Deep Rest, Deep Renewal:
a restorative weekend in the Poconos
Friday Sept 12th-Sunday Sept 14th, 2025
Himalayan Institute Honesdale, PA
$299 plus accomodations (take $5 off when you pay via Venmo)
Please read all details before signing up via the link at the bottom of this page
Many of us are trapped in a cycle of daily stress, stuck in "fight or flight" and disconnected from our bodies and deeper selves. Join me for a restorative weekend set in the serene beauty of the Pocono Mountains at the Himalayan Institute. This retreat offers an opportunity to slow down, reconnect, and nourish your nervous system.
From Friday afternoon to Sunday lunch, we will guide you through practices that promote deep relaxation and healing. This retreat is about being- no striving, no pressure, just a curious exploration of “what is.” We will experience nourishing practices that support healing of the nervous system, offering you the chance to unwind deeply and cultivate inner calm. Through gentle yoga, somatic awareness, guided relaxation/meditation, and light journaling, we will explore ways to quiet the mind, help you reconnect with your deeper self, and provide tools for managing stress in your everyday life.
In addition to these nourishing practices, you’ll have the chance to explore the tranquil 400-acre campus, take part in a sustainable chocolate factory tour and tasting, spend time in peaceful meditation, or book a massage at the wellness center (for an additional fee). With a flexible schedule, you can choose to engage in as many or as few structured activities as you like- it’s your retreat, your way. And because joyful FUN is another necessary component of a nourished nervous system, we will also enjoy a Saturday evening bonfire (private for our group).
After booking with me, you will be directed to book your accommodations directly through the Himalayan Institute. Rooms begin at just $120/night (shared room with hallway bathroom) all the way to a deluxe suite with a private bath. Whatever room you choose, all of your meals are included in your stay. Nourishing, delicous food served buffet style (vegetarian, with vegan and gluten free options available at each meal).
I would love for you to join me at one of my favorite places on earth for this deeply restorative weekend.
Sample Schedule
Friday
3:30-4:30 PM Chai and cookie social (private for our group)
5:00-6:00 PM Yoga class taught by HI faculty
6:00 PM Prayers/meditation in the Sri Vidya Shrine
6:00-7:00 PM Dinner
7:30-9:00PM Group Session #1 (all group sessions will be curated based on the description above)
Saturday
7:00-8:00 AM Yoga Class taught by HI staff
7:30-8:30 AM AM Breakfast
9:30 AM -12:00 PM Group Session #2
12:30 PM Sri Sukta recitation in Sri Vidya Shrine
12:30-1:30 PM Lunch
2:00-2:45 PM Moka Origins Tour and Chocolate Tasting
3:00-6:00 PM Free time for trails and Wellness Center (opportunities for 1-on-1 somatic mindfulness sessions with me will also be an option during this time, for an additional fee)
6:00 PM Prayers/meditation at Sri Vidya Shrine
6:00-7:00 PM Dinner
7:30-9:30 PM Bonfire at Sunset Pond
Sunday
6:00 AM Prayers/meditation at Sri Vidya Shrine
7:00-8:00 AM Yoga class taught by HI staff
7:30-8:30 AM Breakfast
9:30 AM-12:00 PM Group Session #3
12:30 PM Checkout
12:30-1:30 PM Lunch
1:30 PM Departure (or stay a bit longer for trails, meditation shrine, etc)
Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.
Secure your spot via Venmo @exhale-massage-and-yoga (save $5) or at HI Retreat Signup
To preview the HI campus and accomodations: https://himalayaninstitute.org/retreat-center/
