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Restorative Yoga Fall Retreat
November 9—11, 2018
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Program CalendarRest? Relaxation? Who needs that? We All Do!!!
Spend a weekend with Nicole and Toula learning self-healing techniques and practices to take home and use in your daily life.
- Learn Restorative Yoga postures, a gentle yoga practice that helps to reduce the effects of daily stress using props to support the body.
- Breathing techniques to slow down and restore the nervous system.
- Guided Meditations that are the beginning steps to help focus and quiet the mind.
Our weekend together is dedicated to taking care of you! Book a massage, join us on guided hikes, enjoy delightful cookies and chai, and explore the beautiful campus.
We look forward to spending our time with you!
This event is full. Please contact Nicole DeSanto and Stavroula Grivas for information regarding their future events.
Nicole DeSanto
Nicole began teaching Hatha Yoga in 2012 and received her 500hr certificate from the Himalayan Institute in 2014. In addition to her continued study at HI, Nicole completed Restorative Yoga training with Judith Hanson Lasater and finished level one for Mindful Resilience for Trauma Recovery to help veterans with PTSD. She t...
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Stavroula “Toula” Grivas
Stavroula “Toula” Grivas is a certified yoga teacher since 2010 and a graduate of the Dhyana YTT in Philadelphia. She teaches Vinyasa, Restorative, Yin and Mindfulness Meditation classes. Her own practice has been a journey to healing her body and heart. Toula believes yoga and meditation have saved her life. Toula is a pas...
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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.
$200
Registration
Dates
Friday, November 9, 2018 @ 7:30 pm–Sunday, November 11, 2018 @ 12:30 pm
Tuition
$200 per person + accommodations
Campus Info
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