Pocono Getaway: A Memorial Day Yoga & Nature Retreat
Spend Memorial Day weekend in the peaceful beauty of the Pocono Mountains. This getaway retreat offers the perfect opportunity to slow down, reconnect with nature, and rediscover your inner peace through the transformative power of yoga, supported by nature and time to simply relax.
This special three-night edition of our Pocono Getaway offers extra time to settle in, go deeper, and truly unwind. With daily hatha yoga, meditation in the Sri Vidya Shrine, time in nature, nourishing meals, and warm community gatherings, this long weekend invites you to restore your energy and reconnect with what matters most.
Whether you’re joining us for the first time or returning for another weekend of bliss, this Memorial Day retreat offers space to breathe, reflect, and renew.
Retreat Highlights:
- Daily Yoga Sessions: Flow through yoga practices designed for all levels, including beginners. Relax, stretch, and center your mind, creating an introspective foundation for your retreat.
- 90-Minute Hatha Yoga Practicum: Enjoy a transformative 90-minute Hatha Yoga practicum. Learn to refine breathing, relaxation and meditation techniques and tips to incorporate these nourishing and restorative practices into a daily routine at home.
- Guided Group Hike: Enjoy our 400-acre campus with an optional guided group hike to some of the most beautiful spots. We have five picturesque hiking trails, each offering unique views and varying levels of challenge. Breathe in the fresh air, listen to the sounds of nature, and let your stress melt away. Hike with the group to get oriented, and then explore the remaining trails at your leisure. The hike will be followed by a guided relaxation practice.
- Bonfires on Saturday and Sunday night: Experience the magic of cozy bonfires and tasty s’mores under a star-filled sky. Share stories, make new friends, and enjoy the soothing warmth and ambiance of the fire.
- Enjoy Sunset Pond: Dive into the tranquility of Sunset Pond with a serene kayak ride, bask in the sun’s warmth, or unwind on the dock, soaking in the peaceful ambiance.
- Sri Vidya Shrine: Experience quiet moments in our sacred shrine, perfect for meditation and quiet contemplation. Meditation comes easily in this charged space. Let the serene surroundings guide you to deeper spiritual awareness and peace.
- Nourishing Vegetarian Meals: Our nutritionally balanced vegetarian meals are consciously prepared with the intention to nourish body, mind, and spirit. Our three daily meals are designed to be easily digestible and to support a meditative lifestyle.
- Optional Wellness Services: Treat yourself to a massage. Call our PureRejuv Wellness Center at (570) 647-1500 to book one of our popular wellness services (subject to availability).
Why Choose a Pocono Getaway Weekend?
- Take Your Practice Home: Gain valuable insights and techniques from your Hatha Yoga Practicum that will deepen your practice and understanding of yoga.
- Slow Down and Savor Nature: Escape the fast pace of life. Breathe deeply, slow down, and immerse yourself in the natural beauty of the Poconos.
- Community and Connection: Enjoy a quiet weekend with like-minded individuals, building new connections and creating lasting memories.
- Rediscover Your True Self: Through mindful practices, nature immersion, and moments of silence, uncover the peaceful, vibrant you that’s been hiding amidst your hectic life.
- Join us for the Pocono Getaway Weekend and unwind from your busy life. Surrounded by our serene campus and supported by the blissful energy of the Sri Vidya Shrine, you’ll find the space to go just a bit deeper into your practice of yoga and meditation in a way that is meaningful to you. Take this time to connect to the best of yourself.
Brian Fulp
Aaron Luburich
Greg Capitolo
Himalayan Institute Retreat Center