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Asana Intensive: Postures, Sequences, & Practices for Health and Wellbeing

Asana Intensive: Postures, Sequences, & Practices for Health and Wellbeing

Yoga Retreat Weekend with Luke Ketterhagen

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Asana Intensive: Postures, Sequences, & Practices for Health and Wellbeing

Yoga Retreat Weekend with Luke Ketterhagen
July 20—22, 2018
Luke Ketterhagen
With Luke Ketterhagen

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Check out our various upcoming programs—we're sure there's something to inspire you

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A steady and grounded asana practice is a gateway to freedom—freedom from stiffness, resistance, and negative habit patterns. This yoga retreat asana intensive will teach you a systematic method for undoing any tension, tightness, and fatigue you may have incurred by working, commuting, or simply living. You will learn the fundamentals behind many of the basic and advanced yoga poses. You will begin to safely practice these poses so that you can continue on the path to wholeness and freedom in your own time, in your own unique way. Life presents different opportunities for practice to each of us, therefore it is helpful to understand the fundamental principles that make yoga a practical and systematic support for the journey of life.

This asana retreat weekend is dedicated to yoga postures and sequences designed to free the body, open energy channels, increase physical awareness, and ultimately see why the scriptures talk about asana as a gateway to steadiness and ease.

Some of the questions we will discuss this weekend are:
  • What is the foundation for all yoga poses?
  • What are the different classifications of postures, and what is their purpose?
  • Where is the source of steadiness in yoga practice?
  • Where is the source of ease in yoga practice?
  • How is it possible to combine steadiness and ease in yoga practice?

Recent Testimonials from this Retreat:

I’ve taken many of your classes on Yoga International and have always been impressed with your knowledge, clarity, gentleness, and positive spirit. Your classes are the perfect balance of work/intensity and meditation/relaxation—they are thorough and healing.
Zoe, February 2017
Luke is a wonderful teacher. His enthusiasm for the material is palpable and contagious.  He breaks down the material into delectable morsels and then brings it all together in a meaningful way.  The work was both challenging and rewarding on a physical and a spiritual level. 
Richard C. December, 2016

Luke Ketterhagen

Luke’s entire adult life has been dedicated to helping others and living a healthy lifestyle. After graduating magna cum laude from Marquette University with a degree in biomedical sciences, Luke immersed himself in the studies and practices of the Himalayan Tradition through residential programs at the Himalayan Institute....
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Himalayan Institute Retreat Center

For more than fifty years, the Himalayan Institute’s Retreat Center has been a gathering place for people seeking inspiration and aspiring to restore inner balance. Home to a vibrant community of yogis, it’s a place for seekers wishing to study the ancient tradition of yoga and to deepen the connection between themselves and the world around them. Whether you visit for a weekend retreat, a personal getaway, or one of our longer-term programs, your visit to the Himalayan Institute will accelerate your personal journey of rejuvenation and transformation.
Free Wifi
400-Acre Campus
On-Site Cafe
Meditation Shrine
Wooded Hiking Trails
Pond with Kayaks
On-Site Wellness Center
Bonfires and Stargazing
Bookstore and Giftshop

Retreat Center Highlights

Sacred Space
The Sri Vidya Shrine is the spiritual heart of the Himalayan Institute. This sanctuary offers an ideal setting for silent meditation and group spiritual practice, a cornerstone of the Himalayan Tradition for thousands of years. Open to seekers of all backgrounds and traditions, the Shrine provides a serene, sacred space for meditation, quiet reflection, prayer, and contemplation.
Nourishing Meals
Our nutritionally balanced vegetarian meals are thoughtfully prepared to nourish body, mind, and spirit. Each of our three daily meals is designed to be easily digestible and to support a meditative lifestyle. Sharing meals here naturally fosters connection, offering both deep nourishment and a sense of community.
Loving Community
The Himalayan Institute welcomes people from all walks of life. With a blend of short-term guests, long-term visitors, and a vibrant residential community, the atmosphere here is warm, inviting, and rooted in kindness, generosity, and service. It’s a place where friendships form naturally, often becoming the kind of connections that feel like family, and last a lifetime.
Rest in Nature
Nestled in the rolling hills of the Poconos, the Himalayan Institute’s 400-acre campus offers breathtaking views, scenic hiking trails, and quiet spaces for reflection and contemplation. Walking is a favorite activity, whether along our groomed trails or meandering paved roads, inviting both movement and mindful presence in nature.
Conscious Simplicity
At the Himalayan Institute, we embrace simplicity in all aspects of life, from our surroundings to our approach to yoga. By minimizing distractions, we create space to strengthen the inner self and quiet the mind. Guided by authenticity and grounded in philosophy rather than frills, we support a path of meaningful personal growth.
Treat Yourself
Our Himalayan Café serves the Institute’s signature chai, coffee, and homemade cookies and treats on Saturday and Sunday mornings. The 24/7 Tea Lounge offers a variety of herbal teas for anytime enjoyment. On campus, the MOKA Origins Factory is open daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., offering handcrafted, ethically sourced chocolate and coffee, with free tours and tastings on Saturdays.
Date
July 20—22, 2018
Duration
3 days, 2 nights
Teachers
Luke Ketterhagen
$199 per person + accommodations

Registration

Dates
Friday, July 20, 2018 @ 7:30 pm–Sunday, July 22, 2018 @ 12:30 pm
Tuition
$199 per person + accommodations
Campus Info
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