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Holiday Bhakti Yoga Retreat

Holiday Bhakti Yoga Retreat

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Holiday Bhakti Yoga Retreat

November 18—20, 2016
Daniella PucciniSarah McIntyre
With Daniella Puccini and Sarah McIntyre

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Daniella and Sarah of The Twisted Monkey Yoga Studio will lead us on a 3-day journey, opening our hearts and minds during the busy holiday season. Themes include the real meaning of Thanksgiving and how to live a thankful and loving life every day. Uncover ways to manage your stress, improve your time with family, friends, and work, and remind yourself that the holiday season is not just about presents, but about love and being present.

In addition to daily themed yoga classes and workshops, there will be planned hikes, meditations in the mountains, and healthy, vegetarian meals. Spa options may also be available. The Himalayan Institute and its beautiful grounds will provide you an opportunity to feel relaxed and renewed. What a perfect gift for yourself or your loved ones before the bustling season begins!

Sarah McIntyre

Sarah McIntyre is a registered yoga instructor with Yoga Alliance and teaches at The Twisted Monkey. She works full-time as an Accounting Director and yoga is her personal source of balance. She enjoys sharing the techniques that help her unwind, detox, and find calmness in daily life. Sarah believes yoga is a journey to be...
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Daniella Puccini

Daniella Puccini is a certified yoga instructor and co-owner of The Twisted Monkey Yoga Studio in Rockledge, PA. She is also a certified Birth and Postpartum Doula, as well as a part-time school teacher and full-time mother and wife. She has found that these different roles are not just connected through yoga, but in her de...
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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
November 18—20, 2016
Duration
3 days, 2 nights
Teachers
Daniella Puccini and Sarah McIntyre
per person + accommodations

Registration

Dates
Friday, November 18, 2016–Sunday, November 20, 2016
Tuition
per person + accommodations
Campus Info
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