Relax & Renew ~ Spring Yoga Retreat

Come spend some time slowing down and take care of yourself as you move into this time of expansion. This retreat is structured with ample time for you to relax, unwind, and unplug. Deeply nourishing yoga, meditation, and time in nature will prepare the physical, mental, and emotional bodies to be ready to flourish.  Yoga practices will be a mix of gentle, yin, restorative, and slow flow; each appropriate for all levels, from those with experience to beginners.   Offered at the Himalayan Institute in the Poconos, you’ll find stunning grounds and sacred spaces that truly transport you.    Jen & Rose share a deep passion for the practice and a love for taking their deep study of philosophy and making it relatable.  They weave in beautiful poetry, wisdom of Chinese medicine, storytelling and dashes of humor to their teaching for an impactful and memorable experience.  Both Jen and Rose have taken numerous advanced trainings and are skilled facilitators.  This retreat is perfect for those who’ve never been on retreat before as well as those who’ve been and are seeking a more restful, restorative experience.   Come solo or grab your friends and make it a getaway weekend that fills your soul.  You’ll leave feeling refreshed, more balanced, and ready for growth! 

Relax & Renew ~ Spring Yoga Retreat Dates:  March 27th – 29th

This retreat is being offered through Yoga Home at the Himalayan Institute, approximately 2.5 hours from Conshohocken.   

Relax & Renew ~ Spring Yoga Retreat includes: 

  • 4 yoga practices– these will include a mix of  gentle, restorative, yin and yoga nidra (appropriate for all levels, even beginners)  
  • Nature walk and hiking on the beautiful grounds of the Himalayan Institute  
  • All meals, Ayurvedic, vegetarian and lovingly prepared
  • Down time for whatever your heart and soul needs  
  • Check-In 4pm (dinner is at 6pm, program starts 7:15pm), Check out Sunday 2pm (program concludes at noon, you are welcome to stay for lunch)  
  • Optional Spa Treatments at Pure Rejuv Wellness Center
  • Optional visits to the Sri Vidya Shrine and tours of MOKA Chocolate and Coffee Factory Cafe

STEP 1  ~ Reserve your Relax & Renew ~ Spring Yoga Retreat Package through Yoga Home  

Retreat Pricing – $375

Early Bird by 1/31/2026 – $325

Click here to register

STEP 2 ~ Reserve your Accommodations with Himalayan Institute (note, this link is specific for our retreat)

Accommodation Packages Starting at $129/night.  Lodging options vary, ranging from shared rooms to deluxe suites – you choose!  Click here for an overview of lodging options.  All meals – healthy & vegetarian – are included.  We encourage you to stay at HI for convenience and allow yourself to be truly grounded in the experience.  If you opt to stay off-site, please know a $60 per day fee for meals and other amenities applies.   Please be sure to note you are with the “Relax & Renew Yoga Home Spring Retreat”  by using the direct link above; if calling HI, please let them know to place your reservation with us.

More Information:  

About the Himalayan Institute:   

Conveniently located less than three hours from Philadelphia in Honesdale, PA, the Himalayan Institute offers a variety of accommodation options, healthy vegetarian food, stunning scenery and a calm, natural environment so you can focus on the essentials. Lodging at the Himalayan Institute is very reasonably priced and offers a variety of options for single, double and group reservations.   

A leader in the field of yoga, meditation, spirituality, and holistic health, the Himalayan Institute is a non-profit, international organization dedicated to serving humanity through educational, spiritual, and humanitarian programs. The Institute and its varied activities and programs exemplify the spiritual heritage of mankind that unites East and West, spirituality and science, and ancient wisdom and modern technology. Founded in 1971 by Swami Rama of the Himalayas, the Institute draws on its roots in the yoga tradition to offer programs in self-transformation, yoga, meditation, and holistic health at its headquarters in Honesdale, Pennsylvania.  

Cancellation policies:  

Yoga Home Retreat Policy:  A full refund to guests who cancel within 21 days of retreat; 50% within 14 days of retreat.  Thank you for understanding we cannot issue refunds for cancellation within 13 days of retreat start date, nor will credit be applied to other Yoga Home offerings.    

Cancellation Policy: Himalayan Institute Policy for Accommodations and Meal Plans: A full refund to guests who cancel their reservation before 7 days prior to arrival. A processing fee of 50% from the accommodation total will be refunded if a reservation is cancelled between 7 days and 48hr to check-in. We are unable to offer a refund if a guest is a no show or cancels within 48 hours of their check in time.  

 About your facilitators:

Jen Bowers, (she/her), is a Yoga Home Senior Teacher and Co-Lead Teacher of their 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training Program.  She brings incredible depth of experience and deep study of yogic philosophy to her teaching.  While she teaches a variety of styles, her love of yin yoga – and sharing the intersection of Chinese medicine, yoga and beautiful poetry – makes her classes truly special.  Jen curates beautiful experiences for her students and is excited to return to the Himalayan Institute. 

Rose DiSanto, (she/her), is a Yoga Home Senior Teacher and Adaptive Yoga Teacher.  She specializes in making yoga truly accessible for every body.  Rose shines when teaching Gentle and Yin – classes where she has time to support students really finding the postures in their bodies.  She’s been to the Himalayan Institute many times and looks forward to bringing her gifts forward as a presenter.