Insight Yoga Level III – Term Three – Part 1 – Deepening Your Inner Practice and Buddha Dharma Teaching
A Retreat-Style Journey into Yoga/ Mindfulness/ Psychological Inquiry Training

Join us for this in-depth training for female-identifying yoga teachers interested in developing and refining their capacity to teach the contemplative aspects of a buddhist inspired body/mind practice. Throughout the training, Sarah will be enhancing your understanding of the buddha dharma and self-inquiry, while also assisting you in further developing your inner life through personal investigation, meditation, and group processing. This course will also specifically focus on how to create a safe container for others while we share these teachings  in clear and skilful ways, whether in yin poses or seated meditations. 

Many of us navigate the journey of learning, studying, reflecting, and teaching in isolation, without feedback or support. By participating in this community, your process of maturing can be greatly accelerated, supporting you as you both expand, and deepen.

This course is only offered every 3 years, and registration is limited to 24 students to ensure a personalized and supportive environment. If you are interested in this unique opportunity, please see the details and application form below.

Location: D’Alijo Retreat Center, Cabeceiras de Basto, Portugal
(Flying into Porto Airport, Portugal (OPO), it’s only a one-hour shuttle ride  away.)

Dates: You can apply for term one, two and/or three, or the entire program. (You can also apply for one now, and more at a future date)

• Term One:
  Dec 5 – 8 / 2024
  March 13 – 16 / 2025
• Term Two:
  June 26 – 29 / 2025
  September 25 – 28 / 2025
• Term Three
  December 4 – 7 / 2025
  March 12 – 15 / 2026

 The prerequisites to attend are as follows:

1. Completed at least 50 hours of Yin Yoga training with Sarah Powers, Insight Yoga Institute endorsed teachers, or other qualified teachers. 
2. Attended two 5-7 day silent retreats, preferably led by Sarah and Ty.
3. Practiced mindfulness daily for a minimum of 24 minutes a day, consistently for at least 1 year.
4. Completed a minimum of 200 hours of general yoga training, with a preference for candidates exceeding 500 hours.
5. It is highly recommended that you have undergone psychological therapy or engaged in personal exploration, such as The Hoffman Process (hoffmaninstitute.org), or IFS courses. 

Course Format and Topics:

The daily sessions will include contemplative practices, talks on the dharma theme of the day,  diads and discussions; as well as the unique opportunity for each student to share a 10-15 minute prepared dharma talk within your small group each day.  Sarah will meet with students throughout the course privately, and she will also host a zoom session between the two retreats for each group. Also in the months between retreats, students will be asked to practice both meditation and inquiry with a partner from the group on zoom, twice a month for an hour.  Together we will ground ourselves while also soaring, embarking on this transformative journey into our expanded nature.
Reading suggestions for each retreat will be provided a few months in advance of each event. 

Buddhist Topics include:

• Term One:
  Retreat 1 The Four Mind-Changings
  Retreat 2 The Four Noble Truths
• Term Two:
  Retreat 3 The Four Applications of Mindfulness
  Retreat 4 Working with Obstacles
• Term Three:
  Retreat 5 The Four Immeasurables
  Retreat 6 The Six Paramitas

Sample of the Daily Schedule:

Day 1 (Thursday)
13:00-15:00 Check in
15:30-18:30 Group Session with student dharma talks
18:30-19:30 Dinner
20:00-20:30 Meditation

Day 2 & Day 3 (Friday & Saturday)
06:30-07:30 Meditation
07:30-08:30 Breakfast
09:00-12:00 Self-led Morning practice/preparing dharma talks
10:30-12:00  Private sessions with Sarah
12:00-13:00 Lunch
13:00-14:00 Rest
14:00-18:30 Group Session with student dharma talks
18:30-19:30 Dinner
20:00-20:30 Meditation 

Day 4 (Sunday)
06:30-07:30 Meditation
07:30-08:30 Breakfast
08:30-11:30 Group Session with student dharma talks
12:00- 13:00 Lunch (optional) & Departure

Cost:
We prefer those with an intention of completing the whole course, but will be accepting people for one term at a time, which includes 2 retreats each.  Below is the cost per term and payment deadline. Payment must be made in full by the deadlines stated below.

