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Pause & Renew Weekend

A Customized Weekend Getaway to Help You Unwind & Feel Refreshed

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Pause & Renew Weekend

A Customized Weekend Getaway to Help You Unwind & Feel Refreshed
November 10—12, 2017

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Check out our various upcoming programs—we're sure there's something to inspire you

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Get away for a weekend of therapeutic massage and body treatments, biofeedback sessions, and individual yoga therapy sessions designed to help you unwind and feel refreshed.

This retreat, led by an integrative medical practitioner, puts rejuvenation and optimum health in your hands. The 2-day program provides you with relaxing and therapeutic services which will support you in your journey to creating renewed wellness and a balanced life. Note: there is a 3-day option for this retreat. Please call (570) 647-1500 for more information on reservations for the 3-day option.

This program includes:

A 60-minute Integrative Consultation: This 60-minute medical and lifestyle consultation will provide an integrative approach to renewing your health. Combining concepts from allopathic (conventional), homeopathic, and ayurvedic medicine, our Medical Director, Carrie Demers, MD, will work with you to understand your health needs and make recommendations.

Daily Treatment Programs Each Day:
– 60-minute Relaxing Bodywork Treatment
– 60-minute Therapeutic Session

The program begins with orientation on Friday evening. In addition to your daily treatment schedule you will have access to:

  • Morning yoga classes
  • Vegetarian meals
  • Explorations in self-awareness
  • 400 acres of wooded hiking trails and vistas
  • The Sacred Grove Cafe
  • The MarketPlace
  • Unlimited Wi-fi

Carrie Demers, MD

Board-certified in both internal medicine and integrative medicine, Carrie Demers, MD, is a holistic physician who blends modern medicine with traditional approaches to health. After receiving her medical degree from the University of Cincinnati, Dr. Demers went on to study massage, homeopathy, nutrition, herbal medicine, y...
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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 10—12, 2017
Duration
3 days, 2 nights

$350 per person + accommodations

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Dates
Friday, November 10, 2017Sunday, November 12, 2017
Tuition
$350 per person + accommodations
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