BE MORE HAPPY: A MEDITATION & YOGA RETREAT
A Reset for
Stressful Times
If life has felt heavy lately, this free half-day retreat offers a chance to step away from the pressure so you can breathe and feel like yourself again.
(Space is limited. Save your free spot.)
What Is
Be More Happy?
Be More Happy is a half-day meditation and yoga retreat for people who want to step out of the usual pace of life and reconnect with themselves in a more meaningful way.
The morning includes a self-care workshop, guided meditation, gentle yoga, a mindful walk in nature, and time for self-reflection. Together, these experiences are designed to help you feel more refreshed, relaxed, and present.
You don’t need any experience with meditation or yoga. Just come as you are.
Date
June 6, 2026
Time
9 AM ET -
12 PM ET
Location
Awake Yoga Meditation Center
at Waldorf School of Baltimore
4801 Tamarind Road
Baltimore, MD, 21209
Feel the Difference
Learn tools you
can use anytime
Connect with
like-minded people
Improve focus and attention
Clear mental clutter
Build steadiness for hard days
Restore your energy
Meet Your Facilitators
Valenciá
De’La Clay-Bell
Valenciá De’La Clay-Bell is a professor of Women & Gender Studies at Morgan State University, PhD student in Trauma-Informed Educational Practices, and Certified Yoga Teacher (200-hour). She will guide a grounding yoga session that supports relaxation, body awareness, and a deeper sense of ease
Brian
Furr
Brian Furr is a 200-hour YTT-certified yoga instructor, meditation practitioner, triathlete, and entrepreneur. His teaching brings together discipline, steadiness, and purpose in an approachable way. At this retreat, he will guide participants through a gentle yoga practice designed to help them release tension, reconnect with themselves, and feel more present.
Acharya
Kashi
Acharya Kashi (Ashley Williams) is a yogi, acharya, speaker, and joy-builder whose work is rooted in resilience, hope, and human happiness. She believes self-care can be both practical and joyful, helping people return to themselves with more ease and intention. At this retreat, Acharya Kashi will lead the Self-Care Workshop.
Swami
Nityananda
Swami Nityananda teaches yoga philosophy and meditation at Awake Yoga Meditation Center. Her teachings reach audiences in more than 60 countries and help listeners live in joy and freedom. As Juniper Ellis she is Professor Emerita of English at Loyola University Maryland. She will offer a meditation to help connect with inner awareness and happiness.
Danna
Thomas
Danna Thomas, a Baltimore Public School teacher, is the author and founder of Happy Teacher Revolution: a global initiative to support the mental health and wellness of educators. The organization has supported thousands of teachers across the United States, Canada, Nigeria, Brazil, and Senegal by providing educators with the time and space to feel, deal, and be real about the social-emotional demands of the job. When she’s not meditating and playing saxophone in Baltimore, Danna lives on her converted school bus, “Begonia,” as she continues her own journey of claiming and sustaining joy.
A Space to Choose Happy
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Self-Care Workshop
Simple ways to care for yourself more intentionally, even when life feels busy, demanding, or off balance.
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Guided Meditation & Gentle Yoga
Two supportive practices to help you release tension and feel more ease.
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Mindful Walk in Nature
Time outdoors to take in the morning and enjoy a break from screens, noise, and routine.
Life Asks
A Lot of Us
Many people are carrying uncertainty and mental overload every day. Be More Happy: A Meditation & Yoga Retreat offers a few hours to step out of that pressure and spend time with practices that can help you move through life with more energy, focus, and steadiness.
This Retreat Is for You If:
You’ve been feeling stretched thin
You want a break from screens, noise, and routine
You’ve been wanting to take better care of yourself
You’re curious about meditation or yoga, and want something approachable
You want practical tools, not just inspiration
You’d love to spend time with people who are looking for something similar
Join Us
June 6th
Spend the morning with us from 9 AM ET to 12 PM ET.
You do a lot for a lot of people. This is a chance to set aside a few hours for your own well-being and begin again with intention.
“If we let go of our ideas of happiness, the only thing that’s left is happiness itself.”
Common
Questions
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Be More Happy is a free event. Just register in advance to save your spot.
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The retreat takes place on June 6 from 9 AM ET to 12 PM ET.
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Wear something comfortable that you can move and relax in.
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Please bring a yoga mat or blanket if you don’t have a yoga mat. We’ll share anything else you need to know after you register.
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Not at all. This retreat is designed to be welcoming and approachable, whether you’re completely new or already have some experience.
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Yes. You’re welcome to come by yourself or with a friend.