Twin Shared w/ ensuite bathroom: $1,700 per term
Single private w/ shared facility: $1,900 per term
Single private w/ ensuite bathroom: $2,000 per term
Single Private Deluxe w/ ensuite bathroom: $2,100 per term

Payment Deadline:

Term 1- May 5, 2024
Term 2- Nov 5, 2024
Term 3- May 5, 2025

Cancellation: 

Given the unique nature and structure of this program, we request your full commitment. If you need to cancel your participation up to three months before the program starts, we will provide a 75% refund with a cancellation fee of 25%. If you cancel within the three months preceding the start of the retreat AND we are able to fill your space, a 75% refund will be issued, and a cancellation fee of 25% will apply. However, if we are unable to fill your space, no refund will be available. Since we have to pay the retreat center in advance for each space on each retreat, please note that there is no option for a transfer of funds between retreats. 

Once you are accepted, a $300 non-refundable deposit needs to be made within 7 days to secure your spot. This amount will be applied to your retreat payment. 

If you have any questions, please contact jc@sarahandtypowers.com

If you seek to:
– Deepen your understanding of a Buddhist-inspired mind/body practice
– Cultivate your personal inner practice
– Refine your teaching skills
– Gain confidence in offering Dharma talks and self-inquiry
– Be an integral part of a supportive sangha

This is the program for you.
As this will be a small group program, reserve your spot by applying today.

Application:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1QwlaHeFWfMDs8PqLySiaiQyQgUQ-bvn_8t-Kpbwpfv8/edit

Testimonial

I have gained confidence in offering Dharma talks on my retreats and in workshops. My students have shared that this has added to their understanding and how they meet their practice.
Erinbell F.

Sitting, studying and openly examining the inner and outer domains of being with other women from around the world was the privilege of my life. And Sarah’s teaching will forever serve as a North Star in my life.
Jennifer C.  

Sarah has a remarkable capacity, as a teacher, to give generously and graciously and to inspire her students to give their best as well.  This is a rare and precious opportunity and I highly recommend it
Siobhan O.

The combination of Dharma, Sangha, Mentoring, Spiritual Friendship and the power of consistent practice has been so rich. This training has radically altered my understanding of Awakening.
Olivia C.

My practice became more natural, and my view of life more realistic…and also more expansive. Dyad inquiry practice led to insights from new depths and brought me closer to my sister seekers.
Sarah Jane S.

20 YA hours
AN IN-DEPTH EXPLORATION OF YIN YOGA AND MINDFULNESS MEDITATION

Dates: February 4-8 2026
Location: Yogshakti Yoga Center
Times: 10.00 AM – 12.00 PM
& 2.00 PM – 4.00 PM

Early bird rate (ends 30 Nov):
RM 3,350

Regular rate: RM 3,600

*Due to high demand, it is first come
first serve. Limited spots available.
**Full upfront payment required.

Course Description:
This course is intended to deepen one’s understanding of the experiential, philosophical and practical application of Yin yoga and meditation. It is intended for those with at least a couple of years of practice or more, and is an essential part of a larger, 500 YA hour training in Insight Yoga.

This intensive will augment one’s ability to teach both a receptive Yin style that focuses on a contemplative inner environment related to meridian health, particularly as it relates with emotional explorations and integration. Sarah will also unpack the basics of the Four Applications of Buddhist Mindfulness meditation both as a seated daily practice, and an inner focus for Yin classes. Please come with a basic understanding of the practices having read Sarah’s book Insight Yoga, and a strong interest in committing to the further exploration of these nourishing aspects of yogic living.

About Sarah Powers:
Sarah Powers is the co-founder of the Insight Yoga Institute as well as the author of Insight Yoga and Lit from Within, which interweaves Yoga, Buddhism, Taoism, and Transpersonal psychology into an integrated practice to enliven the body, heart, and mind. Sarah has been teaching for 30+ years, blending both a Yin sequence of long-held floor poses to enhance the meridian and organ systems while often engaging in inquiry practice, with a mindfully based flow yoga practice. Sarah is trained in both Psychosynthesis and the Internal Family Systems psychological models, and has been a student of spiritual psychology for over 35 years. She draws from her education and participation in long retreats in the Vipassana, Tantric and Dzogchen practices of Buddhism.

