If you could use a break..

Pause for a moment and get unplugged with us! 

Join us for a weekend filled with yoga, active flexibility, handstands and more. 

Additionally, you can 

enjoy a silent meditative stroll through the awesome hiking trails or, soak in the hot tub or do very little and just enjoy being unplugged!

We found the perfect opportunity for our local yoga retreats! It took some time but we found this gem of a place tucked in our own backyard at Casa Om Potomac.

THROUGHOUT THE STAY YOU WILL BE LED THROUGH A VARIETY OF YOGA PRACTICES AND STYLES. WE WILL EXPLORE ACTIVE FLEXIBILITY AND HANDSTAND TECHNIQUES, ALL WITH THE BEAUTIFUL POTOMAC AS A BACKGROUND.

Take this opportunity to unplug from the craziness of our current world and ground ourselves back to our own peace and focus on your yoga practice.

Limited Spots! 

WE HAVE YOU COVERED!

From the moment you arrive to the moment you depart, be prepared to go on an epic journey!

What's Included:

• 6 full practices
• 4 yoga classes (Friday pm, Sat am, Sunday am, Monday am)
• 2 workshops   (Saturday afternoon- handstand drills & conditioning), Sunday Afternoon- hip flexors, backbends and splits)
• 3 nights, 4 days lodging 
• All meals catered 
• Specialty yoga workshops focused on conditioning, active flexibility and handstands 
• Lots of Outdoor time
• Campfire
• Optional hiking trails
• Optional horseback riding 
• Optional break out sessions (yoga topics vary)

Our itinerary is custom-curated for maximum enjoyment, immersion, and relaxation

• Built with Plenty of downtime so you can relax, explore, and connect with nature
• Additional Learning Opportunities for Yoga Teachers and Wellness facilitations with 20 Hours Continuing Education Credit with Yoga Alliance

INVEST IN YOURSELF

No yoga experience necessary! Gather your friends and let’s do this!

 Perks we LOVE about Casa Om:

• Private Yoga Mansion: Built by yoga people for yoga people
• 12 bedrooms Designed with hand carved furniture from India with comfort in mind  
• Massage Room: They have a great massage therapist!
• State of the art hot yoga room with amazing heat and humidity. We are fully stocked with mats, towels, blankets, and blocks.
• Hot Tub
• Ice baths
• Ancient Caves: The famous Indian River Cave and Whitings Neck Cave is nearby. This is a very special experience to explore and its epic for meditation and mantra chanting.
• 63 Acres of forest and fields with trails: Exploring the land is so healing and important to our well being.
• Potomac River Access: The sweeping views of the river are spectacular. With a light hike, you can head down to the river for kayaking or swimming as well. The more adventurous can kayak across to the C & O canal.  
• Vegetarian Kitchen: Our chefs care deeply about making delicious, nourishing, healthy meals to support your experience!
• BonFire Area: Roast marshmallows, tell stories, and star gaze in the vast open sky
• Just 90 Miles from Washington DC: Conveniently located far enough from the city but accessible for a short trip. Fly into Dulles, BWI, or Reagan National and you can be on site in about 90 minutes. 

NATURE HIKE

63 Acres of forest and fields with trails: Exploring the land is so healing and important to our well being.

Potomac River Access: The sweeping views of the river are spectacular. With a light hike, you can head down to the river for kayaking or swimming as well. The more adventurous can kayak across to the C & O canal.  

ANCIENT CAVES

The famous Indian River Cave and Whitings Neck Cave is nearby. This is a very special experience to explore and its epic for meditation and mantra chanting. 

 BONFIRE

 Roast marshmallows, set intention, tell stories, and star gaze in the vast open sky 

MASSAGE

Book a therapeutic massage by one of their amazing massage therapists

OPPTIONAL HORSE BACK RIDING

West Virginia is known for its network of stunning trails, many of which are equipped for those who prefer to explore on horseback. Whether you are looking for an easy-going hour on the saddle or an overnight trip to camp under the stars, there is an outfitter and trail for you. Saddle up and find your version of heaven in West Virginia. 

