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Spring Ayurveda, Yoga, Meditation, Sound Retreat at Hope Springs Institute, Ohio

Join Ayur-Shilpi Ayurveda & Wellness in March 2024 for a Spring Ayurveda, Pranayama, Yoga and Sound Retreat at the beautiful and secluded Hope Springs Institute located near the great serpent mount in Peebles, Ohio. This is the perfect opportunity for you to 'disconnect to reconnect’ to yourself, your mental health, your physical health, and nature.

Join Ayur-Shilpi Ayurveda & Wellness in March for the spring CREATIVE AYURVEDA WELLNESS RETREAT with AUTHENTIC AYURVEDA PRACTICES, YOGA, PRANAYAMA MEDITATION, TAI CHI, ECSTATIC DANCE, MUSIC, PAINTING, AYURVEDA FOOD, NATURE HIKES, SINGING in the beautiful and secluded Hope Springs Institute located in Peebles, Ohio. This is the perfect opportunity for you to 'disconnect to reconnect’ to yourself, your mental health, your physical health, with the nature and prepare yourself to adopt life changing practices and habits into your lifestyle. This retreat has been designed to help you to reconnect with yourself in a mindful and holistic way with Ayurveda and Yoga experts, Ayurveda doctor Shilpika Devaiah will be your guide into this holistic health reset.

A creative Ayurveda wellness retreat is a unique blend of traditional Ayurvedic practices and creative expression. The goal is to provide a holistic and rejuvenating experience incorporating traditional healing techniques with creativity and cultural exploration such as painting, music, dance, hikes, Tai Chi, etc., and engaging in cultural experiences that help to promote wellness and relaxation. 

We make every possible effort to maintain the authenticity and principles of Ayurveda, yoga, and pranayama and integrate that with spiritual practices. Keeping that in mind, here is the outline of the retreat

This retreat will include :
  • An Ayurvedic health consultation with each participant at the retreat that includes a traditional assessment and personalized recommendations for diet and lifestyle, 

  • Two Customized Ayurveda Therapies for 60 minutes.  

  • Ayurveda Workshops by Lauren and Shilpika

  • Pranayama workshops by Evan to deepen your breathing and mindfulness techniques.

  • Fire ceremony to initiate the retreat and welcome the positive energy.  

  • Daily early morning yoga and meditation class.

  • Freshly cooked Ayurveda meals, healthy snacks & tea

  • Ayurveda Cooking demo- how to make an ideal Ayurveda meal

  • Crystal Sound Bath meditation Sessions in the evening

  • Ecstatic dance and New moon Moon Rituals For Love, Release, Manifestation

  • KIRTAN singing using Nature Made Musical Instruments

  • Tai-Chi Easy- introduction to the concepts/practices of Qi Gong and Tai Chi

  • Reiki and Tarot card reading and creative expression painting

  • Serene meditative guided hike in the 11-circuit walking labyrinth

  • Visit to historic serpent mound.


Once you are here, you will be able to disconnect from your daily life and create some time for yourself and for and for your healing. You will make new friends who are on a similar path with like-minded goals. You will be fed and well-taken care of! All you need to do is bring an open-mind and a will to become more healthier, happier, and peaceful! Our retreat leaders will provide you with the tools you need to improve your health and your life.

Retreat Leader

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Shilpika Devaiah

Shilpika Devaiah is the founder of Ayur-Shilpi Ayurveda & Wellness and is a certified Ayurveda Physician (Vaidya) through NAMA (National Ayurvedic Medical Association) & AAPNA (Association of Ayurvedic Professionals of North America) organization. She received her Bachelor of Ayurveda, Medicine, and Surgery which is a 5-year program from Rajiv Gandhi University Of Health Sciences, Bangalore, India, and Diploma in Panchakarma from Ayurdhama Ayurveda Hospital and Yoga Retreat Center in India. Shilpika also has a 200 hour Yoga Teachers Training Certification from the renowned Sivananda Yoga Ashram, India specializing in Hatha yoga. Shilpika is also certified as an Ayurveda Yoga Therapist by NAMA. She is also trained in Ashtanga-Vinyasa principles and has held multiple Yoga workshops in Rishikesh, India, Om Cafe, Sri Lanka, etc. to support prakruti.