In this training we will explore:
• Yin Yoga- how, why and when to practice this style safely and effectively
• Organ health and Yoga practice (sequences for the kidneys, liver, Spleen, Lungs and Heart)
• Mindfulness in asana
• How to assist those with injuries in Yin postures
• Skillful verbal communication
• Committing to a personal practice.

Philosophy:
• Subtle body anatomy according to Yogic and Chinese philosophy
• Meridian theory and Chinese Medicine
• Buddhist Psychology and emotional maturity

Pranayama:
Pranayama is the expansion of the life force through breath regulation. It is the profound practice of circulating and redistributing prana in both the physical and subtle body through various breathing and visualization practices.

• Overview of the Nine Clearing Rounds Daily Pranayama Practice
• Exploring Pranayama in Yin Yoga

Mindfulness Meditation:
The essence of a committed yoga practice is meditative focus and awareness. Developing and sustaining a formal meditation practice can be a continual source of insight, rejuvenation and compassion. Meditation practice begins with stabilizing our attention in a relaxed yet vivid way. This practice is called Shamatha. As one’s concentration develops, we can begin to inquire into the nature of our experience and our own minds. This is the practice of Vipassana, or clear seeing. As teachers, developing attentional balance and self-inquiry not only amplifies our capacity to teach from our own experiential insights, but allows others to feel safe and inspired to deepen their own inner journey in our company. We will discuss and develop Buddhist Mindfulness meditation (Sati Patthana–The Four Foundations of Mindfulness), with an emphasis on how to share these practices with others.

Course Includes:
Each day will include 2 hours on Yin Yoga and 2 hours on Mindfulness Meditation

Required reading
1. Insight Yoga by Sarah Powers
2. Yin Yoga by Paul Grilley
3. Mindfulness in Plain English by Bhante Gunaratana;

Note: After attending this course and writing a 1-2 page paper, participants will receive a 20-hour certificate of completion which can be used toward Insight Yoga certification and/or Yoga Alliance certification.

Take a meaningful pause with Sarah and Ty Powers (founders of the Insight Yoga Institute) for an online Practice DAYLONG in the comfort of your own space to deepen your practice.
Experience a blend of mindfulness, yoga, and psychological exploration to rejuvenate your body-mind connection. Engage in meditative practices, yin and yang yoga, personal reflection and inquiry sessions. Embrace mindfulness to observe without interference and gain insights into yourself and your relationships.
This nourishing DAYLONG practice is designed to develop and recharge your body-mind integration—it includes 4 sessions of meditation, coupled with yin and yang yoga, and some time for reflection and contemplation.

This day-long retreat weaves together three key elements:
Mindfulness is an attitude we adopt in which we let go of all motivations to manipulate the moment and develop the capacity to observe without willful interference.
Yoga is a set of behaviors that encourages a holistic experience of the body, heart, and mind—a process of fully inhabiting ourselves.
Psychological inquiry– receptive states of body-mind awareness that allows us to capture and refine insights into ourselves and our relationships.

When you include all three elements in your practice on a regular basis, you learn to more easily come home to your direct experience in a creative and fresh way.

This retreat is ideal for anyone seeking:
A simple, grounded way to deepen their practice from home
Practices to enhance emotional well-being and restore inner calm
A space for reflection, self-discovery, and reconnection with your inner self.
This is a gentle and accessible way to commit to your inner life—no travel needed, just a quiet corner, your mat, and an open heart. You’ll be invited to pause amidst the busyness of life, creating space to step back and view your experience from a wider perspective—reconnecting with yourself and your life with greater clarity, compassion, and joy.
The space-setting guideline will be shared 10 days before the day-long retreat started.

Date:
February 28, 2026 | 10:00–13:00 & 15:00–17:30 GMT

Note: For those joining from the U.S. or other time zones, you’re welcome to use the morning session recording as your first session, and join the second session live.

