Summer Radiance — Yoga Home Retreat

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Summer Radiance — Yoga Home Retreat

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Summer Radiance — Yoga Home Retreat

June 14—16, 2024

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As we welcome the summer season, we invite you to connect to this phase of the Sun’s cycle with balance. During this turning of the wheel of the year, Mother Nature’s abundance of energy, light, and warmth calls us outward, but often at the expense of our sense of grounding and need for rest.

This retreat offers both the yin and the yang: the roots to the tree, the conservation and expansion of life force. Within a circle of community, we’ll remember the old ways, cultivate self-expression, and open up to our own creativity and wisdom. As we are held by the Earth and recall our place in the larger web, we will ground with yin, explore freedom in flowing movement/yoga, and join together around the fire as our ancestors did to release, call in, sing, dance, remember, and awaken to our beauty and brilliance.

Join Candace Stevens and Meghan Dwyer for yoga, meditation, ceremony, journaling, nature walks, and more to Shakti-fy the start to your summer!

The weekend will include:
  • Daily yoga and meditation sessions
  • Nature walks on the beautiful grounds of the Himalayan Institute
  • Ayurvedic, nourishing meals
  • Bonfire ceremony (weather dependent)
  • Optional Spa Treatments at PureRejuv Wellness Center
  • Optional Tour of Moka Chocolate Factory

Candace Stevens

Candace Stevens, RYT-500, has been teaching yoga since 2010 and draws from numerous lineages: from dynamic, creative, free-flowing sequencing from Shiva Rea, to mindful, grounded, trauma-sensitive practices from Dr. Bessel van der Kolk, Candace employs an eclectic approach with the intention of best meeting the needs of the...
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Meghan Dwyer

Meghan is a yoga teacher, shamanic guide, ceremonialist and women's circle facilitator residing in Mt Airy, Philadelphia and raised by the waters and woods of the Wissahickon. She's been practicing yoga since 2003 and in 2009 she completed her first 200 hr teacher training at Blue Banyan Yoga Studio in Philadelphia. In 2013...
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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
June 14—16, 2024
Duration
3 days, 2 nights

$300 per person + accommodations

Registration

Dates
Friday, June 14, 2024 @ 7:00 pmSunday, June 16, 2024 @ 12:00 pm
Tuition
$300 per person + accommodations
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