Programs
Transforming Trauma: Healing Our Deepest Wounds
With Dr. Laurane McGlynn, Geoff Fitzpatrick, Sarah Hirigoyen and Lisa Gilbert, MD
A Holotropic Breathwork Workshop It is hard to imagine the scope of an individual life without envisioning some kind of trauma, and it is hard for most people to know what to do about it -Mark Epstein MOST OF US HAVE EXPERIENCED SOME FORM OF TRAUMA IN OUR LIFETIME... Surviving a pandemic, diagnosis and treatment of […]
Cultivating Joy: An Experiential AEDP®, Ketamine and Mindfulness Retreat
With Diana Fosha, PhD, Jayne Gumpel LCSW, Mark Green, MD, Irina Linetskaya, MD and David Gumpel M.A
Join us for a four-day retreat guided by an exceptional team of facilitators: Diana Fosha PhD, Mark Green MD, Jayne Gumpel LCSW, David Gumpel MA, and Lisa Wang MD. Together, we’ll explore ketamine-assisted AEDP, and mindfulness. This immersive experiential retreat is for professionals seeking deep healing, renewal, and transformation through the integration of AEDP in […]
Joy In Simplicity: A Yoga, Hiking, Meditation & Sound Healing Retreat
With Rosanne Ferraiuolo
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 […]
FALL ‘IN’ to RENEW: A YOGA Immersion in Nature for Nervous System Reset, Soulful Introspection & Illumination
With Clare Carroll, PhM, ERYT-500, NBHWC and Leonie Brückner
Ground. Reset. Renew. Rebirth. Embrace the golden hush of autumn and gift yourself a weekend of deep grounding, and awakening. ‘FALL IN to Renew’ is a transformative yoga immersion designed for those looking to pause and reconnect the spirit before the holiday season’s rush. Each day gently guides you through grounding, resetting, renewing, and celebrating […]
TIBETAN SOUND HEALING JOURNEY: Awakening Bodhicitta through Meditation, Mirth & Music - Sponsored by Tibet House US
With Lama Lhanang Rinpoche, LARAAJI and Arji OceAnanda
This one-of-a-kind retreat weaves together ancient Tibetan teachings, practices, and ceremonies with cutting-edge celestial trance music, therapeutic laughter, sound bath and “playshop” experiences, among other inspiring offerings. Master of the Tibetan Nyingma Longchen Nying-Thig lineage, Lama Lhanang Rinpoche teams up with pioneering ambient musicians and sound healers, Swami Laraaji NadaBrahmananda and Arji OceAnanda Cakouros for […]
Full-bodied Awakening: Unbinding the Nervous System
With Chelsea Muth, PhD, Angelo Dilullo, MD, Victor Bucklew, PhD, Richard Witteman and Gregory Allison
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 […]
Autumn Iyengar Yoga Retreat
With Rebecca Hooper
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 […]
Meditation Without Expectations™: The Immersion Experience
With Annie Weisbrod
The 8-week version of this transformational program has reached thousands of people across 30+ countries. The approach integrates ancient practices and modern discoveries in physiology, adult learning, behavioral psychology… and is proven to reduce stress and increase resiliency, empathy, and mindfulness. This intensive format enables us to go deeper with the meditations (deep breathing, 20+senses, […]
NYCAVMA Catskills Conference
With Dr. Jason Miller, DACM, LAc
Jason Miller, DACM, LAc practices botanical and nutritional medicine, acupuncture, and Asian bodywork at his clinic, Jade Mountain Medicine in Ashland, Oregon. His approach bridges the framework of traditional and modern medicine in the management of Chronic disease. After covering the basic foundational information for the lectures, Jason will be The Kidney/Heart Connection, Congestive Heart […]
YOGIC LIFESTYLE RETREAT: A Weekend Immersion into Yoga, Meditation, Ayurveda, Nature
With Sue Bonanno
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 […]
Mindfulness, Self-Compassion, and Connecting to Ancestors: Fall Meditation Retreat
With Elizabeth Pyjov and Larisa Forman
You are invited to "Strong, Rooted, Connected: Ancestors Fall Meditation Retreat". The goal of the retreat is to help you feel deeply connected to yourself, your practice, your strength, and nature. From there we'll access a deep inner calm and build community. Each day we'll enjoy meditation, compassion practice, and mindful movement. The focus of […]
Menla Wellness Detox Retreat: A Transformational Rejuvenation Experience
With Jill Pettijohn, Lynn Schauwecker and Anton Sinatra
Are you ready to break free from old patterns? Whether you’re looking to optimize your eating habits or embark on a lifestyle reset, this is your chance to improve your current routine and retreat to Menla for our Wellness and Detox Retreat. Immerse yourself in our four-day program designed to cleanse and rejuvenate your body […]
Rhythms of Balance: Handpan & Yoga Immersion Experience
With Marina Sobol and Susan DeRyder
Discover a transformative experience with Marina Sobol and Susan DeRyder in this 4-day yoga and handpan retreat. The retreat's central themes are alignment and rhythm. To bring these to life, Marina and Susan utilize specific modalities that intricately and beautifully intertwine with each other: yoga, handpan and your our bodies as an instrument Yoga serves […]
Coming Home To Self, A Restorative Weekend Exploring The Innate Wisdom of Self Care and Compassion
