3 Day Yoga, Ayurveda, and Hiking Weekend Retreat in the Pocono Mountains, Pennsylvania
Himalayan Institute Retreat Center, 952 Bethany Turnpike, Honesdale, Pennsylvania, USA
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Lifepath Yoga Retreat USA
Immerse yourself in nature's brilliance as you nourish mind, body, and soul on a "Lifepath" yoga, Ayurveda, and hiking retreat. Join for a retreat in the heart of the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania at the Himalayan Institute Retreat Center.
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Highlights
- 2 yoga classes per day
- Ayurveda lectures and discussions
- Beautiful 400-acre wooded retreat center campus conducive to relaxation
- Mindful hiking on Retreat Center's forested trails incorporating Qigong, asana, and meditation along the path
- MOKA Origins-mission driven coffee and chocolate factory on campus
- Sri Vidya meditation shrine on campus
- Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- 2 nights accommodation
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Yoga styles
3 days with instruction
Group size: Maximum of 16 participants
Accommodation
Check-in Time:
16:00
Check-out Time:
12:00
Accommodations are simple and clean, designed for you to feel comfortable and relaxed. The minimalist design creates a sense of peace, allowing you to let go of the busyness of your daily life. Here, your mind can be free from distractions as you enjoy the beautiful and peaceful surroundings that the Retreat Center has to offer.
Guest Amenities includes:
- Complimentary Wi-Fi & Internet access
- Sri Vidya Meditation Shrine
- Tea lounge with unlimited hot tea beverages
- PureRejuv Wellness Center
- Sacred Grove Cafe
- MarketPlace (bookstore & gift shop)
- 24/7 Business Lounge
- 400-acre wooded campus with five main hiking trails
Program
In this program, you will experience Friday evening Restorative asana, pranayama (a calming breath practice) followed by Yoga Nidra (powerful relaxation practice with guided meditation.
You will learn the fundamentals of Ayurveda (the 5 elements and 3 dosha's), health conditions that may arise from an imbalance in your constitution and how to bring balance to your unique constitution through dietary and lifestyle practices to promote optimal health, vitality, and emotional well-being.
You will practice yoga specifically designed to balance Vata (grounding practices to balance the transformational nature of Autumn). You will take part in mindful hikes on the institutes groomed forested trails incorporating Qigong, Asana, and Meditation along the path.
Daily schedule
Friday, September 24, 2021
- 17:00 Hatha Yoga class (optional/ taught by Institute's teacher)
- 18:00 - 19:00 Dinner
- 19:30 - 21:00 Orientation and Gentle Asana followed by Yoga Nidra
- 21:30 Prayers and meditation / Sri Vidya Shrine (optional)
Saturday, September 25, 2021
- 06:00 Prayers and meditation / Sri Vidya Shrine (optional)
- 07:00 Hatha Yoga class (optional / taught by institute's teachers)
- 07:30 - 08:30 Breakfast
- 09:00 - 12:00 Ayurveda lecture / discussion and Vata balancing Yoga practice
- 12:00 - 15:00 Free time to relax or to schedule additional healing or spa treatment
- 12:30 - 13:30 Lunch
- 14:00-15:00 Tour of MOKA Origins- a mission-driven coffee and chocolate factory on the grounds (optional)
- 15:30 - 17:00 Mindful hike on institute's forested trails
- 18:00 - 19:00 Dinner
- 21:30 Prayers and meditation / Sri Vidya Shrine (optional)
Sunday, September 26, 2021
- 06:00 Prayers and meditation / Sri Vidya Shrine (optional)
- 07:00 Hatha Yoga class (optional / taught by Institute's teacher)
- 07:30 - 08:30 Breakfast
- 09:00 - 12:00 Mindful hike, Ayurveda lecture and discussion, and Vata balancing Yoga practice
- 12:30 - 13:30 Lunch
Instructors
Maria Czechowski
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Maria Czechowski, OTR, RYT-500, AYS, owner of Lifepath Yoga Center, is a registered occupational therapist with 30 years of clinical experience. Inspired by the experience of the profound healing effects of yoga, Maria became an advanced yoga teacher, receiving her 500-hour certification through the Himalayan Institute. She furthered her studies to include Ayurveda, Yoga Nidra, and Tai Chi. Maria is committed to living simply and authentically, incorporating Patanjali's eight limbs of yoga into her daily life. She lives in a country hilltop, surrounded by nature.
Retreat location
Distances
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP), nearest commercial airport, a one hour drive by car.
From Scranton, PA 45 minute drive by car
From New York City 2.5 hour drive by car
From Newark, NJ 2.5 hour drive by car
From Philadelphia, PA 3 hour drive by car
From Binghamton, NY 1.25 hours by car
From Boston, MA 5 hours by car
From Washington, DC 5 hours by car
This Yoga Retreat is vegetarian-friendly
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Food
Included with this package are three meals per day; delicious, hearty vegetarian or vegan meals prepared in the Retreat Center's Ayurvedic kitchen. Most often served are fresh, organic, wholesome foods. Unlimited tea is available in the 24/7 tea lounge. There is filtered water available.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Whole food
- Yogic
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation
What's included
- 2 nights accommodation
- 6 delicious and nutritious vegetarian or vegan meals prepared in the Himalayan Institute's Ayurveda kitchen
- 3 Hatha yoga classes taught by institute's teacher (optional)
- 10 hours of program
- 1 Restorative yoga and yoga Nidra
- 2 Ayurveda-balancing yoga classes
- 2 Ayurveda lectures and discussions
- 2 Mindful Hikes - Qigong, asana, and meditation along the path
- Daily prayers and meditation in the Sri Vidya Shrine (optional)
What's not included
- Additional Ayurvedic massage or healing spa treatments
How to get there
Recommended Airports
AVP
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport
49 km
Transfer not provided
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP). Guests may rent a car or hire a Uber or taxi driver from the airport. This airport is 49 kilometers from the Himalayan Institute retreat center.
GPS
41.6471820000, -75.3037050000.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 50% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.
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