Mandali is situated at 850 metres above sea level, high on a hill with a stunning view of the lake. All the rooms are beautifully designed to provide comfort, privacy and relaxation. Every room features an en-suite shower and toilet.

Mandali’s kitchen will provide three vegetarian meals per day, prepared with the best selection of organic fresh and local ingredients. Each meal is served buffet style. They will also be able to cater for special dietary needs such as vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free, providing balanced alternative menus (you will be asked to provide dietary information as part of your registration process). There will be filtered water, tea, and fresh fruit available all day, every day.

Mandali is blessed with a quiet and serene location and is easily reachable by plane, car and train service. They are located one hour north of Milan Malpensa International Airport. Malpensa is served by many airlines.

• They have a complete support system to arrange pick ups from and to the airport and train station.
• The details and fees can be found in this link – scrolling to the bottom of the page.

Course Description

The ability to gather together and be with teachings and practices, silence, nature and each other quietly is a great privilege and something many of us have been without for far too long. We are looking forward to welcoming each of you.

We will practice many sessions of meditation coupled with Yin and Yang Yoga, time for hiking and swimming, sauna and massage, partner inquiry sessions, gourmet plant based meals (with some dairy options), as well as private and small group sessions with Sarah or Ty for each participant.

The teachings will emphasize the heart opening methods inspired by the 7 points of Mind Training taught by Atisha, an 11th century Indian Yogi who spent his later years transforming the Tibetan Buddhist views on compassion and awareness as lived in everyday life. These down to earth teachings have been widely followed for centuries, earning Atisha at the time the nickname ’Sublime teacher of impulsive behavior and its results.’

In advance of the retreat, you may enjoy reading, Always Maintain A Joyful Mind by Pema Chodron, Sarah’s new book Lit From Withinas well as viewing Sarah’s teachings on Opening the Mind Lojong 1-6.

We look forward to each of you being able to drop in, open up, and dive deep as you ignite and reclaim the profound resources dwelling within you.

Schedule:

Saturday October 21st:

• 2:00 – 5:00pm / Check in and settle
• 6:00 – 7:00pm / Dinner
• 7:30pm / Retreat Begins

Sunday 22nd – Wednesday October 25th:

• 6:00 – 7:00am   / Self-led Yang Yoga practice
• 7:O0 – 7:30am   / Meditation practice
• 7:30 – 8:30am   / Breakfast
• 9:00 – 9:30am  / Meditation practice with Ty
• 9:45 – 12:45am / Practice with Sarah
• 12:00 – 1:00pm  / Private Meetings with Ty
• 1:00 – 2:00pm   / Lunch
• 3:00 – 3:30pm  / Meditation practice
• 3:30 – 4:00pm  / Walking meditation
• 4:00 – 5:00pm  / Silent/Guided Yin Practice
• 5:00 – 6:30pm  / Self-Led Practice
• 6:30 – 7:30pm  / Dinner
• 8:00 – 8:45pm  / Practice with Ty
• 10:00pm.           / Lights out

Thursday October 26th – Last full day:

• 6:00 – 7:00am   / Self-led Yang Yoga practice
• 7:O0 – 7:30am   / Meditation practice
• 7:30 – 8:30am   / Breakfast
• 9:00 – 9:30am  / Meditation practice with Ty
• 9:45 – 12:45am / Practice with Sarah
• 12:00 – 1:00pm  / Private Meetings with Ty
• 1:00 – 2:00pm   / Lunch
• 3:00 – 3:30pm  / Meditation practice
• 3:30 – 4:00pm  / Walking meditation
• 4:00 – 5:00pm  / Silent/Guided Yin Practice
• 3:00 – 5:00pm  / Private meetings with Sarah and TY
• 5:00 – 5:45pm  / Self-led practice 
• 5:45 – 6:30pm  / Practice with Sarah and Ty / Ending Silence 
• 6:30 – 7:30pm  / Dinner
• 10:00pm.           / Lights out

Friday, October 27th (Departure Day):

• 6:00 – 7:30am   / Silent self-led Yin/Yang Yoga and Meditation practice
• 7:30 – 8:30am   / Breakfast
• 10am   / Check-out of room 

Terms and Conditions – Payment:

• Payment must be made in full at the time of registration.
• If you are concerned about having to cancel your attendance, then we strongly encourage protecting your investment by purchasing trip cancellation insurance coverage that includes “cancel for any reason”.

Cancellation Terms For This Retreat:

• If we cancel the retreat, we will offer options of what is available (refund or transfer).
  • If the whole retreat switches to an online retreat due to travel limitations, we will move your registration to this option or give you a refund.
• In the event that you need to cancel, all cancellation requests must be emailed to info@sarahpowers.com.
• Because we have committed funds to the retreat center:
  • If you cancel by August 25, 2023, we will refund 75%, cancellation fee of 25%.
  • If you cancel after August 25, 2023 and IF we are able to fill your space, we will refund 75%, and apply a cancellation fee of 25%. (If we are not able to fill your space, then no refund will be available.)
• If you are able to purchase trip cancellation coverage, please check your policy that our non-refundable charges are covered.

Transfers:

• No transfers between retreats, trainings, and/or workshops except as outlined above.
• No transfers of registrations between attendees.

Refunds:

• No refunds will be made for failure to attend or failure to complete the retreat.
• All refunds will be processed within 2 weeks following a program.

Limitation of Liability:

• • Sarah and/or Ty Powers and/or The Insight Yoga Institute cannot be responsible or liable for any injury, loss or damage of property, or disruption of any program due to circumstances beyond their control.
  • I am participating in Yoga Teacher Trainings, Intensives, Silent Retreats and/or Workshops offered by Sarah and/or Ty Powers and/or The Insight Yoga Institute during which I will receive information and instruction about yoga and health. I recognize that yoga requires physical exertion that may be strenuous and may cause physical injury, and I am fully aware of the risks and hazards involved.
  • I understand that it is my responsibility to consult with a physician prior to and regarding my participation in the Yoga Teacher Trainings, Intensives, Silent Retreats and/or Workshops. I represent and warrant that I am physically fit and I have no medical condition that would prevent my full participation in the Yoga Teacher Trainings, Intensives, Silent Retreats and/or Workshops.
  • In consideration of being permitted to participate in Yoga Teacher Trainings, Intensives, Silent Retreats and/or Workshops, I agree to assume full responsibility for any risks, injuries or damages, known or unknown, which I might incur as a result of participating in the program.

• In further consideration of being permitted to participate in Yoga Teacher Trainings, Intensives, Silent Retreats and/or Workshops, I knowingly, voluntarily and expressly waive any claim I may have against Sarah and/or Ty Powers and/or The Insight Yoga Institute for injury or damages that I may sustain as a result of participating in the program.
• I, my heirs or legal representatives forever release waive, discharge any covenant not to sue Sarah and/or Ty Powers and/or The Insight Yoga Institute for any injury or death caused by their negligence or other acts.
• I agree to hold Sarah and/or Ty Powers and/or The Insight Yoga Institute harmless for any injury caused to me during the practice indicated above.

Release: I am aware that I may be included in photographs taken at any Sarah Powers or Insight Yoga Institute event that may be used on www.SarahPowersInsightYoga.com and associated social media websites.