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Yoga for Back Pain Day Retreat

​Hosted by Ricky Tran, BBA, E-RYT 500, YACEP & Deanna Schultz, C-IAYT, CES
📍 Springhill Retreat Center, 3991 E Renner Rd, Richardson, TX 75082
🗓 Saturday, September 13, 2025 | ⏰ 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Release Tension • Reclaim Mobility • Restore Peace
Join us for a day of therapeutic yoga, education and community at this immersive yoga retreat designed for people experiencing back pain. Whether you’re seeking relief, support, or deeper understanding, this experience will leave you grounded, empowered, and inspired.


💡 What to Expect
  • Therapeutic Yoga for the Spine led by Deanna Schultz
  • Theory & Practical Techniques with Ricky Tran
  • Nervous System Regulation through mindful movement & breath
  • Lunch & Wellness Chat on the connection between diet, inflammation and back pain
  • Closing Circle & Integration Strategies


🧘 Who This Retreat Is For
  • Individuals experiencing light to moderate back discomfort
  • Yoga practitioners and teachers looking for therapeutic tools (6 hrs YA CEU available)
  • Wellness seekers interested in gentle, holistic approaches to pain relief
  • Beginners welcome — some prior movement or yoga experience is helpful.


🧳 What to Bring
  • Yoga mat
  • Yoga Strap
  • Meditation cushion (there will be chairs for those who can not sit on the ground comfortably)
  • 2 yoga blocks
  • Water bottle
  • Light sweater or shawl for relaxation sessions
  • Notebook for reflections


🕒 Schedule
8:30 – 9:00 AM | Arrival & Check-In
  • Arrive early to settle in and set up your space with props
9:00 – 9:30 AM | Welcome & Introductions
  • Meet your guides and fellow participants
  • Set intentions for the day and create a supportive group environment
9:30 – 11:00 AM | Discussion & Therapeutic Yoga Session with Deanna Schultz
  • Understand anatomy & common back pain triggers
  • Learn breath-led, gentle movements for relief and alignment
  • Practice restorative poses and calming pranayama
11:00 – 12:00 PM | Light Lunch & Wellness Discussion
  • Enjoy nourishing, anti-inflammatory snacks to support spinal health
  • Learn how food and lifestyle choices can influence chronic pain
  • Connect with others, share experiences, and gain support
12:00 – 1:30 PM | Discussion & Therapeutic Yoga Session with Ricky Tran
  • Learn how mindset, breath, and meditation can reduce back pain
  • Explore simple poses and techniques Ricky uses to manage and relieve pain
  • Discover practical at-home methods
1:30 – 2:30 PM | Closing Circle & Reflection
  • Reflect on your experiences and personal insights from the day
  • Share takeaways and connect with the group
  • End with gratitude and a peaceful sendoff
2:30 – 3:00 PM | Cleanup & Farewell
  • Gather belongings and leave the space as we found it
  • Depart feeling lighter, clearer, and supported in your journey
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✅ Important Health Note
This retreat offers gentle, therapeutic yoga. Participants should be medically cleared by their healthcare provider for yoga and light physical activity, particularly if experiencing acute or chronic back pain. Please consult your doctor to ensure this program is safe for you.


🎟️ Space Is Limited – Reserve Your Spot!
📌 Investment: $144 before August 30, $168 after (Use promo code BACKPAIN at checkout)
📌 Register Now: https://schedulebliss.com/yogahealthinstitute/?gid=103853
Note: By registering, you confirm that you have been cleared by your healthcare provider for light physical activity and therapeutic yoga.


📝 Cancellation & Refund Policy
  • No refunds will be issued after the event is announced sold out.
  • If you cancel before the event sells out, you may apply 100% credit toward a private lesson with either teacher, to be scheduled within 90 days of the event.


About Your Guides
Ricky Tran, BBA, E-RYT 500, YACEP
Ricky is a renowned yoga teacher, healer, and lifelong student with over 26,000 teaching hours. His journey from addiction recovery to spiritual awakening has shaped his mission to inspire transformation through yoga, meditation, and mindful living. Rooted in the teachings of Sri T. Krishnamacharya and guided by mentors like Srivatsa Ramaswami and David Williams, Ricky blends traditional wisdom with modern therapeutic practices to help students find strength, clarity, and inner peace.
Deanna Schultz, C-IAYT, CES
Deanna is a certified yoga therapist, cancer exercise specialist, and RYT-500 yoga teacher with a passion for helping individuals reclaim strength and vitality. A breast cancer thriver herself, she combines therapeutic movement, breathwork, and mindfulness to support healing at any stage of life. Trained at Loyola Marymount University under Larry Payne, Deanna offers a compassionate, holistic approach to wellness that integrates body, mind, and spirit.
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Local Retreat Locations

Stone Cottage
15650 Addison Rd.
Addison, TX 75001
Springhill Retreat Center
3991 E Renner Rd.
Richardson, TX 75082
Entrance onto the 50-acre property
Pulling in
Look to the left for this.. the conference room and hotel are hidden
Turn left!
Park here
Breezeway to the pond, conference room and hotel rooms
M and W restrooms in the conference room
Kitchen in the conference room if you need to bring your own food
Pond behind the space
We have hosted retreats in all seasons for years

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