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Rediscovering You

A Chill Yoga Outdoors Retreat

Rediscovering You

A Chill Yoga Outdoors Retreat
June 25—28, 2026

If life has you feeling a bit disconnected from your authentic self, this transformational 4-day weekend retreat will provide you with the opportunity to rediscover YOU. Join Heidi Audet, Director of Chill Yoga Outdoors, for a weekend you won’t forget.

As you immerse yourself in the peaceful surroundings of the 400-acre campus of the Himalayan Institute, Heidi will invite you to create space and time to clear out the noise of everyday life.

Through the time-honored tradition of yoga, meditation, and breathing practices, along with the tool of journaling, we will reignite your path to harmony. Using the lens of Ayurveda, yoga’s sister science, we will spend time immersed in nature on the groomed hiking trails to deepen our understanding of our true nature and feel the peace of the outdoors as we saunter through the tree-lined paths. When the sun has set, we will enjoy a meditative and joyful bonfire to kindle the spark of relaxation while enjoying our shared community.

Return home feeling like your true self again — with your inner light of tejas burning bright.

Our Retreat Specifics:
  • Daily Yoga practices: A morning one of movement, an evening practice of Yin or Restorative Yoga
  • Meditation and Pranayama (breathing) practices to create a clear, calm mind
  • Guided Hikes with Heidi
  • Chai Party
  • Journal/Drawing reflection time
  • Kindling Agni — An Ayurvedic guided digestive creation
  • Tour of Moka Origins, a mission-driven chocolate and coffee factory nestled on the retreat center’s campus
  • Evening Bonfire
With your accommodations:
  • Daily Yoga Class with HI staff
  • Tea lounge with unlimited hot tea beverages
  • Sacred Grove Cafe
  • Marketplace bookstore & gift shop
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Sri Vidya Shrine for meditation
  • Nutritious vegetarian meals in a peaceful setting
  • Time for relaxation, and spa services available at PureRejuv (extra charge)

To register for this event, contact Heidi by emailing [email protected]

Heidi Audet

Heidi L. Audet, BA, ERYT-500, AHC, is a seasoned yogi, Ayurvedic Health Counselor, and nature enthusiast from Brant Lake, NY, and has lived in Maine since 1988. A graduate of the University of Southern Maine, Heidi spent 21 years in public education and 27 years coaching field hockey, shaping her unique approach to teaching...
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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
June 25—28, 2026
Duration
4 days, 3 nights
Teachers

$449 per person + accommodations
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Registration

Dates
Thursday, June 25, 2026 @ 5:30 pmSunday, June 28, 2026 @ 1:00 pm
Tuition
$449 per person + accommodations
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$449 per person + accommodations

2-Part Registration

This is a private event at the Himalayan Institute Retreat Center.

Registration requires two steps:

1

Pay your tuition and register directly with the Host.

Email: [email protected]
2

Book your accommodations directly with the Himalayan Institute.

Book a Room

Planning to stay off-campus? Call Guest Services at (570) 253-5551 to learn more about a Commuter Pass.