Price: $108 per person, with 30 days unlimited recording access.

Insight Yoga Level III – Term Three – Part 2 – Deepening Your Inner Practice and Buddha Dharma Teaching
A Retreat-Style Journey into Yoga/ Mindfulness/ Psychological Inquiry Training

Join us for this in-depth training for female-identifying yoga teachers interested in developing and refining their capacity to teach the contemplative aspects of a buddhist inspired body/mind practice. Throughout the training, Sarah will be enhancing your understanding of the buddha dharma and self-inquiry, while also assisting you in further developing your inner life through personal investigation, meditation, and group processing. This course will also specifically focus on how to create a safe container for others while we share these teachings  in clear and skilful ways, whether in yin poses or seated meditations. 

Many of us navigate the journey of learning, studying, reflecting, and teaching in isolation, without feedback or support. By participating in this community, your process of maturing can be greatly accelerated, supporting you as you both expand, and deepen.

This course is only offered every 3 years, and registration is limited to 24 students to ensure a personalized and supportive environment. If you are interested in this unique opportunity, please see the details and application form below.

Location: D’Alijo Retreat Center, Cabeceiras de Basto, Portugal
(Flying into Porto Airport, Portugal (OPO), it’s only a one-hour shuttle ride  away.)

Dates: You can apply for term one, two and/or three, or the entire program. (You can also apply for one now, and more at a future date)

• Term One:
  Dec 5 – 8 / 2024
  March 13 – 16 / 2025
• Term Two:
  June 26 – 29 / 2025
  September 25 – 28 / 2025
• Term Three
  December 4 – 7 / 2025
  March 12 – 15 / 2026

 The prerequisites to attend are as follows:

1. Completed at least 50 hours of Yin Yoga training with Sarah Powers, Insight Yoga Institute endorsed teachers, or other qualified teachers. 
2. Attended two 5-7 day silent retreats, preferably led by Sarah and Ty.
3. Practiced mindfulness daily for a minimum of 24 minutes a day, consistently for at least 1 year.
4. Completed a minimum of 200 hours of general yoga training, with a preference for candidates exceeding 500 hours.
5. It is highly recommended that you have undergone psychological therapy or engaged in personal exploration, such as The Hoffman Process (hoffmaninstitute.org), or IFS courses. 

Course Format and Topics:

The daily sessions will include contemplative practices, talks on the dharma theme of the day,  diads and discussions; as well as the unique opportunity for each student to share a 10-15 minute prepared dharma talk within your small group each day.  Sarah will meet with students throughout the course privately, and she will also host a zoom session between the two retreats for each group. Also in the months between retreats, students will be asked to practice both meditation and inquiry with a partner from the group on zoom, twice a month for an hour.  Together we will ground ourselves while also soaring, embarking on this transformative journey into our expanded nature.
Reading suggestions for each retreat will be provided a few months in advance of each event. 

Buddhist Topics include:

• Term One:
  Retreat 1 The Four Mind-Changings
  Retreat 2 The Four Noble Truths
• Term Two:
  Retreat 3 The Four Applications of Mindfulness
  Retreat 4 Working with Obstacles
• Term Three:
  Retreat 5 The Four Immeasurables
  Retreat 6 The Six Paramitas

Sample of the Daily Schedule:

Day 1 (Thursday)
13:00-15:00 Check in
15:30-18:30 Group Session with student dharma talks
18:30-19:30 Dinner
20:00-20:30 Meditation

Day 2 & Day 3 (Friday & Saturday)
06:30-07:30 Meditation
07:30-08:30 Breakfast
09:00-12:00 Self-led Morning practice/preparing dharma talks
10:30-12:00  Private sessions with Sarah
12:00-13:00 Lunch
13:00-14:00 Rest
14:00-18:30 Group Session with student dharma talks
18:30-19:30 Dinner
20:00-20:30 Meditation 

Day 4 (Sunday)
06:30-07:30 Meditation
07:30-08:30 Breakfast
08:30-11:30 Group Session with student dharma talks
12:00- 13:00 Lunch (optional) & Departure

Cost:
We prefer those with an intention of completing the whole course, but will be accepting people for one term at a time, which includes 2 retreats each.  Below is the cost per term and payment deadline. Payment must be made in full by the deadlines stated below.

