Cancellation Policies

Sarana Institute requests full payment for meditation classes and weekend retreats. For our Yana Retreat and our Mindfulness & Compassion Certificate Training, we do have an option for a payment plan. Please refer to the specific registration page or program page for more information.

General Cancellation Policy for Classes and Retreats with Sarana Institute:

  • Sarana Institute retains a $50 processing fee for all cancellations 15 days or further from the start of retreat or class.

  • Sarana Institute retains half of the total cost if you cancel 14-3 days before the retreat or class.

  • Sarana Institute retains the full amount if you cancel three days or less before the retreat or class.

  • Sarana Institute reserves the right to cancel two weeks before an event. If the cancellation is on our end, we will fully reimburse you. 

Mindfulness and Compassion Certificate Training Program for Healthcare and End-of-life Professionals:

  • If you cancel your Mindfulness and Compassion Training Program enrollment up to 45 days before the program starts, you will be issued a refund minus $200.

  • If you cancel 44-30 days before the start of the program, Sarana Institute retains $500.

  • If you cancel 29-15 days before the start of the program, Sarana Institute retains $750.

  • If you cancel 14 days before the start of the program, Sarana Institute retains the full balance.

  • If you miss a module and need to retake it the following year, there is a fee of $100 per module.

Yana Retreat 2024:

  • Please note that the amounts on this policy reflect the full tuition of $495. If you are on a payment plan, you will still be required to pay the balance of whatever is owed.

  • You will receive a full refund if Sarana Institute needs to cancel the retreat. You will also have the option to credit your payment towards another event.

  • If you cancel your registration before July 15th, 2024, Sarana Institute will retain a $50 administrative fee.

  • From July 15th – July 27th, 2024: We retain 50% ($247.50) of your full fee If you cancel enrollment to the Yana Retreat before July 1st, 2023.

  • If you cancel between July 15th – August 10th, 2024: Sarana Institute will retain the full fee*

    *Please note if you received a partial bursary, the Cancellation Fee that Sarana Institute retains will be either 50% or 75% of your contribution.