photo of Jim Bennitt by Mitchell Manz

photo of Jim Bennitt by Mitchell Manz

When you train with Jim expect to sweat a little, breathe a lot, and leave with the mental clarity that defines yoga.

His classes incorporate functional movements, mobility exercises, breathwork, and meditation.

Jim originally took up yoga in 1997 as a way to help heal back pain, but soon after, discovered how the practice affects not only the body but also the mind and spirit. He began teaching in 2002 and co-founded Tejas Yoga in 2009. Jim is also a former college wrestler and holds a black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

weekly classes

photo by Jess Pierotti

photo by Jess Pierotti

Live virtual classes

Wednesday

10am-11am all levels

Saturday

8am-9am gentle

All live virtual classes are on the Tejas Yoga app.

workshops

photo by Mitchell Manz

photo by Mitchell Manz

Chicago Workshops

See all of Jim's Chicago workshops at Tejas Yoga

video

Writing

photo by Mitchell Manz

photo by Mitchell Manz

The Intriguing Tantric Practices You Should Really Know About

Learn how tantra can radically shift your yoga and meditation experience,
and bring your consciousness to an elevated state.
Read this article at Sonima

The Subtle Aspect of Tree Pose You’re Probably Missing

This precise explanation of how to engage the root lock will help you
find full expression of this posture and improve
your understanding of the bandhas. Read this article at Sonima

The Physical and Energetic Effects of the Abdominal Lock

This explanation of uddiyana bandha will help you understand
why and how it should be practiced in yoga. Read this article at Sonima

Retreats

Escape to one of our carefully chosen, all-inclusive, luxury resorts for a full week to focus on rest, rejuvenation, healing, and time to deepen your practice!


Yoga Retreat with Jim Bennitt in Portugal
Two Separate Weeks: Sept 22-28, 2026 or Sept 29-Oct 5, 2026

contact ashley@jimbennitt.com

At Casa Fuzetta

Join us for a for a full week and see why CNTraveller and Travel & Leisure (US) have both included Casa Fuzetta in their shortlists of the best yoga retreats in the world. (See these links: 2024 listing and 2023 listing).

We will practice yoga (twice a day), enjoy delicious and healthy meals created by a local chef, have the option to enjoy massage and spa treatments, and explore the town and the surrounding area. The yoga classes will be accessible to all levels and will incorporate classical yoga poses, functional movements, mobility exercise, breathwork, and meditation. Save your room now! We are sure to sell out.

See Room Options

  • The Casa is a private property that will be reserved for us alone. No other guests besides our group will be present. All rooms have a private bath.

Tower Suite

  • 1 person alone -  $5800

  • 2 people -  $3200 each

Crystal Suite

  • 1 person alone-  $5400

  • 2 people-  $3050 each

Gallery Suite

  • 1 person alone-  $5400

  • 2 people-  $3050 each

Music Suite

  • 1 person alone -  $3950

  • 2 people -  $2700 each

Dancer Suite

  • 1 person alone -  $3950

  • 2 people -  $2700 each

Post Colonial Suite

  • 1 person alone -  $4050

  • 2 people -  $2800 each

Spiral Suite

  • 1 person alone -  $4100

  • 2 people -  $2900 each

Courtyard Suite

  • 1 person alone -  $4100

  • 2 people -  $2900 each

Clock Room

  • 1 person alone -  $4050

  • 2 people -  $2800 each

Buddha Room

  • 1 person alone -  $3950

  • 2 people -  $2700 each

Vaulted Room

  • 1 person alone -  $4050

  • 2 people -  $2800 each

Old Kitchen

  • 1 person alone -  $3900

  • 2 people -  $2650 each

Add Ons

There are a variety of excursions and spa treatment that you can arrange with concierge when arriving in Portugal as well as some that we will set up before. Activities are additional and prices vary depending on the excursions and size of the group and will be organized by the center upon arrival. The activities that we plan to organize are:

  • Visit to the nearby Market 

  • Olhao Salt Pans

  • Winery

  • Olive Oil Tasting

  • Traditional Portuguese Ceramic Tile Painting

  • The Large Boat that visits an island + lunch

EXPERIENCES AVAILABLE- Ashley will Share Activity OPtions closer to the Departure for the Trip

Travel to Olhao

The journey from Faro airport should be no more than 20 mins.

Once students are booked we will help arrange private cars and give options to ride share for economic value. We will set up your transfers for you.

If you are traveling from LISBON

Transport options are: coach, train, plane or private transfer [all will need a minimum of 3-3.5hrs. NOTE: trains and planes will be to Faro, from where a taxi on to Olhao will be needed for last leg of the journey (approx20min)]

The same as from Faro, you are booked we will help arrange private cars and give options to ride share for economic value. We will set up your transfers for you. If you would like a private car straight from Lisbon that is an option as well.

Please contact ashley@jimbennitt.com for more information and to hold your spot! If you are interested in a roommate, we try our best to pair you up. Payment details are:

  • $500 non-refundable deposit is due in order to hold your spot

  • 50% of the remaining balance is due by Nov 1st, 2025

  • Full remaining balance is due by March 1st, 2026

If you would like to make monthly payments, Ashley can help set up a monthly payment plan for you at the time you complete your deposit.

Contact

photo by Mitchell Manz

photo by Mitchell Manz

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