relax. release. let it go.
with june
& guest teacher, shari friedrichsen
november 1-3, 2024
join us at the Himalayan Institute in Honesdale, Pennsylvania. on 400 acres of serene woodland in the Pocono Mountains, this retreat center is an idyllic setting for a rejuvenating weekend with our yoga community (sangha).
From your first steps onto the campus, the burdens of everyday life will start to melt away. Over the course of the weekend, you'll explore how to relax deeply and release tension through gentle yoga practices and guided relaxation techniques. Our sessions will focus on letting go and transforming ourselves using asana (yoga poses), pranayama (breath control), and reflective discussions. This journey of movement and breath aims to open your heart, still your mind, and revitalize your body, guiding you through the art of release.
You'll emerge from this weekend not only feeling refreshed but also equipped with sustainable practices to maintain your sense of peace and rejuvenation at home, ensuring the benefits of your retreat extend well beyond our time together.
click here to see a sample itinerary
meet your facilitators
june hunt has been studying yoga and ayurveda as a healing art and a modality for preventing injuries. june has been practicing since 1996 and teaching yoga since 2005. june’s belief in the transformative power of yoga fuels her dharma. “the changes in my life from yoga have been profound, and i want to share it.” she believes that everyone can benefit from yoga, and is passionate about finding new ways to make yoga accessible to all. “when someone comes into the studio, i feel so honored, because they are saying ‘of all the places that i could be, and all the things i could do, i choose to be here.’” she has created an amazing, beautiful community and space at moondog, where all are encouraged to find their yogic path.
Shari Friedrichsen has been teaching and studying yoga for more than 45 years and is a key facilitator of the Himalayan Institute’s Vishoka Meditation Course and the Vishoka Meditation Teacher Training program. Shari is passionate about sharing the Wisdom of the Himalayan Tradition, of which she has been a student for over 22 years. Shari has studied asana, meditation, and philosophy with respected teachers Pandit Rajmani Tigunait, Rolf Sovik, Amma Karunamayi, and BKS Iyengar. Shari’s unique style incorporates asanas, pranayama and meditation with breath awareness and subtle and gross anatomical guidance to draw the student into the inner experience of yoga and the self.
$229 per person if booked by 8/31/24; $279 after
accommodations are not included in the cost and must be booked directly with HI. Click here.