Programming

Celebrate Your Heart: A Journey of Courage and Faith

With Shari Friedrichsen

February 7 - 9, 2025

Himalayan Institute

In challenging times, the true nature and power of the heart can be obscured by the weight of doubt, fear, sorrow, and the distractions of daily life. Winter blues, endless scrolling, and the pressures of modern life leave the heart feeling heavy and burdened. But what if we could pause, reflect, and reclaim our heart’s […]

Pocono Retreat Weekend – February 7–9, 2025

With Brian Fulp

February 7 - 9, 2025

Himalayan Institute

Escape to the Poconos of Pennsylvania and immerse yourself in peace and renewal with the Pocono Retreat Weekend. This getaway retreat offers the perfect opportunity to slow down, reconnect with nature, and rediscover your inner peace through the transformative power of yoga. Join us for the Pocono Retreat Weekend and unwind from your busy life. […]

Pocono Retreat Weekend – February 21–23, 2025

With Joshua Larson

February 21 - 23, 2025

Himalayan Institute

Escape to the Poconos of Pennsylvania and immerse yourself in peace and renewal with the Pocono Retreat Weekend. This getaway retreat offers the perfect opportunity to slow down, reconnect with nature, and rediscover your inner peace through the transformative power of yoga. Join us for the Pocono Retreat Weekend and unwind from your busy life. […]

Yoga for Deep Rest: An HI Essentials Retreat February 2025

With Judy Moulton

February 28 - March 2, 2025

Himalayan Institute

De-stress and reset at this special getaway weekend at the Himalayan Institute in the heart of the Pocono Mountains. Along with gentle yoga, we’ll focus on essential practices from the Himalayan tradition to systematically release tension, wind down, and turn off the busy chattering mind. The resulting alert inner stillness in the body and mind […]

Pocono Retreat Weekend – March 7–9, 2025

With Aaron Luburich

March 7 - 9, 2025

Himalayan Institute

Escape to the Poconos of Pennsylvania and immerse yourself in peace and renewal with the Pocono Retreat Weekend. This getaway retreat offers the perfect opportunity to slow down, reconnect with nature, and rediscover your inner peace through the transformative power of yoga. Join us for the Pocono Retreat Weekend and unwind from your busy life. […]

Pocono Getaway Weekend

With Joshua Larson

March 21 - 23, 2025

Himalayan Institute

Decompress and reconnect at the Himalayan Institute in the heart of the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania for this special getaway weekend with Josh Larson. 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 […]

Pocono Retreat Weekend – March 28–30, 2025

With Brian Fulp

March 28 - 30, 2025

Himalayan Institute

Escape to the Poconos of Pennsylvania and immerse yourself in peace and renewal with the Pocono Retreat Weekend. This getaway retreat offers the perfect opportunity to slow down, reconnect with nature, and rediscover your inner peace through the transformative power of yoga. Join us for the Pocono Retreat Weekend and unwind from your busy life. […]

Sri Sukta Sadhana Stage 2 – April 2025

With Pandit Rajmani Tigunait, PhD

April 27 - May 10, 2025

Himalayan Institute

The Sri Sukta Sadhana Stage 2 is an advanced practice. The intensity and the power of the practice accelerates when we align it with the forces of time and place. In addition to the alignment of the celestial bodies on the day of the 27th of April, the practice begins the day after the new […]

Yoga and Hiking Weekend Retreat

With Ransom Hare

May 30 - June 1, 2025

Himalayan Institute

The Himalayan Institute’s Excursion Director, Ransom Hare, is passionate about combining yoga practice, the outdoors, and like-minded community to create unique experiences that leave us feeling alive,refreshed, and filled with renewed vitality and purpose. During this weekend retreat, you will explore 10+ miles of hiking trails among the beautiful lakes, rivers, and waterfalls of the […]

Pocono Getaway Weekend

With Luke Ketterhagen

June 6 - 8, 2025

Himalayan Institute

Decompress and reconnect at the Himalayan Institute in the heart of the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania for this special getaway weekend with Josh Larson. 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 […]

