The Garden Within - An Embodied Journey into the Presence of God: An Ignatian Yoga Retreat

Deep within each of us lies a sacred place where God continually waits to meet us. Yet the pace of life, the noise of the world, and the stories we carry within ourselves often make it difficult to notice that presence. Through gentle yoga, embodied prayer, reflection, and silence, this retreat invites participants to slow down and rediscover the wisdom of the body as a pathway to prayer, awareness, and encounter with God.

Drawing inspiration from the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius, participants will journey through movements of self-awareness, relationship with Christ, healing, and renewal. Together, we will explore the body as a sacred meeting place where God’s love already dwells and where deeper awareness can lead us into greater freedom, intimacy, and trust. No prior yoga experience is necessary. Whether you come seeking rest, deeper prayer, greater self-understanding, or simply space to listen, you are invited to enter the garden within, where God has been waiting for you all along.

Please bring a yoga mat, journal, water bottle, and any props that support your practice. While a limited number of mats and props will be available, participants are encouraged to bring their own items, such as blocks, straps, blankets, bolsters, cushions, or other supports they regularly use. The retreat is designed to be accessible to all experience levels, and participants are encouraged to honor their bodies’ needs throughout the weekend.

This is a silent retreat. Guests will be supported in keeping a sacred silence throughout the weekend, including at meals.