Stretch & Play Retreat
May 15—17, 2026
Take a step back from the hustle and bustle of your daily life for some personal restoration with our Stretch and Play Retreat, or, what we call Adult Sleepover Camp.
We have designed a weekend of activities that are fun, restorative, and accessible to everyone. We focus on nourishing your emotional and physical health through yoga, meditative practices of art therapy, and the beautiful setting of the Pocono Mountains.
This time together is geared to be fun and lighthearted with activities to brighten your mind and soul. Take time for yourself!
This wonderful retreat experience includes:
- Restorative yoga
- Yin yoga
- Gentle yoga
- Meditation and Walking Meditation
- Watercolor painting sessions presented by Susan Sopira, Artist and Educator
- Relaxing crafting sessions presented by Yulia Rovny, Artist and Occupational Therapist
- Tour of chocolate and coffee facility
- An evening bonfire by the Sunset Pond
In addition to our amazing retreat schedule, at the Himalayan Institute you have access to:
- Morning yoga classes
- Three nourishing vegetarian meals daily
- Explorations in self-awareness
- Meditation in the Sri Vidya Shrine
- 400 acres of wooded hiking trails and vistas
- The Marketplace Bookstore and Gift Shop
- Spa services (extra charge)
- Free Wi-Fi
Toni Ferrarie
Meeting Yoga Alliance standards as an E-RYT, RYT 500, YACEP, I am a 500-hour registered yoga teacher and a yoga education provider. I am certified in classical yoga including Ashtanga, Tantra, Vinyasa, and Hatha. I am a certified teacher of Chair Yoga, Restorative Yoga, Yin Yoga, and Yoga Nidra. I am a certified Ayurveda pr...
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Laura Kraus
Accredited and certified 500RYT, certified in restorative yoga, certified pranayama and meditation instructor, and hold an MA in Anthropology. I began yoga in 1997, became certified in 2018, and have been teaching regularly since certification. In 2022, I developed a mini retreat model in which we combine restorative yoga a...
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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
Friday, May 15, 2026 @ 4:30 pm–Sunday, May 17, 2026 @ 1:00 pm
Tuition
$249 per person + accommodations
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Call us: (570) 253-5551
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