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This past week carried a beautiful reflection of cyclical time. As we stepped into our Spring Awakening Retreat in Ojai,...
03/29/2026

This past week carried a beautiful reflection of cyclical time. As we stepped into our Spring Awakening Retreat in Ojai, we also came to a close with our 3-week Art, Nature and Wellness Immersion program.

The Ojai group gathered as the Immersion group dispersed, much like the puffs of pollen were becoming well-acquainted with these days (cue the sneezing!) 🤧😆

In the spirit of Spring’s cheeky lightheartedness, we’re leaning into the reminder that this time of year is hardly something we observe passively, but rather at time we are often thrust into (with a little spritely oomph!) 🧚

With that playful energy in mind, we find ourselves expanding outward come April—connecting with community as we offer yoga and interactive booths at local outreach events. We hope to see you out there 😉

April 11 • Mariposa Facelift

April 25 • Yosemite Health & Wellness Fair

May 2 • Spring Fling!
📸 Yerba Santa blooming in the Merced River canyon (credit: Meg Olsen)

This week one of our senior guides had the pleasure of guiding one of our favorite annual clients—Rustad Tours—on their...
03/11/2026

This week one of our senior guides had the pleasure of guiding one of our favorite annual clients—Rustad Tours—on their spring tour of Yosemite Valley!

While Balanced Rock offers the chance to experience Yosemite with our local, experienced guides year round, our season generally begins to kick off in late February and early March—coming into full swing by the height of summer.

If you’re looking for a unique and personalized way to explore Yosemite on your next visit, reach out to our team. We have flexible formats for solo travelers, families, company/team retreats, and small & large groups, ranging from quick tours to full day excursions.

Visit our Guided Adventures page on the BR website to learn more!

This week we welcomed a new group into our Art, Nature & Wellness Immersion—a 3-week journey rooted in creativity, conne...
03/10/2026

This week we welcomed a new group into our Art, Nature & Wellness Immersion—a 3-week journey rooted in creativity, connection, skills-building, and local community.

Together we’ll be exploring the intersection of artistic practice, mindful movement, and nature connection here in the Sierra foothills. Each week is an invitation to slow down, notice more deeply, and let the landscape shape the creative process.

There is something powerful about gathering in community to make art, move our bodies, and listen to what the natural world is offering.

We’re excited to see what unfolds over the coming weeks, and we can’t wait to share it with you 🌿

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If you’re not a subscriber for our weekly e-newsletter, you may have missed this news! 👇We launched our first Notes from...
03/08/2026

If you’re not a subscriber for our weekly e-newsletter, you may have missed this news! 👇

We launched our first Notes from the Sierra series this March—a new monthly storytelling series from the incredible group of artists, practitioners, guides, and teachers who shape Balanced Rock and the surrounding community.

Our first entry is written by .embodyenergy 💫 a Yosemite-based Clinical Massage Therapist and one of our favorite facilitators.

In her piece, Mia reflects on the art of stewarding your energy through nature-based metaphors and embodied wisdom. Through the lens of her own lived experience, she asks the question:

✨ how we can shift from striving and burnout to alignment, resilience, and sustainable flow? ✨

You can read Mia’s full entry in the Balanced Rock Journal by following the link below!

https://www.balancedrock.org/journal/becoming-the-steward

03/02/2026

Retreat to Ojai this Spring with Balanced Rock 🍊🤍☀️

We have one private room still available + a few beds in shared rooms for a cozy community experience!

Spring Awakening Retreat in Ojai, CA
March 26-29, 2026

Registration closes soon—don’t miss this amazing spring retreat!

With Spring peeking out just beyond the next bend in the trail, Winter gently reminds us that our time with her is not y...
02/22/2026

With Spring peeking out just beyond the next bend in the trail, Winter gently reminds us that our time with her is not yet through 🩵

In this time of thresholds and seasonal portals, there is beauty and deep wisdom in the in-between ❄️🌸
Yosemite Valley after the winter storms, captured by
Snow on flowers, captured by

This spring, Balanced Rock opens an exciting new chapter!From March 26–29, we gather for our first-ever Spring Awakening...
01/15/2026

This spring, Balanced Rock opens an exciting new chapter!

