Saxophonist Wellness and Performance Retreat
Saxophonist Wellness and Performance Retreat
June 21 - 29, 2026
June 21 - 29, 2026
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A holistic and mindful approach to saxophone artistry.
A holistic and mindful approach to saxophone artistry.
Join fellow saxophonists for a special retreat that nourishes your artistry from the inside out. Set in a serene retreat center in Northern California, the program includes daily wellness practices, breathwork, rehearsals, group inquiry time, and chef-prepared vegetarian meals. It concludes with the highly anticipated One Heart Virtuoso Series, held in the acoustically rich Sudhana Recital Hall.
The retreat also offers a unique opportunity to cultivate positive, supportive relationships among value-aligned saxophonists.
Retreat Highlights:
🌿 Mind-Body Practices
Start each day with Tai Chi, movements, and guided meditation, awakening body, breath, and awareness.
🌬️ Breath Workshop
Deepen your connection to breath—essential to saxophone playing and presence—through mindfulness of breathing techniques designed for relaxation, focus, and awareness.
🎶 Collaborative Rehearsals & Ensemble Playing & Jam Sessions
Rehearse and create music with a supportive community of saxophonists, exploring a variety of genres and styles.
✨ Concerts & Performances
Participate in the Saxophone Night and other concerts of the One Heart Virtuoso Concert Series. Hosted in the acoustically refined Sudhana Recital Hall, each concert welcomes a public audience of over 100 guests. This is an opportunity to channel a week of holistic practices into performance settings. Guidelines will apply for the selection of program content.
💡Presentation (Circle of Sharing)
Lead 15-minute presentation on a topic of your choice—such as wellness strategies, holistic projects, inspirational stories, creative processes, career development, or any area of expertise or passion that brings positive energy to you and others. We will ask you to share your initial ideas or a brief abstract with us in advance to ensure alignment.
💬 Lectures & Group Inquiry
Join roundtable discussions, evening talks, and group reflections on topics such as the musician’s brain, education, music industry, kindness and equanimity. These sessions are designed to provide useful knowledge and tools, encourage sharing of insights, reflection and wisdom.
🌱 Wholesome Vegetarian Cuisine
Enjoy chef-prepared vegetarian cuisine made with fresh, organic, and locally sourced ingredients.
🏞️ Nature-Based Activities
Enjoy mindful hikes in the Redwoods and restorative time in nature to relax, recharge, and reconnect.
Sample Schedule
Sample Schedule
6:30-6:45am Good morning
6:45 - 7:50am Tai Chi and Meditation
7:50 - 8:20am Breakfast & Break
8:30 - 9:20am Mindfulness Workshop
9:30 - 10:00am Breath Workshop
10:10 - 11:00am Ensemble or Individual Practice
11:00 - 12:00pm Lunch
12:00 - 12:30pm Personal or Community Time
12:30 - 1:20pm Mindful Rest or Personal Time
1:30 - 2:20pm Individual or Ensemble Practice
2:30 - 3:00pm Tea, Coffee, Snack Time
3:00 - 4:05pm Individual or Ensemble Practice
4:15 - 5:00pm Yoga and Wellness Activities
5:00 - 5:45pm Dinner
5:50 - 6:20pm Personal or Community Time
6:30 - 7:30pm Guided Meditation
7:45 - 9:00pm Performances, Talks, or Group Inquiry Time
9pm - 10:30pm Personal Time
10:30pm Quiet Time
Dr. Wenbo Yin
Dr. Wenbo Yin
Co-founder
Co-founder
One Heart Institute
Developer, Teacher
Developer, Teacher
Tai Chi for Musicians
Music Industry Wellness Provider
Music Industry Wellness Provider
Backline Care
Faculty
Faculty
Mendocino College
Biography
Biography
Dr. Wenbo Yin is a saxophonist, wind conductor, and musicians' wellness coach noted for his bold, versatile artistry across a variety of genres. He has performed as a soloist at Carnegie Hall, collaborated with Grammy-winning artists, won the Beverly Hills National Auditions, and played principal saxophone with prominent groups. Dr. Yin is a woodwind faculty at the Mendocino College in Northern California.
As co-founder of the One Heart Institute, a nonprofit organization that integrates music, wellness, and holistic practices, Wenbo is dedicated to supporting the well-being of musicians and individuals alike. He has facilitated music and mindfulness workshops in the U.S., Bhutan, and China, and continues to develop the Tai Chi for Musicians workshop, offered at various universities and institutions. Wenbo is also a certified wellness provider for music industry professionals with Backline Care, teaches Tai Chi at a local athletic club, and supports wellness work with a Parkinson’s group.
He holds a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Saxophone Performance, Wind Conducting, and Jazz from the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (CCM). He also embarked on an extended journey of study in Tai Chi, meditation, philosophy, and contemplative practices at Dharma Realm Buddhist University, deepening the integration between music-making and inner cultivation.
Wellness for Musicians:
Wellness for Musicians:
Tai Chi for Musicians:
San Francisco Conservatory of Music
Sonoma State University
Music Industry Wellness Provider
Selected Teaching Experiences:
Selected Teaching Experiences:
Faculty, One Heart Institute, 2023, 2024, 2025
Associate Director, University of Cincinnati Bearcat Jazz Band, 2022
Undergraduate Saxophone Studio Teaching Assistant, CCM, 2020
Woodwind Instructor, University of Cincinnati Bearcat Bands, 2021-22
Lecturer and Saxophone Instructor, University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music Preparatory Department, 2019 - 22
Selected Awards:
Selected Awards:
Winner, Beverly Hills National Auditions, 2025
Laureate, Carnegie Hall Gala Audition, 2024
First Prize Winner, Advanced Category, Golden Classical Music Awards International Competition, 2022
Finalist, CBS Celebration of Music Competition, 2018
Semi-Finalist, North American Saxophone Alliance Quartet Competition, 2016
Professional Affiliations:
Professional Affiliations:
• North American Saxophone Alliance (NASA)
• Music Teachers’ Association of California (MTAC)
• Music Teachers National Association (MTNA)
Accommodation & Meals
Single occupancy room
Three wholesome and delicious vegetarian meals each day, plus a delightful teatime in the afternoon
Who This Is For
Invitation-based
Note: If you are a value-aligned individual who would like to join our summer retreats, please register through the homepage. We would love to welcome you!
2026 Summer Retreat Location
Sudhana Center: 225 S Hope St, Ukiah, CA 95482
For more information, see: Overview, Team, Summer Facilities, Dining.
Contact Us
Contact Us
info@oneheartinstitute.org | 707-376-8731
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