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SUMMARY:Pocono Getaway Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Decompress and reconnect at the Himalayan Institute in the heart of the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania for this special getaway weekend with Luke Ketterhagen. Experience yoga\, wellness\, Vishoka Meditation classes\, access to the Sri Vidya Shrine\, and evening campfires. Hike through our beautiful 400-acre campus\, or enjoy ayurvedic treatments\, massage or integrative health consultations at our PureRejuv Wellness Center. \nNourishing vegetarian meals and a community supportive of your health and wellness is waiting for you during this three-day/two-night getaway. Join us at the Himalayan Institute for your Pocono Getaway Weekend. \nSchedule\nFriday\, November 14 \n\n5:00pm — Hatha yoga class\n6:00pm — Prayers and meditation | Sri Vidya Shrine\n6:00-7:00pm — Dinner\n7:15pm — HI Welcome & Orientation\n7:30-8:45pm — Introduction to Vishoka Meditation\n8:45pm — Group Meditation in Sri Vidya Shrine\n10:00pm — Silence observed until 7:30am\n\nSaturday\, November 15 \n\n6:00am — Prayers and meditation | Sri Vidya Shrine\n7:00am — Hatha yoga class\n7:30-8:30am — Breakfast\n10:00-11:00am — Reclaiming A Healthy and Vibrant Life\n12:30-1:30pm — Lunch\n12:30-12:45pm — Sri Sukta Recitation | Sri Vidya Shrine | Optional\n2:00pm — MOKA Chocolate & Coffee Tour | MOKA Origins Factory\n3:00pm — Hike (weather permitting) or Free Time\n4:30pm — Chai Social Party | Cafe\n6:00-7:00pm — Dinner\n7:30-8:30pm — Bonfire (weather permitting) or Evening Unwind\n10:00pm — Silence observed until 7:30am\n\nSunday\, November 16 \n\n6:00am — Prayers and meditation | Sri Vidya Shrine\n7:00am — Hatha yoga class\n7:30-8:30am — Breakfast\n10:00-12:00pm — How to take this Retreat home\n12:30-12:45pm — Sri Sukta Recitation | Sri Vidya Shrine\n12:30pm-1:30pm — Lunch\n1:30pm — Checkout\n\n\n“Your yoga and meditation workshop at Himalayan Institute was fun\, easy\, and relaxing; and at the same time full of valuable and essential information that I will carry with me for the rest of my life. I don’t know how you do it!” \nLinda“As always\, Luke’s insight and teaching provided the perfect blend of humor\, science and spirituality to create a relaxing\, uplifting weekend while still allowing me to deepen my practice.”Karen M.“Luke’s weekend retreat was a joyous gift from start to finish. The yoga instruction was excellent\, of course\, but that was no surprise to me\, after more than a year of daily practice with Luke’s rich library of online classes on Yoga International. I loved the meditation instruction and Luke’s close attention to the ways each of us might enhance or deepen his or her practice\, whether by figuring out a better way to sit or by learning a new set of ancient rituals. And I especially appreciated Luke’s gracious\, friendly presence and his generosity of spirit\, which drew our whole group into a happy and comfortable communion\, whether over meals\, by the fire pit at night\, or on a wonderful hike through the woods. If you’re lucky enough to have the opportunity to participate in one of Luke’s retreats\, take it!”Olga H.“I am astounded by the tremendously positive effects I have been receiving from this past weekend. I have been doing the breathing exercises at home and for the first time in many years\, I am able to sleep the entire night without waking up. I have a sense of peacefulness and a distinct lack of anxiety that in the past lurked around every corner of my mind. I am feeling a profound ok-ness which is starting to feel like a new state of being.”Melanie R.Custom Styles \nSupportive Guidance \n				\n\n					\n\n						\n						\n						\n						\n\n					\n\n					\n\nSupportive Guidance\nLuke embraced the Himalayan Tradition through seven years of residence and study. Passionate about sharing timeless knowledge globally\, he's opened studios from Venice\, CA to Fond du Lac\, WI\, and taught internationally. Currently in Kalamazoo\, MI\, Luke specializes in virtual hatha\, meditation\, and yogic lifestyle instruction. \n\n\n\n					\n				\n				Sacred Space \n				\n\n					\n\n						\n						\n						\n						\n\n					\n\n					\n\nSacred Space\nThe 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. \n\n\n\n					\n				\n				Award Winning Center \n				\n\n					\n\n						\n						\n						\n						\n\n					\n\n					\n\nAward-Winning Center\nFor 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. \n\n\n\n					\n				\n				Nourishing Vegetarian Meals \n				\n\n					\n\n						\n						\n						\n						\n\n					\n\n					\n\nNourishing Meals\nOur 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. \n\n\n\n					\n				\n				Rest in Nature \n				\n\n					\n\n						\n						\n						\n						\n\n					\n\n					\n\nRest in Nature\nNestled 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. \n\n\n\n					\n				\n				Treat Yourself \n				\n\n					\n\n						\n						\n						\n						\n\n					\n\n					\n\nTreat Yourself\nOur 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.
URL:https://himalayaninstitute.org/event/pocono-getaway-weekend-nov-2025/
LOCATION:Himalayan Institute Retreat Center\, 952 Bethany Tpke\, Honesdale\, PA\, 18431\, United States
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