The Intown Retreat

** NEW CLASS ALERT **
Slow Flow + Restore | Weds. 10:30-11:30
with our beloved Shonali Banerjee 💛
Begins Aug. 5th!

In this all levels class, immerse yourself in the meditative rhythm of a Slow Flow practice tucked between longer gently held Restorative postures.

Deliberate flowing movement and the mindful breath of a Slow Flow builds awareness, focus, improves flexibility, and releases tension while the stillness of the restorative postures opens up inner-reflection and meditation as well as developing a deeper awareness of both the body and the breath.

Optional vinyasas can be added in for a stronger practice. Modifications are offered for all levels, making it a great fit for both beginners and seasoned yogis looking to elevate their practice.

This class is unheated.

Welcome new massage therapist Laurie! Starting this Sunday 3-6pm

Laurie at a glance: Laurie specializes in deep tissue, therapeutic, trigger point and sports massage.

Laurie Anderson has been a massage therapist for over 12 years. She graduated from Sanford Brown College in August 2014 and specializes in therapeutic massage, working extensively with athletes and clients who lead active, athletic lifestyles.

Her favorite modalities are trigger point and sports massage, and her pressure ranges from medium to firm. She is highly detail-oriented in her approach, focusing on inch-by-inch, head-to-toe healing of the body.

Most of her clients describe her style as a “hurts so good” feeling — she finds areas you never knew needed attention and works to bring relief, healing, and relaxation to your entire body.

Her motto is: “I can show you better than I can tell you how you will benefit from my massage.”

Here you can rest, guilt-free. Book your next massage, spa day, or yoga class with the link in our bio!

JOIN US for a ritual to honor the energy of the New Moon– a time of intention, reflection, and new beginnings. You can expect meditation, breath work, and gentle restorative yoga, creating room to clear what’s no longer needed and to honor the space for what wants to grow. 🌙

Hosted by the lovely Jenn Green of Jenn Green (Cook) 💖

Each gathering weaves in themes from tarot, astrology, and archetypal wisdom aligned with the lunar cycle. Bring a journal if you’d like to note inspiration and any personal reflections!✨

🗓️ Saturday, July 11
🕰️ 6-7:00 pm
💸 Free for members / $30 for non-members
📍The Intown Retreat 102 Church St. Decatur
Register @ theintownretreat.com

We’re very happy to be adding some new faces to our teaching staff!

🙌~ INTRODUCING LOUISE ~🙌

Louise is thrilled to be teaching at Intown Yoga, a community that already feels like home after living in Decatur with her family for more than 20 years and raising her two sons here.

She discovered yoga in 2019 while searching for a healthy way to manage the stress of being a working mom and immediately fell in love with the practice and the sense of balance it brought to her life. Louise completed her 200-hour yoga teacher training in early 2025 and enjoys teaching a variety of styles from power flow to restorative.

She has a special love for early morning slow flow classes that help students begin the day feeling grounded, energized, and bright. Her classes blend intentional breathwork with mindful movement to create a welcoming and balanced practice for all levels. ✨

Get on your mat and get festive this Saturday! Lovely Susan will be incorporating some 4th of July themes to her noon class. See you there!
Thank you for thinking of this Susan Susan Duffell
❤️💙🤍❤️💙🤍

This week we’re sending off Mark, and wish him well in Alabama. We’re grateful for his teaching and the wonderful people he brought to the community at the Intown Retreat. 🙏 We have some great new teachers taking over his classes!

~INTRODUCING MEL~
Join her Tuesdays at 7:00am for Gentle Flow

Mel Cabrera discovered yoga as a way to move her body, but it quickly became something much deeper, offering a sense of calm, grounding, and connection. Through her practice, she has gained a profound appreciation for the body’s remarkable ability to heal and for the power of intentional movement to release stored energy, ease anxiety, and melt away stress.

For Mel, yoga is a beautiful journey of self-discovery and a practice that deepens the connection between mind, body, and spirit. It invites us to embrace every part of ourselves—the joyful and the messy—and to find peace in both.

The joy and fulfillment Mel has found through yoga inspire her to share this practice with her students. She hopes to encourage them to explore, play, and connect with themselves, embracing their strength, honoring their uniqueness, and discovering their own path to self-love and inner peace.