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
“The Year of the Snake” Sacred Cacao Ceremony w. Shamanic Journey & Sound Healing
with Candace Blair
Friday, May 9th
6:30pm-8:30pm
eb cost: $60 | after May 7th: $70
This Summer, Candace taps into the potent energy around this Lunar Year of the Snake so we can shed, refresh, renew
Kundalini Master Class & Gong Bath
with Candace Blair
Saturday, May 10th
6:00am-8:00am
EB Cost: $45 | after May 7th: $50
Yin & Energetics
with Rachel Squire
Yin & Energetics is all about slowing down and connecting to the peace within ourselves.
While the world can sometimes feel too fast and noisy, we all have a place of peace within ourselves to come home to.
The intention for this class is to connect us with that peaceful place and give us the tools to return when needed.
FULL MOON SOUND CEREMONY
with Awaken Spanda
a monthly event curated by Arlyn Ruddy
Awaken with Somatic BreathWork
led by Annie Schneider
Friday, May 16th
6:30pm-8:00pm
eb: $35 after May 14th: $45
In this 2-hour 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!
What is somatic breathwork?
Somatic breathwork is an integration modality that aims to re-member (reconnect) the
mind and body through the breath in order to:
1) Restore connection
2) Express with embodiment
3) Activate purpose
Our nervous system bridges the gap between our mind & our body, and the breath
serves as a powerful tool for regulating our nervous system. Emotions are simply
energy in motion, however, modern society, culture, & conditioning has trained & wired
us humans to believe that expressing emotions (especially ones seen as “negative” (i.e.
sadness, frustration, anger, etc.)) is not safe, appropriate, healthy, etc.
Because energyis neither created nor destroyed, this energy/trauma goes somewhere…
When wesuppress, repress or numb these emotional experiences, they get stored (stuck) in ourbodies.
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.
Vinyasa, Yin & Reiki
with Danielle & Nikki
Saturday, May 24th
6:00pm-7:30pm
eb:$35 | after April 15th: $40
This thoughtfully designed Vin/Yin class begins with a challenging yang sequence, where breath and movement flow together to build heat, strength, and focus. As the body energizes, we gracefully transition into the restorative yin portion, holding long, meditative postures to target deep connective tissues and promote stillness. Adding a unique element of healing, the Yin portion will incorporate Reiki, an energy practice led by certified Level 2 Usui Reiki teacher Nikki, to help harmonize the mind and body.
Throughout the class, Danielle and Nikki will offer hands-on assists to guide you into optimal alignment, creating a deeper connection with your practice.
Unfolding like a poetic dance, this class embodies the perfect yogic balance of effort and ease—Sthira and Sukha—leaving you feeling rejuvenated, grounded, and deeply relaxed.
YINNER-
Yin & Plant Based Dinner
with Evan Watson
Teaching Pregnant Bodies Yoga
with Stacy Peth E-RYT 500, RPYT, YACEP
1:30-4:30pm
Cost: eb $75 | after June 1st: $99
This 3-hour prenatal yoga teacher training module offers an introduction to the unique needs of the pregnant population.
Prenatal yoga incorporates yoga postures, meditations and breathwork to encourage a state of centeredness and balance within each stage of pregnancy. As all yoga teachers will encounter pregnant women in their yoga classes, this session is designed to offer and enhance the knowledge and skills to safely guide, modify, and sequence to support both mama and baby throughout pregnancy.
During this training, there will be an opening practice guided by the teacher trainer, followed by discussion and guidelines for teaching as well as information on contraindications and ways to ease discomfort.
The participants will then practice teaching each other, followed by discussion.
The session will close with a guided meditation and time for questions.
“By the end of this foundational training, teachers will have tools to help guide prenatal students through a mindful
and empowering practice.”
SUMMER SOUL RETREAT in BELIZE
with Tymi Howard & Missy White
Yoga in the tropical Caribbean paradise of Belize!
July 16th – 21st, 2025
*ADD YOUR NAME TO THE WAITLIST TODAY!
Call Michelle Hopkins at 877-927-6466
Join Master Yoga Teachers Missy White 500 ERYT and Tymi Howard 500 ERYT, July 16th – 21st, 2025 for a week of yoga, nature,
a giant dose of love, connection, insight and community at the luxury Thatch Caye Resort on a private island in the tropical
Caribbean paradise of Belize!
