Coming Home To Your Body

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Coming Home To Your Body

An Empowering Retreat For Women

Coming Home To Your Body

An Empowering Retreat For Women
April 24—26, 2026
Step Into Your Radiance

So many of us have inherited patterns of self-criticism and body shame — passed down from our mothers and grandmothers, and reinforced by a culture that profits from our insecurities. This retreat is an invitation to break free and reconnect with the magnificence that has always been yours.

Over the course of a nourishing weekend, we’ll weave together education, embodiment, and joyful sisterhood. Together we will:

  • Pull back the curtain on the history of diet culture and its impact
  • Explore how to support wellbeing at every size through the lens of Ayurveda
  • Experience deeply restorative practices — gentle yoga, somatic awareness, yoga nidra
  • Enjoy playful and liberating sessions like sensual movement and a sisterhood bonfire
Your Himalayan Institute Experience

Nestled on 400 serene acres in the Poconos, the Himalayan Institute offers everything you need for rest and renewal:

  • Peaceful lodging options for every budget, from simple shared rooms to deluxe suites — all including nourishing vegetarian meals served buffet-style (with vegan and gluten-free options available)
  • Sacred practice spaces, including the Sri Vidya Shrine, yoga classrooms, and expansive hiking trails
  • Wellness and community amenities, from the PureRejuv Wellness Center to a cozy tea lounge, café, and bookstore
What You’ll Take Home

You’ll leave the weekend feeling empowered, sensual, and fully stepped into your own magnificence — ready to return to daily life with renewed strength, self-love, and joy. Optional virtual body-image coaching sessions (additional fee) are also available to continue your journey after the retreat.

About Your Guide

This retreat is led by Sarah Martyn, LMT, RYT-500 — licensed massage therapist, yoga teacher, and body-image coach. Sarah brings nearly two decades of experience blending bodywork, yoga, and somatic mindfulness. Her teaching honors ancient traditions while creating space for modern women to rediscover ease, presence, and joy in their bodies.

Registration

Retreat tuition and accommodations are booked separately via the buttons above. Be sure to complete both parts of your registration.

Questions?

Reach out to Sarah directly at [email protected].

At Exhale, “woman” is used in the most inclusive sense possible. Trans sisters and non-binary friends who identify with the divine feminine are warmly welcome to join this weekend of sisterhood.

Sarah Martyn

Sarah is a mother of four, a passionate advocate for self-love and body acceptance, a yoga teacher, a massage therapist, and the owner of Exhale Massage and Yoga in Narberth, PA. With a deep-rooted belief that healing is a lifelong journey, she creates trauma-informed, inclusive spaces where students feel supported exactly...
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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
April 24—26, 2026
Duration
3 days, 2 nights

$299 per person + accommodations
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Registration

Dates
Friday, April 24, 2026 @ 4:00 pmSunday, April 26, 2026 @ 1:30 pm
Tuition
$299 per person + accommodations
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$299 per person + accommodations

2-Part Registration

This is a private event at the Himalayan Institute Retreat Center.

Registration requires two steps:

1

Pay your tuition and register directly with the Host.

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Book your accommodations directly with the Himalayan Institute.

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Planning to stay off-campus? Call Guest Services at (570) 253-5551 to learn more about a Commuter Pass.