Refresh and Renew - Yoga, massage, and sound healing retreat
With Dana Hancock and Melody Hopkins
April 10 - 12, 2026
We welcome Dana Hancock and Melody Hopkins of Sebastopol to offer a nourishing self-care retreat that will leave you relaxed and renewed!
As winter moves into spring, our bodies and minds seek the time and space to reset. What is shedding away, and what is changing inside of us? What is asking to be created?
This Spring retreat combines the vitality and fluidity of vinyasa yoga with the quieter practices of massage, yin & restorative yoga, and sound healing to invite overall wellness and vitality. You will experience the balance of strong, soft, and quiet through practice, discussion, and relaxation, getting deeply nourished in body, mind, and spirit.
This weekend includes:
- Daily dynamic and energizing Vinyasa yoga paired with restorative yoga in the evenings
- Dharma and spiritual insights to inspire practice and integrate into everyday life
- Specialized lymphatic facials and fascial release massage treatments offered (at an additional cost) by Melody Hopkins using organic oils and fresh, local skincare products
- Delicious all vegetarian cuisine
- Relaxing in the natural beauty of Ratna Ling among the redwoods
*If you’d like to book a massage or facial at an additional cost, please call or text Melody Hopkins at 707-787-8076.
COVID POLICY: For your safety and ours, we require proof of vaccination AND negative test result from all visitors to Ratna Ling Retreat Center. We wish to provide peace of mind for all of our residents and guests.
SCHEDULE (subject to change):
FRIDAY
- 3:00-4:00pm Check-in
- 4:00-4:30pm Optional walking tour to the Wellness Center
- 5:30-6:30pm Dinner
- 6:45-7:45pm Relaxation Yoga
- 7:45pm Free time and/or gua sha massage or facials by appointment with Melody Hopkins
SATURDAY
- 8:00-8:45am Breakfast
- 9:00-11:00am Dharma Talk, Vinyasa Yoga, and Meditation
- 11:15am-12:00pm Optional Nature Walk
- 12:15-1:00pm Lunch
- 1:00-4:00pm Quiet time or Massage/Facial by appointment
- 4:00-5:15pm Restorative and Yin Yoga with massage by Melody Hopkins
- 5:30–7pm Dinner
- 7:00 Free time or Massage/Facial by appointment
SUNDAY
- 8:00-9:30 Vinyasa Yoga
- 9:30-10:00 Closing Circle
- 10:00 Brunch
- 11:00 Quiet time or Massage/Facial by appointment
- 12:00 Checkout
For directions to Ratna Ling – Ratna Ling Retreat Center 35755 Hauser Bridge Rd Cazadero, CA 95421
Accommodations are beautiful lux cabins

- Transportation to/from Ratna Ling is NOT included – carpooling encouraged
- Payments are nonrefundable and transferable to a future Ratna Ling stay or retreat
- Each cottage includes TWO private rooms with queen beds, large dining & living area, gas fireplace,
- spacious deck, jacuzzi tub, linens/towels/hand soap, kitchenette with tea & coffee, complimentary wireless internet. Towels and hand soap are provided.
- vegetarian meals are served during our weekend together.
What people are saying about our retreats:
“The accommodations were great along with the beautiful surroundings – everything was so peaceful and nurturing” | “It was exactly what I needed – to disconnect, get in tune with my soul and recharge my spirit.” | “I loved having time to myself to reflect on my life and where I am going. Thank you Ratna Ling.” |
“Space for reflection while also giving me anchor points through teachings. | “Space and time for meditation and movement classes were truly wonderful.” | “Being able to move at my own pace is a luxury. And of course the food was delicious.” |
About the Facilitators

Dana Hancock
Dana Hancock is known for her soulful and creative vinyasa classes. Each class with Dana features fun, sweaty sequences, great hands on assists, spiritual teachings, music, and meditation. After many years of studying as a classically trained opera singer, musician, and composer, Dana sees yoga practice and teaching as an art form. Dana has been […]
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Melody Hopkins
Melody had the desire to ease suffering in others at a young age. After working in the medical field as a nurse's aid and as an in-home caregiver for disabled persons, she decided to find a path that would better enable her to reach her personal and humanitarian goals. This led her to the healing […]
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