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2024 Summer Ayurveda, Yoga, Meditation, Sound Retreat at Hope Springs Institute, Ohio

Join Vande Ayur Shilpi Ayurveda from June 26th - 30th, 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 Vande Ayur-Shilpi Ayurveda from June 26th - 30th, 2024 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

  • Fire Ceremony Rituals For Love, Release, Manifestation

  • Drum Circle with Meditative Rhythms.

  • 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 Ayurveda Wellness House 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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Retreat Details

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Book your Spot

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Accomodation Type
Room Name
Room Type
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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

Secure Payment Plans Available with no additional cost

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June 26th, 2024 04:00 PM

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June 30th, 2024 12:00 PM

Glimpses from
our last retreat at Hope Springs Institute, PA

4988 Mineral Springs Drive

Peebles, Ohio 45660

(937) 587-2602

 

 

Contact us

info@vandeayurshilpi.com

+1-216-703-7355

Location

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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

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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Breathwalk Meditation (Thursday, Friday, and Saturday afternoon)

Sound Bath (Thursday night)

Shamanic Drumming and Dancing (Friday night)

Tarot Readings (30 mins, $50) optional for participants

Samantha Scrivens is a Mental Health Counseling coach and  is a student of sound and experienced in Western psychotherapy, Eastern spirituality, and South and North American shamanic practices

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Samantha Scrivens

Apart from pursuing a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Samantha is a student of sound and shamanic practices.  She has traveled and lived abroad extensively to connect with indigenous cultures and learn from their healing modalities.  Samantha has practiced Thai massage in Chiang Mai, been attuned to Reiki in Nepal, and learned about Mayan astrology and cacao in Guatemala.  By blending Western psychotherapy, Eastern spirituality, and South and North American shamanism, she helps clients find their inner True North to lead wholehearted, purposeful lives in harmony with the Earth and one another.  

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