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Our Amazing Teachers

Lauren Shihadeh

Founder, Monarch Ayurveda

Ayurvedic Wellness Coach

“I always had a strong desire to learn, apply and share ways of natural living to bring in more peace and balance,” - Lauren

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Evan Scharfeld

He founded Cultivate Yoga as a nonprofit entity rooted in the mission to make the complete practice of yoga accessible to anyone who wishes to explore it. Evan believes that yoga can healing the world and bring about a more peaceful community for all.

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Licensed Massage Therapist

Lindsey Marie Whited is a health and wellness advocate, licensed massage therapist, certified sound healer, reiki practitioner, and earth-based ritualist.

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Lindsey Marie Whited

Lindsey’s healing journey began 20 years ago. She holds space for individuals to heal themselves through cultivating remembrance of their true nature and body's inner wisdom. She creates a safe space for individualized treatments, weaving different styles of massage, sound therapy, and energy work to relieve stress, tension, and pain and to help bring the body into a state of balance and deep relaxation. 

 

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Retreat Details

Secure Payment Plans Available with no additional cost

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Oct 5th, 2023 04:00 PM

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Oct 8th, 2023 12:00 PM

4988 Mineral Springs Drive

Peebles, Ohio 45660

(937) 587-2602

 

 

Contact us

info@ayurshilpi.com

+1-216-703-7355

Location

CONNECT - REJUVENATE - HEAL

Hope Springs Institute - nestled in the Appalachian foothills, just a 1-2 hour drive from Cincinnati, Columbus, Dayton, Huntington, and Charleston - is the ideal location to reflect, relax and renew. Hope Springs is adjacent to 100+ acres owned by the Arc of Appalachia, allowing visitors to enjoy 130 acres of pristine wilderness.

Features:

  • Access to 130 acres of protected forest and prairie

  • Walking and hiking trails

  • Three ponds

  • Labyrinth

  • Celtic Circle

  • Outdoor fire pit 

  • Best of Appalachia beauty

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Glimpses from
our last retreat at Hope Springs Institute, PA

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Food 

We will offer breakfast, lunch, dinner and herbal teas, as well as tea and snacks in-between. In-house cooked vegetarian meals cooked per Ayurvedic principles. It is essential that you inform Shilpika of any dietary requirements, within reason, well in advance so that she can let us know of your needs. If, for medical reasons, you follow a highly restricted diet, we advise you to bring with you any essentials you might need for your well-being. If you are prone to a severe reaction to an allergen, for example, a very small amount on a kitchen knife or board, it is essential that we be informed. Please note that we are unable to offer absolute guarantees for such allergic conditions. 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.

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BREAKFAST

Breakfast generally consists of hot cereals (cooked grains), dairy and non-dairy options, homemade yogurt, and fresh fruit.

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LUNCH

Breakfast generally consists of hot cereals (cooked grains), dairy and non-dairy options, homemade yogurt, and fresh fruit.

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DINNER

Dinner is the lightest meal of the day and generally consists of soup, fresh salad, a delicious side dish, and fresh fruit.

NON-DAIRY, GLUTEN FREE, AND VEGAN As much as possible, we try to provide special diet options, though we may not always meet all dietary requests. Non-dairy, gluten-free, and vegan options are available at most meals.

