The Intown Retreat

Overview

The Intown Retreat is a boutique wellness studio in Decatur, GA, specializing in yoga, therapeutic massage, restorative events, and relaxation amenities like a cedar sauna and lounge. It blends yoga teachings, clinical massage therapy, sound healing, and somatic experiences to promote physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. The facility caters to diverse clients, from athletes and prenatal individuals to families and those navigating menopause or stiffness.

• Facility type: Intimate urban retreat with yoga studio, massage rooms, cedar sauna, and lounge area.
• Overall atmosphere and experience: Calming, inclusive, and restorative, emphasizing nervous system regulation, community connection, and holistic healing. Guests unwind with complimentary tea, sparkling water, props (bolsters, blocks, blankets), and post-session sauna access, fostering a sense of sacred rest and rejuvenation away from daily stress.

Features & Amenities

• Cedar Sauna: Available for relaxation during/after classes (e.g., 15 minutes post-sound bath) or while parents lounge during kid yoga; promotes detoxification and deeper unwinding.
• Lounge Area: Complimentary hot tea, on-tap sparkling water; ideal for pre/post-session relaxation, reading, puzzles, or chair massages.
• Yoga Studio: Equipped with props for yin, restorative, and gentle flows; supports all levels, including beginners and stiff bodies.
• Massage Rooms: Private spaces for customized therapies; prenatal pillow systems for safety.
• Additional Perks: Herbal tea rituals in events, sound healing with crystal bowls/harmonium, journaling spaces.

Services

• Massage Therapy:
  • Standard Massage (60 min / 75 min total, 90 min / 105 min total, 120 min / 135 min total): Customized with techniques like deep tissue, Swedish, neuromuscular, myofascial release, hot stones, aromatherapy.
  • Advanced Myofascial Therapy (with Tina Hearron): Dry, sustained pressure for pain relief and mobility (60/90/120 min).
  • Prenatal Massage (60/90/120 min): Specialized support with trained therapists and pillow systems.
  • Modalities include lymphatic drainage, trigger point, Thai, cupping, kinesiotaping, sports injury, geriatric, assisted stretching, chair massage.
• Yoga Classes:
  • Yin Yoga + Sound Bath, Yoga for the Stiff Guy, Shabbat Yoga, Kid Yoga (ages 3-6).
  • Restorative and gentle flows for all levels.
• Special Events & Workshops:
  • Full Moon Song Bath, New Moon Gathering, SETTLE: Sex Drugs & Menopause, Inversion Workshop, Summer Solstice Celebration.
  • Somatic experiences, breathwork, meditation, journaling, sound healing, tarot/astrology themes.
• Other: Facials by licensed esthetician Susan Gonzalez (Mondays); chair massages.

Pricing

• Massage: Pricing not explicitly listed; book via Mindbody (studio ID 5742062). Mid-week discounts available (except prenatal). Cancellation: Free until end of prior business day; 50% same-day >4 hours; 100% no-show/<4 hours.
• Events:
  • SETTLE: Sex, Drugs & Menopause: $39.
  • Full Moon Song Bath: $45 (non-members) / $30 (members).
  • New Moon Gathering: $30 drop-in / free for yoga members.
  • Yin Yoga + Sound Bath, Yoga for the Stiff Guy, Shabbat Yoga: Pricing via Mindbody; some free for members.
  • Kid Yoga: Registration via Mindbody.
• Membership perks: Discounts on classes/events.

Location & Hours

• Location: 102 Church Street, Decatur, GA 30030 (map: Google Maps link available). Convenient Atlanta-area spot.
• Operating Hours: Not explicitly stated; services/events from mornings (e.g., 10:30 AM Kid Yoga) to evenings (e.g., 7:30 PM Yin Yoga). Massages bookable flexibly; studio closes at 9 PM for cancellations. Check Mindbody for real-time availability.

Notes

• What makes this sauna special: The cedar sauna integrates seamlessly into wellness programming, offering therapeutic heat for recovery post-yoga/sound bath or during family classes—unique for parents seeking ‘me-time.’ Emphasizes accessibility (no experience needed) and expert team (e.g., 28-year yoga vets like Joe Palese, NMT specialists like Sam Craw/Trisha Butler).
• Holistic, client-centered: Evidence-based yoga therapy, athlete-level myofascial work, inclusive events (e.g., menopause unfiltered, Jewish Shabbat flows). Strong community focus with volunteering therapists and somatic healing. Powered by Mindbody for easy booking; web design by Pixality for seamless experience.