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Join Mary Reilly, Leslie Freyberg, & Bob Gilbo for a unique, in-person Iyengar yoga retreat in the expansive beauty of Northern Michigan this August. Space is limited.
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Weekend Retreat | August 14–16, 2026

Buddhi-Yukta | Yoked to Discernment

Feeling embattled? Arjuna did too. In Chapter 2 of the Bhagavad Gītā(Sāṇkhya-Yoga), Kṛṣṇa offers his beloved friend timeless wisdom for navigating inner and outer conflict: how to act skillfully, cultivate mental clarity, and develop discerning insight. Through āsana, prāṇāyama, Sanskrit chanting, and contemplative inquiry, we’ll engage with these teachings together in the refuge of nature.

Optional Pre-Retreat Add-on | August 13, 2026

Rooted & Restored: Return to Heart

In the inspiring company of the trees and field surrounding our woodland yurt, we’ll explore restorative āsana, prāṇāyama to circulate vitality, and the embodied presence of Sanskrit chant. A meditative day to experience what B.K.S Iyengar described as the primary aim of yoga: “...to restore the mind to simplicity, peace, and poise, to free it from confusion and distress.” (Can be taken standalone or as an add-on to the full weekend.)

What to Expect

• Practice āsana & prāṇāyama in a spacious, tree-sheltered yurt
• Gather for Saturday chanting & philosophy at Skyhorse, a comfortable house nearby
• Enjoy Lake Michigan beach lunch, weather permitting
• Engage with materials and readings provided in advance
• 6+ months of Iyengar experience recommended for āsana sessions; please notify Mary of any conditions requiring modifications

Planning Your Visit

• In-person only
• Location: near Good Hart, Michigan—25 minutes from Petoskey (address shared upon registration)
• Nearest airports: Pellston (PLN) or Traverse City (TVC)
• Non-residential retreat: secure your own lodging early, as August is peak season. Consider Harbor Springs, Good Hart or Petoskey.
• Interested in sharing accommodations or hosting a retreat participant? Contact Mary.

Can’t attend but want to hear about future in-person or online offerings? Click here! I hope you can join us! Space is limited , a nice small group experience. It’s extraordinary to have these two teachers fly in to be with us and to share their deep knowledge and love of the Gita. I treasure the time I have spent studying it with them, and I think you will too.