Finding Center Ayurveda Wellness Retreat

Spend a restorative weekend immersed in nourishment, learning, and balance at this all-inclusive Ayurvedic wellness retreat. Designed as a 3 day, 2 night experience, the program offers a calming blend of relaxation, education, and renewal in a serene natural setting. You’ll enjoy the grounding support of ayurvedic spa treatments and bodywork, explore the practical wisdom of ayurveda, and give your senses space to unwind.

What Is Ayurveda?

Ayurveda is the ancient science of life and living, offering practical guidance through diet and lifestyle that remains deeply relevant today. It can help support the demands of modern life, from managing stress and maintaining healthy habits to cultivating more energy and balance. Led by NAMA (National Ayurvedic Medical Association) registered Ayurvedic Health Counselor Judy Moulton, this weekend retreat provides an introductory experience of ayurvedic treatments and techniques designed to deepen self-understanding and bring greater harmony into daily life.

During this retreat, you will have the opportunity to:

• Find stillness and stability
• Step away from busyness and rest in nature
• Learn the basics of ayurveda
• Explore self-care routines for stress management
• Experience restorative bodywork sessions
• Observe how breath patterns influence mood
• Learn how to truly relax

3 Day / 2 Night Ayurvedic Retreat

Your retreat includes the following bodywork treatments and interactive lectures:

• 60 Minute Massage: Experienced massage and bodywork therapists personalize each session for comfort and deep relaxation. Additional treatments or sessions are available throughout the weekend as add-ons.
• 60 Minute Shirodhara: One of the most celebrated ayurvedic treatments, Shirodhara involves a stream of warm oil poured onto the center of the forehead. This deeply meditative and relaxing service is followed by a scalp massage.
• 60-Minute Biofeedback Session: In this modern computerized session, biofeedback techniques are used to assess breathing patterns and resilience, defined as the ability to prepare for, recover from, and adapt to stress and challenge.
• 60 Minute Ayurvedic Consultation: Receive personalized diet and lifestyle recommendations tailored to your needs and goals, along with supportive yogic practices. You’ll also learn how to build a daily self-care routine that is nourishing and gently cleansing for mind, emotions, and physical health.
• Introduction to Ayurveda Lecture: Gain an understanding of Ayurveda’s core principles and discover how this knowledge can increase self-awareness and support greater balance in your life.

Amenities Beyond Your Daily Treatment Schedule

The program begins with a Friday evening orientation. In addition to your scheduled treatments, you will also have access to:

• Morning yoga classes
• Vegetarian meals
• Explorations in self-awareness
• Meditation in the Sri Vidya Shrine
• 400 acres of wooded hiking trails and vistas
• The MarketPlace
• Unlimited Wi-fi

Move toward greater health, balance, and self-understanding in a setting designed to support your whole being.

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Judy Moulton

Judy Moulton is a Himalayan Institute certified and Yoga Alliance recognized E-RYT 500, an Ayurvedic Health Counselor, and an Ayurvedic Yoga Therapist registered with the National Ayurvedic Medical Association (NAMA). She also serves as director of the Himalayan Institute's professional certification programs and is an integral fac...

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Himalayan Institute Retreat Center

For more than fifty years, the Himalayan Institute Retreat Center has welcomed people seeking inspiration and a return to inner balance. Home to a vibrant community of yogis, it offers a supportive environment for those wishing to study the ancient tradition of yoga and deepen their connection with the world around them. Whether you come for a weekend retreat, a personal getaway, or a longer program, your visit is designed to support rejuvenation and transformation.

Retreat Center Highlights

• Conscious Simplicity: Simplicity shapes the experience here, from the surroundings to the approach to yoga. With fewer distractions, there is more room to strengthen the inner self and quiet the mind.
• Treat Yourself: Enjoy the Himalayan Café’s signature chai, coffee, and homemade cookies and treats on Saturday and Sunday mornings. The 24/7 Tea Lounge offers herbal teas at any time, and the MOKA Origins Factory is open daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with handcrafted, ethically sourced chocolate and coffee, plus free tours and tastings on Saturdays.
• Sacred Space: The Sri Vidya Shrine is the spiritual heart of the Himalayan Institute, offering a serene setting for silent meditation, group spiritual practice, prayer, reflection, and contemplation. It is open to seekers of all backgrounds and traditions.
• Nourishing Meals: Nutritiously balanced vegetarian meals are thoughtfully prepared to support body, mind, and spirit. Each of the three daily meals is designed to be easy to digest and aligned with a meditative lifestyle.
• Loving Community: Guests from many walks of life come together in a warm, welcoming atmosphere rooted in kindness, generosity, and service. Friendships often form naturally and can last a lifetime.
• Rest in Nature: Set in the rolling hills of the Poconos, the 400-acre campus offers scenic hiking trails, sweeping views, and quiet places for reflection and contemplation.