“Immerse yourself in nature as you nourish mind, body, and soul on a Lifepath Yoga, Ayurveda & Hiking Retreat.”
Join us on a Lifepath Retreat in the heart of the Pocono Mountains at the beautiful Himalayan Institute Retreat Center. Unwind, rejuvenate, and reconnect with yourself in a serene and supportive environment. Join our Ayurveda & Yoga Classes in the breathtaking Seminar Room, bathed in natural sunlight and surrounded by windows. Embrace nature during our Mindful Hike on picturesque, forested trails.
On a Lifepath Retreat you experience:
- Friday Evening Gentle Yoga & Meditation
- Following your arrival and dinner, begin your Lifepath Retreat with Gentle Yoga and Meditation, perfect for winding down from the week and settling into a peaceful state of mind.
- Ayurveda Lectures & Discussions
- Discover the wisdom of Ayurveda through engaging lectures and discussions. You’ll have the opportunity to complete a questionnaire to determine your unique Ayurvedic Constitution (dosha).
Ayurveda Topics Include:
- Fundamentals of Ayurveda: Explore the five elements and the three doshas.
- Understanding Your Ayurvedic Constitution/Dosha: Gain insight into your unique constitutional makeup.
- Managing Imbalances: Learn about imbalances related to each dosha.
- Nutrition and Balance: Understand the six tastes and dietary guidelines to balance each dosha.
- The Ayurveda Clock: Explore daily, seasonal, and life stage rhythms.
- Explore Ayurvedic Lifestyle/Dinacharya Practices for maintaining balance.
- Saturday Flow Yoga
- Enjoy a dynamic and invigorating yoga session designed to harmonize body and mind.
- Saturday Evening Restorative Yoga & Yoga Nidra
- Unwind with restorative yoga and experience the deep relaxation of Yoga Nidra, a guided meditation practice.
- Mindful Hike
- Embark on a mindful hike along the Retreat Center’s forested (Red) trail. This hike incorporates energy practices (qigong), asana, and meditations, allowing you to connect deeply with nature.
- Sunday Morning QiGong (Energy Practice)
- End Lifepath Retreat with a revitalizing QiGong session, an ancient energy practice that promotes overall well-being.
A Lifepath Retreat offers a perfect blend of Yoga, Ayurveda, and Nature to help you achieve balance and vibrant well-being. Embark on a journey of self-discovery and renewal in the tranquil Pocono Mountains.
All Guests at the Himalayan Institute Retreat Center have access to the following amenities:
- 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.
- 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)
Yoga Teachers! A Lifepath Retreat is for everybody, but if you happen to be a Yoga Teacher~A Lifepath Retreat: Yoga, Ayurveda & Hiking is approved for 10 Contact Continuing Education Credits through Yoga Alliance.
