Embodied Spirituality
PRACTICING THE PRESENCE RETREAT
with Daniel Sanjay Duarte
December 5–6, 2025
(Friday Evening–Saturday Afternoon)
Fee: $70
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“The greatest art is the art of living—living in the ever-present awareness of God.”
—Paramahansa Yogananda
This retreat is an invitation to dissolve the perceived divide between spiritual practice and daily life. Through meditation, hatha yoga, and the guiding principles of the yamas and niyamas, we will explore
together—in practice and dialogue—the union of body, mind, and spirit, and how to live from that awareness in today’s world.
We will contemplate the principle of Oneness and the recognition of Spirit in all forms: within ourselves, in one another, in nature, and in the flow of life itself. Through this lens, we’ll discover how unity can be lived each day, shaping the way
we think, the words we speak, and the actions we take.
Our practices will bridge inner and outer life, the personal and the collective, cultivating tools for showing up with wholeness, compassion, and integrity in every sphere of life—relationships, work, and the world.
Retreat includes:
- Inspirational Teachings
- Meditation and Contemplation
- Gentle Hatha Yoga
- Journaling, Sharing and Reflection
Pre-registration required. Includes lunch on Saturday.
Daniel Sanjay Duarte, M. Div. has studied closely with Yogacharya O’Brian since 2014 and graduated from Meru Institute with an M. Div in Yoga Studies in 2018. He is a RYT-500 hatha yoga teacher and a CSE certified meditation instructor.
He completed yoga teacher trainings through Yoga Bharati at CSE, Breathe for Change Yoga Training (San Francisco), and the Integral Yoga Institute.
OVERNIGHT OPTION
Give yourself a truly immersive retreat experience and apply to stay overnight at CSE during this program. Limited space available. (APPLY HERE)
SAMPLE RETREAT SCHEDULE
Attendance at all sessions is required to participate. Schedule subject to change.
Friday
6:30 PM Opening Session
Saturday
6:30 AM Morning Meditation (online)
8:00 AM Breakfast (for overnight participants)
10:00 AM Morning Session
12:15 PM Lunch
1:30 PM Afternoon Session
4:00 PM Retreat Concludes
