WON DHARMA CENTER
Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stretched too thin? Step away from the stress of everyday life—work demands, family responsibilities, and constant pressure—and give yourself the gift of deep rest and renewal.
Join us this Spring at the beautiful Won Dharma Center for a nourishing weekend retreat designed to help you reset your nervous system, quiet your mind, and reconnect with your inner calm. Through guided and silent meditations, walking meditation, yin yoga, dharma talks, and heartfelt group discussions, you’ll learn accessible tools rooted in Buddhist wisdom and yin yoga to help manage anxiety, fear, and the uncertainty of life.
What awaits you
3 Days + 2 nights at Won Dharma Center
Nourishing vegetarian meals provided through out the weekend
​Daily yin yoga class led by Sarah
Daily guided and silent meditation sessions with Christina
Dharma talks and heartfelt discussion to help anchor and inspire reflection
A gentle nature walk through the wooded foothills and nearby brook
Spacious time for personal reflection, journaling, reading, and rest
Tell me more
Sample Schedule
6:30a - 7:00a Sunrise meditation​
7:30a - 8:00a Silent breakfast​
8:30a - 10:00a Yin Flow ​
10;00a - 12:00p Nature walk ​
12:00p - 1:00p Lunch​
1:00p - 3:00p Meditation & discussion​
2:30p- 3:30p Free time​
3:30p - 5:00p Yin and yoga nidra​
5:30p - 6:30p Dinner​
6:30p - 8:30p Star gaze and chat
Room Options
The Won Dharma Center is not a resort, but a traditional Buddhist retreat center. Conveniently located in a rural setting in Claverack, New York, the Center sits on 426 acres overlooking the Hudson Valley and the Catskill Mountains. Surrounded by wooded hills and a tranquil brook, it offers a serene natural space for deep reflection and renewal.
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Accommodations are simple and communal, intentionally designed to encourage humility and inward focus over luxury or escape. The rooms are minimal, clean, and comfortable. Note: Bathrooms can be found in the hallway and 1 bathroom is shared between 2 rooms.
Meet Your Hosts
Sarah Bodnar and Christina Helms, co-owners of Three Birds Yoga Studio, are not only friends but also your dedicated hosts for the upcoming Rest & Restore retreat. With over 30 years of combined teaching experience, they bring a wealth of knowledge and passion to their teaching.
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Christina is not only a yoga teacher but also a meditation instructor and licensed therapist. She’s an avid reader, always ready to share a good book recommendation. Sarah complements the duo by teaching yin yoga and managing the studio's operations.
They have run a host of yoga retreats over the years, and their favorite part is watching the connections people make, friendships grow, and getting to know the Three Birds flock even better.