Programs

Safety comes from inside of our bodies. Think of all the times your environment was peaceful or you were around loving people, yet your body was still bracing or experiencing anxiety. There’s a good reason for this. When we have trauma and chronic stress, our bodies live in a state of bracing from remembered and […]

You are a creative being, and every moment offers a chance to reconnect with that inherent energy. This retreat is for anyone who feels called to explore their creative flow and rejoice in the freedom to be yourself. Through yoga, meditation, and intentional creative exploration, we will guide you to reconnect with your imaginative essence. […]

Join Lisa Annese and Alica Fuks who will support and guide you to connect and embrace your divine feminine energy this summer. Learn how to flow with your spiritual soul and inner essence through love, grace, creation, gratitude, humility and trusting your intuition in a safe space, surrounded by the elements of nature, during your […]

Immerse yourself in a rejuvenating journey of self-discovery and nourishment at the serene Menla retreat center in the heart of the Catskill Mountains. "Soul & Savor" blends the wisdom of yoga with the art of mindful eating, creating space to reconnect with your body, mind, and spirit. Over four transformative days, Michelle and Sommer will […]

We are living in a time of revolutionary transformation, where what we give our attention to becomes our reality. Now more than ever we are being invited to evolve, to become intentional about where our energy goes, what we focus on daily, and how we show up for life. Harnessing this powerful time of change, […]

As the seasons shift and the days find their perfect balance of light and dark, we are invited to do the same within ourselves. Join us for a soul-nourishing retreat designed to ground your body, steady your heart, and reconnect you to the quiet strength that lives within. Through intentional yoga practices, breathwork, and moments […]

We all have those familiar patterns we notice ourselves falling back into, some of which we’d like so badly to shift. Under each of those patterns are beliefs we hold about ourselves, other people, and the world. Our internal beliefs, whether we are aware of them or not, are what guide us in every choice […]

This retreat is led by Colleen Saidman Yee, a renowned yoga teacher, studio owner and author who has been practicing yoga for over three decades. Are you ready to take your yoga practice to the next level while falling in love with what life is offering right now? Re-connect with yourself no matter what stage […]

Ladies embark on a journey in the  breathtaking Catskill mountains of upstate New York, where women arrive as strangers and leave as friends through shared experiences like yoga, hiking, and sacred outdoor rituals,  including a cacao  & sweat lodge purification ceremony. During your down time you have the opportunity to enjoy some pampering spa treatments in the […]

Retreat into the quiet, introspective spirit of autumn, a time of rich inner growth. Join us for a weekend devoted to yoga, meditation, deep relaxation, and spiritual reflection. Our time together invites us to cultivate loving awareness and hold the totality of our experience with gratitude and generosity. As part of our daily schedule, we […]

Our goal on this retreat is to stimulate our senses to purge negative energies from our bodies and refill ourselves with the energy of natural healing, peace, and purpose.  This retreat will incorporate yoga, meditation, reiki, and sound healing, with hiking in the mountains that pervade and surround Menla. During this retreat, you can expect […]

Can you notice a sense of fixity that feels connected to who you take yourself to be right now? As if you are experiencing life from a space that appears more central and solid than elsewhere in your inner or outer experience? This reflex—this habit of orienting—isn’t a flaw or a sign of misunderstanding. It’s […]

The Refuge of Practice: Take refuge in your practice, in the halcyon grounds and environs of Menla, a nature preserve in the heart of the Catskill Mountains. While soaking in the practices of asana and pranayama, and exploring the inherent bandhas, mudras, kriyas and dharanas, we will delve into the heart of the practice of […]

How do we create the conditions for optimal health and wellbeing in our intense modern-day lives? The ancient traditions of Meditation, Yoga and its sister science of Ayurveda offer practices that balance, heal and transform mind and body to uplevel your health, reduce stress, strengthen your immune system and soothe your spirit. The best way […]