The Art & Science of Mudras & Bandhas: Unlocking Inner Potential.
In the rich yoga tradition, mudrās and bandhas are often regarded as secret keys to unlocking the body’s latent potential. These subtle yet powerful practices bridge the physical, energetic, and spiritual dimensions of being, offering profound benefits for health, vitality, and inner transformation. This retreat aims to illuminate the practice of mudrās and bandhas, providing insights and practical guidance for yogis of all levels.
October 5-10, 2025
This is a private retreat, approval from JJ is required to join. All students currently in a SCHYS Yoga Therapy Certificate Program are automatically invited (and required) to come. Students of JJ at the 300-hour level or higher are also welcome to come. All others, please email JJ and share your background in yoga.
This retreat includes training with JJ Gormley discovering techniques in pranayama, bandhas, mudras, and playing with the diaphragms of the body, and how they relate to the movement linked with the breath. Come and delight in new discoveries of moving energy in the body.
$300 required for registration for this retreat. ($100 is non-refundable. $200 non-refundable after Aug 1, 2025). No refunds after Aug 1, 2025).
You must also contact Gray Bear to book your accommodations:
website: graybear.org—use the contact us page.
Students currently enrolled in Step 2 or Step 3 please contact Gray Bear about accommodations; JJ’s $300 fee is covered in your tuition.
The Retreat Cost of $300 is paid to SCHYS here on this website. Lodging and accommodation fees are separate, and paid directly to Gray Bear, and prices vary based on the level of accommodation (from dorm to private cabin with bath)..
Please see: https://www.graybear.org/
or call Adam directly: 615-782-0469
Check in Sunday after 4 pm (dinner at 6 pm).
Check out Friday morning. Lunch will be provided to those still there. Another retreat comes in after us on Friday, so please give the Lodge time to turn over by departing by 1 pm.