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Mourning Dove Grief and Healing Retreat
August 3—5, 2018
With
Rachael Kroot
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Program CalendarGrief affects us all in different ways and at different times. Wherever you are in your grief journey, join us for a weekend of healing. Highlights of the retreat will include hiking, art, yoga, writing, and a demonstration on healthy cooking … all designed to help you keep moving through a new and changed life without your loved one. This is specifically tailored to those in mourning, who have had loved ones pass away. We encourage an open atmosphere, where it is safe to express your thoughts and feelings. Because this is our first event of its kind, tuition is free and spots are limited. Please follow the “Register Now!” link to let us know of your interest, and reserve your space.
Rachael Kroot
This is Rachael's first weekend-long grief retreat, but she is not new to grief and healing events. She started by organizing grief and healing yoga workshops where she currently lives and works as a broadcast meteorologist—in Milwaukee, WI. Rachael's interest in helping others heal through grief came after she lost both of...
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Bhavani Jaroff
Bhavani Jaroff is the founder of iEat Green, LLC, a multi-faceted organization providing chef services and educational demos. She is the host of "iEat Green with Bhavani," a weekly radio show on the Progressive Radio Network; a teaching chef for the Whole Kids Foundation; and a longtime Slow Food advocate. Ms. Jaroff has a...
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Rachel Simon
Rachel is a licensed clinical social worker and psychotherapist who offers psychological education and consulting to youth, parents, educational faculty, professional organizations, and health professionals. She received both of her master’s degrees from Widener University, and received her BA in Psychology and LGBT Studies...
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Sarah Mayhew
Sarah completed her 200-hour Yoga Teacher training at Gogo Guru in Ellicott City, MD, and her Prenatal Yoga Teacher training at Charm City Yoga/YogaWorks in Baltimore. Sarah conveys an energetic, light-hearted, yet grounded approach to yoga, infusing her classes with opportunities for her students to find their edge and fin...
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Lauren Schlenger
Lauren recently earned her master’s degree in art therapy from The George Washington University. She is spending this summer working with patients and their families at Children's National Hospital in Washington, DC through art therapy. Lauren has had the privilege of working with a wide variety of individuals, including ad...
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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.
FREE Tuition
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Dates
Friday, August 3, 2018 @ 8:00 pm–Sunday, August 5, 2018 @ 2:00 pm
Tuition
FREE Tuition per person + accommodations
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