Savor Simplicity
Yoga & Meditation Retreat
August 2—5, 2026
Get ready to slow down, stretch out, and savor the simplicity, serenity, and wonder of summer with expert yoga and meditation teachers Shawna Emerick and Amy Soucy.
Refill your well with an abundance of options for daily yoga and movement classes, including active and restorative yoga asana, qigong, and dance.
Go within and explore stillness with daily silent meditations and restorative sound meditations.
Experience deeper connections — to yourself, to nature, and others — with fewer distractions and the beauty of nature all around. Enjoy more quiet, presence and ease with yourself, as well as deeper connections with other retreaters if you choose.
All the while, you’ll be surrounded by forest, ponds, and hiking trails, scenic vistas, and peaceful spaces for personal reflection and contemplation.
You can do (or be) as much or as little as you like. Amy & Shawna invite you to savor, slow down, connect to your heart, and find the sweetness in simplicity.
Shawna Emerick
Shawna Emerick (she/they) is a trauma informed yoga instructor with well over 1,000 hours of certifications and over 21 years of teaching. She is a Thai massage therapist, Life Coach for Transformation, and an integrative somatic healer who comes from a B.S. in Dance. She is passionate about supporting others' healing and d...
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Amy Soucy
Amy is an unapologetic advocate for individual and collective well-being. She helps high-achieving, passionate humans reclaim their physical, mental, and spiritual vibrancy and tap into their own deep well of wisdom and well-being. Amy has been teaching yoga, leading retreats, and facilitating mindfulness experiences for 20...
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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.
Registration
Dates
Sunday, August 2, 2026 @ 5:00 pm–Wednesday, August 5, 2026 @ 12:00 pm
Tuition
$515 per person + accommodations
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