Twin Shared w/ ensuite bathroom: $1,700 per term
Single private w/ shared facility: $1,900 per term
Single private w/ ensuite bathroom: $2,000 per term
Single Private Deluxe w/ ensuite bathroom: $2,100 per term

Payment Deadline:

Term 1- May 5, 2024
Term 2- Nov 5, 2024
Term 3- May 5, 2025

Cancellation: 

Given the unique nature and structure of this program, we request your full commitment. If you need to cancel your participation up to three months before the program starts, we will provide a 75% refund with a cancellation fee of 25%. If you cancel within the three months preceding the start of the retreat AND we are able to fill your space, a 75% refund will be issued, and a cancellation fee of 25% will apply. However, if we are unable to fill your space, no refund will be available. Since we have to pay the retreat center in advance for each space on each retreat, please note that there is no option for a transfer of funds between retreats. 

Once you are accepted, a $300 non-refundable deposit needs to be made within 7 days to secure your spot. This amount will be applied to your retreat payment. 

If you have any questions, please contact jc@sarahandtypowers.com

If you seek to:
– Deepen your understanding of a Buddhist-inspired mind/body practice
– Cultivate your personal inner practice
– Refine your teaching skills
– Gain confidence in offering Dharma talks and self-inquiry
– Be an integral part of a supportive sangha

This is the program for you.
As this will be a small group program, reserve your spot by applying today.

Application:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1QwlaHeFWfMDs8PqLySiaiQyQgUQ-bvn_8t-Kpbwpfv8/edit

Testimonial

I have gained confidence in offering Dharma talks on my retreats and in workshops. My students have shared that this has added to their understanding and how they meet their practice.
Erinbell F.

Sitting, studying and openly examining the inner and outer domains of being with other women from around the world was the privilege of my life. And Sarah’s teaching will forever serve as a North Star in my life.
Jennifer C.  

Sarah has a remarkable capacity, as a teacher, to give generously and graciously and to inspire her students to give their best as well.  This is a rare and precious opportunity and I highly recommend it
Siobhan O.

The combination of Dharma, Sangha, Mentoring, Spiritual Friendship and the power of consistent practice has been so rich. This training has radically altered my understanding of Awakening.
Olivia C.

My practice became more natural, and my view of life more realistic…and also more expansive. Dyad inquiry practice led to insights from new depths and brought me closer to my sister seekers.
Sarah Jane S.

OPENING INTO THE BODY, SOFTENING INTO OUR HEART, CLEARING OUR MIND

Incorporating a daily yoga and meditation practice that not only strengthens us, but also softens us is a great resource for living through the best and/or worst of times.

Yin yoga is an essential compliment to our more active styles and offers an opportunity to develop our contemplative nature. The flow practice helps maintain a core stability while enhancing our creative, active energy.

WHAT IS IT ABOUT?

In this workshop Sarah will provide an atmosphere for balancing the body, heart and mind through active and passive yoga poses, as well as sharing psychological inquiry themes devoted to turning toward our habits of contraction, potentially discovering heartful insights of release and relief.

This workshop will focus on the integration of our Yin and Yang aspects of being, creating a practice that cultivates vitality, kindness and insight. A guided inquiry will be offered during the Yin sessions, with the class ending in Mindfulness meditation.

PROGRAM

Saturday 9 of May 11.00h to 13.00h

We will focus on standing poses, a Kidney Yin practice and inquiry into our patterns of restlessness.

Sunday  10 of May 11.00h to 13.00h

We will emphasise balancing the strength of the upper body with some yin poses focused on Liver health and the emotions of resistance and disharmony.

