Winter is the season of stillness, reflection, and renewal. Beneath the quiet surface, the roots of trees rest and gather strength, preparing for the growth to come. In the same way, we too are invited to slow down, turn inward, and ground ourselves in preparation for the rising energy of the year ahead.

Root to Rise: A Winter Retreat is a soulful immersion in yoga, meditation, and mindful rest. Together, we will release the weight of the past year, root into stability and presence, and gently awaken the inner vitality that carries us forward into 2026.

Retreat Highlights:

• Grounding yoga practices to strengthen body and breath
• Meditation and pranayama for clarity and focus
• Restorative yoga and Yoga Nidra to nourish deep rest
• Time in nature to connect with the stillness and wisdom of winter

The Experience:

Hosted by the Himalayan Institute Retreat Center in the heart of the Pocono Mountains, this retreat offers the perfect setting for quiet renewal. Your stay includes nourishing vegetarian meals and comfortable accommodations provided by the Himalayan Institute, as well as access to the sacred Sri Vidya Shrine. Surrounded by the stillness of the winter woods, the Institute offers the perfect setting for grounding, inspiration, and renewal.

Give yourself the gift of winter stillness. Root deeply. Rest fully. Rise with clarity and strength into the year ahead.

Registration:

This retreat is a private event hosted at the Himalayan Institute Retreat Center. Registration is a two-step process:

1. Program Registration – Email [email protected] to register directly with the presenter for the main retreat tuition.
2. Accommodations or Commuter Pass – To participate in this retreat, you must book either overnight accommodations at Himalayan Institute or a commuter pass. Use the Book a Room link in the Contact to Register dropdown at the top of this page. For commuter passes or questions, call Guest Services at (570) 253-5551 x1.