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HumVeganity Bay Area inclusive events
We are a social group that strives to be inclusive for the widest possible variety of people. In order to be as inoffensive as possible to as many as possible our events have some guidelines.
- Food restrictions: the single rule that covers the most edge cases for various dietary restrictions is to serve only plant-based food. (Even calling it "vegan" offends both "lifestyle vegans" and insecure meat eaters) Plant-based covers dairy allergies, most food borne illness concerns, a large portion of kosher and halal rules, and of course those who avoid meat for health or other reasons. It does exclude a very tiny number of people who can't digest fibrous material due to medical issues, but even among that set the conflicting restrictions in diet make unplanned food sharing impossible so any general rules around food restrictions are hardly going to increase inclusiveness for them, but we will have events that are not centered around food, most of them in fact, so they can still join in.
- Propaganda and proselytization restrictions (AKA the no cult rule): Don't try to sell your ideology to other people while at our events. This goes for religious, political, animal rights, or any other contentious topic. We are pro-human rights and pro-environment, because a survivable environment concerns humans. We are also pro-inclusivity, so anyone defending those concerns gets a pass. We love philosophy, so friendly discussions about any topic between open-minded individuals will be allowed, but if one party is closed-minded and unable to use reasoning or create arguments that are responsive to the information they've been told then the conversation should be immediately concluded as that person is in effect engaging in proselytization.
- Drug use restrictions: Whatever your drug of choice, alcohol, caffeine, anything, some people can't or won't use it. So in order to include those people, we can just not have these drugs at our events. While sugar is considered a drug by those in the know, it is nigh impossible to eliminate sugar :(
- Technology restrictions: Not everybody appreciates ubiquitous surveillance by monopolistic corporations, so, non-consensual photography and other sorts of recording is to be avoided. We will practice exclusion of the exclusionary. Technologies that require sign up to use or are not interoperable are going to be avoided. If you are pushing technologies that exclude people you will be confronted.
We are community based if you want to help out or run your own event we will support you.
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HumVeganity events are open to folks of all persuasions - omnivores, vegetarians and vegans. Some say HUMANity, we say VEGANity. What's the difference? Veganity is the vegan way of being human. It's not for all creatures - and perhaps not for all humans. But for those who embrace its delicious healthful bounty – through a variety of reasons including, health, morality, spirituality, environmental impact, animal welfare and animal rights – there are limitless benefits.
Join us for delicious dinners, lunches and brunches, recipes, hikes, bike rides, sailing on the bay, and other activities. All with vegans, vegetarians, raw foodies and any folks interested in learning more about living and eating on the food chain closest to the sun. Want to post your vegan-related event here? The more the better - let's share the ideas and the events! Email me or any of the other organizers and we'll either post your event, or you can become an organizer so you can manage your own events – as many or as few as you'd like. Just let us know and we'll make it so.
For a range of other vegan-related info, events and volunteering, see:
*Gary Alinder's Macro Chef Blog for interesting posts and vegan recipes: http://macrochef.wordpress.com.*
Jonathan Safran Foer's latest tour de force "Eating Animals" that compelled the likes of twenty-year vegetarian, Natalie Portman, to become a vegan activist. Safran's book compels us to realize that while the human species may have always been omnivorous to one degree or another, never before have we as a group so deliberately, with such cold and blind thoroughness, abandoned our reverence for animal rights and welfare.
*http://www.huffingtonpost.com/natalie-portman/jonathan-safran-foers-iea_b_334407.html*
*http://www.eatinganimals.com/*
*SCCAA - Santa Clara County Activists for Animals is an all-volunteer organization dedicated to reducing and eliminating the suffering of animals and to raising community awareness of animal issues. http://www.activistsforanimals.org.*
*SaveABunny is a nonprofit, volunteer-oriented animal rescue organization based in Mill Valley, California.http://www.saveabunny.com.*
*For a delicious gourmet vegan meal every Monday night at 6:30 check out the Peninsula Macrobiotic Community Monday night dinners http://www.peninsulamacro.org.*
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Yoga Retreat for Adults 50+
Ratna Ling Retreat Center, 35755 Hauser Bridge Rd, Cazadero, CA, USAging with Grace Yoga Retreat for Adults 50+ with Patricia Becker
May 29-31, 2026, Ratna Ling Retreat Center, Sonoma CountyShow me more at YourHealthandJoy.com/yoga
Escape the everyday and immerse yourself in mindful yoga practices, guided meditation, and holistic wellness designed to cultivate inner peace, stress reduction, and vibrant well-being.
