Expect to be inspired and transformed!
“ELEVATE”
FALL EQUINOX RETREAT
September 18th-21st, 2025
The Horse Shoe Farm
Hendersonville, North Carolina
with Tymi Howard & Candace Blair
The Basics: All of the Yoga, Sound, Cacao, Gourmet Food, Spa Treatments, Pickle, Cold Plunge, Sauna, Spa and Amenities We Loved! What’s New: Full Cacao & Sound Ceremony, “Elevate” Swag Bags & Merch Available, Fun New Collaborations with Tymi & Candace, Streamlined Payment Options with ALL Options Easy & Available, & Some Surprises! Join Tymi Howard & Candace Blair for a luxury retreat at the Horse Shoe Farm, nestled in the mountains of North Carolina. Expect to be inspired & transformed through yoga (Vinyasa, Yin, Kundalini & our “Vindalini” fusion), sound healing, sacred cacao, labyrinth walks and a fire ceremony while luxuriating in the offerings on this beautiful 80 acre ranch in Hendersonville. Your experience includes access to the Ranch Pool, a Pickleball Court, Fishing, Canoes, Walking paths, as well as a continental breakfast, a magnificent lunch buffet & 4-5 Course Gourmet Dinner Service. You will also be able to add-on Spa Treatments at your pleasure. Wallow in Luxury and Elevate: Mind, Body & Spirit We offer this retreat to you with all our love, Tymi & Candace
SUP YOGA
at Sunrise & Sunset with JIY & Drift Yoga
Join us this AUGUST for a 75-minute Stand-Up Paddleboard (SUP) Yoga class on the beautiful Folly River!
Experience the magic of yoga on the water during golden hour—choose a peaceful sunset flow on Monday evenings or an energizing sunrise session on Friday mornings.
DATES for AUGUST:
Monday Sunset: 4th, 11th & 18th
Friday Sunrise: 1st, 8th & 15th
Class Schedule:
Sunset Mondays: 7:00–8:15 PM
Sunrise Fridays: 7:00–8:15 AM
What to Expect:
- 75-minute guided SUP Yoga class
- $45 per session
- All equipment provided
- Open to all levels—beginner yogis welcome!
- Strong swimming skills required
Bring your sense of adventure and clothes that can get wet—we’ll handle the rest. Classes run rain or shine (light rain, that is!). If we have to cancel due to thunder, lightning, or high winds, you’ll receive a full refund.
Location:
Folly Boat Landing
SUP Yoga on the serene Folly River—nature’s perfect yoga studio!
What to Bring & Wear:
- Bring: Water, SPF, towel (just in case)
- Wear: Swimsuit or yoga/running clothes, waterproof sandals/sneakers/flip flops
- (We’ll be walking on a boat ramp!)
Parking Info (Important!):
Parking is very limited at the landing—please carpool if you can!
- Use the short parking spaces and gravel lot immediately left of the entrance.
- Do NOT park in trailer spots—cars will be ticketed.
- On-street parking near the park, post office, and library is a short walk away.
- Note: There are no public facilities at the boat landing.
About Drift Yoga
Drift is Charleston’s original SUP Yoga experience, led by Martha Duddy Criscuolo—a 500RYT yoga teacher and ACA-Certified SUP instructor. Martha’s been guiding SUP Yoga since 2015 and brings a deep love of the water, paddling, and movement to every class. You’re in good hands—beginners welcome, strong swimmers required.
Questions?
Call/text: 843-513-7432
DM: @driftyogacharleston on Instagram
Paddle out, stretch out, and soak in the sunrise or sunset with us this July. See you on the water!
FULL MOON SOUND CEREMONY
with Awaken Spanda
The Art of Balance
with Danielle
SINGLE DROP-IN: $40 | ALL FOUR: $140
Meets on Friday: 6:30pm-8:00pm
The Art of Balance workshops are designed to change your mind about balancing on your hands and forearms. Arm balances invite us to connect more deeply with our bodies by building trust, overcoming fear, and embracing playful challenges. They offer an exciting way to add strength and refinement to your practice. These instructional workshops will focus on alignment and technique by breaking down the mechanics of each pose. You will learn step by step ways to enter each pose, creative transitions and modifications, and how to use props to help make arm balances more accessible in your practice.
Arm balances are progressive in nature, with one pose often being the foundation for another. Balance is not something you find, it’s something you create 🤍 Arm balance experience is not required to attend this series. It is welcome to beginners and experienced yogis who are thirsty for knowledge and the opportunity to challenge themselves.
