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Spring Yoga Mountain Retreat
A Weekend in the Mountains
March 15—17, 2024
With
Nicole Montanarelli
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Program CalendarJoin Nicole Montanarelli for a weekend in the mountains to reset and welcome the beauty of Spring together.
This weekend retreat will offer:
- All levels yoga classes (including restorative, nidra, all levels yoga flows, and kosha mapping)
- Short discussions on the importance of Spring in both our individual and cultural landscapes
- Optional hiking on the beautiful trails of the Himalayan Institute
- Meditation
- Some down time to decompress, schedule a treatment at PureRejuv, visit the cute town of Honesdale, Pa., or anything else your heart desires
- Fellowship with like-minded people who are ready to enter into this season of growth with renewed vigor and joy
All fully healthy and balanced meals are provided by The Himalayan Institute. There are gift shops, coffee shops, and the famous Moka Origins (serving coffee, chocolate, ice cream, and tours) on campus. Pure Rejuv, also on campus, offers massage, biofeedback, ayurvedic treatments, and lots more. (Please book separately)
Nicole Montanarelli
Nicole Montanarelli (E-RYT 500, YACEP, IAYT, Rev) has been a practitioner of yoga for almost 30 years and teaching yoga for almost 20 years. She has been working as a yoga therapist for 4 years. Nicole is an ordained minister through the lineage of Melchizedek and creates ceremonies to honor unions, births, passings, and ot...
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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.
$250
Registration
Dates
Friday, March 15, 2024 @ 7:00 pm–Sunday, March 17, 2024 @ 11:30 am
Tuition
$250 per person + accommodations
Campus Info
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