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Spring Yoga Celebration

Spring Yoga Celebration

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Spring Yoga Celebration

May 13—15, 2022
Jim Whitmoyer
With Jim Whitmoyer

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Overview

This weekend retreat is devoted to the joy of spring, the blooming of flowers, and the celebration of embodied life. Our celebration will involve using the tools of yoga to maximize our health and happiness. This weekend will brighten your yoga practice as we celebrate spring together through breath-led movement, yoga asana, pranayama, mantra, mudra, meditation, music, and storytelling at the Himalayan Institute yoga retreat center, in northeastern PA.

Agenda

Our practice sessions will focus on strength, flexibility, and balance. These sessions will incorporate asana, pranayama, mantra, mudra, and meditation. We will assist and support one another to feel safe and secure so that you can practice with confidence.

Friday evening: Loosen up from your journey and unwind from your busy week.

  • Opening Invocation
  • Diaphragmatic Breathing
  • Anjali Mudra
  • Flowing Tai Chi Movements
  • So-Hum Mantra Meditation

Saturday morning: Energize and strengthen the body. Focus the mind.

  • Embody Strength and Vitality
  • Bashtrika Pranayama (bellows breath)
  • Ganesha Mudra
  • Vinyasa Krama Asana for Strength and Stamina
  • Ganesh Mantra Meditation

Saturday afternoon: Stretch the body. Enlighten the mind.

  • Embody Fluidity and Grace
  • Bhramari Pranayama (buzzing like a bee)
  • Chin mudra
  • Deep Stretching Asana
  • 61-Point Guided Relaxation

Saturday evening: Celebrate Spring Outdoors.

  • Gather Around the Bonfire
  • Hear Stories about the Hindu Gods and Goddesses
  • Chant Mantras
  • Sing Songs of Celebration

Sunday morning: Integrate Strength and Flexibility for Better Balance.

  • Embody Balanced Action
  • Nadi Shodhana (Alternate Nostril) Pranayama
  • Garuda Mudra
  • Support One Another in Balance Poses
  • Closing Blessing and Offering of Gratitude
Additional Activities:

There will be ample free time to enjoy hiking the wooded trails, booking a treatment at the wellness center (cost not included), or visiting the chocolate and coffee factory, coffee lounge, or gift shop. You may choose to book an extra night to see the full lunar clipse on Sunday night.

Registration:

Please contact Jim Whitmoyer to register for the seminar: Cell (267) 994-9858; or Email: [email protected]

Jim Whitmoyer

Jim Whitmoyer has been practicing and teaching yoga for 21 years, while learning from many of the finest teachers in the world. He was certified to teach hyoga by the Himalayan Institute and has had additional teacher training in the schools of Anusara and Rasa yoga. He has been giving Thai massage for 16 years, after earni...
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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
May 13—15, 2022
Duration
3 days, 2 nights
Teachers
Jim Whitmoyer
$175 per person + accommodations

Registration

Dates
Friday, May 13, 2022 @ 7:00 pm–Sunday, May 15, 2022 @ 11:30 am
Tuition
$175 per person + accommodations
Campus Info
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