Pocono Bike Rental and NEARME Yoga present: Bike, Hike, Yoga, Connect…Yoga on the Bike Trail, at the Lehigh Gorge State Park, Poconos, White Haven, PA
Go Biking and practice Yoga in the Poconos with Pocono Bike Rental and NEARME Yoga in the world famous Lehigh Gorge State Park, on the #1 Rail Trail in America; (as searched on: RailstoTrails.org). The most natural yoga “studio” in the Poconos is a serene mountain meadow alongside the beautiful Lehigh River, capturing Mother Nature at her finest!
This is where you will indulge in a peaceful yoga practice immersed in the sound rich surroundings of the forest. Here under the canopy of this protected park lies the best outdoor yoga studio in the Poconos. You will be guided through your personal practice grounded in the calming wilderness with the amazingly talented instructors from NEARME Yoga (hosts of; NEPA Yoga Festival, the largest annual Yoga Festival in the Poconos Region).
During your outdoor adventure you will get to see nature’s wild wonders along the Lehigh Gorge Trail including; the Whitewater Lehigh River rapids, amazing waterfalls, scenic overlooks, unique rock outcroppings, remnants of a quartz crystal mine, historical landmarks and the 1,000 foot mountain walls of the incredible Lehigh Gorge!
This Yoga on the Bike Trail experience offers unique value; the opportunity to combine biking in the Poconos, an outdoor yoga experience and hiking, along with breathing in the fresh air and taking in the spectacular views! Come along with us to; Bike, Hike, Yoga and Connect…Yoga on the Bike Trail! Read our blog post; Yoga in the Poconos on the Lehigh Gorge Bike Trail for more information. A great story about it is published by the Pocono Business Journal: Yoga combined with Fall Foliage a big hit on the Lehigh Gorge Trail.
The day consists of:
- 11:00 AM start time (please arrive by 10:45 AM)
- Bike approx. 20-30 minutes to beautiful meadow yoga spot
- Practice Yoga in the Poconos for approx. 55 minutes during High Noon
- Bike approx. 20-30 minutes to the lunch spot/picnic area
- Lunch 15-20 minutes (self provided, pack in/pack out)
- Hike approx. 10-15 mins. to view the Lehigh River and Lock 22 at Mud Run
- Bike approx. 45-55 minutes back, ever so slightly uphill (.5% grade)
- Briefly stopping by the Quartz Crystal Mine (no mining)
- Finishing at around 2:45-3:00 PM
Series dates:
- May 20th – Nature Restore
- June 10th – Forest Immersion
- July 15th – Summer Splash – (*Yoga, Bike, Raft, Camp Weekend*)
- August 12th – Jam along the River
- September 16th – Rejuvenate and Refresh
- October 14th – Fall Foliage Spectacle
Teachers will include:
- Karen DiPipi
- Maria DiPipi
- Scott Jacoby
- Nicole Grasso Kreidler
- Chelsea Manganaro
$49.95 includes Sport Bike Rental – ($29.95 with your own bike.)
Held at the Lehigh Gorge State Park, meeting at the White Haven South Access parking lot in White Haven, PA Same day reservations require additional $10 booking fee and are subject to availability.
Call: 570-899-5025 for more information about practicing Yoga in the Poconos and biking the Lehigh Gorge Trail!
Teachers subject to change, RAIN/SHINE event or if extreme weather is forecasted we will issue a credit for a future date, reservations must be made in advance, 48 hours is suggested as class size is limited. (Must call for availability.)
NEW for 2019 Pocono Bike Rental and NEARME Yoga present:
– Poconos Yoga+Outdoor Adventure Retreat July 13 – 14th, 2018
Practice Yoga in the Poconos with NEARME Yoga, combine it with incredible outdoor adventures from Pocono Bike Rental and camping in the famous Hickory Run State Park, this will surely be a Yoga Retreat like no other! This area of the Poconos is an incredible mountain landscape boasting with amazing hiking and biking trails, remnants of our nation’s history to tour, geological wonders to see and some of the best whitewater rafting in the country! We will hike, bike, raft down and practice yoga alongside the mighty Lehigh River BOTH DAYS!
– Includes: Rafting, Yoga, Healthy Food, Camping, Hiking, Meditation, Biking, More Yoga, Fellowship and FUN!
– BASE CAMP: Hickory Run State Park
The whole weekend you will be immersed in nature! The Hickory Run State Park campground’s hiking trails are incredible you can drive, hike or bike to access the world famous Boulder Field! The Sand Spring Lake offers swimming, next to it is a championship level disc golf course, in 
this super sized 15,000 acre state park, there is plenty to do there! The weekend retreat takes place from Hickory Run State Park as Base Camp (make camping reservations separately here). You will spend the weekend with the amazingly talented instructors from NEARME Yoga guiding you through 3 yoga and meditation classes outdoors, breathing in the fresh air, embracing nature and living life to the fullest! The super fun outdoor activities portions are guided by PoconoBikeRental.com the views and the excitement will take your breath away!
