Third Annual Ann Arbor Rotary Yoga Retreat

| February 2, 2025 | Events

When:

Sunday, June 14, 2026, 8:30 am – 4 pm

Where:

Grand Ballroom
The Kensington Hotel
3500 S State Street
Ann Arbor, MI

Join us for a rejuvenating day of yoga, mindfulness, and connection hosted by the Rotary Club of Ann Arbor.

Mission

To nurture the physical and mental well-being of our communities in a supportive and comfortable environment

What to Expect

  • Inspiring yoga sessions for all levels
  • Focus on mental health, balance, and well-being
  • Welcoming and inclusive community atmosphere
  • Beautiful ballroom setting at The Kensington Hotel

Who Should Attend

  • Yoga practitioners of all experience levels
  • Rotarians, family members, and friends
  • Community members interested in wellness and mental health

Registration is Open to the Public

Registration includes continental breakfast and lunch.

Registration limited to 100 members. No refunds please.

2026 Rotary Yoga Retreat Registration Form

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Waiver and Indemnification

By signing this form, I certify that my health is in good condition to permit me to participate in Yoga training in the Third Annual Ann Arbor Rotary Yoga Retreat on Sunday, June 14, 2026 at The Kensington Hotel, 3500 S State St, Ann Arbor, MI. I hereby acknowledge that a certain amount of risk is involved in my participation in the program activities of the Yoga Retreat. I agree to assume all risk and take personal responsibility for any injuries and illness associated with my participation in the activities of the Third  Annual Ann Arbor Rotary Yoga Retreat.

I further expressly agree to release and indemnify Rotary Club of Ann Arbor, its officers, employees and all Ann Arbor Rotary Yoga Retreat faculty members and volunteers and anyone else associated with the Ann Arbor Rotary Yoga Retreat from any and all claims, demands and damages of whatsoever arising from my attendance and participation in the Ann Arbor Rotary Yoga Retreat, whether known or unknown, anticipated or unanticipated, which I may have now or in the future, including costs and legal fees, but not limited to any and all claims.

I understand the images and video of the faculty and participants may be recorded during the Ann Arbor Rotary Yoga Retreat, and I give permission to record and distribute my images and video for educational purpose.

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Faculty

Program Chairman: Sam Kottamasu, MD
Retired Clinical Prof. of Radiology
Chairman, Board of Trustees,
Central Michigan University 2012

Program Director: Jody Tull, MA (Music)
Certified Yoga Teacher Founder,
Be in Awe Yoga RYT 500, Ann Arbor

Becky Bail, RN, BSN, CHTP, RYT200
Registered Yoga Teacher
Certified Healing Touch Practitioner

Ruth Moss-Katsnelson, LMSW
Psychotherapist

Steve Ragsdale, Ph.D
Professor of Biological Chemistry,
Michigan Medicine.
Yoga Scientist

Jonathan Rosenthal MD
Neurologist and Clinical Neurophysiologist
Founder of Annual Neuroscience and Yoga Conference

Dr. C. Saravanan
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Certified Yoga Therapist

Collyer Smith, MM
Rotary District 6380 Mental Health Chair
District Governor for District 6380 2023-2024
Past President, Rotary Club of Ann Arbor

Program: Sunday, June 14, 2026

  • 8:30 am: Welcome – Dr.Sam Kottamasu
  • 8:35 am: Pranayama-Relax and Energize – Jody Tul
  • 9:00 am: Sun Salutations – Jody Tull
  • 9:30 am: Breakfast
  • 10:00 am: Neuroscience of Yoga for Mental Health:
Stress, Anxiety, and Depression – Dr. Jonathan
Rosenthal, MD
  • 11:00 am: Beyond the pose: Yoga Therapy for chronic pain – Dr. C. Saravanan
  • 11:40 am: Yoga for Emotional and Mental Wellbeing -
Becky Bail
  • 12:30 pm: Lunch
  • 1:00pm: How Yoga Can Help With Our Mental Health: A Real Example – Collyer Smith
  • 1:15pm: Yoga Therapy Role Play Video – Ruth Moss-Katsnelson, LMSW
  • 1:25 pm: Yoga for arthritis – Becky Bail
  • 1:50 pm: Yoga to prevent falls and improve balance –
Dr. C. Saravanan
  • 2:25 pm: Light on the Science of Yoga-Dr. Steve
Ragsdale
  • 2:55 pm: Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy – Becky Bail
  • 3:25 pm: Yoga and meditation at your workstation -
Jody Tull
  • 3:50 pm: Closing remarks and Q and A

Benefits

  • Participants will learn breathing movement and mindfulness exercises to increase strength and flexibility.
  • Practical sessions and lectures.
  • Pranayama, Asanas, Meditation and more.
  • Increase your capacity to feel good and enjoy life.
  • This program is approved for 6.5 Continuing Education Units for Physical Therapists and Physical Therapy Assistants.
  • Proceeds support AARC’s “Helping Kids Succeed” projects.

 

Please bring a Yoga mat

For room reservations: Please call The Kensington Hotel directly at 734 761 7800 and mention the group name Ann Arbor Yoga Retreat for a discounted room rate.