Sadhana Retreats

Make practice the organizing principle of your day on this extended personal retreat.

Deepen Your Practice Reconnect with Yourself Immerse in Sadhana
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About Sadhana Retreats

A Sadhana Retreat at the Himalayan Institute is an opportunity for deep relaxation and rejuvenation while focusing on personal practice. This unique retreat offering provides ample time, space, and privacy to allow the fruits of practice to blossom. In the olden days, yogis would retreat to caves deep in the Himalayas in order to undertake sadhana in solitude. Our Sadhana Retreats aim to give that same opportunity to modern seekers, with extra support and comfort. Two private cottages tucked away in quiet corners of our forested campus provide ideal hermitages for Sadhana Retreat participants.

A Sadhana Retreat is ideal for the committed spiritual seeker, yogi, meditator, and personal retreat alumni who feels called to retreat from their normal life and make practice the organizing principle of their day. Our Sadhana Retreat is an extended personal retreat with more space and privacy for practice. Not intended as a remote workplace, this retreat is specifically for spiritual practitioners.

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This Program Includes:

Support Your Sadhana

  • Space, privacy, and comfort to support your sadhana
  • Private Cottage
  • Meditation and daily prayers in the Sri Vidya Shrine
  • 3 nourishing vegetarian meals a day in our dining hall and a private kitchen in your cottage to prepare your own meals tailored to your practice
  • Access to all community offerings such as Hatha Yoga classes, Satsanga, Kirtan, and Seasonal bonfires
  • Yoga mat, breath pillow, blocks, bolster, blankets, and meditation cushions
  • Peaceful walks along our 5 hiking trails
  • Each cottage includes a fully equipped kitchen and bed & bath linens

Space, Privacy, and Comfort

Choose Your Sadhana Cottage

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.

2-Week Sadhana Retreat – $1,999
1-Month Sadhana Retreat – $3,599
2-Month Sadhana Retreat – $7,198

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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.

2-Week Sadhana Retreat – $1,699
1-Month Sadhana Retreat – $3,099
2-Month Sadhana Retreat – $6,198

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Testimonials

Harmony Cottage is a slice of pure magic. It is tucked right where the fields meet the forest and I felt such a deep sense of peace and contentment during my stay. I loved being a full part of the community, while having private space so close to nature. I would love to stay again. Thank you HI and Harmony Cottage!
Diane

Frequently Asked Questions

Absolutely! Our Sadhana Retreat Program welcomes participants of all levels, including beginners. Our supportive community will ensure a nurturing environment for your journey.
Attending a Sadhana Retreat offers numerous benefits, including deepening your yoga and meditation practice, gaining clarity and self-awareness, reducing stress, enhancing physical and mental well-being, and fostering personal growth within a nurturing community setting.
It is recommended to bring comfortable yoga clothing, a yoga mat, any personal yoga props you may require, a journal for self-reflection, toiletries, and any specific items mentioned in the retreat program details provided upon registration. A bicycle is a great way to get around campus. Good walking shoes and hiking boots are a necessity.
Yes, the Sadhana Retreat Program is an excellent choice for solo travelers. It provides a supportive community environment where you can connect with like-minded individuals and build meaningful relationships.
To ensure a peaceful and focused atmosphere, pets are not allowed.
We love children, but at this time the Sadhana Retreat is an adult oriented personal retreat. Accommodations are limited to two adults per cottage, with the additional adult paying $40 per day.
Our Sadhana Retreat program typically lasts for 2 to 4 weeks. The duration may vary depending on your purpose or practice.

You are welcome to register and attend any programs at the institute if there is space, however programs are not included in the cost of your Sadhana Retreat, and you would have to pay the listed price for the program.

The Sadhana Retreat program is designed to allow you to focus solely on your personal practice and self study. This program does not require any service work.
Yes! Both cottages have private kitchens and full bathrooms. Harmony cottage has a bathtub with shower and Ananda cottage has a shower. Both cottages have a kitchen with an oven, range, sink and refrigerator. Harmony cottage also has a dishwasher and laundry machines.
Yes, meals are included as part of your Sadhana Retreat. The retreat center will provide wholesome vegetarian meals that support your practice and nourish your body, available at set times in the dining hall. You may also cook your own meals in your cottage’s private kitchen.
During your Sadhana Retreat, it is encouraged to cultivate a mindful and pure environment that supports your spiritual practice. As such, the consumption of alcohol, meat, and marijuana are not permitted on campus.

Yes! Book massages, ayurvedic treatments, integrative medicine consultations, and more with the PureRejuv Wellness Center at an additional cost.

We understand that plans may change, and we aim to accommodate our guests as best as possible. Here is our cancellation policy for Sadhana Retreats:

  1. Full Refund: If you decide to cancel your reservation 15 days or more before the scheduled retreat date, we will provide you with a full refund.
  2. Nonrefundable Credit: Should you need to cancel between 7 days and 14 days before the retreat, we offer a nonrefundable credit to your HI Retreat Center account. This credit will be charged a $50 processing fee, and will be valid for one year from the issue date.
  3. No Refund or Credit: We are unable to offer any credit or refund if you cancel within 6 days of the retreat start date, fail to show up, or leave the retreat or accommodations early.

Please note that this cancellation policy applies explicitly to the Sadhana Retreats and does not include the cancellation policy for any additional in-person or online programs you may have registered for.

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