Are you a 200-hr or 300-hr trained yoga teacher seeking to develop and refine your teaching skills? Then this teacher development retreat is for you!
Teaching yoga inspires us to search for new ideas and techniques, and to grow our own practice along with our students. We’re delighted to share our recent innovations in teaching with you, and excited to enjoy your contributions to this gathering of yoga teachers. Together we’ll explore new techniques and new approaches to teaching, sharpen our skills of observation and language in the classroom, and practice seamless transitions from alignment instruction to breath awareness to pranic awareness and meditation. The enthusiasm and diverse experiences of our staff and your fellow teachers offer a rare opportunity to broaden, deepen, and refine both your practice and your teaching.
Take time out to refresh and inspire yourself with the support of the Himalayan Institute’s lush campus and vibrant community. You’ll find time for reflection and contemplation while enjoying the beauty of our rural campus in the company of our like-minded community. Enjoy freshly prepared vegetarian meals, chat with fellow students over tea, visit the Sri Vidya shrine, hike our forest trails, tour Moka Origins and sample their chocolate and coffee, browse our bookstore, or simply savor quiet time.
If you have completed the Himalayan Institute’s 200-hour or 300-hour yoga teacher training program—or any other 200-hour or 300-hour teacher training program—this retreat is designed just for you. Join us to deepen your practice and reinvigorate your teaching!
This retreat includes:
- Daily morning asana and meditation practice guided by Himalayan Institute faculty
- Daily prayers and chants
- Teaching and practice for pranic awareness
- Q&A and breakout sessions
- Plenty of time for face to face social connection with fellow teachers and Himalayan Institute faculty and staff
- Appointments with faculty as requested
Join us and refresh your commitment to teaching and practice, and enjoy satsanga with fellow Institute teachers and residents in our spiritual home!
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Sacred Space
Sacred Space
The Sri Vidya Shrine serves as the spiritual heart of the Himalayan Institute campus. This spiritually-awakened sacred space is ideally suited to silent meditation and group spiritual practice, which has been a cornerstone of the Himalayan Tradition for thousands of years. The Sri Vidya Shrine is open to seekers from all spiritual traditions.
Award Winning Center
Award-Winning Center
For over 50 years, our stunning 400-acre campus in the Poconos has been a gathering place for people from around the globe seeking inspiration, healing, and inner balance. USA Today recently honored us as the #1 Yoga Retreat Center in the nation. Come savor for yourself the goodness our campus and community provide.
Nourishing Vegetarian Meals
Nourishing Meals
Our nutritionally balanced vegetarian meals are consciously prepared with the intention to nourish body, mind, and spirit. Our three daily meals are designed to be easily digestible and to support a meditative lifestyle. Meals are a catalyst for community and deep nourishment.
Rest in Nature
Rest in Nature
Nestled in the rolling hills of the Poconos in North East Pennsylvania, the Himalayan Institute’s 400-acre park-like campus offers breathtaking views, scenic hiking trails, and peaceful spaces for reflection and contemplation. Walking is a favorite activity here, either on our groomed hiking trails or on our meandering paved roads.
Wellness Center
Wellness Center
Our Pure Rejuv Wellness Center offers integrative health services and therapeutic treatments designed for accelerated healing, disease prevention, and long-lasting vitality. Explore our many Massage Therapy services and book your appointment. The Shirodhara Treatment is our most popular service, and is an excellent way to allow your mind to arrive here fully.
Treat Yourself
Treat Yourself
Our Himalayan Cafe offers the Institute’s signature chai tea, coffee, and homemade cookies and treats on Saturday and Sunday mornings. The Tea Lounge is open 24/7 for self-serve hot teas. The Moka Origins Factory, located on campus, is open daily from 9-4 and serves handcrafted, ethically sourced chocolate and coffee products. Free tours and tastings on Saturdays.