Friday, May 23rd 6:30pm-8:00pm
Flying Crow & Eka Pada Koundinyasana 1
Crows fly & so can you. We will build on our core strength & hip mobility to help navigate moving the legs into these postures. You’ll learn to rebalance yourself on one arm as you engage your lower abdominals to lift one leg into Flying Crow. You’ll also learn how to draw on your inner thigh strength & core to extend your legs in different directions from Side Crow into Eka Pada Koundinyasana 1. Learning to fly is so much fun!
Friday, June 20th 6:30pm-8:30pm
Mayurasana & Pincha Mayurasana
Forearm balances are very challenging, but if you can shift your mind in the approach, you can shift your weight onto your forearms. Learn to strengthen and activate the back and shoulder muscles to help you find lightness on your wrists and forearms. Experiment with blocks to help access these poses, while refining alignment and building strength in the shoulder girdle. You will also learn about the importance of maintaining stability in the pelvis and using the core, glutes and hamstrings to float the legs.
Friday, July 18th 6:30pm-8:30pm
Flying Pigeon & Grasshopper
It’s all about the hips and the twists in these poses. We will continue to build on core strength & hip mobility to help navigate moving the legs into these postures. You will tap into the deep abdominal muscles to help understand their importance in lifting the back leg in Flying Pigeon and how to create a “lock” with your foot to maintain stability. You’ll move through hip openers and twists to increase spinal mobility, while also utilizing the breath allowing for deeper twists through the thoracic spine to help access the rotation to move into Grasshopper. Learn strength building techniques for the shoulders and arm muscles to help increase stability and balance in these poses, and how to incorporate blocks to provide more structure in alignment.
Friday, August 22nd 6:30pm-8:30pm
FireFly (Tittibhasana)
Firefly Pose (Tittibhasana) is as much about hip flexibility and rotation as it is about upper body strength. In this session, we’ll revisit and build on the core and hip mobility techniques introduced in earlier workshops to help us begin to access this shape. We’ll also continue layering in strength building techniques for the shoulders and arms to support stability and balance. The use of blocks will play a key role in creating accessibility and developing confidence in this pose. Since Firefly shares several elements with Crow, we’ll draw on that foundation as we level up our arm balance game.
Awaken with Somatic Breath Work
led by Annie Schneider
eb: $35 | 3 days prior to event: $40
In this 90 minute workshop, we will be re-connecting to, and re-membering our mind, body
& soul through the transformative practice of Somatic breathwork. In the first 30-min of
our experience, we will be diving into the history of the breath, what somatic breathwork
is, and why/how it works as such a powerful integration healing modality. We will
discuss the technique, structure, and what to expect in your 1-hour journey. After the
first 30-min of the workshop, we will then head into the journey itself, which will be a
guided, inward, and 1-hour long breathwork experience followed by a short & sweet
heart coherence meditation to finish. We will end with a q+a session, and open the floor
for discussion!
Sunrise Kundalini Yoga
with Megan Leger
August 16 | 6:30–8:00 am | James Island Yoga
Awaken with the sun and rise into your highest energy.
Join us for a deeply activating Sunrise Kundalini Yoga practice designed to awaken the body, expand your awareness, and align you with the rhythm of the natural world. This 90-minute class will include breathwork (pranayama), dynamic movement (kriya), mantra, meditation, and a restorative sound healing integration — all set to uplift your spirit and energize your day.
Kundalini yoga is known as the yoga of awareness — a powerful practice that stimulates the nervous system, balances the glandular system, and brings harmony to the mind, body, and soul. Practicing during the early morning hours amplifies its benefits, connecting you to the quiet stillness of the earth and the first light of a new beginning.
Come as you are, and leave feeling grounded, radiant, and ready to move through your day with clarity and purpose.
End-of-Summer Sound Bath & Acupuncture Journey
As summer begins to fade and the golden days of August invite us to slow down, join us for an immersive evening of deep relaxation and renewal. This unique experience combines the restorative power of acupuncture with the soothing vibrations of a live sound bath, designed to harmonize your body, mind, and spirit.
Unlike last month’s session, this journey will honor the seasonal shift from the fire of summer to the grounding energy of late summer. Our acupuncture points will be chosen to support digestive harmony, emotional balance, and a smooth transition into the calmer rhythms of fall.
While you rest in this blissful state, the air will be filled with the gentle hum of crystal singing bowls, chimes, and other meditative instruments that evoke the elements of water and earth—like the feeling of warm sun on your skin and a soft tide rolling in. You’ll leave feeling centered, refreshed, and ready to soak in the final golden moments of summer.
Spaces are limited for this intimate, seasonal experience. Reserve your spot and gift yourself an evening of stillness, sound, and soulful transition.
