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Embracing Impermanence
Cultivating Ease in Your Yoga and Meditation Practice
October 25—27, 2024
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Program Calendar“Change isn’t just a fact of life we have to accept and work with…”, says Norman Fischer, Zen priest and writer “… to feel the pain of impermanence and loss can be a profoundly beautiful reminder of what it means to exist.” Join Karin Rossi and Kevin Genjo LeBlanc for their annual autumn retreat where they explore the journey of cultivating ease and joy in one’s yoga and meditation practice. These embodied practices act as a doorway to the self; a place of profound knowing where we discover the interconnectedness of all beings and the ultimate nature of their impermanence.
- Experience different styles of yoga, restorative, trauma-informed, gentle hatha, and faculty-led (optional)
- Enhance or begin a daily meditation practice with morning and evening sits
- Join in walking meditation along the breathtaking campus trails
- Unwind with our group during our special Saturday evening s’mores and campfire night
- Visit the Sri Vidya shrine for a time of contemplation
- Sign up for additional wellness services at the PureRejuv Wellness Center
This is time and space for you to meet yourself where you are.
Fall Into Transformation
Karin Rossi
Karin Rossi is an educator, yoga therapist, and trauma care worker. She began practicing yoga in 1991 as a path to her own healing. She is the owner of Bee Mindful Wellness, a space for yoga, meditation, and workshops. Karin works one on one helping people who suffer with PTSD, chronic pain, dis-ease, illnesses, and addicti...
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Kevin Genjo LeBlanc
I have lived many lives in the 50 something years I've been alive…and each of them has been important. Some of them strange, some tragic and some so wild and wonderful, it almost doesn’t seem real…I got sober at 18 years old, so the 12 step way of life brought me out of those tragic times i mentioned as well as preparing me...
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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.
$185
Registration
Dates
Friday, October 25, 2024 @ 7:30 pm–Sunday, October 27, 2024 @ 12:00 pm
Tuition
$185 per person + accommodations
Campus Info
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