Pocono Retreat Weekend – June 13–15, 2025

With Aaron Luburich

June 13 - 15, 2025

Himalayan Institute

Escape to the Poconos of Pennsylvania and immerse yourself in peace and renewal with the Pocono Retreat Weekend. This getaway retreat offers the perfect opportunity to slow down, reconnect with nature, and rediscover your inner peace through the transformative power of yoga. Join us for the Pocono Retreat Weekend and unwind from your busy life. […]

Living Your Best Life: An HI Essentials Retreat June 2025

With Greg Capitolo

June 27 - 29, 2025

Himalayan Institute

We live in complex times where rapid technological change, political and social unrest, financial pressures, and environmental concerns consume vital time and mental energy that we might wish to utilize for spiritual practice and work/life balance. During this inspiring and informative weekend that includes both practice and discussion, join long-time Himalayan Institute Faculty member, Greg […]

2025 Rudra Yaga Practice (Entire Practice)

With Pandit Rajmani Tigunait, PhD

July 2 - 13, 2025

Himalayan Institute

Ours is the era of power, progress, and abundance. Cutting edge technology has created a world our ancestors could never have imagined. With unprecedented progress in agriculture, education, medical sciences, defense systems, and artificial intelligence—all leading to mass production and mass consumption—we have no reason to feel unsafe, unprotected, or insecure. Yet, we do. Financial […]

2025 Rudra Yaga Practice (Capstone Weekend)

With Pandit Rajmani Tigunait, PhD

July 10 - 13, 2025

Himalayan Institute

Ours is the era of power, progress, and abundance. Cutting edge technology has created a world our ancestors could never have imagined. With unprecedented progress in agriculture, education, medical sciences, defense systems, and artificial intelligence—all leading to mass production and mass consumption—we have no reason to feel unsafe, unprotected, or insecure. Yet, we do. Financial […]

Pocono Retreat Weekend – July 18–20, 2025

With Brian Fulp

July 18 - 20, 2025

Himalayan Institute

Escape to the Poconos of Pennsylvania and immerse yourself in peace and renewal with the Pocono Retreat Weekend. This getaway retreat offers the perfect opportunity to slow down, reconnect with nature, and rediscover your inner peace through the transformative power of yoga. Join us for the Pocono Retreat Weekend and unwind from your busy life. […]

Sri Sukta Sadhana Stage 1, 80-day (concluding Havan)

With Pandit Rajmani Tigunait, PhD

August 1 - 3, 2025

Himalayan Institute

The intersection of power, fulfillment, and freedom distinguishes tantra from other paths of yoga and spirituality. Tantra leads us to where our spiritual aspirations and worldly ambitions are united in a sacred bond. It gives us access to what we are and what we wish to become. Put simply, tantra gives us the tools to […]

Yoga and Hiking Weekend Retreat

With Ransom Hare

August 8 - 10, 2025

Himalayan Institute

The Himalayan Institute’s Excursion Director, Ransom Hare, is passionate about combining yoga practice, the outdoors, and like-minded community to create unique experiences that leave us feeling alive,refreshed, and filled with renewed vitality and purpose. During this weekend retreat, you will explore 10+ miles of hiking trails among the beautiful lakes, rivers, and waterfalls of the […]

Pocono Retreat Weekend – August 15–17, 2025

With Brian Fulp

August 15 - 17, 2025

Himalayan Institute

Escape to the Poconos of Pennsylvania and immerse yourself in peace and renewal with the Pocono Retreat Weekend. This getaway retreat offers the perfect opportunity to slow down, reconnect with nature, and rediscover your inner peace through the transformative power of yoga. Join us for the Pocono Retreat Weekend and unwind from your busy life. […]

