THE GODDESS HEART: Finding Beauty and Power Within
with Nikki Robinson & Mark Nelson

The legends of yoga describe powerful female figures who represent all the aspects of our human experience. Within them we see our own divine nature and through them our own unique gifts. This Shakti energy infuses our lives and our practice. And whatever gender you identify with, you can access that energy to tap into both the beauty and the power within you.

During this three-day retreat, through asana, chanting, discussion and outdoor activities, we’ll explore the various manifestations of Shakti energy: Saraswati’s eagerness to learn and discover, Durga’s steady, forward momentum, Parvati’s devotion, and Kali’s primal release. Our physical practice during the weekend will range from fiery and flowing to restful and restorative, and as a group, we’ll all have a chance to explore our own personal connections with the stories and songs of the Goddess Tradition while we connect with each other.

So please join us. You already have all the beauty and power of the Goddess within you. Now’s your time to bring it to life.

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REGISTRATION AND ACCOMMODATIONS:

Guests can arrive at the Himalayan Institute any time between 4:30 and 6:00pm on Friday, April 5. The weekend will officially start with a healthy, hearty vegetarian dinner at 6:00pm. The rest of the weekend will be a balance of study, practice and free time until we check out after a 12:30pm lunch on Sunday, April 7.

Registration: $250 (Food and Lodging is a separate fee through the Himalayan Institute)

Your Registration Includes:

• Three days of yoga, discussions, stories and chanting with Nikki and Mark
• Unstructured time for nature walks or spa services (available separately)
Your Lodging at the Himalayan Institute Includes:
• A single or shared room from Friday evening through Sunday noon
• Three vegetarian meals a day

Accommodations:

Lodging at the Himalayan Institute is very reasonably priced and offers a variety of options for single, double and group reservations. We will forward you a reservation code once you have registered for the weekend. (Please note: when you register online with the Himalayan Institute, your meals will show up as a separate fee. This is only meant to show you the price breakdown of the lodging and meals. Your meals are included in your lodging fee.) Click here for an overview of lodging options.

Spa Services:

The Institute offers a full menu of holistic spa treatments on site. Contact the PureRejuv Wellness Center, located at the Institute, to book a variety of spa treatments. The best time to reserve your treatments will be on Saturday, April 6, between 12:00pm and 3:00pm when we have some planned free time between workshops, but feel free to book at any time. This is your retreat after all!

Meet Your Hosts:

Click here to read about Mark and Nikki.

TIME FOR PAUSE: A Slow Flow Yoga Retreat
with Nikki Robinson & Mark Nelson

We are in a constant state of movement. We move to get things done, we move from one place to another, we move to interact with others. We work, we build, we do… we move.

And then we pause. We settle. We take the time to savor the stillness. We allow ourselves to simply be. And when we do so, we rediscover a whole world of calm. That’s the essence of this three-day retreat: A Time for Pause is your chance to experience movement in a more mindful way and then to release into the beauty of stillness.

We’ll let go of the need to move, so we can discover a quieter space within — a space of nurturing and renewal, of self-care. Through gentle yoga, mindful vinyasa, restorative and yin yoga sessions, along with pranayama, meditation and guided relaxation, we’ll create time and space for calm.

Combine that with nourishing, natural food, nature walks through fall foliage, crisp mountain air, cool, quiet nights and optional massage services, and you’ll truly be giving yourself Time for Pause.

Please join us. We can't wait to share the calm with you.

sign up online

REGISTRATION AND ACCOMMODATIONS:

Guests can arrive at the Himalayan Institute any time between 4:30 and 6:00pm on Friday, November 1. The weekend will officially start with a healthy, hearty vegetarian dinner at 6:00pm. The rest of the weekend will be a balance of study, practice and free time until we check out after a 12:30pm lunch on Sunday, November 3.

Registration: $250 (Food and Lodging is a separate fee through the Himalayan Institute)

Your Registration Includes:

• Three days of yoga, discussions, stories and chanting with Nikki and Mark
• Unstructured time for nature walks or spa services (available separately)
Your Lodging at the Himalayan Institute Includes:
• A single or shared room from Friday evening through Sunday noon
• Three vegetarian meals a day

Accommodations:

Lodging at the Himalayan Institute is very reasonably priced and offers a variety of options for single, double and group reservations. We will forward you a reservation code once you have registered for the weekend. (Please note: when you register online with the Himalayan Institute, your meals will show up as a separate fee. This is only meant to show you the price breakdown of the lodging and meals. Your meals are included in your lodging fee.) Click here for an overview of lodging options.

Spa Services:

The Institute offers a full menu of holistic spa treatments on site. Contact the PureRejuv Wellness Center, located at the Institute, to book a variety of spa treatments. The best time to reserve your treatments will be on Saturday, November 2, between 12:00pm and 3:00pm when we have some planned free time between workshops, but feel free to book at any time. This is your retreat after all!

Meet Your Hosts:

Click here to read about Mark and Nikki.