Yoga Business Incubator Retreat
Where the practical and the magical come together to allow you and your business to thrive
September 18-20, 2026
September 17, 2025 Women’s Entrepreneurship Workshop Add-On
Himalayan Institute Retreat Center, Honesdale, PA
Are you ready to step into entrepreneurship as a wellness professional or take your yoga business to the next level? This transformative weekend retreat is designed for yoga teachers, studio owners, and wellness entrepreneurs who are passionate about growing their business and creating meaningful impact.
What’s Included
This retreat is jam-packed with learning and fun! Here’s what you can expect:
Entrepreneurial Empowerment
Learn practical skills to turn your passion into a thriving wellness business.
Master the art of planning and running successful retreats.
Gain insights into the financial, legal, planning, and marketing aspects of building a sustainable wellness business.
Legal Essentials for Your Business
Learn about the key legal agreements you need to establish a strong foundation for your business to grow safely and avoid pitfalls.
Learn key components of running a business from company formation to intellectual property protection, insurance needs, hiring staff, and more.
Content Creation Mastery
Dive into crafting compelling courses, classes, and retreats that reflect your unique voice.
Learn tips and techniques for using ChatGPT to enhance your content.
Learn strategies for marketing content that converts.
Have the opportunity to consult with Himalayan Institute staff about hosting your own retreat at their facilities.
Forge Invaluable Connections
Build a supportive network of like-minded yoga teachers, industry experts, and mentors.
Collaborate and share ideas in a creative, inspiring environment.
Leave with connections that will fuel your growth long after the retreat ends.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP FOR WOMEN IN YOGA
A Retreat to Build Your Wellness Business
Women’s empowerment
Growth Leadership for Women Entrepreneurs Workshop
September 17-18th Add-On
Learn skills and techniques women can use to overcome gender stereotypes and biases that challenge women in business
Develop clear personal and business goals so you can align your vision with your needs.
Assess and improve your readiness for entrepreneurship.
Craft your business model canvass for your business idea, whether for your studio, company, product, retreat or course.
Identify and break through barriers, unlocking your full entrepreneurial potential.
It’s Not All Business – You Will Enjoy a Full Retreat Experience
This retreat is designed to nourish your mind, body, and spirit, recognizing that an essential component of business success is self-care.
In addition to business-focused workshops, throughout the weekend you will enjoy:
Daily Yoga and Meditation: Each day of our program begins with yoga practice and meditation with Jen to spark inspiration and cultivate resiliency.
90-Minute Crystal Bowl Sound Bath & Yoga Nidra: Thursday Night with Women’s Leadership Add-On
Group Nature Walk/Hike: Immerse yourself in nature and the bucolic grounds of the Himalayan Institute on a guided group nature walk.
Tour of Moka Origins: Group visit to the onsite fair trade and organic chocolate and coffee house to learn about their mission and enjoy their delicious offerings.
Ayurvedic-Inspired Meals: Savor delicious vegetarian and vegan meals crafted with Ayurvedic principles, along with unlimited tea and filtered water.
Shri Vidya Shrine: Experience the beauty and power of this sacred space, perfect for reflection and inspiration.
Friday Night Mocktail Happy Hour: Build your network of fellow teachers and studios owners
Swim & Kayak in Sunset Pond: Unwind in the waters of Sunset Pond and connect with nature.
Campfire & Fire Ceremony: Enjoy a magical Saturday evening campfire and fire ceremony under the stars.
Sacred Grove Boutique: Indulge yourself by shopping for the amazing selection of books and products.
Pure-Rejuv Wellness Center: Book a wellness treatment for the ultimate self-care experience.
Time to Disconnect: Leave the hustle and bustle of daily life behind to embrace the art of living simply for a few days to honor yourself as a teacher so your creativity can shine. You will have access to free high-speed internet, but will enjoy quiet hours, Whisper Zones, and guest rooms intentionally devoid of TVs and telephones.
Restore with Crystal Bowl Sound Bath & Yoga Nidra
Unwind with a deeply relaxing candle-lit Thursday evening session that combines the healing sounds of crystal bowls with yin and restorative yoga and a guided Yoga Nidra meditation (90 minutes).
Why Choose this Retreat?
Expert Guidance
Led by Jen the Yoga Lawyer, a seasoned attorney with 25+ years of experience in business law and 13 years as a yoga teacher and retreat leader, this program offers a unique blend of legal & business expertise and wellness industry insight combined with time to relax and restore.
Jen has guided countless businesses through every stage of their lifecycle and as a yoga teacher and retreat leader herself, she understands the challenges and opportunities faced by wellness entrepreneurs. Learn more about Jen on her website: www.jentheyogalawyer.com
Learn How to Run Successful & Profitable Retreats
Learn the secrets of the successful retreat life cycle
Yoga Alliance Credit
This course is anticipated to be approved for Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Credit.
One-on-One Consultations
Book a discounted one-on-one Legal Strategy Session with Jen to receive confidential legal guidance on your unique business law questions and challenges (priced separately).
Holistic Learning
A comprehensive program designed to help you thrive personally and professionally while cultivating a prosperity-based business model.
Choose from a 2-night or a 3-night weekend stay to deepen your experience.
Hands-On Experience
Engage in workshops, personalized guidance, and collaborative sessions for practical, actionable learning with built-in time for content creation in an inspiring environment.
Future-Proof Your Business
Equip yourself with the tools and strategies to adapt and succeed in the dynamic yoga industry.
Get exclusive access to discounted legal agreements and business bundles to build a strong legal framework for your business.