Emily & Ally together bring you over 30 years of practice & teaching experience! 

Not only have they personally benefited from incorporating yoga and intention based practices into daily life - Over their decade of teaching they have witnessed first hand the power yoga has to transform and heal the whole person, regardless of circumstances or conditions. 

They are beyond ecstatic to continue to offer these tools and techniques to you, on a deeper level, so you can integrate them into your life and share them with your community. From group classes, adventure retreat, and teacher trainings Emily & Ally deliver a raw & authentic journey!.

ALLY HUGHES 

Ally Hughes (E-RYT 800) is the Director of Education and International Retreats. She is also the Co-Founder of True Moon Yoga Studio.

Ally has dedicated more than 15 years into the practice of yoga and has been leading domestic and international yoga retreats, teacher trainings, workshops, and classes for over 10 years.
Her yoga journey began in Hawaii in 2005 where she studied Mysore Ashtanga Yoga, under Norman Allen. In 2009 she began to expand her studies into other styles of yoga and Vedic philosophy, deepening her understanding of anatomy, bio-mechanics, physiology, and the relation of somatic movement in healing trauma. 

Ally has integrated this experience and wisdom into her teaching style offering transformational yoga retreats and teacher trainings. She has taught over 5000 hours in Vinyasa, Ashtanga, Rocket Ashtanga, Yin, and Trauma Informed yoga teacher trainings, workshops, classes and holds accreditation as a 200-hour Teacher Training School through Yoga Alliance. Over the years she has lead 8 yoga teacher trainings and hosted 6 yoga & adventure retreats.

Ally’s teaching style beautifully blends the hard and soft aspects of yoga. Her classes are accessible to all level practitioners, while challenging one to dive deeper finding strength, courage and the ability to have fun. 

Her classes are often described as adult play time, but Don't let her easy going and adventurous side fool you. She has the power to take you on a serious meditative journey. Come prepared to challenge, but not judge, yourself to levels you never knew you could reach! 

EMILY VENDEMMIA

Emily discovered yoga in 2005. She began taking classes at a local studio. At first, she would join class twice a week, but within six months, she was practicing every single day and sneaking out of work early to catch sessions. That’s when she realized that yoga had become the most important thing in her life.  She enrolled in a 9-week Yoga Teacher Training in 2006. Emily started teaching professionally immediately after graduation and she now teaches and owns her own studio True Moon Yoga. She has created multiple unique classes.  Emily's approach to yoga remains ever focused on the balance between strength and flexibility, exertion, and release. Her classes focus on Vinyasa Flow, and fusion classes (HIIT with yoga). You can expect to move, sweat, and breathe. She also specializes in handstand training. 

Just 90 Miles from Washington DC: Conveniently located far enough from the city but accessible for a short trip. Fly into Dulles, BWI, or Reagan National and you can be on site in about 90 minutes. 

PLAN AHEAD

 Arrivals at 4pm Friday; Departures at 10:30am Monday

HEALTHY FOOD CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE

Our vegetarian kitchen is built with  love and  you in mind
We are second generation vegetarians who have tremendous experience with both vegan and meat eating diets. Our general belief is that we can make delicious wholesome meals for you in the vegetarian system while harming as few animals as possible. 
We are passionate about not only American inspired cuisine but also, Mexican, Lebanese, Thai and Indian. We love to bake, too! We accommodate most diets including gluten free and vegan. 

Updated Booking Terms and Conditions due to COVID-19:

Updated COVID Cancellation Policy: You understand that the COVID-19 pandemic may still be a consideration during the year 2021 and understand your risk and liability with attending this retreat. It's strongly recommended to purchase retreat insurance to protect your investment in this retreat or forfeit the right to a refund due to having to cancel for any COVID -19 related illnesses for yourself or family member. 

You understand you are urged to undergo COVID-19 testing before the retreat and will be required to sign a COVID-19 waiver before attending the retreat. 

Travel insurance is available upon booking through a private insurance company. No refunds of any kind and all payments are final so if you think you might need to cancel for any reason please purchase the travel insurance to protect your trip.