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Rooted in Recovery
Reclaim Manageability, Trust, and Let Go
A Yoga4Sobriety™ Chakra Retreat Open to All
April 15–18, 2027
Find Your Ground
The first three Steps invite us into a powerful beginning: recognizing what is unmanageable, becoming willing to trust something greater, and releasing the need to control every outcome.
Rooted in Recovery brings these foundational Steps together with the wisdom of the First Chakra through yoga, breathwork, meditation, reflection, and meaningful connection.
Over four days, you’ll explore what it means to feel grounded, supported, and at home within yourself while strengthening the foundation that carries your recovery forward.
All recovery pathways and levels of yoga experience are welcome.
Gwen Rebbeck (E-RYT 500, YACEP) is the founder of Yoga4Sobriety™ and a yoga instructor and teacher trainer who has spent years creating recovery-centered practices that are practical, accessible, and deeply respectful of the Twelve Step path.
Gwen is also a woman of long-term recovery and remains active in the program. She leads with steadiness, warmth, and humility—offering a supportive container for reflection, embodied practice, and meaningful insight as you explore feminine archetypes as companions on the recovery path.
In long-term recovery since 1991
Meet Your Retreat Guide
Who This Retreat Is For
This retreat is for you if you are:
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In recovery and seeking a reflective, recovery-centered experience
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Curious about the connection between the First Chakra and Steps One, Two, and Three
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Open to embodied practices such as yoga, breathwork, meditation, and journaling
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Looking to strengthen your sense of grounding, trust, and support
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Seeking meaningful connection without pressure or performance
All recovery pathways, genders, and levels of yoga experience are welcome.
What You’ll Experience
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Guided yoga, movement, and embodied reflection
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Meditation, breathwork, and contemplative practices
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Journaling and personal inquiry
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Group discussion held within a recovery-centered container
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Exploration of the First Chakra through Steps One, Two, and Three
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Time for rest, connection, and the natural surroundings
Three Steps. One Strong Foundation.
Step One: Reclaim Manageability
Explore the places where life has become unmanageable and reconnect with the steadiness of your body, the earth, and the present moment.
Step Two: Build Trust
Become open to support beyond yourself while strengthening your connection to hope, possibility, and a power greater than your individual will.
Step Three: Let Go
With trust as our foundation, we practice letting go of control and releasing our attachment to outcomes. Through aligning our will with a Higher Power, we become open to guidance, support, and the path unfolding before us.
More Than Understanding the Steps
This retreat invites you to experience Steps One, Two, and Three through the body, breath, and First Chakra.
Through movement, meditation, personal inquiry, group connection, and time in nature, these foundational principles move beyond ideas and become practices you can carry into daily life.
You’ll leave with a deeper understanding of manageability, trust, and aligned action, along with practical ways to return to your foundation whenever life feels unsteady.
Himalayan Institute
952 Bethany Turnpike
Honesdale, PA 18431
Nestled in the rolling hills of northeastern Pennsylvania, the Himalayan Institute offers a peaceful, grounded setting that naturally supports reflection, presence, and integration.
Location
Thursday, April 15, 2027 — Sunday, April 18, 2027
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Arrival: Thursday evening
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First session: Thursday evening
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Final session: Sunday morning
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Depart: Sunday afternoon
Dates
Investment & Registration Details
Program Price
$333
(Program price only)
Lodging and meals are not included in the program price and are arranged separately through the Himalayan Institute. Participants can book their rooms directly.
Lodging & Meals
All lodging and meal arrangements are managed exclusively by the Himalayan Institute.
This allows participants to select accommodations that best meet their individual needs.
Reservations
Room reservations can be made directly through this
Accommodations Link, or by calling Guest Services at 800.822.4547 ext. 1
NOTE: It is important to mention your program name and dates.
Spring 2027 with Gwen Rebbeck
April 15 - 18, 2027
Registration & Cancellation Policy
This is a non-refundable purchase.
We encourage participants to register only if they are confident in their ability to attend the retreat.
A Few Things to Know Before You Register
The Himalayan Institute provides three vegetarian meals each day. The meals are nourishing and thoughtfully prepared, but if a vegetarian diet is different from how you typically eat, consider bringing non-perishable snacks and additional protein sources, such as nuts, nut butter, protein bars, or protein powder.
Coffee is available only through the on-site café, which operates during limited hours. Hot water for tea is available throughout the day. If coffee is an important part of your morning, plan to bring instant coffee, bottled cold brew, or another travel-friendly option.
For food allergies, dietary restrictions, and questions about accommodations, please contact the Himalayan Institute directly before registering.
TWO-STEP REGISTRATION PROCESS
Please Read Before Registering
This is a private event held at the Himalayan Institute Retreat Center and requires two separate registrations.
To ensure availability, accommodations must be secured first.
Step 1: Book Your Accommodations (Required First)
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All participants must arrange lodging directly with the Himalayan Institute to confirm space on campus.
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Book your room first to ensure availability for the training.
Step 2: Program Registration
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Once your accommodations are confirmed, return here to complete your program registration.
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Register and submit retreat tuition directly with the host.