A 4-Day Immersion in Tantric Hatha Yoga, Traditional Teachings & Embodied Practice.
Join Nikki and Keli
📍 Himalayan Institute • Honesdale, Pennsylvania
The Lahari Living Lineage Retreat is a four-day immersion designed for those who feel called to go deeper—into practice, into stillness, into devotion, and into the living current of an ancient lineage that is very much alive.
Hosted by the Founders of Lahari Yoga School, Nikki and Keli, this retreat invites you to step out of the virtual space and into direct experience: practicing together, praying together, learning together, and living the teachings in real time.
This is an opportunity to embody the lineage, not just study it. Welcome home.
How to Reserve Your Spot and Room
Once you have reserved your spot for the retreat, you will book your accommodation directly with the Himalayan Institute using the link provided below. You may review the available room options through that link.
After completing your retreat registration with us, you will receive a confirmation email with detailed instructions on how to proceed with securing your room to ensure your accommodation is properly arranged.
You can check the rooms here : https://himalayaninstitute.org/retreat-center/accommodations/
A living lineage
Held at the Himalayan Institute’s 400-acre retreat center, this experience is supported not only by ancient teachings, but by the land itself. Nestled in the rolling hills of the Poconos, the campus offers sweeping views, forested trails, open fields, and quiet places intentionally designed for contemplation and inner stillness.
Each day will include structured sādhanā—asana, pranayama, meditation, and study—alongside spacious time to walk the trails, sit in nature, or rest between practices. The rhythm of the retreat honors both discipline and integration, effort and ease.
We’ll gather for morning and evening prayers in the shrine, share kirtan by the fire, study the teachings together, and create a container that supports real transformation—not just inspiration.
This retreat is open to yoga teachers, long-time practitioners, and sincere seekers who feel called to deepen their relationship with practice, lineage, and themselves.
Allow yourself space to soak in the healing energy of a living lineage.
The Himalayan Institute was founded in 1971 by Swami Rama, a pioneer who brought the Himalayan tradition of yoga, meditation, and Ayurveda to the West. For more than five decades, this land has been devoted to prayer, mantra, meditation, and disciplined spiritual practice.
Every shrine ceremony, every chanting practice, every silent retreat held here has left an imprint. The grounds themselves are considered part of the practice—holding an energetic field that naturally supports inner stillness, clarity, and devotion.
Practicing here is different.
The cumulative effect of decades of sincere sādhanā amplifies your own. Many practitioners describe feeling more grounded, more focused, and more deeply connected simply by being on the land. This retreat is an invitation to step into that current and allow your practice to be held by a lineage that is truly alive.
Stay Nourished with
The intention of the H.I. Kitchen is to provide the community and guests with meals that support a meditative lifestyle. It is where the spirit of yoga practice, selfless service, and deep nourishment begins, one taste at a time. Their nutritionally balanced vegetarian meals are consciously prepared with the intention to nourish body, mind, and spirit.
Breakfast generally consists of hot cereals (cooked grains), dairy and non-dairy options, homemade yogurt, and fresh fruit.
Lunch, the main meal of the day, typically includes white and brown rice, delicious legumes (dahl), vegetables (subzi), homemade yogurt, and a fresh salad bar.
Dinner is the lightest meal of the day and generally consists of soup, fresh salad, a delicious side dish, and fresh fruit.
This retreat is rooted in simplicity over spectacle.
The accommodations are ashram-style—clean, comfortable, and intentionally understated. The meals are nourishing, vegetarian, and Ayurvedically inspired. The land is quiet and expansive. Everything about this environment is designed not to impress you, but to support you. There are no flashy distractions, no curated luxury moments competing for your attention—only the steady rhythm of practice. When the external world softens, the internal world becomes louder. In this simplicity, your meditation deepens. Your mantra becomes clearer. Your presence becomes fuller. This is a space where less truly allows for more—a return to what yoga was always meant to be: focused, devotional, and transformative.
FAQ section
You've got questions. We've got answers.
No. This retreat is open to yoga teachers, longtime practitioners, and sincere seekers alike. What matters most is willingness and openness to practice deeply. Lahari Yoga Students will get an opportunity to sign up first.
Yes. Whether you are new or experienced, the practices will be guided in a way that invites depth without exclusion.
The Tantric Hatha sessions will be steady and intentional, with an emphasis on meditation and energetic refinement rather than advanced physical postures. This is a practice-forward retreat, with hands on assists, opportunity for individual alignment refinement and space to practice teach for those wanting that guidance.
Your tuition covers all teachings, yoga sessions, shrine practices, satsang, mantra, kirtan, and community gatherings led by Nikki and Keli throughout the four days. It does not include accommodations or meals, you will be directed to book that directly with HI upon booking here.
You will book your lodging directly with the Himalayan Institute. Options range from shared ashram-style rooms to private suites. All accommodation bookings include three vegetarian meals per day.
Yes. You are welcome to arrive early or stay later based on room availability through the Institute.
Treatments at the Ayurvedic Healing Center are optional and booked separately if you choose to deepen your experience in that way.
No — intentionally. This retreat is rooted in simplicity so that the focus remains on sādhanā, lineage, and devotion rather than over the top fancy aesthetics.
The initial deposit of $265 (the first payment) is non-refundable. The remaining balance may be refunded only if we are able to fill your spot.
If for any reason you are unable to attend, we greatly appreciate your support in helping find someone to take your place. Once your spot is filled, you will receive a full refund of any additional payments made, minus the non-refundable $265 deposit.
Be a part of this sacred time together