PRICE

65€ for one workshop

120€ for both workshops

Join us at this serene retreat centre nestled in the beautiful countryside of south-west France, near Bordeaux, on the outskirts of a small charming French village . The Moulin offers a peaceful environment, surrounded by rolling hills, lush gardens, and a tranquil river running through the property. The beautiful grounds feature quiet walking paths, inviting spaces for reflection, and cosy nooks to relax and rejuvenate. The warm, inviting accommodations and nourishing meals prepared with fresh, local ingredients will support our time together.

Course Description
The ability to gather together and deepen our practices, connection with silence, love of nature and quietly feel others dedication around us is a great privilege and something many of us have been without for far too long, or know we need on a regular basis.

In this 5 day retreat in June 2026 Sarah and Ty will include ample time to enjoy the silence around and within yourself. With many sessions a day of Yin and Yang Yoga and seated Buddhist meditation, brief talks and descriptions of meditative methods; you will enjoy a realm of dropping into the dimensions of experience often missed in our everyday practices. When practitioners have received many teachings and methods already, it is In extended silent retreating (with brief cues given by the teachers) that one can truly absorb and integrate the penetrating truths about one’s self and existence.

Prerequisite–Since there will be even more silent practices than in most retreats, we ask that you have already attended a silent Buddhist retreat before coming to this one. 

To support each practitioner, Sarah and Ty will also be offering half hour private meetings for those interested.

In advance of the retreat, you may enjoy reading, Always Maintain A Joyful Mind by Pema Chodron, Sarah’s second book Lit From Within as well as viewing Sarah’s teachings on Opening the Mind Lojong 1-6.

We look forward to each of you being able to drop in, open up, and dive deep as you ignite and reclaim the profound resources dwelling within you.

Practical information:
Check In:
After 2pm on June 16th (retreat begins after dinner)
Check Out: Morning of June 21st – 11am (self-led practice – no formal teachings / breakfast)
Included:
– 5 nights accommodation in single, double and triple rooms
– Full board – vegetarian meals
– Fruits, Teas ad coffee
Not included:
– Transport

Transport:
You can find all information concerning transport to the center here.
Terms and Conditions:

Payment:
* Payment must be made in full at the time of registration.
* If you are concerned about having to cancel your attendance, then we strongly encourage protecting your investment by purchasing trip cancellation insurance coverage that includes “cancel for any reason”.
Cancellation Terms For This Retreat:

* If we cancel the retreat, we will offer options of what is available (refund or transfer).
* If the whole retreat switches to an online retreat due to travel limitations, we will move your registration to this option or give you a refund.
* In the event that you need to cancel, all cancellation requests must be emailed to info@sarahandtypowers.com.
Because we have committed funds to the retreat center:
* If you cancel 3 months before the start of the retreat, we will refund 75%, cancellation fee of 25%.
* If you cancel within the 3 months before the start of the retreat and IF we are able to fill your space, we will refund 75%, and apply a cancellation fee of 25%. (If we are not able to fill your space, then no refund will be available.)
* If you are able to purchase trip cancellation coverage, please check your policy that our non-refundable charges are covered.Transfers:No transfers between retreats, trainings, and/or workshops except as outlined above.
No transfers of registrations between attendees.Refunds:No refunds will be made for failure to attend or failure to complete the retreat.
All refunds will be processed within 2 weeks following a program.
Limitation of Liability:
* Sarah and/or Ty Powers and/or The Insight Yoga Institute cannot be responsible or liable for any injury, loss or damage of property, or disruption of any program due to circumstances beyond their control.
* I am participating in Yoga Teacher Trainings, Intensives, Silent Retreats and/or Workshops offered by Sarah and/or Ty Powers and/or The Insight Yoga Institute during which I will receive information and instruction about yoga and health. I recognize that yoga requires physical exertion that may be strenuous and may cause physical injury, and I am fully aware of the risks and hazards involved.
* I understand that it is my responsibility to consult with a physician prior to and regarding my participation in the Yoga Teacher Trainings, Intensives, Silent Retreats and/or Workshops. I represent and warrant that I am physically fit and I have no medical condition that would prevent my full participation in the Yoga Teacher Trainings, Intensives, Silent Retreats and/or Workshops.
* In consideration of being permitted to participate in Yoga Teacher Trainings, Intensives, Silent Retreats and/or Workshops, I agree to assume full responsibility for any risks, injuries or damages, known or unknown, which I might incur as a result of participating in the program.
* In further consideration of being permitted to participate in Yoga Teacher Trainings, Intensives, Silent Retreats and/or Workshops, I knowingly, voluntarily and expressly waive any claim I may have against Sarah and/or Ty Powers and/or The Insight Yoga Institute for injury or damages that I may sustain as a result of participating in the program.
* I, my heirs or legal representatives forever release waive, discharge any covenant not to sue Sarah and/or Ty Powers and/or The Insight Yoga Institute for any injury or death caused by their negligence or other acts.
* I agree to hold Sarah and/or Ty Powers and/or The Insight Yoga Institute harmless for any injury caused to me during the practice indicated above.
* Release: I am aware that I may be included in photographs taken at any Sarah Powers or Insight Yoga Institute event that may be used on Sarah and Ty’s website and associated social media websites.
Release: I am aware that I may be included in photographs taken at any Sarah Powers or Insight Yoga Institute event that may be used on www.SarahPowersInsightYoga.com and associated social media websites.

