Restore: Hotbox Yoga Retreat
Finding Balance Through Power & Pause
November 13-15, 2026 | Himalayan Institute
As the seasons change, nature reminds us that growth doesn't come only from doing more. Fall is a time of transition, a time to slow down, let go of what no longer serves us, and create space for what matters most.
This retreat is designed to help you reconnect with that balance. Through a blend of energizing morning Power Yoga and nourishing evening Gentle Yoga, you'll explore the relationship between effort and ease, strength and surrender, movement and rest.
Nestled in the beautiful natural surroundings of the Himalayan Institute, this retreat also includes ample free time to rest, explore, and reconnect with yourself. Take a walk on the wooded trails, enjoy the peaceful grounds, curl up with a good book, or simply savor the quiet moments that are often missing from everyday life. The schedule is intentionally designed to provide both meaningful practice and spaciousness, allowing you to find the balance that best supports you.
Whether you're brand new to yoga or have been practicing for years, this retreat is designed to meet you where you are. All levels are welcome and encouraged to join.
Join us for a weekend of movement, stillness, connection, and renewal as we embrace the season of change and discover the importance of both power and pause.
Our Retreat Specifics:
* Daily Yoga practices: Power Yoga in the morning, Gentle Yoga in the evening
* Meditation and breathing practices
* Cozy chai party
* Hiking on the 400-acre wooded campus
* Journal Reflection Time & Prompts
* Free time to yourself
* Evening Bonfire
Accommodations & Lodging: Your registration payment to Hotbox Yoga reserves your spot on the retreat. All room selections, accommodation arrangements, and lodging payments will be made directly through the Himalayan Institute. Once registered, participants will receive instructions for securing their accommodations with the Himalayan Institute.
With Your Accommodations:
* 3 Nutritious vegetarian meals in a peaceful setting
* Time for relaxation, and spa services available at PureRejuv (extra charge)
* Tea lounge with unlimited hot tea beverages
* Sri Vidya Shrine for meditation
* Sacred Grove Cafe
* Marketplace bookstore & gift shop
For details regarding check in, check out, and what to bring please visit this page. Our first session is at 7 PM on Friday and our last session will be on Sunday morning.
Members Discount: Current members who have been active for at least three months prior to sign-up are eligible for a %20 discount on the registration fee. Please reach out to manager@hotboxyoga.com if you are a member (currently are on auto-renew or have a 1 year unlimited pass) and are interested in signing up for the retreat.
Meet The Facilitator - Ava Samuel:
Ava is a Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider (YACEP) and E-RYT500 yoga instructor. She has been teaching since 2018 and currently serves as the manager of Hotbox Yoga. She has led three 200-hour yoga teacher trainings and loves supporting teachers as they grow and evolve in their practice.
Ava brings a unique perspective to her teaching, weaving together her background in power yoga, yoga therapy, and ongoing study of yoga and wellness. She is currently completing her 800-hour yoga therapy certification at Kripalu and has also completed trainings in Ayurveda, Yin Yoga, Kids Yoga, and other modalities.
Her work is grounded in a love of yoga as both a powerful and restorative practice, and this balance naturally informs the way she teaches and holds space.
Ava has led two yoga retreats in Mexico and has a deep love of nature, which continues to shape the way she designs retreat experiences. She is especially drawn to creating spaces that allow people to step away from daily demands, reconnect with themselves, and find balance through both movement and rest.
