MamaBliss Yoga & Wellness Retreat

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MamaBliss Yoga & Wellness Retreat

A Weekend for Mothers to Replenish & Renew

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MamaBliss Yoga & Wellness Retreat

A Weekend for Mothers to Replenish & Renew
May 3—5, 2024

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Mamas, have you noticed that fulfilling roles as caregivers, nurturers, task managers, and emotional sounding boards can sometimes lead to a sense of disconnection from your own identity? Are you craving a solo or girlfriends’ getaway that balances opportunities for relaxation and adventure? Ready to nurture your inner spark?

This spring, step away from cooking, cleaning, and caring for others while you refill your own cup in a beautiful Pocono Mountains setting. In the container of the MamaBliss retreat you will have the time and space to reconnect with your full Self and prioritize your own wellness in the supportive company of fellow mothers. Leave refreshed and ready to incorporate simple, sustainable, self-care practices into your daily life.

Your carefully curated retreat experience:
  • Welcome circle + intention-setting practice
  • Yoga and breathwork sessions (appropriate for all levels, even beginners)
  • Forest bathing guided experience
  • Restorative Yoga Nidra to access deep rest
  • An evening bonfire by Sunset Pond
  • Down time to enjoy a cozy cup of tea, journal, or nap!
Your stay at the Himalayan Institute also includes:
  • Three nourishing Ayurvedic meals per day
  • Option to book massage, bodywork, and other spa treatments or consultations at Pure Rejuv Wellness Center (book your retreat early to ensure appointment availability!)
  • Access to a variety of groomed on-site nature trails for walking, hiking, or just enjoying the breathtaking vistas
  • Free tasting and tour at Moka Origins, HI’s ethically-sourced chocolate and coffee production facility

Your MamaBliss retreat facilitator is Sarah Charlesworth of Surya Moon Yoga, a mother of two, trained and experienced in customizing yoga practices for the full spectrum of motherhood.

“Sarah’s yoga classes have been so therapeutic during my matrescence. She is incredibly knowledgeable and passionate, and her generous spirit consistently provided an uplifting experience. I have genuinely benefited physically, mentally, and emotionally through Sarah’s guidance and the community the space she created. She is approachable and always eager to make sure everybody’s different needs are met and to allow networking around the class attendees to unfold. It’s been such a gift!”

SK

Early bird pricing: Book by February 29 and save $50 on the retreat fee!

Accommodations, starting at $115/night, are booked separately through the Himalayan Institute.

Sarah Charlesworth

Sarah Charlesworth, MPH, CYT, is a Philadelphia-based yoga teacher and the founder of Surya Moon Yoga, specializing in yoga for pregnancy, parenthood, and children. She has been practicing yoga for over twenty years and teaching for eight, holding certifications in several modalities. Sarah helps people feel at home in thei...
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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
May 3—5, 2024
Duration
3 days, 2 nights

$199 per person + accommodations Early bird pricing: Book by February 29 and save $50 on the retreat fee!

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Dates
Friday, May 3, 2024 @ 7:00 pmSunday, May 5, 2024 @ 12:00 pm
Tuition
$199 per person + accommodations Early bird pricing: Book by February 29 and save $50 on the retreat fee!
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