Insight/Yin Yoga Training: Brightening the Inner Body
Secondary Level with Sarah and Ty Powers in Portugal

Drawing from Sarah’s book Lit From Within, this retreat includes teachings and practices for developing and integrating the energetic, psychological, and meditative domains within us.

Prerequisite: Please come having attended a foundational Yin Yoga training from a dedicated teacher. We consider this a Secondary Level training.

Upcoming 2024 Primary Level trainings with Sarah:

• March 20-27, 2024 – Radiantly Alive, Ubud, Bali – Insight Yoga Teacher Training Intensive Primary Level with Sarah Powers

In order to receive the YA 40 hour Certificate of Completion, attendance in the entire program is required along with a brief essay sharing your experiences with the material.

Course Description:

After we have established a clear understanding of how and why to practice Yin yoga (studied in the Primary Level training), we can begin to look more closely at the pranic and mind training aspects available to us while in the practices, the inner methods of Yin Yoga. In this course, we will NOT focus on where the meridians flow in each pose and how to get into the shapes safely, (assuming you already know these things), INSTEAD we will explore the contemplative inner experiences that are available in each pose. Sarah will teach various breath patterns and retentions, visualisations for the health of the organs, contemplations in the poses, as well as the essential themes and practices of a Buddhist view for Yin Yoga.

Each day will include a talk, yin yoga session with inner practices emphasized, seated meditation practices led by both Sarah and Ty, as well as interactive diads and discussion time. In this retreat setting, time for individual asana practice, swimming, and resting will also be included.

Study and Reading:

• Students will be provided a reading list to enjoy prior to attending the retreat.
• A training manual will be handed out on the first day of class.

Take a meaningful pause with Sarah and Ty Powers (founders of the Insight Yoga Institute) for an online Practice DAYLONG in the comfort of your own space to deepen your practice.
Experience a blend of mindfulness, yoga, and psychological exploration to rejuvenate your body-mind connection. Engage in meditative practices, yin and yang yoga, personal reflection and inquiry sessions. Embrace mindfulness to observe without interference and gain insights into yourself and your relationships.
This nourishing DAYLONG practice is designed to develop and recharge your body-mind integration—it includes 4 sessions of meditation, coupled with yin and yang yoga, and some time for reflection and contemplation.

This day-long retreat weaves together three key elements:
Mindfulness is an attitude we adopt in which we let go of all motivations to manipulate the moment and develop the capacity to observe without willful interference.
Yoga is a set of behaviors that encourages a holistic experience of the body, heart, and mind—a process of fully inhabiting ourselves.
Psychological inquiry– receptive states of body-mind awareness that allows us to capture and refine insights into ourselves and our relationships.

When you include all three elements in your practice on a regular basis, you learn to more easily come home to your direct experience in a creative and fresh way.

