Yoga for Grief Retreat
Come spend a weekend dedicated to processing your grief, in a constructive, supportive way. In this Yoga for Grief Retreat, we’ll spend time addressing how grief is showing up for you and use movement, breath and mindfulness exercises to find release.
Most of us carry grief in our bodies in some way. Grief is caused by loss of loved ones, loss of jobs, of homes, of business, relationships and more. When left unattended, it can manifest into mental, physical and emotional strain.
Grief can feel incredibly isolating; being with others can remind us that we’re not alone, allow us to drop deeper into our feelings and acknowledge the pain we feel is real.
The weekend will include daily yoga sessions, optional hikes, nourishing meals and plenty of time for cozy cups of tea, journaling and rest.
No experience is needed; only a willingness to show up. Brand new beginners will find plenty of direction on all aspects of our practice and more experienced yogis will discover ways to use their practice to support healing.
Retreat Dates: February 16th-18th, 2024
This retreat is being offered through Yoga Home at the Himalayan Institute, approximately 2.5 hours from Conshohocken.
Retreat includes:
- 4 yoga practices– these will include a mix of slow flow, gentle, restorative 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 Retreat Package through Yoga Home
Retreat Pricing – $300
Early Bird by 11/15 – $250
Click here to register (scroll to February)
STEP 2 ~ Reserve your Accommodations with Himalayan Institute
Accommodation Packages Starting at $90/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. Please be sure to note you are with the “Yoga for Grief” Retreat.
More Information:
COVID Protocol: Retreat is limited to 14 students to allow for spacing as well as individual attention. You can read more about Himalayan Institute’s COVID policies here.
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 facilitator:
Kerri Hanlon is a co-founder and owner of Yoga Home, an award winning yoga studio in the Philadelphia area, and creator of their Adaptive Yoga Program. She brings her experience as a teacher and multiple trauma trainings as well as her personal experience of grief and loss to this program. Kerri specializes in helping people find variations of yoga postures and breath techniques to make it accessible for every body. Her trauma-informed approach and ability to hold space for others creates a brave space for participants. This Yoga for Grief Retreat is one of her favorite offerings.