November 6-9, 2025
Nourish Your True Nature
A yoga and meditation retreat with Danielle Fowler
Into the woods we go. Where practice and community merge for a long weekend in the forest. To spend sacred time surrounded by trees, immersed in practice, eating healthy meals prepared with care, conversing with a group of like-hearted friends and resting.
Location:
Big Bear Retreat Center
Southern California Mountains
Jim Lindemenn
Inspired and guided by several spiritual teachers, I’ve been fortunate to study and practice meditation for more than 50 years. My search for self-knowledge and truth has carried me from graduate studies in counseling psychology to ashrams in India. I love teaching and sharing ways to bring spiritual principles into everyday life—into our work, our relationships, and the challenges we all face. With humor, stories, and the wisdom of timeless teachings, I simply offer what I’ve learned and experienced along the way.
Jim's Schedule:
Wednesdays @ 10:45am
Jacinda Jackson
Jacinda’s yoga journey began in 2007 in Okinawa, Japan, where a single sample class sparked a continual passion for the practice. That spark eventually led her to the True Nature School of Yoga, where she completed her 200‑hour teacher training in 2015. The immersive first week quietly shifted her trajectory, opening the door to deep self‑study and the endlessly rich toolbox of yogic practice. She has since participated in the school’s 300‑hour advanced training twice, continually refining and expanding her understanding.
Her spiritual studies deepened alongside her yoga practice. After receiving her Second-Degree Reiki attunements, she pursued formal classes in tarot, intuitive development, and mediumship. Since becoming a Reiki Master in 2018, Jacinda has offered Reiki healing sessions, tarot readings, and mediumship readings. More information about these offerings can be found at www.beaconesse.com.
Beyond the mat, Jacinda is a lifelong student of human behavior, culture, and history. Originally from the Midwest, her teaching style is grounded in a "truthiness" that makes the mystical feel accessible, relatable, and real.
Yin Yoga and Reiki with Geanette Floyd
Wednesday
June 3rd
5:45pm-7:00pm
This Yin Yoga and Reiki Healing class begins with an opening meditation to help you arrive fully in the present moment. The practice then moves through a series of Yin Yoga postures, held for longer periods of time to stretch the fascia and release deep layers of tension in the body. Reiki healing energy is offered throughout the class to support energetic balance, relaxation, and overall well-being. The experience concludes with an extended Shavasana, allowing space for deep integration.
All are welcome.
Cost:
$20
LOCATION:
True Nature Yoga Collective
TO REGISTER:
Pre-registration is required.
Text 925-913-0110 and make payment.
Venmo: @Geanette-Floyd
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CANDLELIGHT YOGA with Melanie Wassman
Date TBD
Candlelight yoga is a slow paced flow set in a warm, softly lit space surrounded by flickering candles. The class moves with intention—balancing fluid sequences and gentle holds—creating a rhythm that feels both energizing and grounding. Accompanied by the iconic music of ___, the experience invites you to connect breath with movement, unwind, and leave feeling centered, and uplifted.
Cost:
$20
LOCATION:
True Nature Yoga Collective
TO REGISTER:
Pre-registration is required.
Yoga Foundations with Julie Skoglund
Monthly Beginners Class
Date TBD
Yoga Foundations is a welcoming class for anyone new to yoga or feeling unsure in traditional classes. Classes move at a slower pace with clear instruction, simple poses, and an emphasis on breath and basic alignment to help build confidence and understanding over time. This is a great class to introduce your friends and family to yoga practice.
All are welcome.
Cost:
$20 drop-in
LOCATION:
True Nature Yoga Collective
TO REGISTER:
Text 714-335-3970 and make payment.
Venmo: @Julie-Skoglund-2
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Natalie DiMambro, MA, ERYT500, YACEP
A dedicated student of yoga and meditation since 1999, Natalie brings a deeply integrative approach to her teaching, blending the traditional Eight Limbs of Yoga with her extensive training in psychology. Teaching since 2009, she guides students through breath, movement, self-awareness, and energetic alignment, helping them cultivate intuition and presence both on and off the mat.