This retreat is ideal for anyone seeking:
A simple, grounded way to deepen their practice from home
Practices to enhance emotional well-being and restore inner calm
A space for reflection, self-discovery, and reconnection with your inner self.
This is a gentle and accessible way to commit to your inner life—no travel needed, just a quiet corner, your mat, and an open heart. You’ll be invited to pause amidst the busyness of life, creating space to step back and view your experience from a wider perspective—reconnecting with yourself and your life with greater clarity, compassion, and joy.
The space-setting guideline will be shared 10 days before the day-long retreat started.

Date:
September 25, 2026 | 10:00–13:00 & 15:00–17:30 GMT

Note: For those joining from the U.S. or other time zones, you’re welcome to use the morning session recording as your first session, and join the second session live.

Price: $108 per person, with 30 days unlimited recording access.

Located just 75 minutes from Milan Malpensa airport, our centre sits high on a hilltop with sweeping views of Lake Orta and the Swiss alps. Mother nature embraces our guests with the majestic sunrises, gorgeous hiking trails and raw beauty. A truly idyllic setting to find calm and clarity in the mind and body.

Course Description

The ability to gather together and be with teachings and practices, silence, nature and each other quietly is a great privilege and something many of us have been without for far too long. We are looking forward to welcoming each of you.

We will practice many sessions of meditation coupled with Yin and Yang Yoga, time for hiking and swimming, sauna and massage, partner inquiry sessions, gourmet plant based meals (with some dairy options), as well as private and small group sessions with Sarah or Ty for each participant.

The teachings will emphasize the heart opening methods inspired by the 7 points of Mind Training taught by Atisha, an 11th century Indian Yogi who spent his later years transforming the Tibetan Buddhist views on compassion and awareness as lived in everyday life. These down to earth teachings have been widely followed for centuries, earning Atisha at the time the nickname ’Sublime teacher of impulsive behavior and its results.’

In advance of the retreat, you may enjoy reading, Always Maintain A Joyful Mind by Pema Chodron, Sarah’s second book Lit From Withinas well as viewing Sarah’s teachings on Opening the Mind Lojong 1-6.

We look forward to each of you being able to drop in, open up, and dive deep as you ignite and reclaim the profound resources dwelling within you.

Please note that participation in this retreat requires prior experience attending a Silent Retreat or previous consistent practice with Sarah and Ty.

Take a meaningful pause with Sarah and Ty Powers (founders of the Insight Yoga Institute) for an online Practice DAYLONG in the comfort of your own space to deepen your practice.
Experience a blend of mindfulness, yoga, and psychological exploration to rejuvenate your body-mind connection. Engage in meditative practices, yin and yang yoga, personal reflection and inquiry sessions. Embrace mindfulness to observe without interference and gain insights into yourself and your relationships.
This nourishing DAYLONG practice is designed to develop and recharge your body-mind integration—it includes 4 sessions of meditation, coupled with yin and yang yoga, and some time for reflection and contemplation.

This day-long retreat weaves together three key elements:
Mindfulness is an attitude we adopt in which we let go of all motivations to manipulate the moment and develop the capacity to observe without willful interference.
Yoga is a set of behaviors that encourages a holistic experience of the body, heart, and mind—a process of fully inhabiting ourselves.
Psychological inquiry– receptive states of body-mind awareness that allows us to capture and refine insights into ourselves and our relationships.

When you include all three elements in your practice on a regular basis, you learn to more easily come home to your direct experience in a creative and fresh way.

This retreat is ideal for anyone seeking:
A simple, grounded way to deepen their practice from home
Practices to enhance emotional well-being and restore inner calm
A space for reflection, self-discovery, and reconnection with your inner self.
This is a gentle and accessible way to commit to your inner life—no travel needed, just a quiet corner, your mat, and an open heart. You’ll be invited to pause amidst the busyness of life, creating space to step back and view your experience from a wider perspective—reconnecting with yourself and your life with greater clarity, compassion, and joy.
The space-setting guideline will be shared 10 days before the day-long retreat started.

December 5, 2026 | 10:00–13:00 & 15:00–17:30 GMT

Note: For those joining from the U.S. or other time zones, you’re welcome to use the morning session recording as your first session, and join the second session live.

Price: $108 per person, with 30 days unlimited recording access.