
The Power in Your Hands: 72 Hours of Digital Liberation
In an age of pervasive connectivity, attention has become our scarcest resource. The average person dedicates roughly two months per year to smartphon
5 days
2:00 PM
healing retreat
Description
The Power in Your Hands: 72 Hours of Digital Liberation is a transformative healing retreat designed to help you disconnect from technology and reconnect with yourself. Taking place October 25–28, 2026, at the serene Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health in Stockbridge, Massachusetts, this intimate gathering invites you to step away from screens and into three days of intentional rest, movement, and inner exploration. Led by renowned yoga teacher and psychotherapist Shannon Algeo and traditional Qigong practitioner Daisy Lee, this healing retreat event in Stockbridge offers a rare opportunity to experience deep renewal in one of America's most peaceful wellness destinations.
In our hyperconnected world, constant digital stimulation leaves us depleted, anxious, and disconnected from our bodies and breath. This healing retreat addresses that modern challenge head-on, creating a tech-free sanctuary where you can finally pause. Whether you're a seasoned yogi, a curious beginner, or simply someone seeking respite from screen fatigue, this 72-hour immersion combines ancient wisdom traditions with contemporary therapeutic approaches. You'll leave feeling grounded, restored, and equipped with practices you can carry into your daily life.
What to Expect
Imagine arriving at the tranquil Kripalu Center after hours of scrolling and notifications, only to power down your phone and enter a completely different rhythm. Your 72-hour journey unfolds through a carefully sequenced blend of guided yoga classes, Qigong sessions, breathwork, meditation, journaling, and spacious downtime. Each day begins with gentle sunrise practices to awaken your body and mind, moves into afternoon teachings and skill-building workshops, and winds down with restorative sessions that deepen your sense of peace. The retreat balances structure with freedom—you're guided but never rushed, held but never confined.
You'll experience the profound shift that happens when digital noise falls away. In the mornings, you might flow through a Vinyasa class with Shannon Algeo, exploring the mind-body connection from both yogic and psychological perspectives. Afternoons invite you to move with Daisy Lee's flowing Qigong sequences, cultivating chi and vitality through graceful, meditative movement. Evenings feature group circles, optional silent dinners, and personal reflection time. By day three, most participants report a deep sense of ease—clearer thinking, better sleep, genuine presence, and renewed energy.
About the Artists
Shannon Algeo is an accomplished yoga teacher, psychotherapist, researcher, and poet based in California, with roots in both American and Irish traditions. Her unique teaching style weaves together Hatha and Vinyasa yoga with somatic psychology, trauma-informed practices, and Yoga Nidra—making her classes both physically grounding and emotionally intelligent. Shannon's background in mental health brings a therapeutic depth to every class, creating a safe space where healing and transformation naturally unfold.
Daisy Lee is a dedicated Qigong teacher and practitioner who honors traditional Chinese medicine and energy cultivation while integrating modern wellness science. Her fluid, accessible style makes ancient practices feel contemporary and relevant, helping students develop inner peace, physical vitality, and holistic well-being through mindful movement. Daisy's warmth and clarity make Qigong accessible to all levels, from complete beginners to experienced practitioners.
Venue & Location
The Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health sits nestled in the Berkshires region of Stockbridge, Massachusetts—a haven of natural beauty surrounded by forests, mountains, and walking trails. This renowned retreat center is purpose-built for healing retreats and wellness immersion, featuring comfortable private and shared rooms, organic vegetarian meals, a spa, and serene meditation halls. The peaceful mountain setting naturally supports the work of disconnecting from digital life; there's minimal cell service in many areas, making the "off" switch feel easy and natural.
Stockbridge itself is a charming New England village with easy access via car from Boston, New York, and surrounding areas. The venue offers ample parking for guests driving, and the setting invites you to leave your car behind once you arrive. The Kripalu Center's thoughtful design—from quiet corridors to outdoor contemplation spaces—creates the perfect container for a healing retreat that truly works.
Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health
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