What’s included:
Coordination of individual guest needs (i.e., payments, dietary restrictions, room requests, domestic flight booking)
Three chef prepared meals per day and afternoon snack
Round trip domestic flights between Belize City and Dangriga Airport
Round trip boat transfer between Dangriga Airport and Thatch Caye
Two yoga classes per day taught by Missy and Tymi
Yoga equipment included: Yoga Mats and Yoga Blocks
Exclusive use of Kayaks, Paddle Boards, Snorkel Gear, Fishing Poles and other non-motorized island toys
Local alcohol (Hyper Vodka, 5 Barrel Rum, Crystal Light Rum, Coconut Rum & Belizean Rum, local beer and wine)
Taxes & Gratuities
Retreat Price & Deposit Schedule:
Accommodation type 5 nights/6 days (per person, taxes included)
Shared room Cabana – $2,530 USD
Shared room Bungalow – $2,685 USD
Private room Cabana – $3,500 USD
Private room Bungalow – $3,875 USD
*All accommodations have air conditioning
A 50% deposit is due from attendees at time of booking, final payment is due 30 days prior to the retreat
To book contact:
Michelle Hopkins
Travel Specialist
300-HR Yoga Alliance Approved
ADVANCED TEACHER TRAINING
Unlock and Unleash your yoga teaching potential…
JIY’s Manifest Yoga 300-hour advanced teacher training is an ON-GOING TRAINING that can be started when you are ready!
This Training designed to take both your personal practice and teaching to new levels of depth, clarity and focus. Geared towards existing yoga teachers and dedicated practitioners, our program will deep dive into key areas of study to unlock your potential as an inspired and knowledgeable guide for your students.
If you are ready to refine and expand your current repertoire, develop the skills to lead with confidence and discover your core purpose as a teacher – this training is for you. Our aim is to illuminate your strengths, meet you where you are and support your unique direction and growth.
Our advanced 300-hour training is offered as 12 weekend modules, which you can take at your own pace, as it will be an ongoing offering and program. Each module is a full weekend consisting of Friday evenings, Saturday and Sunday. They will be held in-person at James Island Yoga, Charleston South Carolina. For those who have an RYT-200, you will be eligible for the RYT-500 designation upon completing all 12 modules and assignments. * Students interested in deepening their studies without doing a full 300-hour training are invited to take any module of interest. (Individual Modules priced separately)
This program will be lead by Tymi Howard Bender 500 ERYT, along with guest faculty from around the globe. The teaching faculty offers the best of the best: highly-skilled educators dedicated to living their yoga and generously sharing their knowledge and expertise. Each instructor brings with them thousands of hours of training and teaching. You will be guided through the program with clarity, confidence and ease.
300 Hour Manifest Yoga Teacher Training
at James Island Yoga
Charleston, South Carolina
BEGINS OCTOBER 4th, 2024
12 Month Program with Tymi Howard Bender 500 E-RYT and Guest Faculty
Program divided into Friday Evenings, Saturday & Sunday
Weekend Modules
STARTS: October 4th and meets once per month
Manifest Yoga 300 Hour Teacher Training Sessions:
Friday 4:30-8:00pm | Saturday 10am-6:00pm | Sunday 10am-6:00pm
*this program can be completed in 1 year, or self paced as it is ongoing.
2024-2025 Weekend Modules:
October 4th-6th
November 8th – 10th
December 6th-8th
January10th-12th
February 7th-9th
March 1st & 2nd
April 4th-6th
May 2nd-4th
June 6th-8th
July 11th-13th
August 8th-10th
September 12th-14th
*FIRST STEP: Application Process is a one on one meeting with Tymi Howard Bender, either in person, or via Zoom.
Please email tymi.howard@gmail.com an
What to Expect:
Tymi presents yoga teacher trainings unlike any others, taking your practice beyond the asana and carrying you deep into the philosophy, history, and spirituality of your yoga journey.
The Manifest Yoga Teacher Training approach will not only enhance your physical practice, but you will also receive a deep understanding of “off the mat” subjects in the ancient sciences of yoga and holistic modalities, such as Ayurveda, Yin Yoga, Myofascial / Trigger Point Release, Thai Assisted Yoga, Acupressure, Nutrition, Music, Psychotherapy and more, as they apply in today’s modern world. You will also deep dive into the business and marketing aspects of all things yoga. Discover your niche and special skill set in the world of yoga, and how to create workshops, specialty classes and trainings from a place of authenticity and professionalism.
At the end of the training, you will qualify for a 500 hour RYT accreditation by Yoga Alliance.
FINANCIAL COMMITMENT:
Non-Refundable Deposit: $300 *reserves spot once accepted.
Tuition Option 1: Pay in full
$300 non-refundable deposit,
plus $4,500 tuition.
Tuition Option 2: Payment Plan.
Pay $300 non-refundable deposit
plus 10 monthly payments of $500. (Financed $5000)
YOGA TEACHER TRAINING (YTT) FEES: All Registration Fees, Deposits, Session Fees or Pre-paid training fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
*RECEIVE 20% OFF ALL CLASS PACKAGES or MEMBERSHIPS for 1 YEAR at JIY.
