Join Toni Ferrarie, E-RYT/RYT 500/YACEP, and Laura Kraus, MA/RYT 500 for a wonderful weekend of Stretching and Playing. 

Take a step back from the hustle and bustle of your daily life for some personal restoration with our Stretch and Play Retreat, or, what we call "Adult Sleepover Camp". We have designed a weekend of activities that are fun, restorative, and accessible to everyone. We focus on nourishing your emotional and physical health through yoga, meditative practices of art therapy and the beautiful setting of the Pocono mountains. This time together is geared to be fun and lighthearted with activities to brighten your mind and soul. Take time for yourself!

This wonderful retreat experience includes:

·  Restorative yoga

·  Yin yoga

·  Gentle yoga

·  Meditation and Walking Meditation

·  Watercolor painting sessions presented by Susan Sopira, Artist and Educator

·  Relaxing crafting sessions presented by Yulia Rovny, Artist and Occupational Therapist

·  Tour of chocolate and coffee facility

·  An evening bonfire by the Pond

In addition to our Amazing Retreat Schedule, at the Himalayan Institute, you have access to:

·  Morning yoga classes

·  Three nourishing vegetarian meals daily

·  Explorations in self-awareness

·  Meditation in the Sri Vidya Shrine

·  400 acres of wooded hiking trails and vistas

·  The MarketPlace Bookstore and Giftshop

·  Spa services (extra charge)

·  Free Wi-Fi

To register at Himalayan Institute and select your accommodations (not included in the price), please register here: https://himalayaninstitute.org/event/stretch-play-mar-2025/

Friday, March 14

4:00 Check-in for Stretch and Play Retreat 

·  4:30-6:00 PM Getting To Know You! And Craft Workshop with Yulia, Annex

·  6:00 PM Prayers and Meditation | Sri Vidya Shrine

·  6:00-7:00 PM Dinner

·  7:30-9:00 PM: Let It All Go, Gentle Yoga and Stretching with Toni, Lotus Room

·  10:00 PM Silence Observed until 7:30 AM

Saturday, March 15

·  6:00 AM Prayers and Meditation | Sri Vidya Shrine

·  7:00 AM Hatha Yoga with Himalayan Institute instructor

·  7:30-8:30 AM Breakfast  

·  8:30-10:00 AM Restorative Yoga with Laura, Lotus Room

·  10:00-12:00 AM Watercolor Instruction and Painting with Susan, Annex

·  12:30-1:30 PM  Lunch

·  1:30-3:00 PM Chocolate Factory Tour and Nature Hike

·  3:00-4:30 PM Painting and Crafting with Susan and Yulia, Annex

·  4:30-6:00 PM Yin Yoga and Yummy Power Savasana with Toni, Lotus Room

·  6:00 PM Prayers and Meditation | Sri Vidya Shrine

·  6:00 PM Dinner

·  7:30-9:30 PM Bonfire at Sunset Pond

·  10:00 PM Silence Observed until 7:30 AM

Sunday, March 16

·  6:00 AM Prayers and Meditation | Sri Vidya Shrine

·  7:00 AM Hatha Yoga with Himalayan Institute instructor

·  7:30-8:30 AM Breakfast  

·  8:30-10:00 AM Movement and Meditation with Toni and Laura: Lotus Room

·  10:00-12:00 AM Free Time. Schedule Spa Sessions/Crafting and Painting with Chai and Cookies in Annex

·  12:30-1:30 PM Lunch

·  1:30 PM Check out

Retreat Cancelation Policy: A full refund will be given if cancelation is received within 60 days of the retreat.  59 days or less before the start of the retreat, we will refund the cost of the retreat if we can find another guest to fill your spot.

Cancelations are in accommodations are based on The Himalayan Institute's Policy: 

We offer a full refund to guests who cancel their reservation before 7 days prior to arrival. A processing fee of 50% from the accommodations 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.