Move, Heal, & Thrive July 2025

We live in a time when movement is often sacrificed to the demands of modern life. Chronic pain, fatigue, anxiety, and poor posture are just some of the consequences of our increasingly sedentary routines. But what if movement was the key to reversing these trends? What if simple, intentional actions could unlock freedom in your body and mind—helping you feel truly alive again?

This 3-day retreat is an invitation to rediscover the healing power of movement in a way that is approachable, inspiring, and deeply rejuvenating. Guided by Dr. Theresa Oswald, an integrative medicine physician, and an expert team of wellness practitioners, this retreat provides you with a road map to overcome barriers to movement, reconnect with your body, and create a sustainable path to vitality.

Whether you’re dealing with arthritis, chronic pain, weight imbalances, anxiety, or simply the desire to move more freely, this program combines modern medical insight and time-honored holistic practices to provide real solutions tailored to your unique needs.

What You’ll Gain:

• Less Pain: Explore techniques to reduce discomfort and regain mobility.
• Mental Clarity: Experience how movement improves focus, uplifts mood, and relieves anxiety.
• Empowerment for Lasting Change: Develop confidence to integrate healing movement into your daily life.
• Balanced Wellness: Discover the four pillars of exercise essential to a thriving body and mind.

Your 3 Day / 2 Night Retreat Includes:

• 60-Minute Relaxing and Therapeutic Massage: Unwind with a relaxing, therapeutic massage tailored to your specific needs. Additional treatments or sessions are available as add-ons.
• Daily Interactive Movement Sessions: Try healing practices like forest bathing, walking meditation, self-massage, and gentle exercise—all designed to improve posture, strength, balance, flexibility, and vitality.
• Daily Hatha Yoga: Unite breath and movement to cultivate vitality, mental clarity and empowerment. Our all-levels classes are suited for everyone, regardless of flexibility or experience.
• Movement as Medicine Discussions: Dr. Oswald will present the science behind movement’s healing potential, offering practical strategies for addressing pain, arthritis, anxiety, depression, and more.

Add-On Services:

To further personalize your experience, you may add-on additional treatments and consultations, including (subject to availability)

• Ayurvedic bodywork (garshana, shirodhara, and steam therapy)
• Reiki, Jin Shin Jyutsu, or craniosacral therapy
• Biofeedback sessions to optimize relaxation and vagal tone
• One-on-one yoga instruction
• Private integrative medicine consultations

Included Amenities:

• Daily yoga classes
• Three nourishing vegetarian meals each day
• Time for contemplation and meditation in the Sri Vidya Shrine
• 400 acres of serene hiking trails and Pocono Mountain vistas
• The Sacred Grove Cafe (specialty coffee and tea blends)
• The MarketPlace bookstore and gift shop
• High speed Wi-Fi

This retreat isn’t just about movement—it’s about transformation. Reclaim your vitality, soothe your mind, and step into a new chapter of empowered living.