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Creating Stillness

Creating Stillness

Sojourn Yoga Poconos Retreat

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Creating Stillness

Sojourn Yoga Poconos Retreat
September 8—10, 2017
Liz Shanefield
With Liz Shanefield

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

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Sojourn for a weekend of relaxing and exploring your yoga practice with Liz from Sojourn Yoga. This weekend consists of five all-level yoga practices to create calm and stillness in your body and mind. Our practices will integrate movement and breath to cultivate stillness and Yin to relax and release tension in the body. In addition to our classes, we will explore Himalayan Institute’s beautiful campus through a guided nature hike. There will also be time to enjoy the additional offerings at HI or to simply relax and unwind supporting your weekend exploration and rejuvenation.

Registration Information:

Retreat tuition is payable directly to Sojourn Yoga: Tuition cost is $125.

Room and board is payable directly to the Himalayan Institute. There are many accommodation options. Please reserve your room through the Institute as early as possible.

Liz Shanefield

Liz is an experienced registered yoga teacher through Yoga Alliance. She completed her 500-hour Yoga Teacher Training at the Himalayan Institute. Liz is the owner of Sojourn Yoga in Drexel Hill, PA. Sojourn Yoga has helped build a strong community of yogis, providing a friendly and welcoming environment to explore the pract...
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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
September 8—10, 2017
Duration
3 days, 2 nights
Teachers
Liz Shanefield
$125 per person + accommodations

Registration

Dates
Friday, September 8, 2017 @ 7:30 pm–Sunday, September 10, 2017 @ 11:30 am
Tuition
$125 per person + accommodations
Campus Info
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