300-Hour Yoga Alliance Approved Advanced Teacher Training
hosted by James Island Yoga | Charleston, SC
Lead Trainer: Tymi Howard Bender, 500 E-RYT
Ongoing Enrollment – Start Anytime
Unlock Your Potential as a Yoga Teacher
Ready to take your practice and teaching to the next level?
The Manifest Yoga 300-Hour Advanced Teacher Training is a transformational journey for yoga teachers and committed practitioners seeking growth, depth, and mastery. Refine your teaching, expand your toolkit, and connect with your authentic voice.
Program Overview
- Yoga Alliance Certified (RYT-500 Eligible)
- Flexible, Self-Paced Format: Complete 12 weekend modules at your own pace
- Location: James Island Yoga, Charleston, SC (in-person only)
- Who It’s For: RYT-200 certified teachers and serious practitioners
- Option to Take Individual Modules: For continuing education or personal study
- Weekend Schedule (Once per Month)
Fridays: 4:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Saturdays: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sundays: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
2025–2026 Module Dates
2025: June 6–8, July 11–13, August 8–10, September 12–14, October 24–26, November 21–23, December 12–14
2026: January 23–25, February 27–March 1, March 20–22, April 17–19, May 22–24, June 26–28, July 24–26, August 21–23, September 25–27, October 23–25
What You’ll Learn
- Advanced asana, sequencing, and assisting
- Yoga philosophy, history, and subtle body science
- Ayurveda, Yin Yoga, Myofascial Release, Thai Yoga, Acupressure
- The business of yoga: branding, marketing, workshop creation
- Holistic wellness: nutrition, music, psychotherapy-informed teaching
- Meet Your Teachers
Led by Tymi Howard Bender, 500 E-RYT, and supported by guest faculty from around the globe. Each instructor brings thousands of hours of expertise to help you grow with clarity, confidence, and authenticity.
Certification
RYT-500 Certification upon completion
Must attend required in-person hours, complete homework, and submit all assignments
Investment
- Deposit: $300 (non-refundable, secures your spot)
- Option 1 – Pay in Full: $300 deposit + $4,500 tuition
- Option 2 – Payment Plan: $300 deposit + 10 monthly payments of $500
Please note: All deposits, fees, and tuition payments are non-refundable and non-transferable.
How to Apply
- Schedule your one-on-one application meeting with Tymi (Zoom or in person).
- Email: tymi.howard@gmail.com
Subject line: 300 Hour YTT Application
Questions?
Reach out with any questions or to discuss if this training is right for you. We’re here to support your unique journey.
200-Hour Manifest Yoga Teacher Training
Charleston, South Carolina | Fall 2025 Session
Hosted at James Island Yoga
With Tymi Howard Bender & Guest Faculty
Training Dates:
Duration: 4-Month Fast-Paced Intensive (8 Weekend Modules)
Start: Friday, September 26, 2025
Graduation: Sunday, December 14, 2025
Weekend Schedule:
Fridays: 4:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Saturdays: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (occasional 6 AM start)
Sundays: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Training Weekends:
Sept 26–28
Oct 3–5, 17–19, 24–26
Nov 14–16, 21–23
Dec 5–7, 12–14
What to Expect:
Step into your power, discover your purpose, and elevate your yoga journey. Led by renowned teacher Tymi Howard Bender, this Yoga Alliance-certified training blends modern techniques with deep roots in ancient yogic traditions. You’ll explore not only Vinyasa, Hatha, Yin, and Pranayama, but also holistic practices such as Ayurveda, Myofascial Release, Nutrition, and more.
Expect rich exploration in:
- Yoga Teaching Techniques
- Meditation & Journaling
- Biomechanics, Assisting, & Adjusting
- Yoga Philosophy & Ethics (Yoga Sutras, Hatha Yoga Pradipika)
- Anatomy & Physiology (including energetic systems)
- The Business of Yoga
- Practice Teaching with Peer & Instructor Feedback
Graduates are eligible for 200-hour RYT certification with Yoga Alliance.
Investment:
– Option 1 – Payment Plan:
$300 non-refundable deposit
4 monthly payments of $750
Total: $3,300
– Option 2 – Pay in Full:
$300 non-refundable deposit + $2,700
Total: $3,000
All fees and deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Graduation Requirements:
- Attendance of all required contact hours
- Completion of homework, practice teaching, and virtual/non-contact hours
- Full payment of tuition
- Consistent attendance & professionalism expected
A retreat for wild, wonderful women looking to gather in community.
“RISE AND SHINE”
WOMENS ONLY LUXURY RETREAT
February 10th-15th
Imiloa Institute, Costa Rica
with Tymi Howard & Candace Blair
We offer this retreat to you with all our love,
Tymi & Candace. Full details on tymihoward.com or soulfiresocial.com
