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Event Hosting Workshop: From Vision to Reality
January 27—29, 2026
With
Brian Fulp
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Program CalendarAre you ready to transform your approach to hosting events? From January 27–29, 2026, join a dynamic community of creative hosts for the Event Hosting Workshop—a unique opportunity to learn, collaborate, and refine your strategies for successful promotion and engagement.
More than just a workshop, this is a space to exchange ideas, share what’s worked (and what hasn’t), and discover strategies that empower you to take your events to the next level. Whether you’re hoping to attract new attendees or re-engage past participants, this immersive three-day experience offers fresh insights, practical tools, and meaningful connections to help your events thrive.
Learn from seasoned hosts and the Sales Team how to reach new audiences and reinvigorate your existing community. You’ll walk away with actionable marketing ideas and best practices to support your success.
What to Expect:
- Community Connections: Gain inspiration and insider tips from experienced hosts to grow and retain your audience.
- Marketing Support: Tap into the Institute’s resources to expand your reach and increase attendance.
- AI-Powered Tools: Discover cutting-edge technology for branding, content creation, and targeted promotion.
- Personalized Strategy: Participate in follow-up Zoom sessions to develop a custom action plan for your 2026–2027 events.
Meet the Panelists:
Shari Friedrichsen - A senior teacher with over 45 years of experience, is a key facilitator of the Himalayan Institute’s Vishoka Meditation Course and Teacher Training. Her compassionate and dynamic approach integrates asana, pranayama, and meditation, offering students profound insights into yoga’s transformative power.
Mark Nelson - Drawn to yoga as a way of bringing balance to a busy career as a creative director. He frequently collaborates with the Himalayan Institute, leading retreats and workshops that emphasize the integration of yoga practice with daily life.
Victoria Greene - Considers teaching in itself to be an art form, which by necessity must continually evolve. She is a movement specialist who skillfully combines the authentic teachings of yoga with progressive asana technique.
Jennifer Mohamed - Founder of Jen the Yoga Lawyer, Jen uniquely blends her expertise as an attorney with her passion for yoga and wellness by helping yoga teachers and studios build a strong foundation for their business to thrive. As a seasoned retreat leader, she offers practical insights on creating transformative events that balance structure and creativity.
Amy Lee Flower - Founder of Shanti Students, has transformed over 30,000 lives by bringing yoga, mindfulness, and meditation into schools and communities nationwide. As a trauma-informed Kripalu Yoga teacher and mindfulness advocate, she inspires others with her vibrant outlook and passion for creating programs that empower self-discovery and transformation.
Cari Skier - Cari is a therapeutic art specialist, mixed media artist, certified sound healing practitioner. Known for her unique and soulful creative gatherings, Cari integrates her love of art-making with the healing sounds of sacred instruments to cultivate deeply restorative and empowering experiences.
Maura Manzo - Founder and Director of Camaraderie, has over 15 years of experience in the Philadelphia yoga community. Known for her transformative approach, she integrates social justice, healing work, and contemporary practices, creating impactful experiences. Maura is also a highly regarded teacher, award-winner, and retreat leader.
Additional Perks:
- Bring a Co-Host: Grow your event potential together and share the insights gained to create a more seamless, co-led experience. Shared Room Accommodations included.
- 2nd per charge $45.00 Amenities fee
- The amenities fee includes meals, weekend yoga classes*, and full use of public guest facilities.
- Special Guest Speaker: Gain insider insights from a guest speaker with proven experience in bringing larger groups of new and returning students who has cracked the code on drawing audiences and cultivating unforgettable experiences.
Special Highlights:
We’ll pull out all of the stops, just like in our previous open houses, showcasing add-ons such as bonfires, our signature chai and cookie parties, and a few surprises along the way.
Ready to elevate your events and be inspired by a thriving community of hosts? Secure your spot today for a transformational journey at the Himalayan Institute, where collaboration meets success!
Brian Fulp
Brian Fulp has been an integral part of the Himalayan Institute since 1997. He played a crucial role in bringing the Institute into the digital age by developing its first website, HimalayanInstitute.org. As the leader of the Web Department for over a decade, Brian's expertise in digital platforms significantly expanded the...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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