Registration for this event has closed
Check out our various upcoming programs—we're sure there's something to inspire you
Program Calendar
Registration Closed
The Inspired Teacher Webinar
Deepen Your Practice and Enhance Your Teaching
June 9—26, 2020
With
Shari Friedrichsen
Registration for this event has closed
Check out our various upcoming programs—we're sure there's something to inspire you
Program Calendar*This program will only be available through a digital webinar format.
All sessions will be delivered over live video. Please note that we will make every effort to have the sessions available and distributed to all participants within 4 hours after each session, and available for a full 7 days after the event concludes on June 26.
In this program you will:
Deepen Your Practice
- Create a practice specifically designed to support your personal needs and goals
- Build a supportive practice that works for your life
- Unfold the pockets of anxiety and fear that keep you limited
- Keep your daily practice fresh and inspiring after you leave the retreat
- Learn to listen to your inner guide
Enhance Your Teaching
- Learn to observe students more deeply
- Refine your verbal instruction to increase clarity and effectiveness
- Add new techniques and ideas to your teacher’s tool kit
- Make the philosophy of yoga relevant to students in the here and now
- Adopt techniques to breathe life into your teaching
- Discover strategies to help with teacher burnout
Prerequisite: This program is designed for certified yoga teachers and instructors.
Online sessions will be held weekly on Tuesdays and Fridays beginning Tuesday, June 9, 11:00 am–12:15 pm and ending Friday, June 26, 11:00 am–12:15 pm.
Note: The webinar sessions will be available for 7 full days after the live sessions have been recorded. We will deliver each of the videos within 4 hours of the completion of each session.
Download the Schedule
Shari Friedrichsen
Shari Friedrichsen has been teaching and studying yoga for more than 50 years and is a key facilitator of the Himalayan Institute's Vishoka Meditation Course and the Vishoka Meditation Teacher Training program. She conducts classes, seminars and trainings, nationally and internationally, sharing the Wisdom of the Himalayan...
See Full Bio and Upcoming Events
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.
$149
Registration
Dates
Tuesday, June 9, 2020 @ 11:00 am–Friday, June 26, 2020 @ 1:15 pm
Tuition
$149 per person + accommodations
Campus Info
Need Help?
Call us: (570) 253-5551
