In ancient times, the medicine wheel was a sacred tool used by indigenous cultures for healing, guidance, and spiritual connection. It was a map of the universe, a mirror of the natural world, and a pathway to the soul. The luminous warriors of old would step onto this path with reverence, seeking wisdom and transformation. They believed that within the wheel lay the secrets of life, the power to heal, and the guidance to navigate the challenges of existence.

Today, this powerful tradition remains available to us, inviting us to step onto our own hero’s journey to be guided like shamans so we can be healed and co-create a better world for ourselves, each other, and Mother Earth.

On this special fall weekend, we will work with the powerful archetypal energies of serpent, jaguar, hummingbird, and eagle, each offering unique guidance and support. Together, we will honor this ancient tradition and offer you the opportunity to embark on your own spiritual journey around the medicine wheel.

What Awaits You:

• Daily Yoga and Meditation: Begin each day with private group yoga sessions and calming meditations, each themed around the four cardinal directions of the medicine wheel—South, West, North, and East. These practices will help you align with the energies of each direction, fostering clarity, healing, courage, and wisdom.
• Shamanic Journeying: Experience the power of connecting with your power animal, spirit guide, future self, and other insights through shamanic journeying.
• Self Discovery: Dive into reflective journaling and other engaging exercises to help deepen your personal journey around the medicine wheel. These prompts are thoughtfully designed to help you release old patterns, embrace new beginnings, and connect deeply with your inner self.
• Shamanic Oracle Cards: Be guided by daily shamanic oracle card readings to gain insights and awakenings.
• Fire Ceremony to the Four Winds: Experience the power of a transformative despacho fire ceremony to release what no longer serves you.
• Crystal Bowl Sound Bath and Candle Light Yoga Nidra: Enjoy a gentle restorative yoga class that combines the therapeutic benefits of crystal energy with the calming practice of Yoga Nidra.
• Time for Meditation and to Connect with Nature: Spend quiet moments in meditation and connect with the natural beauty and wisdom of the Himalayan Institute’s surroundings. Allow the tranquility and healing power of nature to enhance your spiritual journey and provide a space for introspection and renewal.
• All attendees will also receive a written retreat guide book and retreat gift bag to help deepen their experience. We will also enjoy the healing powers of the crystal bowls throughout the weekend.

What Amenities Await You at the Himalayan Institute:

• Ayurvedic-Inspired Meals: Savor delicious vegetarian and vegan meals inspired by Ayurvedic principles, along with unlimited filtered water and tea.
• Moka Origins: Enjoy a guided tour of Moka Origins, an on-site fair trade coffee and craft chocolate cafe.
• Accommodations: Must be booked separately with the Himalayan Institute
• Rooms are available at a wide variety of price points.
• Enjoy access to the Himalayan Institute’s hiking trails, pond, sacred Shri Vidya shrine, unlimited tea bar, complimentary filtered water, and wellness center for optional treatments with your stay.

Why Attend?

This retreat offers a unique opportunity to:

• Experience Profound Healing: Work with the archetypal energies of the medicine wheel to clear limiting beliefs, reconnect with your authentic self, and vision your future.
• Deepen Your Spiritual Practice: Integrate yogic and shamanic teachings into your daily life.
• Connect with Like-minded Individuals: Share this transformative experience with a community of individuals who are equally passionate about holistic health and spiritual growth.
• Unplug from the Demands of Daily Life: This retreat offers a unique opportunity to slow down and rest and to explore practices designed to connect you with Mother Earth and spirit. Rooms are intentionally devoid of phones and TVs, but high-speed internet is available in rooms and throughout the main building.
• Learn from an Experienced Teacher: Experience the benefits of learning from an experienced teacher in both shamanism and yoga and a popular retreat leader. Jen’s life changed profoundly 15 years ago when she stepped into the medicine wheel to heal her heart and soul and find joy again after much trauma and loss. Jen feels called now to share the wisdom practices with you that she learned along her incredible journey. Jen has studied with the Four Winds Society and Q’ero shamans of Peru and is a 500-hour advanced trained hatha yoga and meditation teacher. Jen is also a practicing lawyer and Harvard Medical School trained lifestyle and wellness coach.

Optional Add-Ons:

• Private Oracle Card Readings: Choose from the Mystical Shaman Oracle Deck to connect with the great archetypes and the forces of nature, or the Anubis Oracle, an Egyptian shamanism deck to help you connect with guides from the Egyptian Pantheon.
• Private Coaching Sessions: Choose from topics in: wellness, lifestyle, yoga, and shamanic healing.

Daily Schedule:

Visit Jen’s website to see the Daily Schedule.

Reserve Your Spot Today!

Don’t miss this chance to enjoy the beauty of the Pocono Mountains in fall and to embark on a journey of profound transformation. Whether you are new to the medicine wheel or seeking to deepen your understanding, this retreat promises to be a life-changing experience.

Register now and take the first step towards a weekend of healing, growth, and spiritual connection.

Early Bird Pricing in Effect until July 31, 2025!

Tuition (3 night/4-day retreat): $350 + accommodations, increases to $425 on August 1, 2025