Walking with the Goddess in Recovery
Walking with the Goddess in Recovery
The Himalayan Institute, 952 Bethany Turnpike, Honesdale, PA 18431, USA
Up to 20 in group
Aug 27 - 30, 2026
Retreat Highlights
- Women-centered recovery retreat integrating yoga, chakra wisdom, and Twelve Step principles
- Guided movement, meditation, journaling, and reflective practices
- Exploration of feminine archetypes, goddesses, and inner wisdom
- Trauma-aware and recovery-supportive environment
- Embodied practices for emotional balance and nervous system support
- Sacred feminine themes woven through the chakra system
- Supportive community experience with group connection and shared reflection
- Held at the peaceful and scenic Himalayan Institute
- Suitable for women in recovery, recovery-curious, or seeking deeper self-understanding
- Includes ceremony, creative exploration, and restorative practices
- No advanced yoga experience required
- Led by experienced yoga educator and Yoga4Sobriety™ founder Gwen Rebbeck
About this Retreat
Your Guides
Gwen Rebbeck is the founder of Yoga4Sobriety™, an educational program that integrates yoga, chakra wisdom, meditation, and Twelve Step principles to support individuals in recovery. Since 2013, she has guided students, professionals, and recovery communities through body-based practices designed to cultivate emotional balance, self-awareness, spiritual connection, and embodied living.
An experienced yoga educator and trainer, Gwen is an E-RYT 500 and YACEP-certified instructor and serves as Core Faculty with Sacred Centers Academy, founded by bestselling author and chakra pioneer Anodea Judith. Her work bridges practical recovery support with yoga philosophy, nervous system awareness, and chakra-based self-study.
Gwen leads trainings, workshops, online programs, and retreats that create compassionate spaces for reflection, movement, community, and personal growth. Her teaching style blends grounded education with warmth, authenticity, and meaningful connection, making her offerings accessible to both experienced practitioners and those completely new to yoga or recovery-focused practices.
Through Walking with the Goddess in Recovery, Gwen invites women to reconnect with inner wisdom, feminine strength, and supportive community through an immersive experience of yoga, meditation, journaling, ceremony, and sacred reflection.
Details of this retreat
Walking with the Goddess in Recovery
Archetypes of Strength, Compassion, and Inner Guidance
Walking with the Goddess in Recovery is a thoughtfully held retreat experience that explores feminine archetypes drawn from diverse spiritual traditions. Rather than focusing on belief or doctrine, this retreat invites participants into reflection, embodied practice, and shared inquiry, using goddess archetypes as symbolic companions on the recovery path.
Each archetype represents qualities such as strength, compassion, and inner guidance, offering a framework for personal insight and integration. This experience is grounded in recovery principles and designed to be accessible, inclusive, and respectful of many spiritual paths.
Who This Retreat Is For
This retreat is for you if you are:
In recovery and seeking a reflective, recovery-centered experience
Curious about goddess archetypes as symbolic guides
Open to embodied practices such as movement, meditation, and journaling
Looking for connection without pressure or performance
What You’ll Experience
Guided movement and embodied reflection
Meditation and contemplative practices
Journaling and personal inquiry
Group discussion held in a recovery-centered container
Exploration of multiple goddesses from distinct cultural traditions
Modalities We’ll Use
Signature Yoga4Sobriety™ practices, integrating movement with recovery-centered reflection
Yoga Nidra with journaling, offering guided rest followed by personal inquiry
Facilitated group reflections, held in a respectful and recovery-centered container
Creative exploration of feminine archetypes and goddesses, through guided activities, reflection, and experiential exercises
Archetypes of Strength, Compassion, and Inner Guidance
Walking with the Goddess in Recovery is a thoughtfully held retreat experience that explores feminine archetypes drawn from diverse spiritual traditions. Rather than focusing on belief or doctrine, this retreat invites participants into reflection, embodied practice, and shared inquiry, using goddess archetypes as symbolic companions on the recovery path.
Each archetype represents qualities such as strength, compassion, and inner guidance, offering a framework for personal insight and integration. This experience is grounded in recovery principles and designed to be accessible, inclusive, and respectful of many spiritual paths.
