From Stressed Out To Blissed Out: Summer Immersion

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From Stressed Out To Blissed Out: Summer Immersion

June 6—8, 2025

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In a world that often demands our constant attention and energy, it’s easy to lose sight of the most important relationship we have in our lives: the one with ourselves.

The “Stressed Out To Blissed Out: Summer Immersion Retreat” is an exquisite opportunity to rediscover, nurture, and celebrate the love and compassion we deserve.

Prioritize your self-care this weekend and enjoy gentle yoga, sound baths, aromatherapy, art making, and nurturing in nature. Discover how taking care of yourself is an integral part of self-love and optimal well-being.

Join us in a serene setting, where the peaceful sounds of nature and the soothing atmosphere will help you reconnect with your true essence. Our retreat is thoughtfully designed to guide you on a profound journey of self-discovery and self-acceptance.

Here’s what you can expect:

Hatha Yoga & Restorative Yoga
Enjoy learning about the benefits and joy of yoga. Explore gentle hatha yoga exercises, breath awareness, and postures that unite the energies of the body, mind, and spirit.
Restorative Yoga enhances the benefits of yoga in completely supported and propped postures which naturally induces deep relaxation and profound therapeutic benefits. During our yoga practices you will learn ways to relieve stress, enhance body awareness, and promote overall well-being.

Sound healing
Enjoy immersive vibrational experiences all weekend long, that combine different healing sounds and healing instruments. Sound Healing is highly effective at triggering our relaxation response, which counters the many symptoms caused by chronic stress, while helping to balance our whole being.

Energy Medicine
Energy medicine is a branch of integrative medicine that utilizes evidence-based practices to facilitate the body’s innate healing mechanisms to enhance your health and fitness. Enjoy informative interactive routines that will bliss you out and be easy to use every day.

Creative Expression
Unleash your inner artist through mindful art making. No art skills needed! This outlet will help you release your feelings and emotions, fostering self-expression and self-acceptance.

Empowering Rituals
Engage in group ceremonies and ancient based rituals that help you reframe negative beliefs and let go of what no longer serves you. These ceremonies focus on cultivating self-compassion and present-moment mindfulness.

Aromatherapy
Essential oils are natural substances created from plants used for millennia for health, beauty, and wellness. Aromatherapy is a form of complementary medicine utilizing naturally extracted aromatic essences from plants to balance, harmonize, and promote the health of body, mind, and spirit.

Nature Immersion
Reconnect with nature through hikes and mindful walks. Nature has a unique way of reminding us of our own beauty and resilience.* Weather permitting.

Healthy Cuisine
Nourish your body with delicious, nutritious meals that not only cater to your physical health but also to your emotional well-being. Savor organic, locally sourced, and mindfully prepared dishes.

Community and Connection
Share your journey with like-minded individuals, forming supportive bonds that can extend beyond the retreat, and provide you with an ongoing network of encouragement.

The “Stressed Out To Blissed Out: Self-Love Retreat” is a safe and judgment-free space where you can rediscover the potentials and worth within yourself. No matter where you are in your self-care journey, whether you’re just starting or seeking to deepen your self-compassion, this retreat is for you.

Join us for a transformative experience that will leave you feeling rejuvenated, empowered, and deeply connected with yourself. It’s time to embrace your radiance and let your light shine brightly!

Cari Skier

Cari Skier, MS.Ed., Certified educator, sound therapist, RYT 200, is the founder of Creative Tools for Wellness. 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...
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Diane Speer

Diane Speer, ERYT-500, Yoga Therapist, CEU Educator, Holistic Life Coach. Diane’s 35-year teaching journey is rooted in a deep commitment to healthy living and a genuine desire to share the transformative benefits of yoga and mindfulness. She is dedicated to supporting others to discover health, renewed purpose, peace, and...
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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
June 6—8, 2025
Duration
3 days, 2 nights

$389 per person + accommodations

Registration

Dates
Friday, June 6, 2025 @ 7:30 pmSunday, June 8, 2025 @ 2:00 pm
Tuition
$389 per person + accommodations
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