Participants with arms raised at a candlelit winter solstice gathering
In-person • Nevada City • Dec 18—21

Life-Force AcademyWinter Solstice Retreat 2026

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The Solstice Tradition

Why we gather at the Winter Solstice

Since ancient times, the Winter Solstice has marked the great turning of the year. The sun sinks to its lowest point, the night stretches long, and the world goes quiet.

Nearly every culture built a tradition around this moment, gathering in the dark to tend the inner fire. When the outer world goes still, something in us can finally be heard.

This is the season to turn inward and ask what wants to grow in the year ahead. What you hold in your awareness now becomes the seed of what follows.

For four days, we gather in the studio in Nevada City. Six sessions of practice, meditation, and deep stillness, carried by the live sound current of SIMRIT — a space to gather your life-force and step into the new year moving toward your purpose.

Moments from years past

Teacher leading a candlelit kundalini practice in the brick studio
Participant seated in breathwork practice against exposed brick
Participants with arms raised in practice beside candles
Participants resting in savasana wrapped in warm blankets
Participant wrapped in a cream shawl seated in meditation
Circle of participants in seated breathwork with hands on hearts
Group with arms raised overhead in kundalini practice
Participant in bow pose by candlelight
Two participants laughing together in the studio lounge
Participant smiling during practice in the brick studio
Participants sharing tea beside evergreen garlands
Two participants resting and laughing on their mats
Candlelit solstice gathering with white draped fabric and brass lanterns
Teacher leading a candlelit kundalini practice in the brick studio
Participant seated in breathwork practice against exposed brick
Participants with arms raised in practice beside candles
Participants resting in savasana wrapped in warm blankets
Participant wrapped in a cream shawl seated in meditation
Circle of participants in seated breathwork with hands on hearts
Group with arms raised overhead in kundalini practice
Participant in bow pose by candlelight
Two participants laughing together in the studio lounge
Participant smiling during practice in the brick studio
Participants sharing tea beside evergreen garlands
Two participants resting and laughing on their mats
Candlelit solstice gathering with white draped fabric and brass lanterns
Two people walking into the Life-Force Academy studio in historic Nevada City

The Studio

We gather at the Life-Force Academy Studio, affectionately known as the Yogi Cave, in the heart of historic downtown Nevada City. The town sits tucked in the Sierra foothills, and it wears the season well.

There's plenty to wander into between sessions. Follow the trails into the hills, spend an afternoon by the majestic Yuba River, or simply walk the old streets and feel how Nevada City comes alive for the holidays.

Address

226 Broad St., Nevada City, CA 95959

Phone

(530) 450-2740

Accommodations

Lodging is not included with the retreat. There are numerous hotels, bed and breakfasts, and Airbnbs nearby to suit any budget.

Large group of retreat participants celebrating together in the studio

This year, we'd love for you to be there with us!

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Winter Solstice Retreat 2026

Nevada City · Dec 18—21 · Spaces limited

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