Join us in the beautiful countryside of northern California to explore the songs (bhajans) of Kabir, the 15th-century Indian mystic poet whose words continue to inspire seekers across traditions. Kabir’s songs speak beyond organized religion. They are mystical, rebellious, ecstatic, and deeply personal — offering simple, direct wisdom for living a spiritual life in everyday experience. If you love Rumi, sacred music, kirtan or spiritual poetry, you’ll feel at home here. The evening will include live singing of Kabir bhajans, reflection, and open discussion. No prior knowledge is needed — just curiosity and an open heart. Led by Priyal Maheshwari, student of renowned Kabir singer Prahlad Singh Tipanya of the Malwa tradition of Madhya Pradesh. Partial work-trade or financial aid available - please message us at hello@landofthegood.com for more information. About Priyal Maheshwari: Priyal Maheshwari is a musician and yoga teacher whose journey bridges the worlds of science, spirituality, and the arts. After graduating from IIT Kharagpur and spending six years in the IT industry, he felt an inner calling to step away from the corporate path and dedicate his life to the transformative power of music and wellness practices. Through his work, Priyal integrates music, yoga, and meditation as tools for healing and self-discovery. His approach helps people reconnect with the deeper aspects of their being and cultivate a more balanced, integrated way of living. Alongside extensive training in classical music, Priyal has immersed himself in the oral traditions of saint poets such as Kabir, Nanak, and Meera. He continues to learn directly from Padmashri Prahlad Singh Tipanya ji, one of the foremost carriers of Kabir’s singing tradition from the Malwa region of Madhya Pradesh. These teachings have deeply shaped Priyal’s own musical journey, grounding it in devotion, simplicity, and the timeless wisdom of the saints. Priyal regularly shares his music in concerts, satsangs, and community gatherings. He also organizes retreats and collaborative events with Prahlad ji and his ensemble, creating spaces where participants can experience the confluence of music, spirituality, and collective harmony.
In this class you will learn simple and effective techniques to help bring harmony and balance to your nervous system, de-stress, and find inner steadiness. Guided practice will include elements of Qigong, Classical Hatha Yoga, Yin Yoga, and Acupressure. Somatic therapy modalities are integrated into the practice, which means the practice will help you to increase body and sensation awareness, breath awareness and control, and other techniques to help balance and presence the nervous system. All levels are welcome and will be accommodated. Classes are judgment free and welcoming to all. About the Teacher: Rachel Jennine Goudey, Psy.D, C-IAYT is an Integrative Yoga & Somatic Therapist, and Doctor of Clinical Psychology specializing in movement and meditation for nervous system balancing and trauma-informed healing. Her classes combine Yoga,Qigong, and Somatic Practices to help you reconnect with your body and leave feeling grounded, clear, and recharged. She has brought holistic and trauma-informed wellness programs into community mental health centers, VA hospitals, and both private and public schools. Rachel leads professional trainings on Yoga for Mental Health, Trauma and Addiction, and provides mentorship for mental health advocates, educators, and therapists. Rachel’s work seeks to bring humans back to a place of deep love and connection with ourselves, each other, and the natural world, guiding us to live more fully from our hearts. When not serving the community you can find her in the kitchen serving her loved ones, resting underneath the redwoods, or earthing with her bare feet on the sand. You can learn more about her work at: www.racheljenninewellnessandyoga.com
Join us in the beautiful countryside of Northern California's wine country for a day of transformative practice. Together, we will study select poems of Sant Kabir, a renowned 15th c. Indian mystic and poet whose words continue to inspire seekers across traditions. Born a Muslim and a disciple of a Hindu guru, Kabir's songs speak beyond organized religion. They are mystical, rebellious, ecstatic, and deeply personal — offering simple, direct wisdom for living a spiritual life in everyday experience. If you love Rumi, sacred music, kirtan or spiritual poetry, you’ll feel at home here. We will study the wisdom of the songs and actually learn to sing a few. We will also participate in guided meditation and reflection, yoga asana, and breathwork sessions, with gentle rest breaks in between. This is