The Himalayan Institute

I have had the pleasure of attending several Wellness programs through the wellness center at the Himalayan Institute in Honesdale, Pennsylvania. Dr. Carrie is truly an outstanding doctor and a one of a kind wonderful person, as well. The staff at the Wellness Center are all extremely knowledgeable and professional. The food is absolutely delicious! We very much enjoyed meeting the staff in the kitchen, too! I look forward to our next visit there!

I've been to the Himalayan Institute now for two different retreats. It's a truly special place...with special people. I stand by my earlier review that this was LIFE CHANGING for me. I enjoyed the activities including hiking, yoga class and retreat-specific items including biofeedback, private yoga class, ayurvedic consultation. Healthy, vegan meals are great and it's a very inward, spiritual experience. I see now why people make HI a regular part of their life...I know I have and will continue to do so. I also like the HI online study post-retreat to continue learning and practicing.

I love coming here. The staff is awesome. Very attentive and supportive. Beds are comfortable. Food is nutritious and tasty. All kinds of classes about meditation, yoga, digestion, physical and spiritual health.

Amazing experience! From the massage at the wellness center to all the yoga options - and incredible experience. I was gone 3 days and felt like I was on vacation for weekend!

Recently spent the weekend at the Himalayan Institute - a great space to rejuvenate, relax and restore. The grounds are peaceful and very calming and nurturing.
The staff at the institute, knowledgeable, helpful and professional.
There is something for everyone, yoga classes, lectures, meditation, hiking and for those that want to hike, of course trails for hiking. The food is prepared with lots of love and care. Highly recommend that you visit - you will not regret visiting this peaceful oasis.

Beautiful setting to have a profound experience in.
The trails, kayaking on the pond, and fire pit were extra magic moments like excellent dessert after a nourishing meal 🩷

I really Love it here! The grounds are stunning and the programs are really well designed. The shrine is definitely something special!

If one needs a tranquil place to go inward, observe, and meditate, look no further than the Himalayan Institute. Their health services are also gearing back up to serve a full-time need as in pre-pandemic times. Several options for yoga practice for small, medium and large groups.

A fantastic location for people looking to turn inward and reconnect with Self. Vegetarian food with vegan and gluten-free options, solid yoga, beautiful grounds, amazing people and even a chocolate factory on site.

A place to cleanse, rejuvenate, and relax. They have great programs, massages, and outreach programs that you can spend the time. The staff from the front desk, the doctors, kitchen, and many others are friendly and willing to help and make sure your stay is the best and meet your expectations. Please review their website of their services and programs beforehand.

After I packed up my car before heading home, I was fortunate to chat with Pandit Rajmani Tigunait, PhD - Chairman & Spiritual Head ... Such a sweet man! And a wonderful place to visit! The yoga classes were outstanding, enjoyed learning/singing spiritual chants, explored the breathtaking grounds, food was deeeelicious & nuuutritious, and most importantly the people had nothing but love in their hearts. A special thank you to Brian and Brandon for welcoming me, giving me 2 intriguing tour experiences and making me feel like part of their family. I look forward to going back!!!

If you long to slow life down and just BE, you must come experience the Himalayan Institute in Honesdale PA. I drove out from Buffalo, NY to see the wizard, Dr Oswald and the visit to the HI left me feeling hopeful and supported on my healing journey. So much gratitude for this retreat and learning center in the Poconos

If you need relaxation, to renew, to heal, or simply to feel as if you live/walk on this planet, run don’t walk to the Himalayan Institute! Absolutely AMAZING! Everything and everyone was perfect! Dr. Terry even more so!

It was so fun to be with so many happy and welcoming people. The grounds are unbelievably beautiful with lots of well marked trails with lots of benches to sit on if you want to drink in the experience of being there. I love everything about the rhythm of the day. The shine is such a quiet place for meditation- as are the benches behind the shrine. Whenever I leave to go home, I feel inspired, and I feel a noticeable sense of peace and inner spaciousness. The beds are comfortable. In the 20 +years I’ve been going here I have seem continuous modernization of the amenities

I went to the Himalayan Institute for an extended weekend with the Wholebeing Institute. The facility was clean, serene, spacious, and quiet. The setting was beautiful with trails to walk, places to sit and write, a beautiful meditation shrine, and vegetarian food with vegan and gluten free options. The staff were so friendly and helpful. I left feeling happy and at ease

Wanted to enjoy a Mother-daughter get away as a Mother’s Day gift to myself, and couldn’t have been more pleased. I’ve been wanting to go on a retreat for some time now, and finally did some research to stay close to home and found The Himalayan Institute. Beautiful expansive grounds, nature walking trails, delicious healthy vegetarian and vegan meals with plenty of choices for those with gluten, dairy or nut allergies. Very knowledgeable speakers, great information on topic with plenty of take aways and tips to continue your practice at home. Would highly recommend, and plan to return.

The Himalayan Institute is a true Gem. What a beautiful space full of kind, compassionate students. I enjoy my time there, every-time I go. It gives me the time and space to rest, reconnect inward and also with nature. The staff and residents are supportive, kind, loving and so accepting of everyone.
The food is healthy and delicious, the yoga classes are inward and challenging, the rooms are amazingly clean and minimal. A true delight!
This is the spot to study the Tradition of Yoga in a manner that allows you space to apply it to your life, in your way. Thank you!

Being in the hospitality business, we know a well-run place when we see one and the Himalayan Institute is just that. Each and every person on the team supports the organization’s primary goal, which is to foster an environment that is conducive to reconnecting to your inner source of joy, and it works! The picturesque setting and the wildlife only add to the magical feel of a real life nirvana. We will be back as often as possible for years to come.

Another wonderful experience hosting a retreat at HI! Of course the setting is spectacular but it is truly the staff that makes it the wonderful experience that it is!

My mother and I attended the 'Movement as Medicine' retreat. It was exactly what we needed after feeling extremely isolated these past 2 years from COVID restrictions. We like many others, just stopped moving, stopped living, stopped going out in fear of COVID. This has had a negative impact on each of our mental, spiritual, and physical health and well-being.

We spent 3 nights, and four days. All of the HI staff were extremely friendly, helpful, and mindful of giving you space and time to heal and disconnect. Our massage and shirodhara was heavenly and very rejuvenating! Staying at HI helped us strive for that calmness and serene feeling which helped us both relax, allowing us to reboot our mind and soul. Being at HI, truly allows you to enjoy the sound of silence along with the lovely outdoor 'nature' sounds. You can take advantage of walking around 400 acres - walking trails, a pond and falls, a serene hilltop, (literally picturesque from the movie 'Sounds of Music'), additionally visiting and touring their Moka Origins coffee and chocolate factory on the HI grounds (a quick walk at the top of one hill) offered a pleasant treat. You must engage in their taste-testing of ALL their chocolates. A true delight!

Being 100% gluten free is always a challenge when travelling and visiting new places. I had no issues with my meals. HI offers GF meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner. I loved their fresh, GF-bread! The food will not disappoint you and the

I have booked another retreat, and am returning for a whole week this time by myself. Sometimes we just need to put down our phones, unplug from technology, close our eyes and take a few deep breaths. HI offers this and much more. I look forward to returning to relax and rejuvenate my sacred-spirit! Thank you to all the hard working, genuine caring staff that keep HI's mission alive, which is to inspire, educate, and empower all who seek to experience their full potential.