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Realize Your Heart’s Desire
Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy for Self-Inquiry
September 26—29, 2019
With
Kathryn Templeton
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Beginning a practice of self-inquiry can be daunting and uncomfortable. While our meditation practice is an amazing source of inner awareness, we often have trouble bringing that awareness into our daily lives—preventing us from understanding or pursuing our heart’s desire.
In this retreat, we will explore the concept of jnana-vichara, the knowledge of self-inquiry, with the tools found in both yoga therapy and ayurvedic medicine. Learning to know yourself through your daily habits, dosha tendency, and habitual responses to stress will inform your practice of self-inquiry.
By applying this awareness of our desires, inclinations, and habits to our vichara practice, we can learn how to move toward our dharma (purpose) in the outer world—and use our meditation practice to discover a deeper inner world.
Learn to know yourself, and unlock the door to fulfilling your life’s true meaning.
Discussion Topics Include:
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- Using self-inquiry practices to identify your heart’s desire
- Unmasking negative patterns using techniques (drawn from Rod Stryker’s The Four Desires) to find freedom from vikalpa (doubt)
- Developing a self-care plan to move toward your goals
- Supporting yourself with practices to live with ease and meaning
Kathryn Templeton
Kathryn Templeton, MA, RDT/MT, E-500 RYT, C-IAYT. Ayurvedic practitioner Kathryn Templeton has devoted her life to the health of others. A psychotherapist for 30 years, Kathryn is a Master Teacher in the field of Drama Therapy and continues to work both clinically and as an educator specializing in the treatment of individu...
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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.
$199
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Dates
Thursday, September 26, 2019 @ 7:30 pm–Sunday, September 29, 2019 @ 12:30 pm
Tuition
$199 per person + accommodations
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