a day to go deeper in your practice and understanding of self and your spiritual path - whatever that may be - while learning directly from Indian teachers of yoga and meditation. Our focus for this retreat is looking at the ego, especially the spiritual identities it adopts, and the ways in which we inhabit and lose ourselves in these identities. We will hear what Sant Kabir advises when we are stuck in these divisions and adverse opinions of others, and how to navigate outer differences into a lived experience of oneness. Our retreat will conclude with a community kirtan featuring live singing of Kabir bhajans, reflection, and open discussion. No prior knowledge is needed — just curiosity and an open heart. Children of all ages are welcome to attend the evening kirtan program. Land of the Good Members get 20% off using code 2026member ; financial aid and partial work-trade options are available. Please email hello@landofthegood.com for more information. About Priyal Maheshwari: Priyal Maheshwari is a musician and yoga teacher whose journey bridges the worlds of science, spirituality, and the arts. After graduating from IIT Kharagpur and spending six years in the IT industry, he felt an inner calling to step away from the corporate path and dedicate his life to the transformative power of music and wellness practices. Through his work, Priyal integrates music, yoga, and meditation as tools for healing and self-discovery. His approach helps people reconnect with the deeper aspects of their being and cultivate a more balanced, integrated way of living. Alongside extensive training in classical music, Priyal has immersed himself in the oral traditions of saint poets such as Kabir, Nanak, and Meera. He continues to learn directly from Padmashri Prahlad Singh Tipanya ji, one of the foremost carriers of Kabir’s singing tradition from the Malwa region of Madhya Pradesh. These teachings have deeply shaped Priyal’s own musical journey, grounding it in devotion, simplicity, and the timeless wisdom of the saints. Priyal regularly shares his music in concerts, satsangs, and community gatherings. He also organizes retreats and collaborative events with Prahlad ji and his ensemble, creating spaces where participants can experience the confluence of music, spirituality, and collective harmony. About Shivani Hawkins: Shivani Hawkins is a meditation teacher, artist, and community leader. She is the founder of Living Vidya (previously Living Sanskrit) and began teaching meditation in 2001 at the suggestion of her guru. This retreat coincides with the 25th anniversary of her teaching. She has written about and led retreats on meditation, mysticism, and deep spiritual practice globally to thousands of students over the years. Shivani is also a professionally trained performing artist and storyteller, and weaves her artistry into her teaching, holding emotionally honest spaces that embrace all the facets of humanity and lived experience. As an American born into the tradition, she strives to ensure traditional teachings land safely and respectfully in non-native contexts. Her skill as a teacher is helping make esoteric concepts and ancient practices accessible and alive. For the last few years, she has been developing an intergenerational community hub and eco-retreat center called Land of the Good, where she lives on-site with her husband and two beautiful little daughters. Her creative work - currently centered on photography and design - can be found at Studio Freestone. Shivani is a graduate of the Waterfront Conservatory & Playhouse, has a J.D. from the University of Southern California, a B.A. from the University of California, Berkeley, and is a member of the CA Bar.
Join us for a gentle beginner-friendly morning meditation class in the barn! Meditation is a practice of listening deeply to our true selves with curiosity and kindness. As work, life, and the world gets more turbulent and chaotic, it is essential that we take a moment to pause and reconnect with our own being. Our practice invites us to work with the mind as it is; our goal is not to force ourselves or our mind to sit still or quiet down unless these things are happening naturally. Instruction will be provided for those new to the practice. We will do some gentle stretches to awaken our body and then sit for a short meditation practice (10-15 minutes). Class concludes with a community check-in and personal intention setting for the day. This class is included in each Land of the Good day pass. If you are just stopping by for tea and meditation, you are welcome to attend on a donation basis. Instructor: Shivani Hawkins is a lifelong meditator completing 25 years of teaching the practice.
