Relax and Rejuvenate under the Full Moon

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Up to 30 in group
Date
December 5 - 7, 2025

Retreat Highlights

  • Experience deep relaxation through gentle, supported Restorative Yoga poses
  • Learn balanced sequences for stress management, relaxation, and rejuvenation
  • Enhance breathing capacity with gentle, accessible poses
  • Develop simple practices for everyday use and long-term well-being
  • Explore the healing benefits of Restorative Yoga during life transitions or recovery

About this Retreat

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Details of this retreat

Relax and rejuvenate as your body is placed in gentle, supported asanas (poses) with the use of props, allowing your mind to truly let go. When your body is at rest and your mind becomes calm, you can experience the peace within.
This workshop offers complete instruction in gentle restorative poses, as well as:

Balanced sequences of Restorative Yoga Poses
Yoga practices for stress management, relaxation, and rejuvenation
Gentle poses that enhance the breathing capacity
Simple poses for everyday practice
Healing aspects of Restorative Yoga

Since the poses are supported by props, they can be held effortlessly for an extended period of time. This results in a state of deep relaxation, where the innate intelligence of the body becomes balanced and the entire system returns to its natural state. The supported poses are also beneficial during times of major life changes, crises, or when recovering from an illness or injury.

All props will be supplied.
Support
During the retreat, you will have the opportunity to seek support and clarification from senior Integral Yoga instructors. Private mentoring is also available.
All Are Welcome
These retreats are open to everyone, from beginners to advanced Yoga retreatants. Those who are new to meditation or Yoga practices will receive full instruction, while those with experience will have the opportunity to deepen their practice.
Testimonials
Satya was wonderful! I learned a lot from her and her voice was a stress reduction in itself. — Sue Bechtel
First of all, I love my teacher. She is so knowledgeable and such a peaceful being that I enjoy so much! Restorative Yoga is a wonderful practice to calm and relax! Yummy! — Sundari
[Satya] has a very calming, grounding effect. [She is] very attentive to the different needs of attendees. — Past Participant
Satya emanated an authentic love and sharing of that love with the students. She was very clear, compassionate, and concise. — Past Participant 



Tentative Schedule





FRIDAY



3–5 pm
Registration


5–6:30
Integral Yoga Hatha – Mixed Level


6-6:30
Meditation


6:30–7:30
Dinner


7:45–9
Introduction to Restorative Yoga and Full Moon Energy



SATURDAY



6-6:45 am
IY Meditation


7–8:30
Integral Yoga Hatha – Mixed Level ……………



Joint Freeing with Hope Mell


8–9:30
Breakfast


9:30–11:30
Adapt and Adjust with Props


11:45
Vans to LOTUS


12–12:30 pm
Meditation


12:45–1:30
Lunch


3:30-5:30
A Balanced Restorative Practice


5:30–6:15
Dinner


7:30-9
Satsang (Gathering of Seekers of the Truth)
Kirtan, Video of Swami Satchidananda
Speaker




SUNDAY



6-6:45 am
IY Meditation


7–8:30
Integral Yoga Hatha – Level 1



Integral Yoga Hatha – Level 2


8–9:30
Breakfast


9:30-11
Restorative Poses to enhance breathing and immunity


12-12:30 pm
Meditation


12:45–1:30
Lunch Read More

Getting Here

Location icon Yogaville

Directions

Yogaville offers transportation from the airport, train and bus stations in Charlottesville, VA. If you are driving Google Maps has reliable turn-by-turn directions. Read More

Accommodation

Availability of complimentary accommodations is determined by the order of booking.
Dormitory

The most popular accommodations we have are Dormitory Accommodations – shared room and shared bath. We have two dormitories, Vivekananda Vihar and Ramalinga Nilayam, which are centrally heated and air-conditioned and convenient to meals and programs.
Lotus Guest House (Private Room)

Each room in our six unit guest house is equipped with a small refrigerator, queen size bed and full bath. Each room in our nine unit guest house is equipped with a queen sized bed and full bath, and no refrigerator.

Tenting
Set off in a quiet, wooded area adjacent to the Lotus Guest Houses are twelve campsites. Campers have use of the bathroom, shower, and laundry facilities nearby Vivekananda Vihar dormitory. Camping is available from March 15th to December 1st.

Shared Dormitory: Bottom Bunk

Accommodation
Bottom bunk in a shared dorm room. Dorm rooms contain 4-8 beds. Shared bathroom Dorm rooms are not coed Availability is Gender Specific Read More

Private Dormitory

Accommodation
This is a private room with a shared bathroom in our Ramalinga Nilayam Dorm - Females Only Read More

LGH: Full Bed

Accommodation
Private room and Private Bath. A single Full bed and a private bath designed for those seeking peace in solitude.     Read More

LGH: 2 Twin beds

Accommodation
Private Room and Private Bath. Two twin Beds and a private bath that is ideal for friends looking to experience the bliss of Yogaville.   Read More

LGH: Queen Bed

Accommodation
Private Room and Private Bath. A queen bed or a queen with two day beds and a private bath that is perfect for couples and families searching for a peaceful time together. Please put in the personal comments if you need a room that includes trundles.   Read More

Tent-Site

Accommodation
Open from Mar. 16–Nov. 30. Closed from Dec. 1–Mar. 15 Set off in a quiet, wooded area adjacent to the Lotus Guest Houses are Eighteen campsites. Campers have use of the nearby bathhouse as well as laundry facilities at the LGH Building 3.   Also, all tent sites have tent platforms for a more comfortable and dry tenting experience.  Fires and Stoves are not Permitted. Price is per person per night. Please bring your own tent, tie downs, tarp (weather protection). bedding and towels.   Read More

Venue & Amenities

A/C in Rooms icon A/C in Rooms
Free Wifi icon Free Wifi
Spa icon Spa
Sauna icon Sauna
Pool icon Pool
Towels icon Towels
Free Parking icon Free Parking
Kitchen icon Kitchen
Tour Assistance icon Tour Assistance
Hot Tub icon Hot Tub
Coffee/Tea icon Coffee/Tea
Cafe icon Cafe
Restaurant icon Restaurant
Fitness Center icon Fitness Center
Yoga Studio icon Yoga Studio
Housekeeping icon Housekeeping
Bicycles For Rent icon Bicycles For Rent
Yogaville is home to the Light of Truth Universal Shrine (LOTUS). The LOTUS is a unique temple dedicated to interfaith understanding and the Light within all faiths. Individual altars represent and honor the different world faiths and spiritual paths. The vision, design and inspiration of Sri Swami Satchidananda, LOTUS was dedicated in 1986. It demonstrates, “Truth is One, Paths are Many.” In the peaceful countryside of Virginia, the doors of LOTUS are open to welcome people of all backgrounds and beliefs. Read More

Meals

Menu Types

Organic, vegetarian/vegan food Labeled ingredients Lacto-vegetarian Gluten-free and vegan options Salad bar Large herbal tea selection Coffee is available for purchase at Mandala Cafe Read More

What's Included

  • Accomodations
  • Meals
  • Meditation Sessions
  • Yoga Classes

What's Not Included

  • Transportation
  • Airfare
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