So many of us live in our heads - managing, pushing, fixing, and holding it all together. This retreat is an invitation to soften that grip and come back into relationship with your body, gently and on your own terms.

Over the course of a nourishing weekend, we’ll combine education, embodiment, and joyful sisterhood. Together we will:

• Experience deeply restorative practices — gentle yoga, somatic awareness, yoga nidra

• Enjoy playful and liberating sessions like sensual movement and a sisterhood bonfire

• Pull back the curtain on the history of diet culture and its impact

• Explore how to support wellbeing at every size through the lens of Ayurveda

Your Himalayan Institute Experience

Nestled on a 400-acre campus in the Poconos, the Himalayan Institute offers everything you need for rest and renewal:

• Peaceful lodging in rooms designed for true rest (rooms start at just $120/night for a shared room w/ hallway bath, options all the way up to deluxe suites, meals included with every room option)

• Nourishing vegetarian meals served buffet-style, with vegan and gluten-free options available

• Sacred practice spaces, including the Sri Vidya shrine for meditation, yoga classrooms, and serene hiking trails

• Wellness and community amenities, from optional treatments at the PureRejuv Wellness Center to a cozy tea lounge, a café, and bookstore

What You’ll Take Home

• A calmer, more regulated nervous system

• Practical tools for grounding when stress, self-criticism, or overwhelm arise

• A deeper sense of trust in your body’s cues and needs

• The experience of being held in a non-judgmental, body-affirming space

• A renewed connection to yourself that extends beyond the weekend

This retreat is rooted in somatic awareness, trauma-informed care, and compassionate self-inquiry. It is designed to be spacious, supportive, and free from pressure or performance.

There is room for rest.
There is room for softness.
There is room for you.

If your body has been asking for a different kind of care - one that doesn’t require pushing, proving, or perfection - this weekend is an invitation to listen.

About Your Guide

This retreat is led by Sarah Martyn, LMT, RYT-500 — licensed massage therapist, trauma-informed yoga teacher, and body image coach. Sarah brings nearly two decades of experience blending bodywork, yoga, and somatic mindfulness. Her teaching honors ancient traditions while creating space for modern women to rediscover ease, presence, and joy in their bodies.

Registration

Please book your retreat tuition via the button/link above or save $5 ($294) when you pay via Venmo @Exhale-Massage-And-Yoga (new to Exhale? Be sure to reach out with name, phone number and email address if paying via Venmo), and book accommodations directly through the Himalayan Institute.

Have Questions?

You’re welcome to view the sample schedule HERE. Please feel free to reach out to Sarah at sarahmartyn@exhalemainline.com with any questions or concerns.

I look forward to seeing you there!

*At Exhale, “woman” is used in the most inclusive sense possible. My Trans sisters and non-binary friends who identify with the divine feminine are warmly welcome to join this weekend of sisterhood.