Relax and Rejuvenate

Imagine three days where your only task is to arrive, settle into a supported pose, and let the earth hold you. Relax and Rejuvenate is a restorative yoga retreat designed for anyone seeking genuine rest—whether you're exhausted from daily life, recovering from illness or injury, or simply ready to remember what deep relaxation feels like. Led by experienced teacher Satya Greenstone at the serene Satchidananda Ashram – Yogaville in Buckingham, VA, this retreat offers a rare opportunity to slow down completely and allow your nervous system to return to its natural state of ease.

Restorative yoga is the antidote to our always-on culture. Unlike vigorous styles that build heat and strength, restorative practice uses props—blankets, bolsters, blocks—to fully support your body in poses held for extended periods. This isn't laziness; it's intelligent rest. When your body feels completely held and safe, your mind naturally settles, your breath deepens, and the accumulated tension of months or years begins to dissolve. This retreat is for all levels—absolute beginners and seasoned practitioners alike—because restoration doesn't require prior experience, only willingness to receive.

Satya Greenstone brings both technical expertise and compassionate presence to every session. Throughout the retreat, senior instructors provide individual attention, ensuring each participant feels met exactly where they are.

What to Expect

Over three days, you'll move through carefully sequenced restorative asanas, each held comfortably in a state of supported ease. The curriculum balances deep relaxation poses with gentle, accessible movements suitable for daily life, plus evidence-based stress-management practices you can bring home. Sessions are unhurried and atmospheric—think soft lighting, gentle guidance, and the opportunity to simply be. You'll learn why restorative yoga addresses both routine fatigue and recovery from major life transitions, whether physical, emotional, or spiritual. By the retreat's end, most participants report feeling genuinely rested, with clearer minds and more spacious hearts—plus practical tools to sustain that ease in their everyday lives.

Venue & Logistics

This retreat takes place at Satchidananda Ashram – Yogaville in Buckingham, Virginia, beginning Friday, December 4, 2026. Wear comfortable, loose clothing; the ashram provides props and a supportive environment. Accommodations and meal plans are available on-site. The retreat operates with accessibility in mind—please contact the organizers if you have specific mobility or health considerations.