upcoming EVENTS
Esalen | SEPT 28TH – OCT 2ND
Being Whole: Ritual, Respect, and Regulation
Tracee Stanley and Elena Brower With Guest Faculty Ally Bogard and Crystal Marie Higgins
Redondo Beach, CA | OCT 4th
The Body as Nature: The Middle Ground
A day for the middle ground: between stillness and movement, structure and freedom, a world in crisis and the moments that make it worth living. Olga is a movement artist, choreographer, educator, and founder of MIDLGROUND Movement Practice.
Marina del Rey, CA | OCT 7th
Start Again with Ally Bogard
Join two longtime teachers and dear friends Elena Brower and Ally Bogard for an enriching practice of movement and listening to recalibrate your entire being. Expect vigorous asana, somatics, sitting and a deep rest. Stay after for a gentle wind down, the primal way.
Asheville, NC | OCT 14th
Hold Nothing: An Invitation to Let Go and Come Home to Yourself
Conversation with yoga and meditation teacher Christy McKenzie, in support of Elena's latest book, Hold Nothing.
Asheville, NC | Oct 15-19th
Hold Nothing at Firecreek Retreat
Return to the depths of your own quiet, trustworthy mind. Step into a spacious invitation to come home to yourself at Hold Nothing, a transformative retreat hosted by internationally recognized author, teacher and artist, Elena Brower, at Firecreek Retreat. Rooted in the deep inquiry of her acclaimed, best selling book, Hold Nothing, this retreat offers a potent and tender chance to soften, release the stories that hold you back, and meet the reality of our lives with presence, curiosity, and heart. It also affords a rare opportunity to study with Elena in an intimate group setting.
Virtual | October 27th
Practice You: Journaling & Reflection
This will be a special live evening of journaling, reflection, and self-inquiry inspired by Practice You and Glo’s Practice You program. Enjoy an interactive practice of contemplation and creative prompts designed to encourage self-reflection, spark new insights, and help you explore what is present for you right now. Bring a journal, notebook, or sketch pad and something to write or draw with, and come ready to participate in whatever way feels natural to you.
Santa Fe, NM | Nov 5-8th
Hold Nothing: Yoga for Letting Go & Finding Freedom
In an intimate small-group setting surrounded by the beauty of the high desert, Elena will lead you through a carefully designed blend of yoga and mindset work to help you discover the freedom that comes when you truly let go. With her guidance, movement becomes medicine, breath becomes clarity, and practice becomes your pathway back to presence.
San Francisco, CA | NOV 14th
Yung Pueblo in conversation with Elena Brower
At the largest event of Diego's book tour, we'll discuss Journey: The Year That Changes Everything, his new book. Expect a deep dive into practice, listening, creativity and living life with care.
Nosara, Costa Rica | NOV 28th-DEC 5th
Innermost Wisdom
Restful and rejuvenating, our week together is a full reset and reconnection to yourself. Daily asana each morning; afternoons include Yin and restoratives, Zen meditation and optional writing prompts. You'll have morning and midday for beach walks, surfing, reading or relaxing.
Rising Circle Ranch, Santa Fe, NM | February 7–11, 2027
The Decade Retreat for Women with Sara Szal MD and Elena Brower
Over four days, we'll bring science, practice, and time to be silent – helping you understand what may be changing, consider what supports you now, and make thoughtful choices about how you want to feel, live, and care for yourself over the next decade.