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A Retreat in Presence, Stillness and Insight

May 22 - May 25, 2026

Shelly Yang

Michael Hewett

Discovering the Eight Limbs of Yoga this SpringDo you want to feel grounded in your body, clear in your mind, and connected to what truly matters? Yoga was never meant to live only on the mat. As B.K.S. Iyengar reminds us, it is “a way of life” — a path that guides how we live, relate, and meet the world with awareness.This retreat is an invitation to slow down and connect to your true self. Rooted in the wisdom of the Eight Limbs of Yoga, we explore how ancient teachings can support modern lives: grounding the body and nervous system, cultivating the courage to meet yourself honestly, and developing the clarity that comes from steady attention and insight.Held at the beautiful Menla Retreat Center in the Catskills, our days are supported by clean mountain air, fresh spring water, nourishing meals, and access to both indoor and outdoor sanctuaries. During free time, you are invited to do as little or as much as you like - walk the forest paths, rest by the water, explore Menla’s nature-based offerings, or simply be with yourself in silence.Over four days, we come together for movement, nature, stillness, and reflection.Come as you are, no yoga experience needed.Our registration site: https://www.formandflow.co/retreat

Schedule:

Friday, May 22

  • 3 - 6 pm Arrival and Check-in
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  • 6 - 7 pm Dinner
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  • 7:30 - 9 pm Welcome Program (Overview of the Ashtanga Yoga & deep dive on last 3 limbs Dharana, Dhyana & Samadhi)

Saturday, May 23

  • 8 - 8:45am Light Breakfast
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  • 9 - 10:30 am Morning Yoga
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  • 10:45 am - 12:15 pm Dharma talk - The Yamas
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  • 12:30 - 1:30 pm Lunch
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  • 1:30 - 3:30 pm Afternoon Program
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  • 3:30 - 4 pm Break
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  • 4 - 5:30 pm Afternoon Yoga (60 minutes asana, 24 minutes guided meditation)
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  • 6 - 7 pm Dinner
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  • 7:30 - 8:30 pm Evening Program (Dharma Talk on Pratyahara & 24 minute Guided meditation)

Sunday, May 24

  • 8 - 8:45 am Light Breakfast
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  • 9 - 10:30 am Morning Yoga
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  • 10:45 am - 12:15 pm Dharma talk - The Niyamas
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  • 12:30 - 1:30 pm Lunch
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  • 1:30pm - 3:30 pm Afternoon Program
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  • 3:30 - 4 pm Break
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  • 4 - 5:30 pm Afternoon Yoga
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  • 6 - 7 pm Dinner
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  • 7:30 - 8:30 pm Evening Program (Q&A & 24 minute Guided meditation)

Monday, May 25

  • 7 - 11 am Check-out of Rooms
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  • 8 - 9 am Breakfast
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  • 10 - 11:30 am Yoga
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  • 12:30 - 1:30 pm Lunch & Departure
*Please note this schedule is subject to change.

ABOUT THE TEACHERs

Shelly Yang

Founder of Form + Flow. Shelly is a creator at heart and a passionate builder of yoga communities. With roots in classical Hatha, Ashtanga, and Vinyasa - and over 1,000 hours of training. Shelly brings both depth and intentionality to every class she leads. Her journey has taken ...

Michael Hewett

Michael's passion is to inspire and empower people to discover and engage their purpose through the combination of Yogic arts and music. By engaging the spectrum of intelligences each of us embodies (physical, emotional, energetic and cognitive), healing, personal growth and brea...

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