Event Hosting Workshop: From Vision to Reality
Are you ready to transform your approach to hosting events? From January 12–14, 2027, 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.
Meet the Panelists:
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.
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
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.
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.
Jen Ryan
Jen is a former bedside nurse who now provides restful experiences such as sound immersion and craniosacral service for her livelihood. She has nearly 20 cumulative years of experience supporting people in the holistic & medical healing arts.
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 person charge $60.00 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 have 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
Himalayan Institute Retreat Center
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