Body, Mind, and Spirit Retreat (Gita Valley, PA)- April 2026

Take a break from the hustle and bustle of daily life and focus on your well-being. Our retreat offers a variety of activities to nourish your body, mind, and spirit. From Hatha Yoga and meditation to locally sourced vegan food, you'll leave feeling refreshed and rejuvenated. This year's theme is Empathic Living, the practice of fostering deep, genuine connections with others and within ourselves.

We will also be connecting with the nature through walks to river, playing with the rescued cows, stargazing and musical meditation around a bonfire.

Our esteemed guest is a renounced monk with over 50 years of practice - it is a true delight to interact with someone so pure! You will also get personalized time with the monk to ask any questions you have in life.

Convenient transportation options available in 6 strategic East coast and Midwest cities.

Our experienced instructors will guide you through each activity, ensuring that you get the most out of your experience. You'll also have the opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and build lasting friendships.

For students and BMS alumni, discounted rates applies. Please indicate student ID or past BMS retreats attended during your registration.

For pickup & dropoff options, nominal transportation fees are add-ons to your tickets. If you choose to self-drive, you do not need to select the transport add-on. Please refer to below table for ticket price.

If you are experiencing financial difficulties and would like to attend our retreat, we encourage you to write to us for financial assistance (email: thebodymindspiritretreat@gmail.com). We believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to participate, regardless of their financial situation and we will do our best to offer a financial support discount to help make your attendance possible.

Please note that accommodations are included in the ticket price when you purchase your ticket on Eventbrite.

For more details about the accommodations and the beautiful setting, you can visit the official page here: https://gitavalley.org/accommodations/

Pick Up Locations:

1. NYC Area (408 W 37th NYC or Journal Square, Jersey City)
2. DC Area (George Mason University, 4400 University Dr, Fairfax, Virginia)
3. Baltimore, Maryland (Univ of Maryland, 3972 Campus Dr, College Park, Maryland 20742)
4. Syracuse (300 Crawford Ave, Syracuse, NY 13224)
5. Atlanta (1315 South Ponce de Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA)
6. Chicago (Oakbrook Center Mall - 3 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, IL 60523)

If you to self-drive to Gita Nagari Ecofarm, you do not need to purchase the add-on transport. Parking is within the farm.

Tentative Schedule:

Friday:

10 am to 4 pm: Depart from pickup locations

4 pm to 6 pm: Settle into rooms

6-8 pm: Introduction to farm and welcome dinner

Saturday:

07:00 am: Sunrise Hatha Yoga

08:00 am: Guided Meditation (ends at 8:15 am)

08:30 am: Breakfast

10:00 am: Holistic Wellness part 1

11:30 am: Group Activity (Meet a Monk / Yoga of Journaling - CitaCleanse / Cow Cuddling / Yoga of Cooking)

01:00 pm: Lunch & Networking

02:00 pm: Personal Time

03:00 pm: Group Activity (Meet a Monk / Yoga of Journaling - CitaCleanse / Cow Cuddling / Yoga of Cooking)

04:30 pm: Kirtan Musical Meditation

06:00 pm: Empathic Communication Workshop

07:15 pm: Dinner

08:30 pm: Musical meditation with a bonfire!

Sunday:

07:00 am: Sunrise Hatha Yoga

08:00 am: Guided Meditation (ends at 8:15 am)

08:30 am: Breakfast

10:00 am: Holistic Wellness part 2

11:30 am: Group Activity (Meet a Monk / Yoga of Journaling - CitaCleanse / Cow Cuddling / Yoga of Cooking)

01:00 pm: Lunch & Networking

02:00 pm: Personal Time

03:00 pm: Group Activity (Meet a Monk / Yoga of Journaling - CitaCleanse / Cow Cuddling / Yoga of Cooking)

05:00 pm: Outdoor team activity - Bhakti Kriya at the river

07:30 pm: Dinner

08:30 pm: Outdoor Bonfire, Kirtan & Integrative Circle

Monday:

07:00 am: Sunrise Hatha Yoga

08:00 am: Guided Meditation (ends at 8:15 am)

08:30 am: Breakfast

10:00 am: Holistic Wellness part 3

12:00 pm: Depart Farm with packed lunch

What To Expect

We are a group of volunteers who greatly advocate on mental wellness. We will do our best to make your stay in the rustic farm as comfortable as possible.

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For more information, check out: https://thebodymindspiritretreat.com/ or our social media listed below.

Things To Note

All request for refund (more than 30days in advance) will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Any request made less than 30days before the retreat will not be refunded.

Connect With us

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Facebook: @bodymindspiritretreat

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Email: thebodymindspiritretreat@gmail.com

Website: https://thebodymindspiritretreat.com/

Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to prioritize your health and well-being. Register now for the Body, Mind & Spirit Retreat Spring 2025!