Texas Yoga Retreat

04/22/2026

For years, it’s been our founder, Ellen Smith, behind the messages, connecting with you here on Instagram. As she steps into a new chapter and leaves the retreat, she’s written a heartfelt goodbye to share with you:

"How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard."
~ A.A. Milne (Winnie-the-Pooh)

After 25 years of shepherding the Texas Yoga Retreat, I have made the decision to step away from my business partnership with Charles MacInerney. This means that I will no longer be involved with the retreat.

Those of you who know me know that I have put my whole heart into the Texas Yoga Retreat, so leaving the retreat was a big decision, one that I heartfully and thoughtfully considered for some time.

Throughout these past years, it has been my privilege to oversee most of the logistics and operations of the retreat. This has included connecting with many of you directly about your retreat needs (one of the things I’ve loved most), selecting presenters, working directly with the ashram regarding planning, accommodations
and meals, communications across our website, newsletters, social media and marketing, financial oversight, and working closely with our incredibly talented Ambassador team who contribute so much behind the scenes.

The main thing I want to leave you with is my heartfelt gratitude. I’m grateful for the friendships, community, connections, and shared transformational experiences. Your participation has created a ripple effect of peace
and love across the world. It has truly mattered to me. You matter to me.

The retreat will continue, with Charles at the helm, with my wishes for its continued success.

I continue with my yoga teaching and intuitive mentoring coaching practice, both of which give me purpose and joy, just as organizing the retreat has for so many years.

If you wish to stay in touch, please do not reply to this newsletter, as your reply will go to the business email. Instead, feel free to reach out to me personally at ebsmithtx@gmail.com.

With gratitude,
Ellen

04/11/2026

check out my latest essay on Yoga as a Movement of Love: How the chemistry of connection transforms what practice gives back. https://yogateacher.com/yoga-as-a-movement-of-love/

12/22/2025

Meet Kate Stanton: Texas Yoga Retreat attendee, singer-songwriter, and a beautiful example of what presence can hold. Shortly after the retreat a few years ago, she found herself in an unexpected medical crisis. Her surgeon asked how she managed to stay so calm. Her answer: yoga, breath, and the grounded connection she felt at Texas Yoga Retreat.

Kate created a short video to share her story, along with a new original song that grew from the experience.
“When you have good thoughts, they shine off your face like stars.”
A simple reminder for this time of year.

Connect with Kate at .

12/21/2025

Season's Greetings from your friends at Texas Yoga Retreat! We wish you warmth, wellness, and steadiness through this winter season. Thank you for being part of this community and for bringing your presence and your heart to the mat with us. We hope these next weeks offer pockets of calm and moments of connection, both with yourself and with the people you love.

Wishing you a peaceful winter season and a bright 2026!

08/18/2025

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08/18/2025

One of our favorite Yoga Teachers, Robert Boustany, was admitted to hospital and is undergoing heart surgery in Chicago today. Our thoughts and prayers are with him.

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06/26/2025

This could be you! Sign up now to reserve your room at the Radha Madhav Dham ashram for the 25th annual TEXAS YOGA RETREAT October 24-26, 2025!
Click the link in our bio to RSVP

06/21/2025

"Yoga is an invaluable gift of India's ancient tradition. It embodies unity of mind and body, thought
and action, restraint and fulfillment, harmony between man and nature; a holistic approach to health
and well-being. It is not about exercise but to discover the sense of oneness with yourself, the world,
and nature”.
These words were spoken on September 14th, 2014, by the Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, during his address to the UN General Assembly. On December 11th, 2014, the UN declared June 21st as the International Day of Yoga, which is now in its 11th year of celebration!

06/19/2025

This Juneteenth, may our practice be a prayer for collective liberation.

06/10/2025

Give yourself permission to take rest when you need it. May we suggest the Texas Yoga Retreat for your getaway? More info in the bio!

05/29/2025

📢 Early-bird registration (read: discounted!) is now open for our 25th Annual Texas Yoga Retreat!

✨️Click the link in our bio to sign up for October 24-26, 2025✨️

Teachers from the past 25 years will join us from across the United States, Mexico, and the United Kingdom. Get ready to immerse yourself in a weekend of high-quality education, community, and inspiration.

We will be announcing the lineup very soon! Be sure to keep an eye on this page over the next few months to meet this year’s teachers and learn more about the retreat.

All love from us to you. ♥️

03/10/2025

Discover the journey from crow to eagle in our latest essay! Join our upcoming retreats!
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Email from Texas Yoga Retreat Expanding Paradigms - Yoga Newsletter Dear Yoga Community, Below is my latest essay, The Journey From Crow to Eagle. I hope you enjoy. We have a Yoga & Writing Retreat sc