Who This Retreat Is For
This retreat is for you if you are:
In recovery and seeking a reflective, recovery-centered experience
Curious about goddess archetypes as symbolic guides
Open to embodied practices such as movement, meditation, and journaling
Looking for connection without pressure or performance
What You’ll Experience
Guided movement and embodied reflection
Meditation and contemplative practices
Journaling and personal inquiry
Group discussion held in a recovery-centered container
Exploration of multiple goddesses from distinct cultural traditions
Modalities We’ll Use
Signature Yoga4Sobriety™ practices, integrating movement with recovery-centered reflection
Yoga Nidra with journaling, offering guided rest followed by personal inquiry
Facilitated group reflections, held in a respectful and recovery-centered container
Creative exploration of feminine archetypes and goddesses, through guided activities, reflection, and experiential exercises
Schedule
Friday, August 28
6:00 AM Prayers and Meditation | Sri Vidya Shrine
7:30 - 8:30 AM Breakfast
8:30 – 11:30 AM Sacred Flow: Emotion, Expression, and Movement
12:30 - 1:30 PM Lunch
1:30 - 4:30 PM Inner Fire: Discovering Your Goddess Strength
5:00 PM Hatha yoga class*
6:00 PM Prayers and Meditation | Sri Vidya Shrine
6:00 - 7:00 PM Dinner
7:00 - 8:30 PM
10:00 PM Silence Observed Until 7:30 AM
6:00 AM Prayers and Meditation | Sri Vidya Shrine
7:30 - 8:30 AM Breakfast
8:30 – 11:30 AM Sacred Flow: Emotion, Expression, and Movement
12:30 - 1:30 PM Lunch
1:30 - 4:30 PM Inner Fire: Discovering Your Goddess Strength
5:00 PM Hatha yoga class*
6:00 PM Prayers and Meditation | Sri Vidya Shrine
6:00 - 7:00 PM Dinner
7:00 - 8:30 PM
10:00 PM Silence Observed Until 7:30 AM
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change
Getting Here
Yoga4Sobriety, The Himalayan Institute, 952 Bethany Turnpike, Honesdale, PA 18431, USA
Directions
Himalayan Institute is located in the scenic Pocono Mountains of northeastern Pennsylvania, approximately 2.5 hours from New York City and Philadelphia.
Nearest Airports:
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) – approximately 45–60 minutes away
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) – approximately 2.5 hours away
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) – approximately 3 hours away
LaGuardia Airport (LGA) – approximately 3 hours away
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) – approximately 3 hours away
Transportation Options:
Rental cars are strongly recommended for the easiest travel experience
Limited rideshare and taxi services may be available from nearby airports
Participants traveling from the New York City area may also choose bus or train connections into northeastern Pennsylvania followed by local transportation
Driving:
The Himalayan Institute is accessible by car and offers free on-site parking for guests.
Nearest Airports:
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) – approximately 45–60 minutes away
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) – approximately 2.5 hours away
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) – approximately 3 hours away
LaGuardia Airport (LGA) – approximately 3 hours away
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) – approximately 3 hours away
Transportation Options:
Rental cars are strongly recommended for the easiest travel experience
Limited rideshare and taxi services may be available from nearby airports
Participants traveling from the New York City area may also choose bus or train connections into northeastern Pennsylvania followed by local transportation
Driving:
The Himalayan Institute is accessible by car and offers free on-site parking for guests.
Accommodation
Guests will stay at the beautiful Himalayan Institute retreat center nestled in the peaceful Pocono Mountains of northeastern Pennsylvania. Accommodations are designed to support rest, reflection, and a sense of retreat from daily life. A variety of room options are typically available, including shared and private accommodations, depending on availability at the time of booking. Rooms are simple, comfortable, and intentionally quiet, creating a supportive environment for relaxation and personal reflection throughout the weekend. Guests also have access to the Himalayan Institute grounds, walking trails, meditation spaces, bookstore, café, and wellness amenities. The serene natural setting offers an ideal backdrop for yoga, reflection, community connection, and restorative downtime between retreat sessions. Accommodations are booked separately through the Himalayan Institute directly.
Program Price (accommodations sold seperately)
Venue & Amenities
Nestled in the peaceful Pocono Mountains, Himalayan Institute offers a serene and supportive environment designed for rest, reflection, and personal renewal. Guests can enjoy scenic walking trails, quiet meditation spaces, beautiful natural surroundings, and welcoming gathering areas throughout the campus.
The retreat center includes dedicated yoga and meditation spaces, nourishing vegetarian dining, comfortable accommodations, and peaceful outdoor areas ideal for journaling, contemplation, and
The retreat center includes dedicated yoga and meditation spaces, nourishing vegetarian dining, comfortable accommodations, and peaceful outdoor areas ideal for journaling, contemplation, and
Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
What's Included
- Three-night retreat experience at the Himalayan Institute
- Guided yoga and embodied movement practices
- Chakra-based meditation and reflective practices
- Women-centered recovery support and shared community experience
- Journaling prompts and self-reflection exercises
- Exploration of feminine archetypes and goddess symbolism
- Group discussions and connection circles
- Creative and ceremonial experiences woven throughout the weekend
- Access to peaceful walking trails and nature spaces
- Time for rest, integration, and personal reflection
- Opening and closing ceremonies
- Recovery-supportive and trauma-aware environment
- Printed retreat materials and special gifts
- Vegetarian meals provided through the Himalayan Institute dining program
- Accommodations booked directly through the Himalayan Institute
- Free time to enjoy the grounds, bookstore, café, and wellness spaces
- Suitable for all levels of yoga experience
What's Not Included
- Airfare and transportation to and from the retreat
- Accommodations are booked separately through the Himalayan Institute
- Optional spa and wellness services
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses and shopping
- Additional snacks, café purchases, or specialty beverages
- Optional off-site activities or excursions
- Alcoholic beverages
- Airport transportation or shuttle services
- Additional nights of lodging before or after the retreat dates
- Private sessions or one-on-one services not listed in the program schedule
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