A WELLNESS RETREAT TO RELAX, RENEW AND RESTORE
Himalayan Institute in Honesdale, PA
SEPTEMBER 20-24, 2026
Overview of Himalayan Institute
Join Peace through Yoga on our five-day, four-night retreat to the Himalayan Institute, a world leader in the fields of yoga, meditation, spirituality, and holistic health.
Founded in 1971 by Swami Rama, the Himalayan Institute remains committed to bringing ancient Himalayan wisdom into modern life. For more than fifty years, the Institute has been a gathering place for people seeking inspiration and aspiring to restore inner balance. Home to a vibrant community of yogis, it is a sanctuary for seekers wishing to study the ancient traditions of yoga and deepen their connection to themselves and the world around them.
Our program will include yoga, meditation, hiking on peaceful trails, kayaking, lifelong wellness workshops, and optional therapeutic massages and other spa services, all set on the Institute’s beautiful and serene 400-acre campus in the Pocono Mountains. Whether you are seeking inner balance, quiet reflection, or meaningful community connection, the Institute provides a peaceful space for all.
Package Includes
4-night Accommodation in a Standard Room with shared bath, Deluxe Room, or Deluxe Suite
The Standard Room with two beds and a shared bathroom is where affordability meets privacy in these inviting, relaxing rooms. Each room features two twin beds and a vanity with washbasin, providing a cozy and practical space to unwind. Newly renovated individual bathrooms with showers are located just steps down the hall, giving you everything you need for a comfortable stay.
The Deluxe Room offers comfortable and spacious accommodation designed to provide a relaxing stay during your retreat. Each room features a private bathroom and your choice of two twin beds, one full bed, or one queen-size bed.
The Deluxe Suite offers a cozy oasis for rest and renewal with a queen-sized bed, a welcoming sitting area, a writing desk, a pull-out couch, and a private ensuite bathroom. (Please note one guest might be getting the pull-out couch, if two single people).
All Vegetarian Meals
Enjoy three vegetarian meals prepared daily with fresh, seasonal ingredients to fuel your body, mind, and spirit. Savor signature chai tea, coffee, and homemade treats at the Himalayan Cafe, or unwind in the 24/7 Tea Lounge.
Eight Yoga, Pranayama, and Meditation Classes
Experience a variety of styles of styles, from restorative and yin to hatha-aligned and slow flow vinyasa. Enjoy classes also with their local experts.
Ayurveda Workshop
Somatic Movement, Yoga & Ayurvedic Wisdom for Nervous System Stability
When life feels unpredictable, the nervous system often shifts into urgency, and we lose connection to our natural rhythm. Rooted in Ayurveda and yoga, this workshop offers practical, embodied tools to restore steadiness in body and mind.
Through slow, rhythmic movement, accessible breathwork, and guided meditation, participants will explore how repetition, containment, and internal listening support nervous system balance. Drawing on Ayurvedic principles of daily rhythm and regulation, this experience emphasizes integration over performance.
Ayurveda is one of the world’s oldest holistic healing systems, originating over 5,000 years ago and remaining more relevant today than ever. Unlike Western medicine, Ayurveda is a holistic science that views wellness as a balance between mind, body, spirit, and social well-being.
Participants will leave with simple, sustainable practices to cultivate calm, resilience, and a renewed sense of internal timing. Suitable for all levels.
Harmonic Sound Immersion
Relax during a one-hour transformative sound meditation created through the healing vibrations of ancient and modern instruments.
Bonfire and Stargazing
Kayaking on the Local Pond
Two 5-6 Mile Hikes
A Meditation Workshop
Nestled at the heart of the Himalayan Institute campus lies the sacred sanctuary of the Sri Vidya Shrine. Here, ancient traditions meet modern seekers, offering a serene haven for silent meditation and collective spiritual practice. After our workshop, find time to just “Be” and meditate at the Sri Vidya Shrine.
PureRejuv Wellness Center
Choose to add on during your stay one of many treatments offered at the Wellness Center, where they combine the best of traditional and modern medicine to help you achieve optimum health and healing.
Harvest Moon Festival (9/22)
Celebrate the beauty of autumn at the Himalayan Institute’s Harvest Moon Festival, a joyful community gathering held at Sunset Pond and the Apple Orchard on the Himalayan Institute’s campus. As the sun sets and the harvest moon rises, join us for an evening filled with apple-inspired treats, live bluegrass music, seasonal traditions, and cozy moments around the bonfire.
Chai Party
Himalayan Institute’s chai has become somewhat legendary amongst thei guests, and for this reason, the Chai Party has become the most popular event add-ons. The Chai Party includes one gallon of chai and your choice of a dozen homemade cookies. Cookie choices include chocolate chip or peanut and wilderness.
"I wholeheartedly recommend the Himalayan Institute to anyone seeing a unique, meditative experience. Whether you are drawn to the yoga and meditation, the opportunities to be in community or solitude, or rejuvenating spa treatments, this retreat offers a harmonious blend that caters to the mind, body, and soul". Retreat guest
PRICE PER PERSON:
* $899 Standard Shared with shared bath
* $999 Deluxe Room (sold-out)
* $1159 Deluxe Suite (queen bed with pull-out sofa and private bath)
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: $250 extra Deluxe Room
PACKAGE DOES NOT INCLUDE:
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Airfare
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Airport Transportation
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Yoga Mat
(Land at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) – approximately 38 miles. Note: Flight times will be shared with group to share transportation to the Institute)
PTYF INSTRUCTORS as well as Himalayan Staff
Sally Bassett, Ph.D., 500 E-RYT, Founder/President of Peace through Yoga Foundation.
