Not at all. This retreat is designed for curious people of all backgrounds and experience levels. Neuroscience concepts are presented in accessible, engaging ways, and all movement, breathing, and awareness practices are invitational. You don't need to know anything about the brain or have an established yoga or meditation practice to participate.

Rather than focusing on achieving particular poses or following a prescribed routine, we'll explore how the brain and body communicate through everyday experiences. Led by surgical neurophysiologist and artist Jeremy Morton, the weekend combines accessible neuroscience, sensory experiments, gentle movement, breathwork, and reflection. The emphasis is on curiosity, discovery, and practical understanding rather than performance or treatment.

Your $399 tuition includes the three-day educational retreat program, guided experiential sessions, sensory explorations, gentle movement, breathwork, and group reflection. Accommodations, meals, transportation, and personal purchases are not included in the program tuition.

Participants arrange and pay for accommodations and meals separately through the Himalayan Institute. The Institute offers a peaceful retreat setting and freshly prepared vegetarian meals. Room options, availability, pricing, and dietary accommodations should be confirmed directly with the Institute.

Each day offers a thoughtful balance of learning, exploration, and rest. Expect engaging neuroscience discussions, guided sensory experiments, gentle movement, breathwork, reflection, and opportunities for connection. There will also be time to enjoy the Himalayan Institute's peaceful surroundings. The weekend progresses from noticing how your nervous system responds to exploring practical ways to apply what you discover.

Participation is always invitational. Most activities are gentle and can be adapted, observed, or skipped according to individual comfort and ability. You are welcome to take breaks whenever needed. If you have specific accessibility requirements, please contact the organizer before booking so we can discuss whether appropriate accommodations are available.

Yes. The Himalayan Institute offers a beautiful setting for quiet walks, reflection, and relaxation between sessions. The campus is also home to Moka Origins, a craft chocolate maker and coffee roaster featuring ethically sourced coffee and bean-to-bar chocolate. Visiting the shop can be a delightful sensory experience, with purchases and any special activities arranged separately.

Bring comfortable clothing suitable for gentle movement, walking shoes, a notebook or journal if you enjoy writing, and any personal essentials for a weekend away. Layers are recommended for changing temperatures and indoor sessions. No specialized yoga or neuroscience equipment is required.

A 10% non-refundable deposit is collected by Insight Timer. The remaining program balance is due May 12, 2027, 30 days before the retreat begins. Participants who cancel at least 30 days before the retreat may receive a refund of their program balance, excluding the deposit. Cancellations after that deadline are non-refundable. Accommodation and meal reservations are subject to the Himalayan Institute's separate policies.

You'll leave with a clearer understanding of how your brain and nervous system influence sensation, attention, movement, and everyday responses. More importantly, you'll have experienced simple ways to notice those processes for yourself. The goal isn't to fix or change who you are, but to develop curiosity, awareness, and practical approaches you can continue exploring long after the weekend ends.