From March 26–29, we gather for our first-ever Spring Awakening Retreat in Ojai, CA 🌸 a brand-new offering in a place long known for renewal, creativity, and coastal California magic.

Nestled in the T**a T**a mountains, Ojai invites us to slow down, breathe deeply, and step into the spring season with intention. 😌

This retreat is designed as a supportive seasonal reset: guided yoga and movement, time in nature, reflective practices, and space to reconnect with yourself and with community.

Your retreat leaders, Balanced Rock co-Founder and local artist and private chef are excited to welcome you to Ojai!

‼️ From now until Feb 1st, we’re offering a special early bird rate of $300 off! Financial aid and scholarships are available to help make this experience accessible—please inquire to learn more.

Follow the link below + sign up to take advantage of this special discount and join us this March in Ojai!

https://www.balancedrock.org/programs/p/ojai-retreat

While we are still deeply nestled in the heart of winter and the wisdom of this season, we’re feeling a tiny spark ✨ A g...
01/13/2026

While we are still deeply nestled in the heart of winter and the wisdom of this season, we’re feeling a tiny spark ✨

A gentle nudge to open up our journals, take a few deep, grounding breaths, and spend a some time giving thought to what awaits us on the horizon.

Swipe for 8 little journal prompts ➡️ and feel free to share what questions are emerging in your journaling practice these days in the comments below! ✨

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01/06/2026

This is your sign to go on an adventure! 🥾

Join us in Yosemite this season for a guided adventure, outdoor yoga session, or wellness retreat in the heart of the Sierra Nevada mountains!

01/06/2026

Consider this our application to be your favorite memory of 2026 🫶🏼

As you cross the threshold into a new year, we invite you to pause and reflect:⁠⁠✨️ What is this moment asking of me? ⁠✨...
12/31/2025

As you cross the threshold into a new year, we invite you to pause and reflect:⁠
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✨️ What is this moment asking of me? ⁠
✨️ In what ways am I feeling urgency or resolution, and how can I soften and step deeper into presence? ⁠
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It is a unique and beautiful opportunity to carve out intentional space to reflect on what has shaped us these past 364 days, to honor what has fallen away, and to listen for what is quietly beginning to stir.⁠
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As the wheel of the year turns, the members of our team have gathered a few simple offerings: reflections, practices, and affirmations that are supporting us—shared in the spirit of connection and community.⁠
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Swipe for a few snippets or head over to the full journal entry on our website (linked below). If you're feeling inspired, we invite you to share your practices in the comment section below!⁠
https://www.balancedrock.org/journal/standing-at-the-threshold⁠⁠⁠
✨️ May you step forward with intention, supported by community and guided by the natural rhythms that sustain us. ✨️

As photos trickle in from our Yoga Jambalaya event, we’re overjoyed to see moments from the weekend taken through the ey...
11/05/2025

As photos trickle in from our Yoga Jambalaya event, we’re overjoyed to see moments from the weekend taken through the eyes of our attendees. 🥰

These photos capture the final workshop of the weekend, Sunday afternoon with a wonder-filled Nature Journaling workshop by 🌿 we walked through the trees and found presence and community in moments of curiosity and observation. It felt deeply meaningful to create in this container, and then share the ways in which we all explored expression and connection to nature.

If you missed this special offering last weekend with Theresa, don’t fret!

You have ✨TWO opportunities✨ THIS weekend to learn about the art of nature journaling with Theresa in Midpines:

🌲 Saturday, Nov 8
🏔️ Sunday, Nov 9

📍 Midpines Hall
⏰ 10am - 3pm
🌀 FREE Community Program (RSVP required)

The link to learn more and register is below—both days are nearly full, so make sure you sign up today! 💜

https://www.balancedrock.org/programs/p/nature-journaling

📸 photos by Martin Klein Schaarsber

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