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Autumn Weekend Retreat at the HImalayan Institute
November 2—4, 2018
With
Maggie Durbas
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Program CalendarThis year, give yourself the gifts of contemplation, reflection, and rejuvenation. Join Journey of Yoga for a weekend retreat in the heart of the beautiful Pocono Mountains at the world-famous Himalayan Institute in Honesdale, Pennsylvania. Relax, renew, and return transformed.
Enjoy yoga classes, learn to meditate, eat delicious and healthy vegetarian meals, and perhaps get a massage or hike the beautiful trails. The Himalayan Institute is a magnificent and serene location in which to enjoy a retreat from everyday life.
Your weekend will include the following:
- Welcome with Chai and Cookies
- Enhancing Your Meditation Workshop
- Ayurveda for Fall And Winter Workshop
- 2 Yoga Classes with Himalayan Institute Staff
- 2 Yoga Classes with Maggie (Yoga Nidra & Vinyasa)
- 2 Nights Accommodations at the beautiful Himalayan Institute
- Delicious Ayurvedic Meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
- Bonfire by the Pond
- Hiking and walking on the beautiful 400 acres including Sound of Music Hill
- Access to the Pure Rejuv Wellness Center for massages, facials, Shirodara treatments, etc.
(Please note accommodations must be reserved separately. Visit Journey of Yoga’s website for more details)
Maggie Durbas
Margaret Durbas, AHC, E-RYT 500, founded Journey of Yoga LLC in 2004 to inspire health and happiness through the practice of yoga and ayurveda. Maggie is a certified Ayurvedic Health Counselor and has been working with ayurveda since 2012. Her yoga classes are inspired by ayurveda and students benefit from nutritional and l...
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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.
$335
Registration
Dates
Friday, November 2, 2018 @ 12:00 pm–Sunday, November 4, 2018 @ 5:00 pm
Tuition
$335 per person + accommodations
Campus Info
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