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Awaken the Healer Within

Join us for a transformative 4-day retreat designed to harmonize mind, body, and spirit through the timeless wisdom of Ayurveda, Yoga, and Conscious Living. Set in the serene natural beauty of Pine Lake Retreat, this immersive experience will guide you toward self-discovery, inner balance, and radiant well-being. This is not a therapy retreat—but a powerful opportunity to cultivate self-awareness, gain practical wellness tools, and create sustainable habits for lifelong vitality.


Key Themes:

•Ayurvedic Living:

• Ayurveda Exploration and discover your unique constitution (Prakriti)
• Understand Doshas, Agni, and daily routines for balanced living
• Apply Ayurvedic principles to food, digestion, and lifestyle

• Yoga & Movement:

• Daily Yoga sessions suitable for all levels
• Evening Yoga Nidra for deep rest and inner stillness
• Gentle breathwork and movement for energy flow


• Holistic Wellness Practices:

• Herbal wisdom and Ayurvedic nutrition for practical self-care
• Healthy Cooking & Eating
• Mindful routines for emotional clarity and mental peace
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The participants from Sanskrit Residential Camp December 2024 
 
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The participants from Hindu Astronomy Retreat December 2024 
Special Session:

Healing Your Life with Dr. Marc Halpern
 
We are honored to welcome Dr. Marc Halpern, internationally respected Ayurvedic doctor and Founder of the California College of Ayurveda, for a special 2-part session based on his life-changing course and book, Healing Your Life: Lessons on the Path of Ayurveda.
 
Through this interactive and inspiring experience, you will:
 
• Learn the cause of disease and how to reverse it through right living
• Explore the five sense therapies to support healing and inner harmony
• Create your own Ayurvedic lifestyle plan rooted in your constitution
• Leave with tools to live in alignment with nature, spirit, and self
 
This is a rare opportunity to learn directly from one of Ayurveda’s pioneering educators in the West and deepen your personal healing journey.
 
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Why Join?

• Cultivate clarity and resilience through ancient wisdom
• Reconnect with your body’s innate intelligence
• Learn how to build a lifestyle of balance, rhythm, and conscious choices
• Return home with your personal wellness toolkit for everyday living

Retreat Highlights:

• Cultivate clarity and resilience through ancient wisdom
• Reconnect with your body’s innate intelligence
• Learn how to build a lifestyle of balance, rhythm, and conscious choices
• Return home with your personal wellness toolkit for everyday living
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Staff, Students & Faculty at HUA's very first Ayurveda & Yoga Retreat; March 2024

Location and Costs

About Location

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Nestled in Groveland's serene hills, Pine Lake Retreat Center is an idyllic haven for hosting transformative retreats. With state-of-the-art facilities and a tranquil ambiance, it provides the perfect backdrop for Ayurveda Wellness and Learning. From immersive, hands-on sessions to lifestyle insights led by expert faculty, every detail is designed to support deep rejuvenation and self-discovery. Surrounded by natural beauty, Pine Lake Retreat invites you to step away from daily life and reconnect with yourself in a truly enriching environment.

Cost

Shared Chalets:

  • $700 per person
  • $1350 for a family of 2

Shared House: 

  • $500 per person
  • $1800 for a family of 4

Shared Chalets:

  • $800 per person
  • $1500 for a family of 2

Shared House: 

  • $550 per person
  • $1900 for a family of 4
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Faculty

Our retreat boasts a team of accomplished experts, including renowned Ayurvedacharya, Ayurvedic practitioners, experienced Yoga instructors and seasoned Raga Chikitsa Healers. With a wealth of knowledge and a commitment to holistic wellness, they are dedicated to guiding you on your transformative journey. The retreat aims to create a nurturing space for self-discovery and holistic well-being. Through a carefully curated program, participants will embark on a journey that combines ancient wisdom with practical applications for a balanced and harmonious life.

Dr. Marc Halpern

Dr. Marc Halpern, Ayurvedacharya, is the Founder of the California College of Ayurveda (CCA) and a pioneering figure in Ayurvedic education in the West. A respected author and educator, he is known for his book Healing Your Life: Lessons on the Path of Ayurveda. Dr. Halpern co-founded the National Ayurvedic Medical Association (USA) and has served on advisory boards of leading Ayurvedic journals in both India and the U.S.

He now continues his association with CCA as an Advisor and Consultant to the Dean, and extends his advisory role to Hindu University of America (HUA). He remains actively involved in teaching and curriculum development at CCA, supporting its mission and growth.

Dr. Rupali Panse, has completed her B.A.M.S. in 2001 and certificate in child counseling in 2014 from Pune university India. She has 20 + years’ experience in Clinical Ayurveda, Panchakarma and Ayurvedic nutrition. She practices as an Integrative Nutrition, Wellness and Lifestyle consultant in Orlando USA. She is Vice president, AAF (Ayurveda association of Florida), FL, USA. She is also a resource person for NIA (National Institute of Ayurveda Jaipur). She is a visiting faculty at MIU, Minnesota, USA.

Kannada Narahari

Dr. Kanada Narahari, is an Ayurveda doctor, author and musician. He is serving the world by his personal care, consultations, discourses and workshops. Dr. Kanada is a qualified Ayurveda doctor with BAMS degree in 2007. Since then he has been teaching Ayurveda and treating clients worldwide. His neoclassical approach towards health is appreciated. He is also known for his column on varied fields including medicine, music and yoga. He is a renowned sitar player having performed around the globe with world-renowned artists. 

Glimpses from HUA's Past Retreat

Reserve Your Spot for June 12–15, 2025. Spots are limited to ensure personalized attention. Your healing begins not in a clinic—but in a conscious life. Join us, and experience Ayurveda not just as knowledge—but as a way of being.