Sally Bassett, a passionate advocate for holistic living and global exploration, brings a wealth of experience to her teachings. With a career spanning more than four decades in the travel industry--from flight attendant to CEO--she has guided groups to more than 120 countries, integrating her love for yoga and adventure with her spiritual pursuits. Sally has dedicated over 20 years to teaching yoga, including owning and operating studios, teaching yoga philosophy as an adjunct professor at Butler University, and co-founding the Yoga and Spirituality program at the Christian Theological Seminary in Indianapolis. She continues to teach at Blossom Yoga in Zionsville, IN, and leads transformative yoga and adventure retreats worldwide. As the Founder and President of Peace through Yoga Foundation, Sally uses yoga as a tool for connection, fostering inner and outer peace. Her rewarding career and spiritual commitment make her a trusted guide for anyone seeking transformation through yoga. She is the author of “Spiritual Transformational Yoga”.
Award winning artist Michelle Qureshi is a composer, multi‐instrumentalist, and classically trained guitarist.
Michelle released her first of 20 albums and 44+ EPs/singles in 2012. Her music is heard worldwide, with tens of millions of streams on global platforms. Combining her formal training with intuitive and improvisational elements, she performs both as a solo guitarist and a presenter of sound experiences with her Harmonic Sound Immersion™. "My Harmonic Sound Immersion™ is a result of a desire to merge my craft as a classically trained musician and recording artist with a specific meditative and restorative experience."
Barbara Myers is a yoga and Ayurvedic wellness guide who has been exploring the healing power of ritual, movement, and plants since 2014.
She holds a 500-hour Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) certification, combining foundational training at Yoga Vida in NYC with advanced studies in prenatal and therapeutic yoga, and a 300-hour Ayurvedic yoga alliance training through the Shakti School of Ayurveda. This diverse education deepened her understanding of the body and nervous system. She is currently expanding her plant medicine knowledge through the Herbal Academy. Barbara is the founder of Wild Child Botanicals, a ritual-focused brand offering adaptogen honey blends and herbal tools to support hormonal balance, vitality, and inner calm. Her work blends simplicity with soul, helping others reconnect with nature through everyday moments of care. With a background in media and startups, she brings a creative, grounded approach to ancient wisdom. Her teaching style is warm, intuitive, and rooted in trusting your body’s natural rhythm.
Luciana R. Bragagnolo Dutra, R-YTT 200
Luciana began her yoga journey in 2001 and remains deeply passionate about the practice. Her path integrates the mental, emotional, and spiritual dimensions of yoga, supported by her background as a Reiki Master and training in holistic practices, including SRT through the Spiritual Response Association. Luciana holds 200-hour Registered Yoga Teacher certifications from the Ways Institute in Brazil and from Blossom Yoga in Indiana. She also has a certification for Kids' Yoga. Her practice is further enriched by years of meditation study and training including Vedanta studies in Brazil. She has a deep passion for Kundalini Yoga as a powerful preparation for meditation through breath awareness. She is honored to share the gift of yoga with love and welcome anyone drawn to its many benefits.
Kiriana Condon – YTT-200
Kiriana has lived in several U.S. states and overseas, experiences that have shaped her grounded and open-hearted approach to life. Yoga has been part of her journey for nearly twenty years, with a deepened, dedicated practice over the past two. She is currently completing her 200-hour yoga teacher certification and believes deeply in yoga’s healing and transformative benefits. Off the mat, Kiriana enjoys hiking, cooking nourishing vegetarian meals, bird watching, and writing poetry. Her goal is to make yoga accessible and enjoyable for everyone.
Laurie Miller - 500 E-RYT - Yoga Alliance Certified Educational Professional (YACEP) - CYT
Laurie has been taking and teaching yoga for 39 years and is still as passionate today as she has always been. Laurie is trained in yoga therapy and has worked with athletes and clients with injuries and disabilities privately. Laurie’s blended background, along with her many years of experience and her passion for yoga makes classes fun and engaging, as well as transformative. Although she takes her yoga very seriously, Laurie believes that a sense of humor with a sprinkling of yogic wisdom helps her students relax and enjoy the practice more. She is delighted and honored to share the gift of yoga with anyone who even has a spark of interest in yoga and the many benefits it offers. Laurie has taught in multiple teacher trainings and loves sharing with new teachers who are on the same path!
To register for this trip, complete the Booking Request, then call Reservations Manager, Susie Morwick, if you would like to book via credit card at a 3.5% feel or use VENMO, at (317) 544-8391. Or send initial deposit of $500 to:
Peace through Yoga Foundation
7904 Pine Lake Road
Indianapolis, IN 46268
*A $500 deposit is due upon booking (no more than seven days after confirmation). Balance is due 120 days prior to departure.
