Programming
Sri Sukta Sadhana Stage 1, 40-Day | Concluding Havan
With Ishan Tigunait
Himalayan Institute
Sri Sukta Sadhana Stage 1 is the doorway to experience what you learned in the Sri Sukta Course. This 40-day group practice follows a time-honored tradition of 20 recitations of Sri Sukta daily for 40 days, as the foundational practice of Sri Sukta. Undertake this as a personal practice done from the convenience of your […]
Maha Sri Yaga Anchor Practice Concluding Havan
With Pandit Rajmani Tigunait, PhD
Himalayan Institute
Tantra Sadhana: Tantric Deities & The World of Mandalas & Chakras | Concluding Puja
With Pandit Rajmani Tigunait, PhD
Himalayan Institute
Part 2 begins with Shakti Puja, one of the most revered among all tantric practices, that invokes the 360 divinities of Durga Saptashati. This practice opens the door to understanding tantra in all its forms and colors—a vast range of deities, mantras, yantras, and mandalas. To some, these tantric essentials appear complex and confusing; to […]
Vishoka Meditation Retreat: Deepening Access at the Ajna Chakra
With Pandit Rajmani Tigunait, PhD, Ishan Tigunait, Shari Friedrichsen, Sandra Anderson, Greg Capitolo and Judy Moulton
Himalayan Institute
The tradition repeatedly proclaims “Meditation does that which nothing else can—it introduces you to yourself.” This self-revealing power of Vishoka Meditation is what makes it so precious, and this is the capacity which unfolds as we deepen access at the ajna chakra. Learn more about the deeper significance of this gateway of consciousness, and how […]
Yoga and Hiking Weekend Retreat May 2024
With Ransom Hare
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 […]
Pocono Getaway Weekend June 2024
With Luke Ketterhagen
Himalayan Institute
Decompress and reconnect at the Himalayan Institute in the heart of the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania for this special getaway weekend with Ransom Hare. 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 […]
HI Essentials: Living Your Best Life
With Greg Capitolo
Himalayan Institute
Join long-time Himalayan Institute Faculty member, Greg Capitolo, for this practice-oriented yoga retreat that focuses on the essential aspects of living a healthy and happy life. During this inspiring and informative weekend, enjoy sessions on yogic breathing, breath-aligned movement (asana practice), relaxation and meditation that provide you with the tools and means to awaken your […]
Life-Giving Powers of Vishoka Meditation, Part 2 - In-Person Retreat
With Pandit Rajmani Tigunait, PhD
Himalayan Institute
HI Members Homecoming Retreat (July 2024)
With Pandit Rajmani Tigunait, PhD and Himalayan Institute Core Faculty
Himalayan Institute
Return to your spiritual home in the month of Guru Purnima and for the 5th anniversary of the Sri Vidya Shrine. Traditionally, this is the month spiritual practitioners return to the seat of learning and practice for inspiration and replenishment of body, mind, and soul. With this special retreat, we invite you to enjoy the […]
Pocono Getaway Weekend w/ Sandra Anderson
With Sandra Anderson
Himalayan Institute
Decompress and reconnect at the Himalayan Institute in the heart of the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania for this special getaway weekend with Ransom Hare. 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 […]
Yoga for Resiliency and Groundedness w/ Luke Ketterhagen
With Luke Ketterhagen
Himalayan Institute
You deserve a break and an opportunity to supercharge yourself. A long weekend in the company of like-minded folks doing yoga 2-3 times a day can be a prescription for lasting change. Don’t miss it! This 4 day and 3 night weekend combines the brilliance of yoga – its toning, realigning, balancing, stabilizing and grounding […]
Yoga and Hiking Weekend Retreat September 2024
With Ransom Hare
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 […]
HI Essentials: Learn to Meditate
With Ransom Hare
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 […]
Sri Sukta Sadhana Stage 1, 80-Day | Concluding Havan
With Ishan Tigunait
Himalayan Institute
Sri Sukta Sadhana Stage 1 is the doorway to experience what you learned in the Sri Sukta Course. This 40-day group practice follows a time-honored tradition of 20 recitations of Sri Sukta daily for 40 days, as the foundational practice of Sri Sukta. Undertake this as a personal practice done from the convenience of your […]
Sri Sukta Sadhana Stage 2 – October 2024
With Pandit Rajmani Tigunait, PhD
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 […]
Pocono Getaway Weekend November 2024
With Luke Ketterhagen
Himalayan Institute
Decompress and reconnect at the Himalayan Institute in the heart of the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania for this special getaway weekend with Ransom Hare. 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 […]
HI Essentials: Yoga for Deep Rest w/ Sandra Anderson
With Sandra Anderson
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 […]
Sri Sukta Sadhana Stage 2 – April 2025
With Pandit Rajmani Tigunait, PhD
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 […]