
Cancellation Policy
For more information,  please visit the  San Francisco Zen Center web site  or call:
888-743-9362 (toll free) or
415-475-9362 during the hours:
M-F: 8am to 5pm Sat: 9:30am to 3pm Closed for lunch 12:30 to 1:30pm (each day)
Feedback
This Fall, we're adding online registration for many events at Green Gulch Farm. This is an extended trial, and we'd like to hear from you. How well is it working and how we might improve it? Please let us know what you think!  
For comments and suggestions, please email  eventadmin@sfzc.org