The holidays are a time machine. In the rest of your life, you might be a high-functioning adult who manages teams, pays rent, and drinks matcha. But the second the holiday pressure hits, it’s easy to regress into a past version of yourself—reactive, moody, and stressed.

Buddhism isn't just for monks in robes; it’s designed for this exact chaos. It’s the tool you use when you need to navigate high-stakes social seasons without losing your cool. In this workshop, we will use classical techniques to stop sliding backward into old habits and instead "hack" the system to jump forward. You’ll learn how to build a "Future Refuge"—an alter ego that is untouched by stress and actually enjoys the party. Expect: classical Buddhist techniques to shift identities, and mini meditation. Join us afterwards for an hour of soup and cozy conversation.

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We all know the ache of doubt, the quiet wish to be seen, and the search for a place where we belong. To See and Be Seen is a gentle workshop that invites us into connection with others while guiding us back home to ourselves.Through simple yet profound Buddhist practices of compassion, we discover that loving others and loving ourselves flow from the same boundless heart. Expect: mini-meditation, group practice, and the opportunity to meet and connect with new people! Join us afterwards for an hour of soup and cozy conversation.

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It can feel like what happened to us as kids, as teens, a few years ago, last year, last month, and even yesterday are rocks tied to our spirit. There is a Tibetan Buddhist cleansing ritual that monks and nuns use to release that feeling every two weeks, and Maya is going to guide you through a public version of it. So Jong is an ancient practice of publicly confessing what weighs on your heart and celebrating your successes as a method to expedite spiritual progress. Expect: mini-meditation, group conversation, and a teaching on purification practices. Join us afterwards for an hour of soup and cozy conversation.

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Silent, solitary retreat is a technique utilized by serious Buddhist practitioners to make immense progress quickly. It includes not speaking or communicating at all with other people, only reciting mantra and practicing meditation multiple times a day: no cell phone, no music, no books, nothing except meditating on the cushion or off the cushion. Join Rachel just after she breaks silence to learn about her experiences in retreat, and get the opportunity to ask her any questions you have about retreat and serious practice. Join us afterwards for an hour of soup and cozy conversation.

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Um, the world is… not doing great — on a macro-causal level — but also, almost everyone’s got a family issue, health problem, relationship conflict, or job crisis. We blame the internet, COVID, presidents… but the Buddha called this the truth of suffering. There are ancient practices that transmute difficult situations into superpowers. The people that utilized them were called Poison Eaters, because they could turn the most difficult situation into a beautiful one, using the power of their mind. And— we’re not talking about dissociation. Learn one of these techniques and ask questions of Javier, who has been working with these practices for over 15 years. Join us afterwards for an hour of soup and cozy conversation.

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Take your practice to new heights with the art of floating transitions. In this 90-minute workshop, we’ll break down the mechanics of the jump-through and jump-back, uncovering how strength, bandhas, and drishti come together to create lightness and flow.

Through progressive drills, block work, and focused repetition, we’ll move from detailed breakdowns into rhythmic sequences that feel like a moving meditation. Expect to channel the poised energy of a tigress and discover the grace of a cat-like glide as you explore both foundations and playful variations.

All levels are welcome: whether you’re lifting your hips for the first time or refining your glide, you’ll leave with practical tools to float with more strength, clarity, and confidence.

The Parent Power Rountine: A 3-Hour Immersion for Family Wellness & Success

Discover simple, powerful practices to bring more ease, balance, and joy into your family life. In this interactive immersion, you’ll learn and experience wellness tools to support your own well-being while creating healthy rhythms for your children—so everyone thrives.

✨ Experience meditation, sound, and movement for greater clarity & calm
✨ Strengthen connection at home
✨ Align wellness with family success

You’ll walk away with a parent power routine that supports both your wellbeing and the heart of your home.

For Kids

Seeds for Happiness: A 3-hour Play for Kid’s to Learn and Shine
While parents explore practices to support family well-being, children will enjoy their own engaging session designed to nurture creativity, focus, and kindness. Through guided play, movement, and stories, kids will learn about the idea of “seeds” (karma)—how small actions can grow into positive habits and joyful connections.

✨ Breathing and movement to feel calm and confident
✨ Fun games and activities that build cooperation and kindness
✨ Stories and sound play to spark imagination and learning

Children will leave with simple, meaningful tools they can use every day—helping them grow their own “seeds of happiness” at home and beyond.

For the whole family

Bring your kids and spouse for the whole family to experience the immersion. Parents and kids journey together—each in their own way—toward more balance, joy, and connection at home.

BOO! You will definitely die, and you don’t know when. The best insurance is to prepare your mind before it happens. Join Sachi and John-Chris to learn a death awareness contemplation, a guided visualization practice, and complete a creative writing prompt on what advice your dying self would give you. Come in costume! Join us afterwards for an hour of spooky soup and cozy conversation.

All GOOD SOUP FRIDAYS are donation-based and support our end-of-year fundraiser.

Loving yourself — or even loving other people — doesn’t need to be a random or lucky occurrence. Ancient Buddhist techniques to develop love are extremely practical and easy to do — so long as you’re committed to doing the work. They involve the only tools we have: the body and the mind. Expect: mini-meditation, daily practices to add to your routine, and a chance to meet new people. Join us afterwards for an hour of soup and cozy conversation.

All GOOD SOUP FRIDAYS are donation-based and support our end-of-year fundraiser.

Dating, like anything, can be utilized as a tool to absolutely destroy what holds you back from freedom and real joy. Not because you're going to find THE ONE. You may not. Also, there may not be a ONE. More on that at the workshop. Your breakups, obsessions, incompatible birth charts, rejections, bad dates, and exes that keep coming back are actually perfect indicators of your spiritual development. Learn how to recognize the patterns, face the mirror, and apply Buddhist practices to clear every obstacle (if you actually use them). And plus, this workshop will probably have a lot of single people. So, you'll meet them, too. Expect: mini-meditation, practices to add to your daily routine, and meeting new people. Join us afterwards for an hour of soup and cozy conversation.

All GOOD SOUP FRIDAYS are donation-based and support our end of year fundraiser.

with Maya Thakrar

Summer is over, but you still need to love people if you want to be happy. Think about what it really means to love and show up for people effectively. Expect a 30 minute guided meditation, journaling and some shares in small groups.

Join us afterwards for an hour of mocktails.

All SUMMER OF LOVE SUMMER FRIDAYS are donation-based and support Meditation Teacher Training Scholarships.