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Connect & Grow: A One-Day Teen & Parent Retreat


Connect & Grow: A One-Day Teen & Parent Retreat

Discover the power of connection with our refreshing Teen and Parent Retreat! This extraordinary opportunity allows both parent and teen to pause, reflect, and deepen their bond. Built on trust, communication, and understanding, our one day program helps foster a strong relationship as teens grow and navigate life's challenges. Strengthen your connection, support your teen's journey, and create lasting memories together!

When: May 17 - 18, 2025 | Saturday - Sunday

Location: Pacifica (TBC)

Who can attend: Teens 13+ accompanied by a Parent

Fees: $350-$400 TBC (covers booking for a parent and a teen)

Interest registrations here to learn more.

Deposit $100 to block your spot!

Highlights: 

  • Fun Games and Exercises for Engaging Learning

  • Interactive Sessions to Strengthen Connection

  • Expert Guest Speakers Sharing Valuable Insights

  • Holistic Yoga Practices for Body, Mind, and Spirit

  • Guided Self-Reflections for Inner Growth and Clarity

Meet the Team

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Savita Joshi
Savita Joshi

Savita Joshi, C-IAYT, E-RYT 500, B.E. MBA, is the Executive Director of Yoga Bharati Dallas chapter.  She has been teaching yoga for the past 20 years. As a chief yoga therapy consultant at Dallas chapter, she offers yoga therapy for various psychosomatic ailments. She is one of the faculty for yoga training programs and guides yoga therapy students. She has contributed at a traditional Sanskrit medium online school as an Executive Director for a couple of years. She likes hiking, gardening, bhajans, reading spiritual books, and spending time with her family.

Sheela Venkata
Sheela Venkata

Sheela Venkata, B.E., RYT-200, currently pursuing a Diploma in Yoga Therapy with Yoga Bharati. She has been involved with the Dallas chapter activities since its inception. She manages the center’s yoga therapy activities and works with the team in providing yoga therapy for various ailments. She has been teaching yoga for 10 years and is committed to sharing transformative benefits for yoga. She is passionate about helping community members to integrate the principles of yoga into all aspects of life. As a devotee, she helps at the local temple activities. In her free time, she enjoys reading, cooking, gardening, hiking, and spending time with her family.

Sejal Sharma
Sejal Sharma

Sejal Sharma B.S in Comp Sci, certified Early Childhood Teacher, certified yoga teacher (200hr), and an Ayurvedic Health Counselor (600hr) from Kerala Ayurveda. She has pursued 2 years of Sanskrit studies from Samskrit Bharati. Combining all the areas of her study, she contributes at Yoga Bharati in IT related admin work, along with some areas of content development.  She is interested in all ancient Indian scriptures and sciences which led her on her Ayurveda and Yoga journey.  She loves learning and is eager to pursue her further studies at Yoga Bharati. 

Ashwini Surpur
Ashwini Surpur

Ashwini Surpur, BS (CS), MA (Sanskrit), ERYT-500, CIAYT, is the Executive Director of Yoga Bharati and a Senior Yoga Therapist. With 15 years of experience as a Software Engineer at Oracle, she transitioned to full-time volunteering at Yoga Bharati in 2010. Specializing in yoga therapy, particularly for cancer and terminally ill patients, she's a sought-after speaker on yoga and Hindu philosophy and contributes articles to various publications. Passionate about literature and philosophy, she holds an MA in Sanskrit and enjoys writing poems and articles in her free time.

Chinmay Surpur
Chinmay Surpur

Chinmay Surpur (ERYT, BS Neuroscience) serves as the Director of Research at Yoga Bharati while pursuing a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology at Saybrook University. He initiated, completed, and published research studies at UC Santa Barbara and Yoga Bharati, aiming to bridge Eastern and Western therapeutic principles. Chinmay conducts international training and outreach for Yoga Bharati, envisioning yoga's acceptance as therapy in mainstream health systems. His passion extends beyond academia; he enjoys music, singing, reading, and travel. His goal is to publish research on yoga's efficacy in scientific journals, advocating for its recognition as a therapeutic modality for chronic ailments.

Anusha Patil
Anusha Patil

Anusha Patil (E-RYT), Manager - Content and Media, is also a senior yoga teacher and faculty of Yoga Teacher Training program. From an engineer to a certified yoga teacher, she blends analytical skills with mindful practice. While working as a SPED staff with children, she saw the positive impact of yoga on their well-being. Certified by Yoga Bharati, she believes in a simple daily yoga practice to live life fully. Anusha enjoys nature, cooking, and dancing. She lives in Redwood Shores with her family. Anusha is pursuing Diploma in Yoga Therapy at Yoga Bharati.

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