The Yoga of Fascia: Move Better, Age Better, Feel Better

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Up to 30 in group
Date
March 27 - 29, 2026

Retreat Highlights

  • Latest research on fascial health and its impact on flexibility
  • Exploration of fascia anatomy through visualization and self-palpation
  • Fascia-informed yoga practice with rhythmic bouncing and restorative holds
  • Daily habits to keep the fascial system supple and vibrant
  • Tools to maintain fluid pain-free movement and age with strength

About this Retreat

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Details of this retreat

Movement for Lifelong Ease
Many of us accept stiffness and reduced mobility as inevitable signs of aging — but it doesn’t have to be that way. The true key to lifelong ease and vitality lies in the health of our fascia: the continuous, three-dimensional web of connective tissue that surrounds every muscle, bone, organ, and nerve in the body.

Until recently, fascia was largely overlooked, yet current science now recognizes it as a dynamic, living matrix that profoundly influences flexibility, strength, posture, resilience, and even emotional well-being. When fascia is dehydrated, glued, or restricted, we feel stiff, achy, and old. When it is hydrated, elastic, and free to glide, we move with the lightness and grace of youth — at any age.
In this illuminating and deeply practical workshop, you will:

Discover the latest fascial research and why it is revolutionizing modern yoga and movement practices
Explore the anatomy and physiology of fascia through simple visualizations and gentle self-palpation
Experience a fascia-informed yoga practice that incorporates varied, multi-dimensional movement, rhythmic bouncing, rebounding elasticity, mindful hydration cues, and restorative holds designed to restore glide, resilience, and spaciousness
Learn daily habits (on and off the mat) to keep your fascial system supple, strong, and vibrant for decades
Leave with tools to maintain fluid, pain-free movement and age with strength, openness, and joy

Suitable for yoga practitioners and teachers of all levels, this workshop blends clear science with accessible, transformative practice. Come unravel the hidden web that holds you together — and set it free.
Testimonials:
Founder of the California Yoga Teachers Association, American Yoga College, Unity in Yoga International (evolved into Yoga Alliance), Center for International Dialogue, and co-founded Yoga Journal. Author of yoga books including Yoga: The Practice of Myth and Sacred Geometry and Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras: Gateway to Enlightenment. Charles MacInerney is one of the finest teachers in the whole area of Yoga. I am sure that any subject that he would teach would be phenomenal. I try to get to his classes as much as I can because he always brings in new dimensions of Yoga that I do not always hear from other teachers. His wonderful exploration and in-depth knowledge of Yoga is so profound, and he is able to bring it into our everyday life. I feel his teachings of many different subjects are very new and leading edge, and he brings in his background in the sciences and he brings it to the field of Yoga.  Whoever is fortunate enough to be where Charles is, I really recommend that they try to attend his class as much as possible. I wrote an evaluation form for his class and I said “Whatever Charles teaches is where I will go.”  He brings such warmth and humor and realness to his classes, and connects at a very deep level with every student there. I just feel the students can’t help but feel this incredible love for this teacher as well as respect for what he is bringing to us and the enthusiasm and the generosity in giving to us all through his teachings.  - Rama Jyoti Vernon
I’ve known Charles for 26 years. What I appreciate about Charles is his humor, but more than that, his depth. Depth of compassion, Depth of wisdom, and capacity to connect with people. I always recommend Charles to people as the place to go if they’re wanting a deep full yoga experience. -  Deborah Kern, PhD (Dr. Deb) -Yoga Instructor, Author, Speaker
How many ways may I recommend Charles MacInerney? If you're considering signing up, do it. It will be an experience that you will treasure from this moment forward. - Katheryn Bumbaugh -Owner of Yoga HMMMMM Studio



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Getting Here

Location icon Yogaville

Directions

Yogaville offers transportation from the airport, train and bus stations in Charlottesville, VA. If you are driving Google Maps has reliable turn-by-turn directions.

Accommodation

Availability of complimentary accommodations is determined by the order of booking.
Dormitory

The most popular accommodations we have are Dormitory Accommodations – shared room and shared bath. We have two dormitories, Vivekananda Vihar and Ramalinga Nilayam, which are centrally heated and air-conditioned and convenient to meals and programs.
Lotus Guest House (Private Room)

Each room in our six unit guest house is equipped with a small refrigerator, queen size bed and full bath. Each room in our nine unit guest house is equipped with a queen sized bed and full bath, and no refrigerator.

Tenting
Set off in a quiet, wooded area adjacent to the Lotus Guest Houses are twelve campsites. Campers have use of the bathroom, shower, and laundry facilities nearby Vivekananda Vihar dormitory. Camping is available from March 15th to December 1st.

Shared Dormitory: Bottom Bunk

Accommodation
Bottom bunk in a shared dorm room. Dorm rooms contain 4-8 beds. Shared bathroom Dorm rooms are not coed Availability is Gender Specific

Private Dormitory

Accommodation
This is a private room with a shared bathroom in our Ramalinga Nilayam Dorm - Females Only

LGH: Full Bed

Accommodation
Private room and Private Bath. A single Full bed and a private bath designed for those seeking peace in solitude.    

LGH: 2 Twin beds

Accommodation
Private Room and Private Bath. Two twin Beds and a private bath that is ideal for friends looking to experience the bliss of Yogaville.  

LGH: Queen Bed

Accommodation
Private Room and Private Bath. A queen bed or a queen with two day beds and a private bath that is perfect for couples and families searching for a peaceful time together. Please put in the personal comments if you need a room that includes trundles.  

Tent-Site

Accommodation
Open from Mar. 16–Nov. 30. Closed from Dec. 1–Mar. 15 Set off in a quiet, wooded area adjacent to the Lotus Guest Houses are Eighteen campsites. Campers have use of the nearby bathhouse as well as laundry facilities at the LGH Building 3.   Also, all tent sites have tent platforms for a more comfortable and dry tenting experience.  Fires and Stoves are not Permitted. Price is per person per night. Please bring your own tent, tie downs, tarp (weather protection). bedding and towels.  

Venue & Amenities

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Free Wifi icon Free Wifi
Spa icon Spa
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Pool icon Pool
Towels icon Towels
Free Parking icon Free Parking
Kitchen icon Kitchen
Tour Assistance icon Tour Assistance
Hot Tub icon Hot Tub
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Cafe icon Cafe
Restaurant icon Restaurant
Fitness Center icon Fitness Center
Yoga Studio icon Yoga Studio
Housekeeping icon Housekeeping
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Yogaville is home to the Light of Truth Universal Shrine (LOTUS). The LOTUS is a unique temple dedicated to interfaith understanding and the Light within all faiths. Individual altars represent and honor the different world faiths and spiritual paths. The vision, design and inspiration of Sri Swami Satchidananda, LOTUS was dedicated in 1986. It demonstrates, “Truth is One, Paths are Many.” In the peaceful countryside of Virginia, the doors of LOTUS are open to welcome people of all backgrounds and beliefs.

Meals

Menu Types

Organic, vegetarian/vegan food Labeled ingredients Lacto-vegetarian Gluten-free and vegan options Salad bar Large herbal tea selection Coffee is available for purchase at Mandala Cafe

What's Included

  • Accomodations
  • Meals
  • Meditation Sessions
  • Yoga Classes

What's Not Included

  • Transportation
  • Airfare

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