Dedicated Time for Content Creation
Use the time away from the demands of your busy life to be inspired and let your creativity shine for inspired content creation.
Daily Schedule
Thursday, Sept. 17th
4pm – Check-in (you may check-in as early as 2pm to enjoy the grounds, Moka, and Shri Vidya Shrine, contact HI to confirm your arrival time)
5pm – Meditation, Shri Vidya Shrine
6pm – Dinner
7:00pm – Women’s Entrepreneurship Workshop: Opening Session
8pm – Candle-lit Yin & Restorative Yoga with Crystal Bowl Yoga Nidra (90 mins)
Friday, Sept 18th
6:30am – Meditation, Shri Vidya Shrine
7am – Yoga Class with Himalayan Institute Teacher
7:30am – Breakfast
9:30am -12pm – Women’s Entrepreneurship Workshop
12:30pm – Lunch
Afternoon – Free choice: Book a private Strategy Sessions with Jen, spa treatment, meet with HI staff to plan your own HI retreat, or work on content creation
4-5pm – Arrival for Friday-Sunday participants
5pm – Yoga Business Incubator: Mocktail Networking Hour (Front Patio)
6pm – Dinner
7:00-9:00pm – Yoga Business Incubator Workshop: The Art of Entrepreneurship
9-9:15pm – Closing Meditation
Saturday, Sept 19th
6:30am – Meditation, Shri Vidya Shrine
7am – Yoga Class with Himalayan Institute Teacher
7:30am – Breakfast
9:00 –9:30am – Yoga Business Incubator: Yoga & Opening Meditation
9:30-10:30am – Yoga Business Incubator: The Successful Retreat Lifecycle Workshop
10:30-10:45am – Break
10:45am-12pm – Yoga Business Incubator: The Practical Magic Workshop: Legal Frameworks to Support Smart Business Growth
12:30pm – Lunch
1pm – Sacred Grove Boutique Shopping
2pm – Moka Origins Tour & Coffee Break (meet behind the Main Building at 1:45pm)
3:15pm – Nature Walk & Forest Bathing at Sunset Pond (meet at Sunset Pond at 3:15pm)(approx. 1 hr. 15 mins)
5pm – Content Creation (on your own)
6pm – Dinner
7:30pm – Sound of Music Hill Campfire & Fire Ceremony
Sunday, September 20th
7am – Meditation, Shri Vidya Shrine or Yoga Class with Himalayan Institute Teacher
7:30am – Breakfast
9:00–9:30am – Yoga Business Incubator: Yoga & Opening Meditation
9:30-10:30am – Yoga Business Incubator: Marketing Strategies & AI Workshop
10:30-10:45am – Break
10:45am-11:45pm – Yoga Business Incubator: The Alchemy of Success
11:45am-12pm – Yoga Business Incubator: Closing Meditation
12:30pm – Lunch
Afternoon – Enjoy the grounds, book a spa treatment, or engage in more content creation before you go home!
* Itinerary is subject to change
Retreat Details
📅 Dates: September 17-20, 2026, with Optional add-on day on September 17th
📍 Location: The Himalayan Institute, Honesdale, PA
🎟️ Reserve Your Spot today!
Build Business Confidence & Remove the Guess Work
This retreat is your opportunity to invest in yourself and your business. Spaces are limited and this retreat is expected to sell out, so don’t miss this chance to grow, connect, and transform in the very special environment of the Himalayan Institute.
YOGA
BUSINESS INCUBATOR
friday-sunday
$385 Retreat Fee
$308 Early Pricing Until May 31, 2026
WOMEN’S ENTREPRENEURSHIP WORKSHOP ADD-ON
Thursday-Friday
$75 Add On
The Himalayan Institute
A world leader in the field of yoga, meditation, spirituality, and holistic health, the Himalayan Institute is a non-profit international organization dedicated to serving humanity through educational, spiritual, and humanitarian programs.
The Himalayan Institute was founded by Swami Rama, known as a Himalayan Master and one of the greatest adepts, teachers, humanitarians, writers, and sages of the 20th Century.
The Institute is located on a beautiful 400-acre campus in the Pocono Mountains, in Honesdale, PA, an easy 2-3 hours’ drive from New York City, Philadelphia, Princeton, Albany, and Syracuse.
You must book your room separately through the Himalayan Institute
The Himalayan Institute offers a variety of room types from private rooms with private or shared baths, to economically priced shared rooms with twin beds and shared baths. Suites and a private cottage are also available. Your room reservation includes all meals, access to Himalayan Institute yoga classes, the Shrine, campus grounds, unlimited filtered water, and tea station.
CANCELLATION POLICIES
Jen the Yoga Lawyer LLC – Yoga Business Incubator Retreat: $75 is non-refundable if cancelled within 60 days of the program. This means that if you cancel 60 days or more prior to the start of the retreat, all but $75 will be returned to you, less any processing fees by third parties that are outside of our control. No refunds are offered for cancellations of less than 60 days, but instead we will offer you a $150 credit toward a future Jen the Yoga Lawyer LLC retreat that will be valid for 18 months (some exclusions may apply).
Himalayan Institute: Guest room cancellations are as per the Himalayan Institute’s cancellation policy.
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September 18-20, 2025 with Sept. 17th Add-On
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Yoga Business Incubator Retreat with Jen the Yoga Lawyer LLC
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Scholarships Available
If you would like to attend the Yoga Business Incubator Retreat but have limited financial resources, send me an email explaining how you believe this retreat will help you build your yoga or wellness business and how you will pay it forward if you are awarded a scholarship. Send emails to: info@jentheyogalawyer.com.