Accomodations

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Accomodation Type
Room Name
Room Type
Floor
Room Details
Book
Farmhouse
Couples/Friends
1
Pale rose wall color, sits at front of farmhouse (west facing) with view of lawn, Jacuzzi, and ridge. Shared bath (same floor)
Farmhouse
Couples/Friends
1
Warm yellow walls, sits at front of farmhouse (west facing) with view of lawn, Jacuzzi, and ridge. Shared bath (same floor)
Farmhouse
Family/friends (Tarot card and Reiki is included)
1
Light orange walls, sits on north facing side of Farmhouse with view of the flower beds, spirit house, and lawn. Shared bath (same floor)
Farmhouse
Family/couple ((Tarot card and Reiki is included))
1
Stone colored walls, Sits at back of Farmhouse (east facing) with view of Studio and entrance to meadow. Has bathroom attached.
Farmhouse
Solo/Group
2
Sky blue walls, sits on north facing side of Farmhouse with view of the flower beds, Spirit House, and lawn. Shared bath (same floor)
Farmhouse
Solo/Group
2
Soft purple wall color with grey trim, sits at front of farmhouse (west facing) with view of lawn, Jacuzzi, and ridge. Shared bath (same floor)
Farmhouse
Solo/Group
2
Deep navy walls, sits at front of farmhouse (west facing) with view of lawn, Jacuzzi, and ridge. Shared bath (same floor)
Studio
Solo/Group
1
Textured green-gold walls, southwest facing, view of rain garden. Bathroom attached.
Studio
Solo/Group
1
Warm brown walls, northeast facing, view of the woods around meadow. Bathroom attached.
Studio
Solo/Group
1
Deep red walls, east facing, view of woods around meadow and meadow entrance. Bathroom attached.
Studio
Solo/Group
1
Textured green walls, west facing, view of peace pole and farmhouse. Bathroom attached. *attached bath is handicap accessible

Getting there

Click here for driving instructions from Columbus, Cincinnati, and Dayton.

Address:

4988 Mineral Springs Drive

Peebles, Ohio 45660

(937) 587-2602

Email: info@hopespringsinstitute.org

 

N.B. – Many GPS programs will not work near us. If they do, they may send you to “Lucas Rd.” This is a gravel road near our entrance – but don’t turn on it! We are not on Lucas Rd. If you have cell phone service, call 937-587-2602 if you are lost.

Ayurshilpi Ayurveda, Shilpika Devaiah, the retreat leaders, cannot be held responsible for early departures, no-shows, dismissal, or medical reasons. No refunds, reimbursements, or discounts will be granted if, for any reason, the client misses the retreat, fails to join the retreat, leaves the retreat, is dismissed from the retreat, or cannot fully participate in the retreat for any reason. There are no refunds or partial refunds for any unused aspects of the retreat or if the client can't fully participate in the retreat for any reason. This includes leaving early for medical reasons. Any refunds will be at the discretion of Ayurshilpi Ayurveda, Shilpika Devaiah, if you are involuntarily forced to leave the retreat for any reason or cannot join the retreat for any reason.

Terms & Conditions

Cell phone and Internet service

Cell service is available at the Retreat however depending on provider, your service may be stronger in different spots on the properties. WiFi is available by the main office. High-speed internet is available for free.

Early Departures, No Shows, Dismissal

Ayurshilpi Ayurveda & Wellness, Shilpika Devaiah, the retreat leaders, cannot be held responsible for early departures, no shows, dismissal, or medical reasons. No refunds, reimbursements or discounts will be granted if, for any reason, client misses the retreat, fails to join the retreat, leaves the retreat, is dismissed from the retreat, or cannot fully participate in the retreat for any reason. There are no refunds or partial refunds for any unused aspects of the retreat or if the client can't fully participate in the retreat for any reason. This includes leaving early for medical reasons. Any refunds will be at the discretion of Ayurshilpi Ayurveda & Wellness, Shilpika Devaiah, if you are involuntarily forced to leave the retreat for any reason, or cannot join the retreat for any reason.

Unforeseen Circumstances

Ayurshilpi Ayurveda & Wellness, Shilpika Devaiah, the presenters, cannot be held responsible for unforeseen circumstances that may inhibit the ability for the yoga retreat to occur, or for you, the participant, to participate in the retreat. Trips can be canceled or amended on the basis of any unforeseen circumstances.

CONTACT US

Please reach out to us for any questions regarding the retreat to bookings. We are flexible to customize your stay.

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