Moody Gardens to Host Yoga Retreat Weekend With Doug Keller

GALVESTON, Texas (Oct. 5, 2026) - Moody Gardens will welcome internationally recognized yoga teacher and author Doug Keller for its annual Yoga Retreat Weekend, Oct. 23-25, at the Moody Gardens Convention Center. The three-day retreat will feature four yoga sessions focused on improving mobility, understanding the body and developing practices that promote greater strength and ease.

This year’s retreat, “Yoga is for Vitality and Renewal,” will explore how hatha yoga can support physical and mental vitality at any age. Each session will combine instruction with guided yoga practice, with a focus on helping participants better understand how the body moves and functions.

“Vitality isn’t just for the young, and neither is yoga,” Keller said. “The practices of hatha yoga were designed from the very start to support and enhance our natural vitality.”

WEEKEND RETREAT SCHEDULE

Friday, Oct. 23 | 7-9 p.m.
Simple Keys to the Shoulders
The retreat opens with a look at shoulder movement and its connection to breathing. Participants will learn fundamental techniques for improving shoulder mobility and reducing tension before ending the evening with relaxation, chocolate-covered strawberries and champagne.

Saturday, Oct. 24 | 9-11:30 a.m.
Dynamic Alignment is About Healthy Joints
Keller will explore how the feet, knees and hips work together and how better joint movement can improve flexibility and reduce stiffness and discomfort.

Saturday, Oct. 24 | 2-4:30 p.m.
Your Low Back and Your Breath
This session focuses on the relationship between spinal movement and breathing, using yoga practices designed to promote greater freedom of movement and support low back health.

Sunday, Oct. 25 | 9-11:30 a.m.
Essentials for Shoulder Freedom
Building on Friday evening’s session, participants will take a deeper look at shoulder, wrist and elbow movement and how healthy shoulder mechanics connect with the neck, back and hips.

In addition to the four featured sessions, the weekend will include morning stretches, water yoga and other wellness activities. Yoga Alliance continuing education credits are available for yoga teachers.

YOGA RETREAT HOTEL PACKAGES

Guests can make a weekend of the retreat with special Moody Gardens Hotel packages for two.

The two-night package, with check-in Friday, Oct. 23, includes all four yoga sessions, Aquarium Pyramid admission for two, late checkout at 2 p.m. Sunday, chocolate-covered strawberries and champagne Friday evening, and healthy snacks and smoothies Saturday morning. Rates start at an average of $311.50 per night, excluding taxes and fees.

The one-night package, with check-in Saturday, Oct. 24, includes the Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning yoga sessions, Aquarium Pyramid admission for two, late checkout at 2 p.m. Sunday, and healthy snacks and smoothies Saturday. Rates start at an average of $344 per night, excluding taxes and fees.

Retreat guests also receive 20% off spa services at The Spa at Moody Gardens with their retreat wristband.

For tickets, the full schedule and hotel package information, visit moodygardens.com/event/yoga-retreat.