Becoming Real: A Retreat for Turbulent Times at Yogaville

Becoming Real: A Retreat for Turbulent Times is a yoga retreat weekend for anyone feeling stretched thin by uncertain times. It is led by Keri Mangis, E-RYT, a Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner and spiritual teacher, at Satchidananda Ashram – Yogaville in Buckingham, Virginia. The weekend rests on the idea that transformation has stages, and it is designed to help you walk through them.

What to Expect

Over the weekend, Keri combines teaching with quieter, more personal practices. The program includes:

- Teaching on the stages of transformation
- Guided reflection
- Journaling
- Meditation
- Yin yoga

The mix moves between listening, writing, sitting and slow, held postures. That makes it a good fit if you want a retreat that engages the mind and heart as well as the body, especially when life feels unsettled.

About Keri Mangis

Keri Mangis is an E-RYT (Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher), a Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner and a spiritual teacher with more than 20 years of experience. She also lists TEDx among her credentials, and she is the author of a recent book. Her teaching brings together yoga, Ayurveda and contemplative practice, and this weekend draws on that range.

The Setting

The retreat takes place at Satchidananda Ashram – Yogaville in Buckingham, Virginia, a residential ashram and yoga community that hosts retreats, trainings and silent retreats throughout the year. Stepping away from daily routines to a place built for practice is part of what the weekend offers.