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Fall Reset Yoga Retreat
Take the time it takes
September 29—October 1, 2023
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Program CalendarCultivate a deep connection with the transformative energy of Fall.
Step away from the day-to-day, reconnect, and fall back in love with yoga.
Spend a weekend with Heidi and Denise nourishing yourself with breath, personal intention, healing yoga, and community. You’ll leave lighter with a fresh perspective for the season ahead.
What to expect:
- Yoga, Yoga, Yoga: breath centered, core-focused, strength building
- Meditation: pragmatic, doable, applicable
- Therapy Ball massage targeting your tight spots
- Yin poses to unwind
- Time to hike the beautiful trails of the Poconos
- Nourishing meals prepared for you
Take a break from cooking, cleaning, and planning!
Denise Hopkins
Denise Hopkins (E-RYT 500) is a Forrest Yoga Guardian, craniosacral practitioner, energy worker, and certified Yoga Tune Up® instructor. With nearly two decades of experience, she helps students move through physical and emotional challenges with precision, care, and intuitive insight. Based in NYC and the Hudson Valley, De...
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Heidi Sormaz, PhD
Heidi Sormaz, Ph.D, E-RYT 500, is the founder and owner of Fresh Yoga in New Haven, Connecticut. A Cognitive Psychologist and Forrest Yoga Guardian Teacher, Heidi's classes are unique combining her expertise in psychology, meditation, and yoga. Her classes are designed to help people develop a relationship with their body a...
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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.
$387
Registration
Dates
Friday, September 29, 2023 @ 4:00 pm–Sunday, October 1, 2023 @ 12:00 pm
Tuition
$387 per person + accommodations
Campus Info
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