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Returning to Source

A Mother’s Day Retreat for Practice, Study & Connection
A Transformational Rustic Retreat Experience | May 8–10, 2026

Guided by Ricky Tran, BBA, E-RYT 500, YACEP, YU-QP4, CBA
Executive Performance Coach & Private Yoga Specialist
20 years of practice and over 25,000 hours of teaching experience

This retreat will be small and intimate — only 20 mats available.

Escape the noise and return to the essential.

This Mother’s Day weekend, you’re invited to a focused yoga immersion at the Springhill Retreat Center—a quiet, natural lakeside setting that supports embodied practice, contemplative stillness, and meaningful connection.

This retreat is for sincere students who want movement that is therapeutic, intelligent, and deeply effective—and study that brings real clarity to everyday life.

Gentle Yet Challenging Vinyasa Krama
The movement practices will be Gentle yet Challenging Vinyasa Krama—a slower, progressive vinyasa method that builds the practice step-by-step through breath and intelligent sequencing.

Gentle doesn’t mean easy.
Compared to the Ashtanga-inspired vinyasa Ricky often teaches, these sessions include fewer chaturangas, slower transitions, and more time to refine breath, alignment, and awareness—while still offering plenty of optional intermediate and advanced variations as the sequences progress.

Rooted in Traditional Lineage
Vinyasa Krama comes from the teachings of Sri T. Krishnamacharya, widely known as the father of modern yoga, and was preserved through Srivatsa Ramaswami, his direct student for 33 years. Ricky studied directly with Ramaswami for approximately seven seasons, receiving instruction in this breath-centered, progressive system.

Yoga Sutra Study
Alongside physical practice, we’ll study and discuss the Yoga Sutra—a foundational text that functions like a practical manual for understanding the mind.

The Yoga Sutra is not religious. Its teachings address what all humans face: distraction, stress, emotional turbulence, and the search for steadiness and meaning. Even a small amount of study can profoundly change how you approach both practice—and life.

If you have a Yoga Sutra book, bring it. If you don’t, come anyway—listening with a sincere, seeker’s mind is enough.

Breath, Quietude, and Stillness
There will be sustained breathing practices, meditation, and daily opportunities to sit in quietude in a naturally serene environment overlooking the lake.

There will be movement.
There will be breath.
There will be silence.
The aim is not performance.
The aim is stillness.

Community & Nourishment
To keep this immersion accessible and aligned with its rustic spirit, we adopt a communal, self-catered approach to dining.

Bring Your Own:
Participants are asked to bring their own meals and snacks. Filtered water, disposable plates, napkins, and plasticware will be provided.

Share the Table:
You are welcome to bring extra to share in a simple potluck spirit.

Guidelines:
Light vegetarian fare is recommended to support clarity and steadiness in practice.

Amenities:
A kitchen and refrigerator are available on-site. Remaining on the property for meals is encouraged to preserve retreat continuity.

What to Bring
  • Yoga mat and practice towel
  • Water bottle
  • Personal props: blocks, straps, meditation cushion (limited props available on-site)
  • Meals and snacks for the weekend
  • If staying overnight:
  • Some like to bring their own pillows and blanket. Accommodations are rustic.
  • Change of clothes and toiletries

Tentative Schedule
Friday: Arrival & Grounding
4:00 PM: Arrival & Check-in
6:00 PM: Gentle Decompression Yoga Practice
7:30 PM: Dinner & Opening Circle

Saturday: Depth & Discipline
6:00 AM: Yoga Purifications (Kriya) for Vital Organs
7:00 AM: All Levels VK Yoga Practice - Postures, Breath, Meditation
8:00 AM: Light Snack Break
8:30 AM: Yoga Posture Workshop HIP OPENING/LOTUS
11:30 AM: Lunch Break
1:00 PM: Introduction to the Yoga Sutra - Overview
3:00 PM: Break - Enjoy some silence on the property
4:00 PM: All Levels VK Yoga Practice - Postures, Breath, Meditation
6:00 PM: Dinner
7:00 PM: Evening Yoga Lecture based on student Q&A
9:00 PM: End

Sunday: Integration & Closing
6:00 AM: Yoga Purifications
7:00 AM: All Levels VK Yoga Practice - Postures, Breath, Meditation
8:00 AM: Light Snack Break
8:30 AM: Yoga Posture Workshop - SECRETS TO PAIN FREE BACK BENDING
11:30 AM: Light Snack Break
12:00 PM: Yoga Lecture based on student Q&A
1:30 PM: Group Clean Up
2:00 PM: Closing Circle
3:00 PM: End of Immersion - Check Out

Retreat Pricing
$350 retreat tuition (before May 1), $365 after
Optional overnight lodging available and recommended.
$600 for the entire weekend (tuition + lodging)
Rooms are double occupancy (two twin beds, full bath).
You may share a room with someone and split the room cost.
Commuting is permitted; staying on-site is recommended, as practice begins at 6:00 AM on both Saturday and Sunday.

Space is limited to 20 mats.
12 rooms available.

Location & Lodging
Springhill Retreat Center
3991 E Renner Rd
Richardson, TX 75082

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    • I voluntarily choose to participate in the Returning to Source Retreat and understand that yoga, breathwork, meditation, and other physical activities involve inherent risks. I voluntarily assume full responsibility for any risks, injuries, illness, emotional responses, or damages that may occur as a result of my participation.
    • I confirm that I am physically capable of participating in yoga and retreat activities and will inform the instructor of any injuries, medical conditions, limitations, or concerns that may affect my participation.
    • I agree to release, waive, and hold harmless the retreat organizer, instructors, assistants, volunteers, venue, and affiliated parties from any and all liability, claims, demands, or causes of action that may arise from my participation in the retreat, including any injury, loss, or damage to person or property.
    • In the event of a medical emergency, I authorize the retreat organizer or staff to obtain medical care on my behalf if necessary. I understand that I am responsible for any medical expenses incurred and that the organizer assumes no responsibility for medical costs.
    • I understand that retreat payments are non-refundable unless the event is canceled by the organizer. Any exceptions, credits, or transfers are at the organizer’s discretion.
    • I understand that the retreat schedule and activities may be adjusted due to weather, safety considerations, or other circumstances, and such adjustments may occur without refund.
    • I agree to respect the retreat environment, fellow participants, instructors, and the space provided.
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Workshops & Retreats are inside the Stone Cottage or Springhill Retreat Center in Richardson.

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