Pocono Retreat Weekend – September 5–7, 2025

With Brian Fulp

September 5 - 7, 2025

Himalayan Institute

Escape to the Poconos of Pennsylvania and immerse yourself in peace and renewal with the Pocono Retreat Weekend. This getaway retreat offers the perfect opportunity to slow down, reconnect with nature, and rediscover your inner peace through the transformative power of yoga. Join us for the Pocono Retreat Weekend and unwind from your busy life. […]

Learn to Meditate: An HI Essentials Retreat September 2025

With Greg Capitolo

September 12 - 14, 2025

Himalayan Institute

Decompress and rejuvenate at this special meditation getaway weekend. Learn, or refresh your practice of an accessible but profound meditation technique that supports your well-being, and can be used daily to sustain a clear, calm, and tranquil mind. Your practice of meditation will be supported by our Sri Vidya Shrine. Much more than a meditation […]

Pocono Retreat Weekend – September 19–21, 2025

With Aaron Luburich

September 19 - 21, 2025

Himalayan Institute

Escape to the Poconos of Pennsylvania and immerse yourself in peace and renewal with the Pocono Retreat Weekend. This getaway retreat offers the perfect opportunity to slow down, reconnect with nature, and rediscover your inner peace through the transformative power of yoga. Join us for the Pocono Retreat Weekend and unwind from your busy life. […]

Pocono Getaway Weekend

With Joshua Larson

September 26 - 28, 2025

Himalayan Institute

Decompress and reconnect at the Himalayan Institute in the heart of the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania for this special getaway weekend with Josh Larson. 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 […]

Pocono Retreat Weekend – October 3–5, 2025

With Aaron Luburich

October 3 - 5, 2025

Himalayan Institute

Escape to the Poconos of Pennsylvania and immerse yourself in peace and renewal with the Pocono Retreat Weekend. This getaway retreat offers the perfect opportunity to slow down, reconnect with nature, and rediscover your inner peace through the transformative power of yoga. Join us for the Pocono Retreat Weekend and unwind from your busy life. […]

Pocono Retreat Weekend – October 31–November 2, 2025

With Aaron Luburich

October 31 - November 2, 2025

Himalayan Institute

Escape to the Poconos of Pennsylvania and immerse yourself in peace and renewal with the Pocono Retreat Weekend. This getaway retreat offers the perfect opportunity to slow down, reconnect with nature, and rediscover your inner peace through the transformative power of yoga. Join us for the Pocono Retreat Weekend and unwind from your busy life. […]

Pocono Getaway Weekend

With Luke Ketterhagen

November 14 - 16, 2025

Himalayan Institute

Decompress and reconnect at the Himalayan Institute in the heart of the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania for this special getaway weekend with Josh Larson. 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 […]

Pocono Retreat Weekend – November 21–23, 2025

With Aaron Luburich

November 21 - 23, 2025

Himalayan Institute

Escape to the Poconos of Pennsylvania and immerse yourself in peace and renewal with the Pocono Retreat Weekend. This getaway retreat offers the perfect opportunity to slow down, reconnect with nature, and rediscover your inner peace through the transformative power of yoga. Join us for the Pocono Retreat Weekend and unwind from your busy life. […]

Pocono Retreat Weekend – December 5–7, 2025

With Aaron Luburich

December 5 - 7, 2025

Himalayan Institute

Escape to the Poconos of Pennsylvania and immerse yourself in peace and renewal with the Pocono Retreat Weekend. This getaway retreat offers the perfect opportunity to slow down, reconnect with nature, and rediscover your inner peace through the transformative power of yoga. Join us for the Pocono Retreat Weekend and unwind from your busy life. […]

Yoga for Deep Rest: An HI Essentials Retreat December 2025

With Sandra Anderson

December 12 - 14, 2025

Himalayan Institute

De-stress and reset at this special getaway weekend at the Himalayan Institute in the heart of the Pocono Mountains. Along with gentle yoga, we’ll focus on essential practices from the Himalayan tradition to systematically release tension, wind down, and turn off the busy chattering mind. The resulting alert inner stillness in the body and mind […]