A Deeper Exhale
Reclaiming Presence in a Wild World
- A Day Retreat - Austin, Tx
October 5, 2025
What if, instead of pushing through, we softened?
Instead of fixing, we felt?
Instead of holding it all together, we let ourselves be held?
Join us for a day of deep exhale.
This one-day retreat is a gentle invitation to return to yourself. Through embodied movement, somatic practices, mindfulness, and connection, we’ll explore how our practice can become not another thing to do, but a soft place to land—a way to meet life’s chaos with more steadiness, tenderness, and truth.
Whether you’re feeling burnt out, cracked open, or simply longing for a moment to breathe—you’re welcome here.
– Hala Khouri
What to expect
- Grounding movement + slow flow asana
- Nervous system nourishment through breath + somatics
- Mindfulness and meditation as a balm for the busy mind
- Ritual + reflection to help integrate what matters
- Space to connect, rest, and reset—together
This retreat is designed for humans of all experience levels and body types. Come as you are.
Let’s take a day to remember the wisdom of slowing down, the power of presence, and the sweetness of not doing it all alone.
Meet Your Teachers
Through our own years of study and varied backgrounds of practice and life, we offer you an integrative and accessible approach to the art of living your yoga. We are honored to be your guides through this work and plan to go in exploring right beside you. We aspire to help you make this practice personal and uncover your authentic voice and teaching style because
we don’t want you to teach like us, we want you to teach like you!
Investment $180 / $150 early bird (until July 1)
Time 9 - 4pm
(vegetarian lunch provided)
Location Casa De Luz
Downtown Austin, Texas
Frequently Asked Questions
I don’t want to be a teacher, can I still take the training?
Yes, many people choose to take the training to deepen their personal practice and self-relationship. The tools you will learn are applicable far beyond the mat! Many describe their time in training as a truly life changing experience.
Is training physically difficult?
You will be challenged in many ways during our training, but the level of physical exertion is up to you. In Bali we will have daily asana practice and always encourage personalising to honor your energy on that particular day. We teach inclusive yoga and all levels, bodies, and ages are welcome. Diversity is appreciated!
What will the class size be?
We will have between 18-22 people in our cohort! Our training facility is spacious, (including 3 yoga shalas), so we will have plenty of space to spread out yet still be cozy and connected.
Do you offer payment plans?
Absolutely! Our YTT can be paid for in bi-weekly or monthly installments after the non-refundable deposit. All payments must be completed at least 45 days before the course or module begins. Please reach out to us to set up a payment plan that works best for you.
Can I take this training if I’m already a certified yoga teacher?
Absolutely - and many do! Our training is far from average. Our unique content and somatic approach will build on whatever foundation you already have. If you are already a certified Yoga teacher then this course counts as continued education hours.
Is this training Registered with Yoga Alliance?
Yes. Upon completion of this training you will receive your 200hr yoga teacher training certification from The Mindfulish School. Yoga alliance isn’t a regulatory body, they function primarily as a registry. You will be able to register with Yoga Alliance if you choose. We’ll discuss this more about Yoga Alliance’s function during training.
Do you offer scholarships?
Yes! We aim to make our trainings as accessible and inclusive as possible.
Our scholarships are for those in under served, under resourced, and under represented communities or situations, BIPOC, LBGTQ+, and those in early recovery or needing support in their recovery journey. If you want to attend, but cost is a barrier, or you are experiencing disadvantage or hardship, please apply for a scholarship position by filling out the form here. For this training, we offer one full scholarship for a local Balinese as well as one partial scholarship. Please apply here.