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Yoga, Ayurveda, and Hiking
Lifepath Retreat
May 3—5, 2024
With
Maria Czechowski
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Program CalendarImmerse yourself in the beauty of nature as you nourish mind, body, and soul on a Lifepath Yoga, Ayurveda, and Hiking Retreat
Your experiences include:
- Friday evening Gentle Yoga & Meditation to enable you to wind down from the week and acclimate to being on Retreat
- Ayurveda Lectures & Discussions: Each participant will have the opportunity to complete a questionnaire to determine their unique Ayurvedic Constitution (dosha). Ayurveda lectures will focus on:
- Fundamentals of Ayurveda: the five elements and the three doshas
- Understanding your Ayurveda Constitution/dosha
- Health conditions that may arise from an imbalance in your unique constitution/dosha
- Food: the six tastes/general dietary guidelines to bring balance to your constitution/dosha
- The Ayurveda Clock: looking at the 24-hour day, the seasons of the year, the seasons of life from an Ayurveda perspective, and discussions on lifestyle practices to promote balance
- Saturday Flow Yoga
- Saturday evening Restorative Yoga & Yoga Nidra (powerful relaxation practice with guided meditation)
- Mindful Hike on the Retreat Center’s groomed forested (Red) trail incorporating energy practices (qigong), asana, and meditations along the path
- Sunday morning QiGong (Energy Practice)
Included Amenities beyond Lifepath Retreat:
- Simple, comfortable, quiet accommodations conducive to a peaceful stay
- 3 delicious, nutritious, and hearty vegetarian or vegan meals daily
- Complimentary daily morning or evening yoga classes taught by a Retreat Center teacher
- Access to the Sri Vidya Meditation Shrine, located at the heart of the Retreat Center’s campus
- A tour of Moka Origins, a mission-driven chocolate and coffee factory nestled on the Retreat Center’s campus
- Sacred Grove Cafe
- Tea lounge with unlimited hot tea beverages
- Complimentary Internet access
- 400-acre wooded campus of the Retreat Center, including sunset pond, sound of music hill, residential herb garden, forest pavilion
- Access to 4 groomed forested hiking trails, one of which ends at Tanners Falls
- MarketPlace (books, ayurveda products, yoga clothing, gifts)
- PureRejuv Wellness Center (for an add-on massage or wellness service)
Lifepath Retreat is for everybody, but if you happen to be a Yoga Teacher, “Lifepath Retreat: Yoga, Ayurveda, and Hiking” is approved for 10 Contact Continuing Education Credits through Yoga Alliance.
Maria Czechowski
Maria is a Nationally Board Certified Ayurvedic Health Counselor and the owner of Lifepath Yoga Center LLC. She offers both in-person and virtual consultations nationally. With over 30 years of experience as an Occupational Therapist, Maria brings extensive clinical expertise to her practice. In addition to her Ayurvedic pr...
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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.
$300
Registration
Dates
Friday, May 3, 2024 @ 7:30 pm–Sunday, May 5, 2024 @ 12:00 pm
Tuition
$300 per person + accommodations
Campus Info
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