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Formed: 1971 Established: 1971

This page last updated:4/4/2011

Himalayan Institute

Honesdale, Pennsylvania,

United States

The Himalayan Institute is located on a beautiful, 400-acre campus near the town of Honesdale in northeastern Pennsylvania. Its rural setting in the wooded, rolling hills of the Pocono Mountains provides a wonderfully peaceful and healthy setting in which to relax and discover the best of yourself.

Founded in 1971 as a nonprofit organization, our purpose is to help people grow physically, mentally, and spiritually by combining the best knowledge of both the East and the West.

Throughout the year, we offer a variety of programs in Hatha yoga, meditation, yoga philosophy, psychology, holistic health, and other subjects. From weekend meditation retreats and seminars on spirituality to our month-long Self Transformation program and even longer residential programs, we attempt to provide an environment to foster gentle, inner progress.

Hatha yoga teachers’ training is available through the Himalayan Institute Teachers Association. Holistic health services, Ayurvedic rejuvenation programs, and pancha karma are offered through our Total Health Center.

The Institute also publishes numerous books and media as well as the award-winning quarterly magazine, “Yoga International.”

The Honesdale site serves as the organization’s headquarters. Institute programs are also offered at branch and affiliated centers throughout the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia.

Membership in the Institute helps support its programs and offers members valuable benefits.

Website: http://www.HimalayanInstitute.org

Contact:

952 Bethany Turnpike
Honesdale, Pennsylvania 18431-4041 United States
Phone: 800-822-4547, 570-253-5551

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Former/Other Names: Himalayan International Institute of Yoga Science and Philosophy

This page last updated:4/4/2011

Visitors Accepted

(All visitors welcome to attend seminars, programs, tour the campus, etc.)

Visitor Process: Contact 570-253-5551.

Affiliations: Himalayan Institute

Statement of Housing Non-discrimination:

Our community does not discriminate in regards to housing based on race/color, national origin, religion, sex/gender, family status (i.e. having children, not having children, or being pregnant), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, ancestry, source of income, age, creed, personal appearance, political affiliation, HIV infection, military/veteran status, unfavorable military discharge, gender identity or expression, receiving public assistance, or being the victim of domestic abuse.

Population Members(adults and children): 95 Non-member Residents: 0 Open to new members: Yes (Must be approved by admissions committee to be come full time resident)	Government Decision Making: By a group of elders or other leaders Identified Leader: Yes Leadership Core Group: Yes	Labor and Money Financial Style: Members have independent finances Labor Contribution: Expected
Land and Buildings Rural Area: 400 acres (161.9 hectares) Land Owned By: The community Number of Residences: 7 (main building houses most members, while long-time married staff live in nearby houses and apartments)	Food, etc. Percentage of Food Grown: 6-20% Share Community Meals: Nearly all meals Dietary Choice or Restrictions: We all share a common diet Dietary Practice: Vegetarian only Alcohol Use: Prohibited Tobacco Use: Prohibited	Social Factors Common Spiritual Practices: Yes (The lineage/tradtions of Swami Rama of the Himalayas) Which Spiritual Traditions(s): Eastern Educational Style(s): (All of the styles listed may be used, according to parental preference)

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