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Gratitude & Grace: A Fall Yoga Retreat
November 11—13, 2016
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Program CalendarCultivating a grateful heart is the centerpiece of a spiritual practice. We hear so often the importance of having a gratitude practice, but what does it mean and how can you find something that works for you? How do you get past the big three (I’m grateful for my health, my family and friends) and go deeper? How can you also find the grace and gratitude in the moments of life that are perhaps a bit more challenging? Surrendering to the great mystery of life gives us an opportunity to open to the grace that is all around us. Beautifully timed in the season of Thanksgiving, you’ll learn to cultivate two important aspects of gratitude – both giving and receiving. Join YH co-founders Maura Manzo & Kerri Hanlon for a deeply nourishing weekend designed to bring you into greater balance, with yourself and the world around you. Yoga practices and time in nature will be both rejuvenating and restorative leaving you feeling grounded, clear and refreshed.
(Please note: there are 2 steps to registration)
STEP 1
$295 Retreat Package (booked directly through Yoga Home)
- 4 yoga practices and daily mediation – slow flow, gentle and restorative (appropriate for all levels, even beginners)
- Yoga Nidra evening practice
- Nature walk/hiking and bonfire on the beautiful grounds of the Himalayan Institute
- Down time for whatever your heart and soul needs
Once payment is received for your retreat package, you will be emailed a confirmation and a reservation link to book your accommodations directly with Himalayan Institute.
STEP 2
Accommodation Packages Starting at $65/night (booked directly through Himalayan Institute)
- Lodging options vary, ranging from shared rooms to deluxe suites – you choose! Click here for an overview of lodging options
- All meals, healthy & vegetarian
- Additional healing arts services optional
November 11-13, 2016
- Check-In 4pm (program starts 6pm), Check out 2pm
- Location: Himalayan Institute, Pocono Mountains PA
More Information:
Conveniently located less than three hours from Philadelphia in Honesdale, PA, the Himalayan Institute offers a variety of accommodation options, healthy vegetarian food, stunning scenery and a calm, natural environment so you can focus on the essentials. Lodging at the Himalayan Institute is very reasonably priced and offers a variety of options for single, double and group reservations. (Please note: when you register online with the Himalayan Institute, your meals will show up as a separate fee. This is only meant to show you the price breakdown of the lodging and meals. Your meals are included in your lodging fee.)
Maura Manzo
Maura brings over 15 years of teaching experience to her workshops and trainings. Her classes are creative, challenging, and breath-centered. She is also a retreat leader known for curating unique experiences for her students that land them back into the center of themselves. Maura has trained extensively with Off the Mat i...
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Kerri Hanlon
Kerri Hanlon believes so strongly in the power of taking a pause from the daily demands of life that she’s hosted over a dozen retreats over the past 9 years. She loves curating experiences, crafting yoga practices customized to students’ needs and helping students “drop in” for a deeply nourishing experience. She’s known f...
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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.
$295
Registration
Dates
Friday, November 11, 2016–Sunday, November 13, 2016
Tuition
$295 per person + accommodations
Campus Info
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