YOGA TEACHER TRAINING ATTENDANCE: The minimum hours required for attendance by Yoga Alliance must be attended in order to graduate.
YOGA TEACHER TRAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION: In order to graduate, all required in-person hours, virtual sessions and non-contact hours must be completed. Also required for graduation, all homework assignments must be submitted, all practice classes instructed and all training fees must be paid.
YOGA TEACHER TRAINING EARLY DISMISSAL: YTT participants that are frequently late or absent without prior communication may be dismissed from the training to preserve the quality of content and focus of the group.
200 Hour MANIFEST YOGA Teacher Training
in Charleston, South Carolinaat James Island Yoga
January 10th – May 4th, 2025
5 Month / Weekend Option
with Tymi Howard and Guest Faculty
Program divided into 8 weekend Modules:
STARTS: January 10th, 2025 and will meet every other weekend for 5 months. Graduation on Sunday, May 4th, 2025
Manifest Yoga 200 Hour Teacher Training Sessions:
Friday 4:30-7:30pm | Saturday 10am-6pm | Sunday 10am-6pm
January 10th-12th, January 24th – 26th, February 7th-9th, February 21st – 23rd, February 28th- March 2nd, March 21st – 23rd,
April 4th-6th, April 11th-13th, May 2nd – 4th
WHAT TO EXPECT…
Step into your power, discover your purpose, and take your passion for yoga to the next level in the 200 Hour Manifest Yoga Teacher Training program led by Tymi Howard Bender. Tymi presents yoga teacher trainings unlike any others, taking your practice beyond the asana and carrying you deep into the philosophy, history, and spirituality of your yoga journey.
The Manifest Yoga Teacher Training approach will not only enhance your physical practice, but you will also receive a deep understanding of “off the mat” subjects in the ancient sciences of yoga and holistic modalities, such as Ayurveda, Yin Yoga, Myofascial Release, Nutrition, Incorporating Music, Psychotherapy and more, as they apply in today’s modern world.
A student who has completed the Manifest Yoga International program will leave with the knowledge, skills, and depth of understanding necessary to help others on their Hatha Yoga, Yin Yoga, Vinyasa Flow Yoga, Mediation, and Pranayama journeys. At the end of the training, you will qualify for a 200-hour RYT accreditation by Yoga Alliance.
Our 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training will include (but is not limited to):
Yoga Teaching Techniques, Meditation, Journaling, and Personal Practice, inclusive of asana, pranayama, meditation, biomechanics, anatomy, assisting, adjusting and guided practice.
Teaching Methodology, including teaching communication skills, group dynamics, time management, teaching boundaries, addressing students’ specific needs, teaching styles, incorporating music, demonstrating asanas, assists, and the business of yoga
Anatomy and Physiology, including the anatomy of breathing, human physical anatomy and physiology (bodily systems, organs, etc.), and may also include energy anatomy and physiology (chakras, nadis, etc.), and its application to yoga practice (benefits, contraindications, healthy movement patterns, etc.).
Yoga Philosophy, Lifestyle, and Ethics for Yoga Teachers, including yoga philosophies and traditional texts, such as the Yoga Sutras and Hatha Yoga Pradipika, yoga lifestyle, ethics for yoga teachers, and understanding the value of teaching yoga as a service and being of service.
Practice Teaching: Each trainee will have significant teaching as the lead instructor and will receive and give valuable feedback
INVESTMENT: *200 HOUR YTT INCLUDES UNLIMITED CLASSES at JIY DURING the TERM of the YTT. Beginning on the FIRST MEETING DAY of YTT (January 10th 2025), and ENDS on DATE of GRADUATION (May 4th 2025).
Non-Refundable Deposit: $300
Tuition Option 1(PAYMENT PLAN): Pay $300 deposit and then 5 payments of $600 each (total $3,300)
Tuition Option 2 (PAY IN FULL): $300 non-refundable deposit plus $2,700 (total $3,000)
*RECEIVE 20% OFF ALL CLASS PACKAGES or MEMBERSHIPS January 10th – May 4th, 2025.
YOGA TEACHER TRAINING (YTT) FEES: All Registration Fees, Deposits, Session Fees or Pre-paid training fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
YOGA TEACHER TRAINING ATTENDANCE: The minimum hours required for attendance by Yoga Alliance must be attended in order to graduate.
YOGA TEACHER TRAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION: In order to graduate, all required in-person hours, virtual sessions and non-contact hours must be completed. Also required for graduation, all homework assignments must be submitted, all practice classes instructed and all training fees must be paid.
YOGA TEACHER TRAINING EARLY DISMISSAL: YTT participants that are frequently late or absent without prior communication may be dismissed from the training to preserve the quality of content and focus of the group.