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HI Members Homecoming Retreat

July 25—28, 2024

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Program Calendar

Return to your spiritual home in the month of Guru Purnima and for the 5th anniversary of the Sri Vidya Shrine. Traditionally, this is the month spiritual practitioners return to the seat of learning and practice for inspiration and replenishment of body, mind, and soul. With this special retreat, we invite you to enjoy the love and support of your spiritual family, connect with inner and outer guidance, and renew your commitment to your deepest aspirations.

Festivities include daily practices of yoga, meditation, breathing, and relaxation; celebratory community events; satsanga with Panditji; and sharing our innate goodness with each other.

Enjoy this special 3-night retreat, filled with inspiration, rejuvenation, and community.

Key Highlights:
  • Ample free time to rest, reflect, and replenish
  • Special satsang with Panditji—Serving the Shrine That We Are, and Serving the Natural World
  • Group meditation in the Sri Vidya Shrine in honor of its 5th anniversary
  • Havan with Panditji
  • Daily guided yoga or meditation class
  • Personal practice in the Sri Vidya Shrine and designated hours in the Adi Pitham
  • Wellness services at PureRejuv Wellness Center (limited space available; call (570) 647-1500 to book)
  • Walks in the natural beauty of the Institute’s campus
  • Fellowship with your Himalayan Institute community
Satsanga with Panditji:

Serving the Shrine That We Are, and Serving the Natural World

As the cloud of negativity thickens, we lose sight of our inner divinity and the limitless beauty and joy our natural world offers. In this satsanga, Panditji will share with you the love and wisdom of the ancient masters which clears our vision and restores our trust and confidence in higher truth.

All times are listed in Eastern Time. Subject to minor changes.

Thursday, July 25th 2024:

  • 7:30pm – Homecoming Welcome with Panditji

Friday, July 26th 2024:

  • 7am – Guided Yoga and Meditation
  • 11am – Practicum: Awakening to our Inner Home: Guided Yoga, Pranayama and Meditation Practice
  • 4pm – Chai Social
  • 7:30pm – Havan

Saturday, July 27th 2024:

  • 7am – Guided Yoga and Meditation
  • 11am -Satsang with Panditji: Serving the Shrine That We Are, and Serving the Natural World
  • 4pm – Shrine Anniversary Celebration: Special Prayers and Group Meditation at Sri Vidya Shrine
  • 7:30pm – Bonfire (weather permitting)

Sunday, July 28, 2024:

  • 7am – Guided Yoga and Meditation
  • 11am – Closing Session with Panditji
Pandit Rajmani Tigunait, PhD Pandit Rajmani Tigunait, PhD

Special Satsanga

Join Pandit Rajmani Tigunait, PhD for a special satsanga, "Serving the Shrine That We Are, and Serving the Natural World"

Sri Vidya Shrine Sri Vidya Shrine

Sri Vidya Shrine

Celebrate the 5th anniversary of the Sri Vidya Shrine with Special Prayers and a Group Meditation.

Adi Pitham Adi Pitham

Adi Pitham

The Adi Pitham will be open for personal meditation practice for a limited window of time during this retreat. The Adi Pitham is a sacred space dedicated to the masters of the tradition. It is opened rarely, and only for special occasions.

Sacred fire Sacred fire

Sacred Fire

To mark the 5th anniversary of the Sri Vidya Shrine, Panditji will lead a group Havan - a tantric ritual of sacred fire.

Friends on Sound of Music Hill Friends on Sound of Music Hill

Fellowship & Sangha

Connect deeply with friends on a common spiritual path. Fellowship is fostered with a Chai Social, a Bonfire, and free time for walks with friends.

Yoga in Auditorium Yoga in Auditorium

Practice & Reflection

Enjoy daily yoga and meditation classes, practicums with senior faculty, and ample time for personal practice and self reflection. Come away renewed.

Himalayan Institute Main Center Himalayan Institute Main Center

Award-Winning Center

For over 50 years, our stunning campus in the Poconos has been a gathering place for people from around the globe seeking inspiration, healing, and inner balance. USA Today recently honored us as the #1 Yoga Retreat Center in the nation. Come savor for yourself the goodness our campus and community provide.

Simple Dinner Simple Dinner

Nourishing Meals

Our nutritionally balanced vegetarian meals are consciously prepared with the intention to nourish body, mind, and spirit. Our three daily meals are designed to be easily digestible and to support a meditative lifestyle. Meals are a catalyst for community and deep nourishment.

Red Trail Hike Red Trail Hike

Rest in Nature

Nestled in the rolling hills of the Poconos in North East Pennsylvania, the Himalayan Institute’s 400-acre park-like campus offers breathtaking views, scenic hiking trails, and peaceful spaces for reflection and contemplation. Walking is a favorite activity here, either on our groomed hiking trails or on our meandering paved roads.

Shirodhara Treatment Shirodhara Treatment

Wellness Center

Our Pure Rejuv Wellness Center offers integrative health services and therapeutic treatments designed for accelerated healing, disease prevention, and long-lasting vitality. Explore our many Massage Therapy services and book your appointment in advance.

Moka Chocolate Chip Cookie Moka Chocolate Chip Cookie

Treat Yourself

Our Himalayan Cafe offers the Institute’s signature chai tea, coffee, and homemade cookies and treats. The Tea Lounge is open 24/7 for self-serve hot teas. The Moka Origins Factory, located on campus, is open daily from 9-4 and serves handcrafted, ethically sourced chocolate and coffee products.

Pandit Rajmani Tigunait, PhD

Pandit Rajmani Tigunait, PhD, is a modern-day master and living link in the unbroken Himalayan Tradition. He is the successor to Sri Swami Rama of the Himalayas, and the spiritual head of the Himalayan Institute. As the author of numerous books, including his autobiography Touched by Fire: The Ongoing Journey of a Spiritual...
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Himalayan Institute Core Faculty

Steeped in the wisdom of the sages, the Himalayan Institute Core Faculty brings you the authentic teachings of the lineage. Our faculty embodies decades of personal study and practice, and draws on the philosophical and practical teachings of the scriptures as well as the oral tradition that has been passed down from teache...
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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
July 25—28, 2024
Duration
4 days, 3 nights

$108 per person + accommodations

Registration

Dates
Thursday, July 25, 2024 @ 7:30 pmSunday, July 28, 2024 @ 12:30 pm
Tuition
$108 per person + accommodations
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