Secure your spot today and embrace the perfect fall wellness getaway.$895.00 – For 1 Guest in Private Room (Shared Cottage with 1 other guest)
Over the weekend, you’ll explore a thoughtfully crafted schedule that blends movement and stillness, strength and relaxation. Each session is designed to bring awareness to different areas of the body and mind, helping you release tension and embrace a relaxed state of presence. Mornings begin with healthy aging yoga to awaken and revitalize, while afternoons offer quiet time for personal reflection, journaling, or scenic hikes.
Evening practices encourage restfulness and deep relaxation, preparing you for a peaceful night’s sleep.
Whether you’re looking to strengthen your yoga practice, deepen your meditation skills, or simply take time for yourself, this retreat provides a compassionate space to breathe, unwind, and recharge.All levels of experience are welcome. Join us for this special journey of self-care and connection with like-minded individuals in a peaceful setting.
🍂Retreat Highlights:
- Yoga for Balance, Stability, and Flexibility
- Guided Meditation and Mindfulness Practices
- Time for Personal Reflection, Hiking, or Bodywork
- Restorative Yoga and Evening Relaxation Sessions
- Embrace the opportunity to restore your body and mind while cultivating a profound sense of presence. We look forward to sharing this transformative journey with you.
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I'm not a senior but wanted gentle yoga and a relaxing weekend with time for introspection. I learned so much about my body and breath, and met amazing new friends. Patricia is knowledgeable, kind, and made the experience fun.
Ruby Williams
Sonoma County, CAPatricia is lovely, both calming and energizing, and knows how to make a community of the group. It was a truly wonderful March weekend. I can’t wait to return.
Ann Protter
Palo Alto CAI loved the invigorating 2022 Aging With Grace Retreat at beautiful Ratna Ling -- which I attended with a few fellow Yoginis. I am planning to return for more of Patricia's gentle but powerful yoga poses, uplifting commentary, and lovely yoga community.
Desiree Petray
Sonoma County, CAWe are so pleased to have you teach a retreat with us every year! Thank you for your teachings. Our guests love you! -
Ratna Ling Retreat CenterI've been taking classes with Patricia for 10+ years. She is incredibly knowledgeable and experienced, but also warm, caring and understanding. She is able to assit people at all levels because she can quickly provide modifications depending on the individual.
Colleen C. McCallion
Stanford University, CAFriday
- 3:00 PM: Check-In
- 4:30 – 5:30 PM: Root & Release: Yoga for Your Feet & Ankles Gently land at Ratna Ling and reconnect with your foundation through soothing stretches and grounding breath.
- 5:30 – 6:15 PM: Dinner
- 6:45 – 8:00 PM: Opening Welcoming Circle
Saturday
- 8:00 – 8:45 AM: Breakfast
- 9:00 – 10:00 AM: Release & Realign: Yoga for Neck & Shoulders Let go of upper-body tension and invite ease and openness.
- 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM: Lengthen & Decompress: Yoga for a Healthy Back Support your spine with mindful movement to restore strength and flexibility.
- 12:15 – 1:00 PM: Lunch
- 1:00 – 4:30 PM: Quiet Time for Hiking, Journaling, Reading, or Bodywork by Appointment
- 4:30 – 5:30 PM: Freedom to Move: Yoga for Hips & Hamstrings Stretch and strengthen the lower body for greater balance and mobility.
- 5:30 – 6:15 PM: Dinner
- 7:00 – 8:00 PM: Glow & Unwind: Face Yoga + Restorative Yoga A sweet blend of facial toning and deeply restful poses to help you relax and restore.
Sunday
- 8:00 – 9:00 AM: Hands, Wrists & Self-Compassion Flow Care for your hands and wrists while cultivating presence and self-kindness.
- 9:00 – 10:00 AM: Head-to-Toe Stretch & Closing Circle – Seal in the weekend’s gifts with a full-body flow
- 10:00 – 11:00 AM: Brunch
- 12:00 PM: Check Out
I am happy to answer your questions about the retreat before you register.