During your outdoor adventure you will also get to see nature’s wild wonders at BOTH Hickory Run State Park and along the Lehigh River and Bike Trail including; the white water rapids, amazing waterfalls, scenic overlooks, unique rock features, a quartz crystal mine, historical landmarks and the 1,000 foot mountain walls of the incredible Lehigh Gorge! We will encounter some easy hiking throughout the outdoor adventures BOTH DAYS and hopefully some interesting wildlife like Bald Eagles and Blue Herons!
This Poconos Yoga+Outdoor Adventure experience offers super value; the combination of yoga with hiking, biking, whitewater rafting and camping in the Poconos is unlike any other Yoga Retreat. Hickory Run State Park. charges $23/night plus a $6 reservation fee and sleeps up to 5 people per site! Book camping separately here: Hickory Run State Park. When you book we strongly suggest staying in our BASE CAMP AREA sites; 147,148,150,153 and 155. (They belong in the site loop known as #140 – #164, the first site loop of camps on your right off the main access road.) OR glam camp; rent an RV or stay in one of their cabins! Go to their website now to book your site at: Hickory Run State Park.
Come along with us to; Bike, Hike, Laugh, Raft, Yoga and Connect…
Day ONE:
- 10:30 AM check-in time @ Rafting Location (please arrive at 10:15 AM for same day booking)
- Practice yoga for 55 minutes in a beautiful riverside field
12:00 PM Depart for Whitewater Rafting in the Poconos @ 12:30 PM – Jim Thorpe River Access Point- Go whitewater rafting for approx. 3-4 hours with stops for instruction, lunch, pictures and swim spots
- 2:30 PM (Approx.) Lunch is 15-20 minutes (self provided, pack in/pack out or purchase VIP delicious food option)
- Go Rafting again for approx. 2 hours on the Lehigh River with your fellow yogis and swim and be free
- 4:30 PM (Approx.) Finish Rafting back at check-in location and depart for Hickory Run State Park!
- 5:15 PM Arrive at campsites, setup camp and settle in for the weekend fun or go for a quick hike, round of disc golf, see boulder field or go for a swim in the Sand Springs Lake!
- Dinner Time (food plan folks) @ 6:30 PM (you can be late we will save your share : )
- Acoustic Musician (to be announced) @ 7:00 PM and campfire fellowship begins.
- S’mores and more @ 8:30 PM (don’t be late we may NOT save your share : (
- Hickory Run State Park Do Not Disturb your neighbor camper @ 9:00 PM and visitors must leave by 10:00 PM
Day TWO:
- 8:00 AM suggested rise and shine time (8:45 AM hike begins to Sand Springs Lake)
- Breakfast break at the lake once we arrive at 9:00 AM
- 9:15 AM Meditation Mindfulness in Nature
9:45 Breakfast refuel for hike back to BASE CAMP AREA- 10:00 AM (Approx.) Camp take down and departure (leave for YOTBT no later than 10:30 AM))
- Yoga on the Bike Trail 11:00 AM start time (please arrive at 10:45 AM for same day booking)
- Bike approx. 20-30 minutes to beautiful meadow yoga spot
- Practice Yoga in the Poconos for approx. 55 minutes during High Noon
- Bike approx. 20-30 minutes to the lunch spot/picnic area
- Lunch 20-25 minutes (self provided, pack in/pack out)
- Hike approx. 10-15 mins. to view the Lehigh River and Lock 22 at Mud Run
- Bike approx. 45-55 minutes back, ever so slightly uphill (.5% grade)
- Briefly stopping by the Quartz Crystal Mine (no hiking in mine)
- Finishing at around 3:00 PM
- Happy Trails and we hope to see you next year!
Teachers TBD may include:
- Georgia Bone
- Karen DiPipi
- Maria DiPipi
- Scott Jacoby
- Nicole Grasso Kreidler
- Chelsea Manganaro
Pricing:
- $149.95 includes Sport Bike Rental and BYOF – ($129.95 with your own bike; email for custom invoice.)
- VIP Package @ $199.95 with Delicious NEARME Cafe’ Healthy 4+ Meal Package ($179.95 w/own bike, email for invoice.)
- Saturday ONLY Rafting and Yoga $79.95 (with Delicious NEARME Cafe’ Healthy Lunch $89.95)
- $99.95 VIP Saturday ONLY Rafting, Yoga, Lunch and BASE CAMP Apres’: Music, food, campfire fun til’ 10PM
Held in cooperation with the Department of Conservation of Natural Resources at: Hickory Run State Park and Lehigh Gorge State Park, White Haven, PA. Same day reservations require additional $10 booking fee and are subject to availability. Call: 570-899-5025 for more information!
Teachers subject to change, RAIN/SHINE event or if extreme weather is forecasted we will issue a credit for a future date, reservations must be made in advance, 48 hours is suggested as retreat size is limited.
**NEPA Yoga Festival Participants and NEARME Monthly Members receive $10 OFF!**
– This EARLY BIRD Discount is available up to 2 weeks prior to the event.* (Must call for availability and emailed invoicing.)
NOTE: The weekend retreat takes place from Hickory Run State Park as Base Camp and you MUST make camping reservations separately here.
Book the Poconos Yoga+Outdoor Adventure Retreat of a Lifetime!
NOTE: The weekend retreat takes place from Hickory Run State Park as Base Camp and you MUST make camping reservations separately here.
