Yoga, Ayurveda Hiking

Immerse yourself in the beauty of the natural world while nourishing mind, body, and spirit on this Lifepath Yoga, Ayurveda & Hiking retreat.

Join us in the heart of the Pocono Mountains at the beautiful Himalayan Institute Retreat Center. This peaceful setting offers the chance to unwind, restore, and reconnect in a calm and supportive environment. Yoga and Ayurveda classes take place in the bright Seminar Room, filled with natural light and framed by windows, while the mindful hike invites you to experience the surrounding forested trails in a deeply connected way.

During this retreat, you will experience:

• Friday Evening Gentle Yoga & Meditation — After arrival and dinner, settle into the retreat with a gentle yoga and meditation practice designed to ease you out of the week and into a more peaceful state.

• Ayurveda Lectures & Discussions — Explore the wisdom of Ayurveda through engaging talks and conversations. You will also complete a questionnaire to help identify your unique Ayurvedic constitution, or dosha.

• Ayurveda Topics Include:

  • Fundamentals of Ayurveda: the five elements and the three doshas

  • Understanding your Ayurvedic constitution/dosha

  • Recognizing imbalances associated with each dosha

  • Nutrition and balance: the six tastes and dietary guidelines for each dosha

  • The Ayurveda clock: daily, seasonal, and life-stage rhythms

  • Ayurvedic lifestyle and dinacharya practices for maintaining balance

• Saturday Flow Yoga — Enjoy an energizing yoga session designed to bring body and mind into harmony.

• Saturday Evening Restorative Yoga & Yoga Nidra — Release tension with restorative yoga and sink into the deep relaxation of Yoga Nidra, a guided meditation practice.

• Mindful Hike — Take part in a mindful hike along the Retreat Center’s forested Red Trail, incorporating qigong, asana, and meditation while connecting with nature.

• Sunday Morning QiGong — Close the retreat with a revitalizing QiGong session, an ancient energy practice that supports overall well-being.

This retreat brings together yoga, Ayurveda, and nature in a meaningful way, creating space for balance, renewal, and vibrant well-being in the tranquil Pocono Mountains.

All guests at the Himalayan Institute Retreat Center have access to these amenities:

• simple, comfortable, and quiet accommodations for a peaceful stay

• 3 delicious, nutritious, and hearty vegetarian or vegan meals daily

• complimentary daily morning or evening yoga classes

• access to the Sri Vidya Meditation Shrine at the center of the campus

• a tour of Moka Origins, the mission-driven chocolate and coffee factory on campus

• Sacred Grove Cafe

• Tea lounge with unlimited hot tea beverages

• complimentary internet access

• 400-acre wooded campus, including Sunset Pond, Sound of Music Hill, and the forest pavilion

• access to four groomed, forested hiking trails, including one that ends at Tanners Falls

• MarketPlace with books, Ayurveda products, yoga clothing, and gifts

• PureRejuv Wellness Center for add-on massage or wellness services

Yoga Teachers! This retreat is open to everyone, and if you are a yoga teacher, A Lifepath Retreat: Yoga, Ayurveda & Hiking is approved for 10 Contact Continuing Education Credits through Yoga Alliance.

Maria Czechowski

Maria is a Nationally Board Certified Ayurvedic Health Counselor and the owner of Lifepath Yoga Center LLC. She offers in-person and virtual consultations nationwide. With more than 30 years of experience as an Occupational Therapist, Maria brings extensive clinical expertise to her work. In addition to her Ayurvedic practice, she...

Himalayan Institute Retreat Center

For more than fifty years, the Himalayan Institute’s Retreat Center has welcomed people seeking inspiration and a deeper sense of inner balance. Home to a vibrant community of yogis, it offers an ideal environment for studying the ancient tradition of yoga and strengthening the connection between self and the world around us. Whether you come for a weekend retreat, a personal getaway, or a longer program, your visit supports rejuvenation and transformation.

Retreat Center Highlights

• Conscious Simplicity — Simplicity shapes every part of life 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 — The Himalayan Café serves signature chai, coffee, and homemade cookies and treats on Saturday and Sunday mornings. The 24/7 Tea Lounge offers herbal teas anytime, 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 practice, prayer, and contemplation.

• Nourishing Meals — Thoughtfully prepared vegetarian meals are designed to nourish body, mind, and spirit while supporting a meditative lifestyle.

• Loving Community — The atmosphere is warm, welcoming, and rooted in kindness, generosity, and service, creating a sense of connection that often feels like family.

• Rest in Nature — Set among the rolling hills of the Poconos, the 400-acre campus offers scenic hiking trails and peaceful places for reflection and mindful movement.