Pocono Getaway: A Memorial Day Yoga - Nature Retreat
Description
Celebrate Memorial Day weekend in the quiet natural beauty of the Pocono Mountains. This retreat is designed to help you slow your pace, reconnect with the outdoors, and return to your center through the grounding practice of yoga, restful time in nature, and space to simply be.
This three-night version of the Pocono Getaway allows for a deeper reset, giving you more time to settle in, unwind, and explore the experience at an unhurried pace. Daily hatha yoga, meditation in the Sri Vidya Shrine, nourishing meals, and welcoming community gatherings create a restorative long weekend focused on renewal and inner calm.
Whether this is your first retreat or a return visit, this Memorial Day weekend offers a meaningful pause to breathe, reflect, and restore.
Retreat Highlights:
Daily Yoga Sessions: Practice yoga designed for all levels, including beginners. Stretch, relax, and create a centered, reflective foundation for your retreat experience.
90-Minute Hatha Yoga Practicum: Take part in a transformative 90-minute Hatha Yoga practicum focused on breathing, relaxation, and meditation techniques, along with practical guidance for bringing these supportive practices into daily life at home.
Guided Group Hike: Explore the 400-acre campus on an optional guided group hike to some of the most scenic spots. With five picturesque trails offering different views and levels of challenge, you can breathe in fresh air, enjoy the sounds of nature, and let go of stress. The group hike helps you get oriented, followed by a guided relaxation practice.
Bonfires on Saturday and Sunday Night: Gather around cozy bonfires with s’mores beneath the stars. Share stories, meet new friends, and enjoy the warmth and atmosphere of the fire.
Enjoy Sunset Pond: Spend peaceful time at Sunset Pond with a calm kayak ride, time in the sun, or quiet moments on the dock surrounded by serenity.
Sri Vidya Shrine: Enjoy stillness in this sacred space, ideal for meditation and quiet contemplation. The charged atmosphere supports deeper awareness and a sense of peace.
Nourishing Vegetarian Meals: Enjoy nutritionally balanced vegetarian meals prepared with care to nourish body, mind, and spirit. Three daily meals are designed to be easy to digest and supportive of a meditative lifestyle.
Optional Wellness Services: Treat yourself to a massage or another popular wellness service, subject to availability.
Why Choose a Pocono Getaway Weekend?
Take Your Practice Home: Leave with practical insights and techniques from the Hatha Yoga Practicum to deepen your understanding of yoga.
Slow Down and Savor Nature: Step away from the pace of everyday life and immerse yourself in the natural beauty of the Poconos.
Community and Connection: Spend the weekend with like-minded guests, forming new connections and lasting memories.
Rediscover Your True Self: Through mindful practices, time in nature, and moments of silence, reconnect with the peaceful, vibrant self beneath the busyness of daily life.
Join this Memorial Day retreat and take a well-earned break from your routine. Surrounded by a serene campus and supported by the peaceful energy of the Sri Vidya Shrine, you’ll have the chance to go a little deeper into yoga and meditation in a way that feels personal and meaningful. Make space to reconnect with your best self.
Teachers: Brian Fulp, Aaron Luburich, & Greg Capitolo
Price: $199 per person + accommodations
Event Schedule
May 22-26, 2026
5 day event
Daily Schedule:
Accommodation Options
Harmony Cottage
The Harmony cottage is nestled on the edge of the forest within the Himalayan Institute campus. This spacious cottage features a one-bedroom layout with a kitchen, full bathroom with tub and shower. Surrounded by the serene beauty of the Pocono Mountains, the cottage offers a tranquil escape where you can connect with nature. The open-concept living space combines the living area, kitchen, and dining space, providing ample room for relaxation and practice. This cottage includes a work desk with wifi and a single person sofa pullout. The bedroom is a cheerful sanctuary with a full size bed and walk in closet. The well-equipped kitchen includes a dishwasher and a washer and dryer. The bathroom includes a shower & tub.
Ananda Cottage
This cozy cottage offers a one-bedroom layout with a kitchen, bathroom with shower, and wifi. Nestled amidst the beauty of the Pocono Mountains, the Ananda Cottage provides a serene and tucked-away feeling, ideal for those seeking a peaceful escape. The open-concept floor plan offers a convenient flow between the kitchen, dining area, and living space. The bedroom provides a tranquil sanctuary with a comfortable, full size bed and a writing desk near the window. Outside, a private patio allows you to enjoy the serenity of the surroundings.
Guest House Suite
Our chalet-style accommodation features a spacious shared living room area that serves as the central hub for our 4 Private Two-Bedroom Suites. Each suite has a private bath, living room/sitting area, and a kitchenette equipped with a refrigerator (no cooking facilities provided). Additionally, each suite boasts a private bedroom with a full-size bed on the first floor, a pullout couch in the living room, and a roomy loft with a queen-sized bed on the second floor. Our Guest House Suite can accommodate up to 4 adults and 2 small children, making it an ideal choice for families or groups of friends.
Teachers
Organization
Brian Fulp has been a key part of the Himalayan Institute community since 1997, contributing to its growth through both vision and technical expertise. He helped guide the organization into the digital era by creating its first website, HimalayanInstitute.org, an important milestone in expanding its online presence. For more than ten years, Brian led the Web Department, where his deep...
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Aaron brings a deep passion for yoga, meditation, and wellness rooted in a meaningful connection with nature. Since joining the HI Excursions team in 2019, he has been dedicated to designing and guiding transformative experiences that encourage participants to step outside their comfort zones and connect more fully with themselves and the world around them. Known for his uplifting “climb any...
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Greg Capitolo is a certified E-RYT 500 yoga teacher whose path has been shaped by years of study, practice, and training with the Himalayan Institute since 1995. His approach brings together clear, alignment-based guidance with breath-centered movement, creating a steady and accessible practice for students of all levels. In his classes, Greg weaves in pranayama, systematic relaxation, and meditation, offering a...
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