The Perfect Weekend
Three days to reset your habits
and align your lifestyle
with your human design
with Schuyler Grant & Jeff Krasno
and guest lecturer Dr. Aleksandra Gajer, Peptides 101
Presented by
Topanga, CA // May 29-31, 2026
What would it feel like to live a “perfect” weekend? One that completely aligns your human physiology for optimal wellness?
Well, now you can find out.
In this immersive, 3-day retreat, you will both learn and practice the principles of integrated wellness: You will discover the science of health and longevity and embody it in practice.
You will eat in a way that balances your blood sugar and promotes a healthy gut. You will move to mobilize your joints and strengthen your muscles. You will wake up and go to bed in a way that primes you for amazing sleep. We will tell stories and connect around the fire to nourish our hearts and minds.
By the end of the weekend, you will not only have a renewed sense of vitality but also an understanding of how to bring this feeling into your daily life through simple choices and smart habit stacking.
Come join us for a quintessentially Commune weekend of science, storytelling, movement, breath, and shared ritual.
JOIN THE RETREATRetreat Schedule & Details
Check In: Arrive between 1:30pm and 2:30pm on Friday for check-in.
Friday, May 29, 2026 — Reconnecting body and biology
3:00-4:00 pm: Opening Circle (Discussion: Pairing behavior with biology)
4:15-5:45 pm: Flow & Breath with Schuyler — A vigorous hour-long yoga class, with 30 minutes of breathwork & rest
6:00 pm: Communal dinner — high-protein, high-fiber, low-carb (Discussion: eating ‘stressed’ plants)
6:45 pm: Short sunset walk to aid digestion
7:15–8:30 pm: “The Comfort Trap” with Jeff, exploring how modern ease has hijacked ancient physiology, and how we can realign lifestyle with our human design
8:30–10:00 pm: Wind down time — soak in the Ozone Spa, lounge in front of the fire, read in bed
10:00 pm: Lights out — no screens, no artificial light
Saturday, May 30, 2026 — Syncing with nature’s cues 7:30–7:50 am: Morning light exposure on the Perch (Discussion: The science of light on circadian rhythm) 8:00–9:15 am: Yoga for Balance, Strength & Mobility with Schuyler (lower body) 9:15–10:00 am: Sauna & Cold Plunge Practice (Discussion: Deliberate cold & heat exposure and its benefits) 9:30–11:00 am: Breakfast — relaxed, mindful meal emphasizing protein and fiber 11:00-12:00 pm: Peptides 101 and Q&A with Dr Aleksandra Gajer 12:00–1:00 pm: Guided hike with a focus on Zone 2 exercise 1:00–1:45 pm: Lunch – light & nutrient-dense 1:45–3:00 pm: Metabolic Health Talk with Jeff 3:00–6:00 pm: Free time with options...
Option 1: 3:00-4:00 pm: Breathe. Release. Return. A Breathwork & Journaling Workshop for Deep Nervous System Reset with Britt Turpack (the Perch)Option 2: 3:30–4:00 pm: Weights / Lifting for Longevity with Jeff (the Point)Option 3: 4:30–5:45 pm: Yin Yoga, Self Massage & Meditation with Schuyler (the Nest)Option 4: None of the above. Take a nap in a hammock, sauna, plunge, spa, explore…
6:00 pm: Communal dinner 7:00–7:30 pm: Short sunset walk to aid digestion 7:30–8:15 pm: Fireside Storyhour 8:15–10:00 pm: Wind down time — soak in the Ozone Spa, lounge in front of the fire, read in bed 10:00 pm: Lights out — no screens, no artificial light
Sunday, May 31, 2026 — Integration & Intention
7:30–7:50 am: Morning light exposure & breathwork on the Perch
8:00–9:15 am: Yoga for Balance, Strength & Mobility with Schuyler (upper body)
9:15–10:15 am: Sauna & Cold Plunge Practice
9:30–11:00 am: Communal breakfast
11:00–11:15 am: Mini Circuit for Digestion
11:15-11:45 am: Sprouts & Kraut Demo
11:45-12:30 pm: Closing circle (Discussion: Bringing all this information home)
12:30 pm: Departure
Check Out: Depart after closing circle. Topanga is full of epic hikes and cool little local shops, plus the beach is just 20 minutes away! Ask us for recommendations.
Commune Topanga is located off Old Topanga Canyon Road. Directions will be provided with your ticket purchase.
Questions? Email us at [email protected].
Meet Your Teachers
Schuyler Grant
Schuyler Grant has been practicing and studying yoga for more than 20 years. Her signature style integrates the breath-based flow of Ashtanga with the precision of Iyengar. She is a co-founder of Wanderlust and the founder of Kula Yoga Project, and is dedicated to bringing her students deep and transformative mind-body experiences.
Jeff Krasno
Jeff is CEO and Co-Founder at Commune, the author of Good Stress: The Health Benefits of Doing Hard Things, and creator of several Commune courses on sleep, stoicism, and longevity. He also hosts the Commune Podcast, where he interviews teachers, spiritual leaders, scientists, and doctors on topics such as food, health, philosophy, personal growth, and social wellbeing.
Dr. Aleksandra Gajer
Dr. Aleksandra Gajer is a physician and founder of The Gajer Practice, where she specializes in regenerative and cellular medicine — therapeutic peptides, hormone optimization, and the protocols that restore the body's innate capacity to heal and renew.
Trained at the University of Maryland School of Medicine and in emergency medicine at The George Washington University, she spent years on the front lines of the ER before a quiet realization reshaped her path: by the time patients arrived, most of what she was treating had been decades in the making. She left to build something different — a practice devoted to intervening at the cellular level, long before disease takes hold.
A longtime meditator whose own healing journey through Lyme disease deepened her reverence for the mind-body connection, Dr. Gajer brings both clinical rigor and personal humility to her work. She is a contributing author to Triumphs of Transformation and teaches clinicians nationwide in peptide therapy and body recomposition.
Her tagline — The Science of Health, The Art of Transformation — reflects her belief that true wellness is both a biological process and a deeply personal awakening.
Our Playground
At the end of the end of the end of a road, perched atop a remote valley of the Santa Monica mountains, sits Topanga Commune: 10 acres of meandering paths, oak trees, palms and gardens abutting state land. You won’t believe you are less than an hour from the heart of LA.
The property has a main house, a guest house, four tea house private rooms, three sweet A-Frame cabins, and plenty of space for camping. Sleep on organic mattresses and linens and enjoy the bounty of LA’s best local farmers for every home-cooked meal.
The property also has a sauna, hot tub, plunge pool, basketball, badminton, and a plethora of hammocks.
Songwriter Neil Young lived on this property for many years and was deeply inspired by this magical spot. If there is anywhere in the world to find “a heart of gold,” it may be here.
“I want to live, I want to give. I've been a miner for a heart of gold. It's these expressions I never give that keep me searching for a heart of gold.”
~ Neil Young
EXPLORE OUR OTHER RETREATSLa Casa
Ladies Lounge
La Casita
Tea House Singles
A-Frame Cabins
The Grounds
Take this retreat to:
- Experience what it feels like to live a full weekend aligned with the most important health and wellness practices
- While you embody these practices, learn how and why they work so you fully understand their importance and are more committed to continuing them
- Discover how to “habit stack” these practices so they seamlessly become part of your day-to-day life when you return home
- Spend time in community with other people who are also aspiring to live happy, healthy, purpose-filled lives
Lodging Options
All tickets come with immediate, lifetime access to Jeff's Commune course, The Good Stress Summit ($99 value).
Try the program free for 10 days by clicking here.
