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“Reset & Realign”

Weekend Wellness Retreat

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Join Polina and Shieri for an immersive yoga and meditation retreat

created as a sanctuary from the pace and pressure of everyday life. 

Nestled in the peaceful Pocono Mountains at the Himalayan Institute, this weekend invites you to step away from your routines, responsibilities and constant noise, and give yourself the rare gift of PAUSE.  As we move towards spring, this is a beautiful time to RESET your energy, reconnect with yourself and REALIGN with how you want to move forward through the year.  Just two and a half hours from New York City, yet it feels like stepping into a completely different world- quieter, slower, and deeply nourishing. 

We blend guided moments, open exploration, anBe guided through practices from Hatha, Vinyasa, Kundalini, Himalayan Kriya traditions, along with Meditation and Breathwork, designed to de-stress your nervous system, calm your mind, and connect you to your heart.

❋ Reset & Realign

Meditate in the Sri Vidya Shrine, a sacred spiritually awakened meditation space. Go for a hike or a quiet walk to experience the restorative power of nature.

❋ Stillness & Nature

Share soulful conversations, meaningful moments, and simple shared experiences with like-minded community.

❋ Connection

Enjoy time to rest, journal, explore the Himalayan Institute grounds or visit chocolate factory.

❋ Spacious Time
“Clarity comes when we slow down enough to listen.”

Our Retreat home

Himalayan Institute

952 Bethany Turnpike, Honesdale, PA 18431

Nestled in the rolling hills of the Poconos, the Himalayan Institute’s picturesque 400-acre campus offers breathtaking views, scenic trails, and peaceful spaces for reflection and contemplation.

It’s beauty and harmony offer respite from day-to-day preoccupations and the space to find your own center of stillness.

Room & Pricing

Pricing: Full Program + Accommodation (meals included)

  • $400 (without Ride) + Shared room $258〜 (2nights)

  • $450 (with Ride + Shared room $258〜 (2nights)

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  • $400 (without Ride) + Private room $398 〜(2nights)

  • $450 (with Ride + Private room $398 〜(2nights)

Retreat Tuition ($400 or $450) is paid directly to Shieri (via Venmo @Shieri-Yamafuji)

or Zelle (shieriyamafuji@gmail.com), If paid with credit card, Please go HERE : processing fee of $20 will be applied.

Rooms are booked and paid directly through the Himalayan Institute HERE.

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Day One: Friday

Arrive & Meet

Check-In
4:00 - 4:30pm
Practice #1
5:00 - 6:00pm
Dinner
6:00pm
Opening Circle
7:30pm

Day Two: Saturday

Set Intentions & Reflect

Meditation in Sri Vidya Shrine 
6:00am
Breakfast
7:00am
Free Time
Practice #2
10:30am
Lunch
12:00pm
Free Time - Hike, Journal, Relax
Practice #3
4:30pm
Dinner
6:00pm
Free Time after Dinner

Day Three: Sunday

Look Forward & Wrap Up

Meditation in Sri Vidya Shrine 
6:00am
Breakfast
7:30am
Practice #4 + Closing 
10:30am
Check out
11:30pm
Lunch
12:30pm
Leaving 
2:30-3pm

Meet Your Guide

Polina Kalyuzhina 

Polina is a Yoga and Meditation teacher, mentor and international retreat leader. Her teachings blend Vinyasa/Ashtanga, Kundalini, Himalayan Kriya Yoga, Tantra and Meditation to support transformation inside out.
Polina believes in the infinite power of the body and mind, and that with the right tools, we can heal, grow, and live a deeply fulfilling life.

https://polinakyoga.com/

Shieri Yamafuji

Shieri is Yoga and Pilates practitioner, mindfulness-based personal trainer, and mentor for yoga teachers, specializing in authentic expression and embodied leadership. She is the Training Director of Dou Yoga’s TT and the founder of the Mindfulness Pilates Training. Her teaching is rooted in her own healing journey and extensive training in yoga therapy, Pilates and subtle anatomy. Shieri guides students beyond the physical -towards resilience, self-awareness, and deeper connection between body, breath and mind. 

Payment + Cancellation Policy

  • Himalayan Institute offer a full refund to guests who cancel their reservation at least seven days before arrival unless you are informed your program has additional restrictions. If you cancel between 7 days and 1 day in advance, a nonrefundable credit to your HI Retreat Center account (less a $50 processing fee) will be held for one year from the date of issue. No credit or refund is available if you cancel on your arrival day, do not show up, or leave a program, event, or accommodation early.

  • Full payment of the program fee ($400) is required to reserve your spot.

    • Cancellations made 30 days or more before the retreat will receive a full refund minus a $50 administrative fee.

    • Cancellations made 14–29 days before the retreat will receive a 50% refund.

    • Cancellations made less than 14 days before the retreat are non-refundable.

    If you are unable to attend, you are welcome to transfer your spot to another participant.

    *Please note that accommodation reservations are handled separately through the Himalayan Institute and are subject to their own cancellation policy.