We created this fall yoga retreat because we wanted to have a chance to pause, align with our natural rhythms, fill our own cup and connect with others in our community. Taking time to tend to ourselves is not selfish and not something we need to earn. It is essential.
On Sunday, October 5th, Alana, Katie, Mary Lou, Fernanda & Amy will be hosting a day retreat called Glow & Grow. This 8-hour experience will give you a chance to rest, reset and align without having to pack a bag.
The entire experience is designed to help you feel more grounded, clear and connected, not just for one day, but in the days and weeks after.
If you’ve been craving time to reset and reconnect in a supportive and peaceful space, we would love to invite you to join us. 🌞
Here is what we have lined up for you for this
Yoga Retreat Day
Awaken Your Inner Strength: Dive deep into yoga's incredible power to build strength from within. It's not just about flexibility; it's about tapping into your true potential.
Art & Mediation: Pick a mandala and paint. This form of art can be a meditative and therapeutic activity. This session aids digestion and renews our energy.
Interactive Discussion: Day retreats provide the luxury of extended time, enabling us to have a deeper exploration of themes like the Pillars of Well-Being. This longer format allows for more interactive discussions and ample time for students to ask questions and practice these new skills.
Movement Mediation: Movement can help us make that transition to help release unnecessary tension, and shift the nervous system into a state of balance that supports meditation. When done with conscious intention, movement can simply be another form of meditation – embodying the same principles that form the basis of traditional sitting practices.
Delight in a Fresh & Balanced Feasting: We’re excited to share a delicious lunch with you all, carefully curated for both taste and nutrition.
Don't miss this opportunity to supercharge your yoga journey. Spots are limited, so act fast!
Let's come together to rejuvenate our bodies and share. This wonderful October day with like minded people.
*Participants will be able to create their own groups.
Coming solo, no worries, we will happily find you a group to join.
Schedule
10:00am – Arrival and welcome, guests settle in/snacks
10:30am – Opening ceremony to calm your nervous system
11:00am – Session 1 | 45 minutes (Dance, Art, Interactive Discussion and Yoga)
12:00pm – Session 2 | 45 minutes (Dance, Art, Interactive Discussion and Yoga)
1:00pm – Fresh and balanced lunch (GF/vegan options available) and nourishing snacks throughout the day
2:00pm - Session 3 | 45 minutes (Dance, Art, Interactive Discussion and Yoga)
3:00pm - Session 4 | 45 minutes (Dance, Art, Interactive Discussion and Yoga)
4:00pm - Live music by Jay & Yoga | Closing ceremony
5:30pm – Departure
Meet Your Hosts
Bodhi Yoga retreats feel like a warm embrace, a weighted blanket, a deep exhale in these energetically volatile times. When we access these deeper states of peace within our nervous system, we experience the opportunity for clarity and expansion. We can look in the mirror and see exactly what needs to shift. We will experience slow flow vinyasa infused with energetic work within the chakras, the seasons, and the elements of our direct environment. Alana hope is that we learn the tools to allow gentle movement to nourish and calibrate our lives.
Katie is a yoga teacher , sound healer, reiki practitioner , astrology nerd and personal trainer. Outside of the yoga world she runs a goats milk soap business , B.Bliss Wellness. She brings positive energy, great music and a sparkle wherever she goes.
Amy Delira is a trauma therapist, energy healer, and soul-centered guide who supports women—especially mothers and healers—in reconnecting to themselves and their innate wisdom. She is the founder of Healers in Bloom and Deeper Roots Wellness, where she weaves together somatic, spiritual, and intuitive practices to help others come home to their bodies, reclaim their truth, and live in alignment. Amy’s work is rooted in deep presence, sacred witnessing, and a belief that healing happens in connection—with self, spirit, and community.
Mary Lou Stropoll is a lifetime artist and longtime art educator. She has taught all levels of art, from elementary through continuing adult education. Her work explores personal and common narratives through a variety of media. Currently she teaches art full-time at Brother Rice High School, is the co-founder of Skep Space in downtown Farmington, and has painted many murals, the exterior of the former Sunflour Bakehaus in Farmington.
Fernanda Payão is a dancer, educator, and circle dance facilitator from São Paulo, Brazil, now living in Rochester Hills, Michigan. With over 20 years of experience teaching dance to children and adults, she brings warmth, presence, and deep body awareness to every group she leads.
Her background includes ballet, Indian classical dance (Kathak), and postgraduate studies in Dance and Body Awareness. Today, her focus is on Circular Dances, a practice that fosters connection, inclusion, and self-expression through shared movement.
Fernanda believes that we don’t just move bodies—we move emotions and ideas. Her circles are spaces of healing and reflection, where each participant is invited to belong, breathe, and dance together without the pressure of right or wrong.
She has led circles in schools, festivals, yoga studios, and spiritual centers in Brazil, and now shares this practice with her new community in the U.S., always honoring the power of dance to unite and transform.
FAQS
Can I choose my own group for the day?
Yes, you are able to create your own groups at the retreat.
Do I have to participate in everything?
Nope! Everything is optional 🙂 You can participate in the yoga classes and planned activities, or opt to do your own thing if you prefer to just chill.
I'm new to yoga. Can I still come?
Of course! This will be welcoming for all-levels.
I have other specific questions before I'm ready to book.
Great! I'd love to answer them. Feel free to email us.
Have questions? Feel free to email BodhiYogaFarmington@gmail.com to Contact Alana Directly!
CANCELLATION INFORMATION
WE KNOW THAT SOMETIMES THINGS COMES UP, AND UNEXPECTED EVENTS HAPPEN THAT CAN KEEP YOU FROM GOING ON A TRIP YOU’VE PLANNED.
IF YOU’RE TOTALLY SURE YOU AREN’T ABLE TO MAKE IT TO THE RETREAT, THE BEST THING YOU CAN DO IS CANCEL. THEN, IT’S ALWAYS NICE TO REACH OUT TO US AS A COURTESY.
100% DEPOSIT REFUND MINUS TRANSITION FEES FOR CANCELLATION 60+ DAYS BEFORE RETREAT START DATE MINUS TRANSACTION FEES.
50% DEPOSIT REFUND MINUS TRANSITION FEES FOR CANCELLATION 30-60 DAYS BEFORE RETREAT START DATE MINUS TRANSACTION FEES.
0% DEPOSIT REFUND FOR CANCELLATION 0-14 DAYS BEFORE RETREAT START DATE.