Join us in the beautiful countryside of Northern California's wine country for a day of transformative practice. Together, we will study select poems of Sant Kabir, a renowned 15th c. Indian mystic and poet whose words continue to inspire seekers across traditions. Born a Muslim and a disciple of a Hindu guru, Kabir's songs speak beyond organized religion. They are mystical, rebellious, ecstatic, and deeply personal — offering simple, direct wisdom for living a spiritual life in everyday experience. If you love Rumi, sacred music, kirtan or spiritual poetry, you’ll feel at home here. We will study the wisdom of the songs and actually learn to sing a few. We will also participate in guided meditation and reflection, yoga asana, and breathwork sessions, enjoying delicious farm-to-table meals out in nature (lunch, dinner, chai, and snacks are all included). This is a day to go deeper in your practice and understanding of self and your spiritual path - whatever that may be - while learning directly from Indian teachers of yoga and meditation. Our focus for this retreat is looking at the ego, especially the spiritual identities it adopts, and the ways in which we inhabit and lose ourselves in these identities. We will hear what Sant Kabir advises when we are stuck in these divisions and adverse opinions of others, and how to navigate outer differences into a lived experience of oneness. Our retreat will conclude with a community kirtan featuring live singing of Kabir bhajans, reflection, and open discussion. No prior knowledge is needed — just curiosity and an open heart. Children of all ages are welcome to attend the evening kirtan program. Land of the Good Members get 20% off using code 2026member ; financial aid and partial work-trade options are available. Please email hello@landofthegood.com for more information. About Priyal Maheshwari: Priyal Maheshwari is a musician and yoga teacher whose journey bridges the worlds of science, spirituality, and the arts. After graduating from IIT Kharagpur and spending six years in the IT industry, he felt an inner calling to step away from the corporate path and dedicate his life to the transformative power of music and wellness practices. Through his work, Priyal integrates music, yoga, and meditation as tools for healing and self-discovery. His approach helps people reconnect with the deeper aspects of their being and cultivate a more balanced, integrated way of living. Alongside extensive training in classical music, Priyal has immersed himself in the oral traditions of saint poets such as Kabir, Nanak, and Meera. He continues to learn directly from Padmashri Prahlad Singh Tipanya ji, one of the foremost carriers of Kabir’s singing tradition from the Malwa region of Madhya Pradesh. These teachings have deeply shaped Priyal’s own musical journey, grounding it in devotion, simplicity, and the timeless wisdom of the saints. Priyal regularly shares his music in concerts, satsangs, and community gatherings. He also organizes retreats and collaborative events with Prahlad ji and his ensemble, creating spaces where participants can experience the confluence of music, spirituality, and collective harmony. About Shivani Hawkins: Shivani Hawkins is a meditation teacher, artist, and community leader. She is the founder of Living Vidya (previously Living Sanskrit) and began teaching meditation in 2001 at the suggestion of her guru. This retreat coincides with the 25th anniversary of her teaching. She has written about and led retreats on meditation, mysticism, and deep spiritual practice globally to thousands of students over the years. Shivani is also a professionally trained performing artist and storyteller, and weaves her artistry into her teaching, holding emotionally honest spaces that embrace all the facets of humanity and lived experience. As an American born into the tradition, she strives to ensure traditional teachings land safely and respectfully in non-native contexts. Her skill as a teacher is helping make esoteric concepts and ancient practices accessible and alive. For the last few years, she has been developing an intergenerational community hub and eco-retreat center called Land of the Good, where she lives on-site with her husband and two beautiful little daughters. Her creative work - currently centered on photography and design - can be found at Studio Freestone. Shivani is a graduate of the Waterfront Conservatory & Playhouse, has a J.D. from the University of Southern California, a B.A. from the University of California, Berkeley, and is a member of the CA Bar.
Welcome to Self-Care School for Moms (& all birthing parents)! Let's be real: moms are AMAZING at everything except for prioritizing and taking care of ourselves. It's something most of us were never taught, and struggle to implement unless we have a supportive group and some accountability around how we show up for ourselves. Self-Care School's curriculum has three main components: caring for your body, your mind, and your heart. Each month, we will meet once in-person to learn real skills for physical and mental/emotional self-care each month in the form of a guided spa party with a small cohort of fellow moms! AND IT'S FREEEEEE for LOTG MEMBERS! ($85/mo for non-members) Expect real talk about our changing bodies, how we feel in them, what it's like to be in or nearing perimenopause, and the challenges of making time for yourself while parenting in the modern era. Each workshop starts with a monthly non-alcoholic drink and check-in, followed by a guided skin or body-care practice focusing on the theme of each month. We will follow this with gentle relaxation and reflection exercises, and end with a real discussion on the monthly topic. Afterwards, you'll have access to our monthly online community circle where you can participate in our self-care challenge and homework each month that's all about prioritizing and taking care of YOU! SCHOOL YEAR CURRICULUM: September: Cleanse & Protect; Letting Go of Mom Guilt October: Hydration; Nourishing the Heart November: Facial Massage; Expanding Pleasure & Joy December: Masks; Protecting Your Peace January: Lymph Detox & Inflammation Relief; Rest & Release February: Scalp Treatment; Sleep & Quiet March: Hair & Nails; Cultivating Beauty April: Feet & Hands; Creativity & Play May: Building Your Own Self-Care Habits; Journaling & Reflection You can attend one or all monthly sessions as needed. Self-Care School will be led by Shivani Hawkins, meditation teacher, and Ashley Shaeffer, licensed esthetician - both mothers in their 40s with decades of experience in their fields.