With a master’s in clinical psychology from Pepperdine University, Natalie seamlessly weaves yogic philosophy with modern psychological insights, creating an experience that nurtures body and mind. She believes in making yoga accessible to all, offering modifications and personalized guidance so that every student—regardless of experience—can find ease, balance, and self-discovery in their practice.
Beyond the studio, Natalie understands firsthand how yoga supports well-being in all aspects of life. As a consultant in medical communications and technology, she has witnessed the transformative power of integrating mindfulness and movement into daily routines. In today’s fast-paced world, she sees yoga as an essential tool for releasing stress, anxiety, and fear, paving the way for a more joyful and connected life.
If you seek a class that provides tools to self-regulate the nervous system, strengthens the ability to breathe and move freely, and fosters deep connection—to yourself and those around you—Natalie’s teaching may be exactly what you need. She considers yoga to be the greatest gift in her own life and is passionate about sharing its wisdom with anyone open to growth, healing, and transformation.
Natalie's Schedule
Tuesdays @ 6:00pm
Sara Comp
In Sara’s class, you can expect a strong focus on using the breath to guide each movement and allowing it to support the space within each posture so that each student can take the time to explore their own unique capabilities. Her classes are intentional and uplifting, with a deep reverence for the teachings of yoga and a lighthearted sense of humor. Sara creates a warm, welcoming & safe environment where every student can connect more deeply to themselves both on & off the mat. Come as you are!
Sara has been a student of yoga since 2007, taking her first class through a community offering in her hometown of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In 2015, she completed her teacher training through Yandara Yoga Institute, where Sara learned the importance of "teaching from the heart", which for her, means always leading from a place of compassion and authenticity. In 2018, she moved to California and has expanded her education to include trauma-informed yoga & somatics, grief work, mobility/injury prevention and more. She volunteers with Waves of Grief, a California-based nonprofit organization that provides grief support at local beaches and internationally. Sara also works for a local hospice as well as with groups & individuals for grief & loss support.
Follow Sara here https://linktr.ee/sara.comp
Sara's Schedule:
TBD
Pawan Johar
Pawan has been involved with the contemplative arts for nearly 30 years but his training in eastern spirituality goes back to his early childhood in India. Pawan teaches various classes and workshops on Yoga philosophy, āsana, kuṇḍalinī, prāṇāyāma, and meditation, spanning from many of the traditional schools of India (Sivananda Yoga, Himalayan Institute, Bihar School of Yoga, Ashtanga, and Iyengar to name a few).
Pawan also holds a Master of Arts in Yoga Studies from Loyola Marymount University. His research and passion spans classical Indian philosophy with a focus on the acoustic and neuroscience aspects of mediation and consciousness.
Pawan's Schedule:
YTT 300 Faculty
Good Night Yoga with Danielle Fowler
Wednesday
July 15th
6:00pm-7:15pm
Good Night Yoga is a nourishing practice designed to support a restful night’s sleep. We’ll begin with slow, gentle movement before settling into restorative yoga. Restorative postures will be complimented with calming aromatherapy, allowing the body and nervous system to fully unwind. The practice concludes with Yoga Nidra, a guided meditation experience often known as “yogic sleep.” In this meditative state of conscious rest, you are invited to explore the different layers of your being, softening into profound relaxation and the direct experience of peace.
All are welcome.
Dress warm and cozy.
Bring your own blanket for extra comfort.
Cost:
$20
LOCATION:
True Nature Yoga Collective
TO REGISTER:
Pre-registration is required.
Text 760-458-4517 and make payment.
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Yin Yoga Exploration + Reiki with Melanie Wassman
Sunday
July 19th
10:30am-12:00pm
Release what’s ready to leave and soften into deep renewal. This 90-minute yin yoga class invites you to slow down, breathe deeply, and gently let go of tension, stagnant energy, and emotional residue through long-held floor postures and mindful breath awareness.
Supported by the subtle healing energy of Reiki, this class offers space for nervous system restoration, energetic clearing, and quiet inner reflection.
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