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Know Your True Self

A Meditation Immersion

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Know Your True Self

A Meditation Immersion
February 6—9, 2020
Kia Miller
With Kia Miller

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Join Kia for a three-day Year Long Meditation Retreat in the beautiful Pocono Mountains.

Meditation is the bridge that allows us conscious contact with our true self, inner power, presence, and beauty. In our busy lives, it can be challenging to carve out enough time for meditation.

By establishing a meditation practice, we empower ourselves to reduce stress, think more clearly, feel better, and be more effective in all areas of our life. This retreat offers you an opportunity to establish a meditation practice, or to dig deeper into the well of your existing practice. Kia will provide you with guidance and support along the way to move through any obstacles that might naturally arise.

As we commit to meditating more regularly, our thoughts, words, and actions create a sense of increased peace inside of us. This frees us to contribute to collective consciousness—and foster greater connection around the world!

Come be part of the Himalayan Institute’s Year Long Meditation, and contribute to a combined goal of 1,000,008 hours of collective meditation. Use the inspiration of this unique group practice—at this special time and place—to help heal the human and environmental imbalances that are in great need of healing. Make a commitment of a daily meditation practice that feels right for you—let this program be your first step toward joining the larger group practice and elevating collective consciousness.

This Year Long Meditation Retreat Includes:
  • Daily asana, Kundalini kriya, and pranayama practices designed to support a meditative state
  • Practicums on understanding the mind and how to work with it
  • Kundalini techniques to cut through the busyness of the mind and establish presence
  • Time for self-guided study and personal meditation practice in the newly consecrated Sri Vidya Shrine
  • Evening lectures and Q&A sessions to support your practice
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Kia Miller

Kia Miller is an internationally celebrated yoga teacher. She is the founder of Radiant Body Yoga, a holistic approach that honors the healing and transformational potential within yoga. She is known for sharing her wonderful passion for life and well-being in her teaching. Kia views the science and spirituality of yoga as...
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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
February 6—9, 2020
Duration
4 days, 3 nights
Teachers

$249 per person + accommodations

Registration

Dates
Thursday, February 6, 2020 @ 7:30 pmSunday, February 9, 2020 @ 12:30 pm
Tuition
$249 per person + accommodations
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