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
Little Yogis – POP UP!
Kids Yoga at James Island Yoga
with Stacy Peth
📅 Monday, September 22nd
🕒 3:15 – 3:55 PM
💲 $15 Drop-In
Yoga for Kids (Ages 5–10)
Join us for Little Yogis – a playful and inspired kids yoga class designed especially for ages 5–10 years old.
This 40-minute practice will combine:
Gentle breathwork to calm and focus
Fun yoga poses with a playful twist
Rest and meditation to settle the body and mind
Together, we’ll explore how yoga can help children mindfully navigate life’s “little lessons” while having fun in a supportive environment.
Why Kids Yoga?
Yoga for children encourages:
Mindfulness & emotional awareness
Strength, balance, and coordination
Tools for handling stress and big feelings
A joyful connection to movement and breath
Details
When: Monday, September 8 | 3:15–3:55 PM
Where: James Island Yoga – 2026 Wappoo Road
Who: Kids ages 5–10
Cost: $15 Drop-In
Sign Up
Spots are limited for this special POP UP! class.
👉 Reserve your child’s space today and let them discover the joy of yoga!
QUEST for Yoga is Back!
We’re honored to continue hosting QUEST for Yoga at James Island Yoga —
a free, all-levels yoga offering specifically for the QUEST in Recovery Community.
Event Details:
📅 Saturday, September 13th
⏰ 4:30pm
🧘 Led by Zach Pritchett
📍 James Island Yoga
This monthly gathering offers an opportunity to move, connect, and grow within a supportive community.
✨ What to Expect:
A 60-minute all-levels yoga practice led by one of our JIY teachers
A 15-minute community circle for reflection and connection
A safe, welcoming environment for all participants
About QUEST
QUEST is a Charleston-based non-profit organization whose mission is to empower and motivate young adults in recovery to live healthy, active, and purpose-driven lives within a peer-supported community. By cultivating meaningful connections, QUEST inspires participants to live life to the fullest.
Registration
This class is complimentary, but space is limited. Please reserve your spot on Mindbody.
YOGA MAMA
with Stacy Peth
FULL MOON SOUND CEREMONY
with Awaken Spanda
SUNRISE ASHTANGA
with Alex Danna
6:30am – 8:00am
*begins SATURDAY, September 20th
Malas, Mantra & Meditation Workshop
with Tymi Howard Bender
📅 Saturday, September 27th
🕓 4:00–5:30pm
💲 Early Bird (by Sept. 24): $45 | After Sept. 24: $50
📍 James Island Yoga
✨ Includes: a handcrafted Practice Mala from Bali Malas & a Workshop Manual written by Tymi
✨ Hours good for Yoga Alliance CE’s & THY 200/300Hr YTT credit
About the Workshop
Join internationally recognized yoga teacher Tymi Howard Bender for a deeply transformative journey into the
ancient practices of malas, mantra, and meditation.
You will set your Sankalpa (Sanskrit: संकल्प) — an intention formed by the heart and mind, a sacred vow of the soul.
This workshop is designed to help you align fully with the present moment, release limiting beliefs, and awaken to your true purpose (dharma).
Through lecture, discussion, and guided practices, you will learn the timeless yogic tools of
Japa (repetition), Mantra (sacred sound), and Meditation — and how to integrate them into your daily life for healing, clarity,
and spiritual growth.
What’s Included
A handcrafted mala from Bali Malas
Tymi’s original “Malas, Mantra & Meditation” study guide, packed with philosophy, mantras, and personal worksheets
Teachings on the meaning, symbolism, and significance of the 108 beads/seeds of the mala
Guided practice in cleansing, charging, and using your mala for japa, mantra, and meditation
What to Expect
Lecture, group discussion & guided meditation
Learning to work with your mala as a tool for transformation
A safe space to release old patterns and embrace effortless being
Not a physical yoga practice — but please wear comfortable clothing
This experience is for seekers, teachers, and students ready to deepen their understanding of yoga’s spiritual roots
and to cultivate practices that support a meaningful, purpose-driven life.
🍂 Sound Bath & Acupuncture Journey
with Cassie Divine
📅 Friday, September 19th
🕡 6:30pm – 8:30pm
📍 James Island Yoga
Cassie from Devine Acupuncture will be leading a deeply restorative evening at James Island Yoga designed to support the body and mind through the transition from summer to fall.
According to Chinese Medicine, seasonal changes are key times to care for our health—autumn invites us to release what no longer serves us, strengthen the immune system, and restore balance before the cooler months ahead.
This special event combines:
✨ Gentle acupuncture to calm the nervous system, boost resilience, and ground the body.
✨ Immersive sound bath to harmonize the mind, release stress, and invite clarity as the season shifts.
Participants will rest comfortably with props as the sounds of crystal bowls, chimes, and other instruments create a deeply soothing atmosphere. At the same time, Cassie will place light acupuncture points (or optional ear seeds) to enhance the body’s natural ability to reset and align with the energy of autumn.
This evening offers a chance to pause, breathe, and realign—preparing body and spirit to move gracefully into the new season.
✨ Space is limited — reserve early to receive the Early Bird rate!
Somatics & Breathwork Healing Workshop:
Fall Reset & Release
with Kyra Thompson & Annie Schneider
Saturday, September 20th at 6:30pm
Cost: $40 · After Sept. 17th: $45
As the seasons shift and autumn invites us to slow down, this workshop offers an intentional space to release what no longer serves you and create space for new beginnings. Guided by Kyra Thompson and Annie Schneider, you’ll move through a powerful sequence of somatic and breath practices designed to align body, mind, and spirit with the grounded rhythms of fall.
✨ What to Expect:
Three Somatic Practices to reconnect with your body, regulate your nervous system, and cultivate a deep sense of inner safety.
Transformative Breathwork to access the subconscious and gently release unresolved emotions or stored traumas held in the body.
Hands-On Emotional Acupressure (with Kyra) to support energetic clearing and deeper emotional processing.
Integration & Reflection in a safe, supportive environment—perfect for setting seasonal intentions and honoring your inner harvest.
This workshop is for anyone longing for deep healing, wanting to feel more at home in their body, or seeking a safe space to express emotions that are so often suppressed. Come as you are, and leave feeling lighter, grounded, and more connected to yourself.
🍁 Bring: journal, water, cozy layers, and any items that help you feel supported.
🌙 Space is limited—reserve early to enjoy the $40 rate.
Chakra Balancing Workshop
with Polly Christy
🗓 Friday, October 3rd
⏰ 6:00pm–8:00pm
💫 EB: $40 | After October 1st: $45
Step into a sacred evening of healing and transformation as we journey through the seven chakras—our body’s powerful energy centers.
In this workshop, Polly will guide you in clearing obstacles of shadow emotions, limiting beliefs, and cellular memories stored deep within your body and mind. Through sacred vibrational mantras, you will learn how to tune and clear each chakra, dissolving energetic blocks and awakening the natural flow of vitality.
We will pair specific asana practices with each chakra, harmonizing your physical body with your energetic field. This alignment creates the opportunity to access higher states of consciousness, intuition, and inner wisdom.
Together, we’ll create a container of resonance and healing, using body and voice as instruments of vibrational medicine. You will leave feeling lighter, clearer, and more deeply connected with your whole being—past, present, and future.
✨ Expect to elevate your energy, bring peace to your body, mind, and spirit, and cultivate profound self-love and awareness.
Melt Your Mind: Yoga and Massage
with Grace & Conrad
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