Patricia@YourHealthandJoy.com or 650-665-03091 attendee 
Aging with Grace Yoga Retreat for Adults 50 plus in Sonoma County
Location not specified yetStep into a joyful weekend of movement, relaxation, and renewal created especially for Adults 50+ All Welcome.
Show me more and Register Here!With a nourishing blend of yoga, breathwork, meditation, and meaningful connection, you’ll feel and move with greater ease.
You’ll stretch, strengthen, and smile your way through sessions supporting joint health, posture, spinal alignment, hip mobility, deeper breathing, and overall vitality—no pretzel poses required!
Playful curiosity and gentle guidance will help you tap into your body’s wisdom and celebrate what’s possible at every age.
Book now and get $100.00 off listed prices. Offer valid until Feb 27, 2026.
$895.00 – For 1 Guest in a Private Room (Shared Cottage)We welcome back Guest Teacher Patricia Becker, beloved for her uplifting yoga and wellness teachings, to host a retreat that will rejuvenate your body, calm your mind, and rekindle your natural vitality.
Space is limited and tends to fill quickly—secure your spot today!What to Expect:
Uplifting yoga to build strength, balance, and mobility
Breathwork and meditation to calm your mind and restore energy
Time in nature to reflect, rest, and restore
Delicious vegetarian meals lovingly prepared
Connection with like-hearted people in a warm and welcoming space
Plenty of time to laugh, lounge, and be fully yourselfAging with Grace Yoga Retreat Guests Reviews:
“I loved the invigorating Aging With Grace Retreat at beautiful Ratna Ling — which I attended with a few fellow Yoginis. I’m planning to return for more of Patricia’s gentle but powerful yoga, uplifting commentary, and lovely yoga community.” — Desiree Petray“I’m not a senior but I wanted gentle yoga and a relaxing weekend with time for introspection. I learned so much about my body and breath, and met amazing new friends. Patricia is knowledgeable, kind, and made the experience fun.” — Ruby Williams
“My sister and I adored Patricia’s yoga retreat. The minute you arrive you know it will be special. Patricia creates a sense of community and offers just the right amount of stretching and strengthening. You feel graceful—like you’ve been enveloped by unconditional love.” — Ann Protter
Retreat Schedule (subject to change):
* Friday – Arrive
3:00 PM – Check-in and Settle in
4:30–5:30 PM – Root & Release: Yoga for Your Feet & Ankles Gently land at Ratna Ling and reconnect with your foundation through soothing stretches and grounding breath.
5:30–6:15 PM – Dinner
6:45–8:00 PM – Opening Circle & Centering Practice Meet your fellow retreat guests and ease into retreat mode with light movement, intention-setting, and calming breathwork.* Saturday – Stretch, Strengthen & Soften
8:00–8:45 AM – Breakfast
9:00–10:00 AM – Release & Realign: Yoga for Neck & Shoulders Let go of upper-body tension and invite ease and openness.
11:15 AM–12:15 PM – Lengthen & Decompress: Yoga for a Healthy Back Support your spine with mindful movement to restore strength and flexibility.
12:15–1:00 PM – Lunch
1:00–4:30 PM – Personal Time Walk, journal, nap, read, or enjoy a bodywork session.
4:30–5:30 PM – Freedom to Move: Yoga for Hips & Hamstrings Stretch and strengthen the lower body for greater balance and mobility.
5:30–6:15 PM – Dinner
7:00–8:00 PM – Glow & Unwind: Face Yoga + Restorative Yoga A sweet blend of facial toning and deeply restful poses to help you relax and restore.* Sunday – Integrate & Renew
8:00–8:45 AM – Hands, Wrists & Self-Compassion Flow Care for your hands and wrists while cultivating presence and self-kindness.
9:00–10:00 AM – Head-to-Toe Stretch & Closing Circle Seal in the weekend’s gifts with a full-body flow and heartfelt closing.
10:00–11:00 AM – Brunch
12:00 PM – Check-outFacilitator
Patricia Becker is a certified yoga teacher and nutrition expert with decades of experience in yoga, breathwork, and holistic wellness. Patricia specializes in teaching live online yoga classes for adults 50+, including both chair yoga and mat-based practices. She also works one-on-one with clients to support strength, flexibility, balance, and overall well-being. Patricia is passionate about helping others feel their best—physically, mentally, and emotionally. Show me more about Patricia Becker: https://yourhealthandjoy.com/1 attendee
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