Embodying Strength, Courage, and Curiosity--Yoga, Qigong, Music, and Chinese Astrology
Yoga, Qigong, Music, and Chinese Astrology Retreat at Himalayan Institute Date: February 6th to February 8th, 2026 (In person) Time: Friday 7pm to Sunday 12noon Location: Himalayan Institute 952 Bethany Turnpike, Honesdale, PA 18431 Seasoned Yoga and Qigong teachers Cat Capowski and Lorelei Chang are returning to the beautiful Himalayan Institute for their second year, following a sold-out retreat in 2024. Together, they will celebrate the Chinese New Year, to embody the spirit of the HORSE (2026 is the Year of the Horse) with Yoga, Qigong, live music, Chinese Astrology, and a captivating Qi Dance performance. Cat and Lorelei are thrilled to welcome guest musician Jason Smeltzer and esteemed teacher Mark Reinhart to join this special celebration. Lorelei will teach two different Qigong and Taiji forms. One is a unique and fun Taiji Fan workshop. Taijiquan and Taiji Fan practice improves physical strength and flexibility, mobility, balance and mental and spirit well-being. This well-known Taiji Fan form is widely practiced in China to promote health. Fan will be provided. A second Qigong practice will include White Crane Soft Qigong. This form is a combination of graceful and gentle movements with a focus on internal alchemic work to generate the heart, lung Qi, as well as enhancing kidney vitality. Cat will be leading a yoga practice, focusing on simple yet powerful breath work techniques o help our energy rise from the base of our spine to the crown of our head. The physical yoga practice will include a gentle yoga flow to help build stability and strength as well as flexibility and ease in the body. Cat will also be guiding two different meditations: one a journey through the chars and another will be a yoga Nidra with intention setting and time for journaling and self reflection. There will be an extended break on Saturday to offer you time to rest and integrate our practice. You will have the exciting and special opportunity on Saturday evening to watch Lorelei perform a Qi dance with live music by Jason Smeltzer and Mark Reinhart, in addition, a special treat of learning about Chinese Astrology with Mark Reinhart. On the final day of the retreat we will integrate a grounding and deeply, relaxing yin yoga practice with Shiatsu healing as we recognize the power of being in community together. You can register for the retreat right here, click below to make a payment. You will need to register for your room at the Himalayan Institute directly at https://himalayaninstitute.org/event/embodying-strength-courage-and-curiosity/ $349 (plus taxes & service fee total: $369.94) REFUND POLICY 30% refundable if you cancel before December 1 NO REFUND if you cancel after December 1 Teachers' bios Cat Lynch Capowski LCSW, M.Ed. RYT 500 hr. www.catalystmindfulness.com info@catalystmindfulness.com (917) 596-0405 Cat has been working as a social worker for the past 3 decades with a wide range of individuals, groups and family systems. Her own practice of yoga, Qi Gong, meditation and breath work has deeply influenced how she lives and how she works with others. Cat has been integrating mind-body practices into her clinical social work and life coaching for many years and helps others to utilize coherent breathing, gentle yoga and Qi gong to help regulate their nervous system and develop powerful tools for stress management. Cat recognizes that partnering with horses in equine assisted therapy and with nature in ecotherapy allows for healing to occur in ways beyond traditional talk therapy. She uses the framework of the ancient science of Ayurveda to help people to find balance in their body, mind, emotions and spirit with a wholistic approach to daily routines and wellness. Currently Cat offers both Zoom and in person life coaching and therapy as well as Ayurvedic Mental Health and Wellness Coaching. She leads retreats and various workshops and retreats for the general population with specialties in the areas of addiction and recovery, stress management and coping skills, self-care and setting healthy boundaries. Lorelei Chang Please see her bio page: https://www.dancenlight.org/company/ |