With Paula Evans
Mindful self-compassion allows us to build a greater sense of our own self-worth and awareness, creating a greater connection with our bodies and emotions and a stronger presence with all that surrounds us, right here, right now. Strengthen your ability to be present with yourself, just as you are, with loving-kindness. Just imagine a life […]
HearthSpace: A Sacred Winter Retreat of Jiva-Lini Yoga & Solstice Preparation
With Siri Sat and HaChi Yu
As the winter solstice approaches, we’re invited to pause, soften, and rekindle the warmth that lives within. HearthSpace is a sacred seasonal retreat rooted in a unique blend of Jivamukti and Kundalini practices—designed to support deep restoration, spiritual recalibration, and a full nervous system reset. Held at the serene Menla Mountain Monastery, nestled in the snowy stillness of the Catskills, […]
Vajra Yoga Winter Immersion Retreat - Sponsored by Tibet House US
With Robert A.F. Thurman, John Campbell and Jamie Bonelli
Join us for a joyful weekend of yoga, meditation, and dharma talks with Robert Thurman, John Campbell, and Jamie Bonelli as we immerse in the transformative practices of Vajrayoga™. Vajrayoga™ is Tibet House US’s school of yoga and inner science, integrating the physical and meditative disciplines of both Indian and Tibetan traditions. Rooted in wisdom […]
Winter Solstice Clearlight Yoga Nidra Retreat
With Michele Loew
Join us for this transformational restorative yoga immersion and dive deep into the meditative inner science of Yoga Nidra and enlightened sleep. This immersion is an experiential retreat that will share the foundations of the practice for deep rest and spiritual awakening. Michele will guide us in several yoga nidra practices each day, and we […]
The Life-Force Academy Immersion
With Jai Dev Singh
Life-Force Academy at Menla This is an in-person, multi-day immersive yoga retreat that will give you the energy, inspiration and momentum to live the life of creativity and purpose that you were designed for. Join Jai Dev Singh and the Life-Force Academy this fall at the majestic Menla Mountain Retreat in the Catskill Mountains of […]
IGNITING 2026: Light the Fire of Joy through Compassion - Annual New Year’s Dharma, Pranayama, Yoga, Kirtan & Astrology Celebration
With Krishna Das, Nina Rao, Robert A.F. Thurman, Michele Loew, John Campbell, Paul Bloom, Alexander Mallon, Lea Garnier and Arjun Bruggeman
As we enter the Year of the Fire Horse, we are invited to light the fire of joy with compassion, harnessing this bold, transformative energy to move forward with purpose, heart, and fearless authenticity. Join friends of Tibet House US | Menla for an 18-year tradition as our community gathers in person to ring in […]
Finding Goodness in a World on Fire
With Lodro Rinzler
In a time when the world often feels chaotic, divided, and overwhelming, it’s easy to lose touch with our own sense of goodness—let alone the goodness in others. This weekend retreat, Finding Goodness in a World on Fire, offers a refuge of connection. Through guided meditations, contemplative practices, dharma talks, and heartfelt discussion, we will […]
The Energetic Eating Aligned And Focused Retreat
With Helen Birney
A three-day immersive experience designed to help you get ALIGNED with what matters and FOCUSED on what actually leads to true health and well-being. Step away from the noise of daily life and into a space where health grows, clarity flows, your energy is restored, and you leave with both peace in your heart and […]
Revealed by Breath: A Gentle Breathwork Retreat for Winter Renewal
With Amy Greco
“Breathwork nurtures the spirit so it’s free to be expressed” ~ Alakh Analda, founder of Rebirthing Breathwork Mastery Join us for a weekend of deep nourishment through Rebirthing Breathwork Mastery — a gentle, guided journey of self-revelation, healing, and integration. This retreat offers a highly supportive, non-forceful experience of conscious breathwork, where the psyche leads […]
The (Winter) Reset: A Yoga + Yoga Nidra Retreat
With Taryn Burns
RETREAT. RESET. RETURN. Retreat to the beautiful Catskills for a long weekend of practice, connection and reflection with Taryn Burns. Known for her accessible and progressive programming, practices are thoughtfully designed to pacify kapha, offsetting the heaviness and darkness of winter by inviting more space and circulation to your practice. In addition to experiencing this physical, […]
From Pain to Purpose: A Retreat for Renewal and Growth
With Gianna Bigliani, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS
When pain and daily demands feel relentless, it’s easy to lose yourself trying to meet everyone else’s needs. But your wellbeing matters. Taking time to nurture and heal yourself isn’t a luxury—it’s vital. By giving yourself space to recharge and tend to your pain, you renew the strength to be present for those you care […]
Raised By This Place: Ritual Theater, Ecological Identity, and Spiritual Nurturing
With Katie Garcia
Step into a retreat where theater becomes ritual, and nature becomes our teacher. Raised By This Place invites you to explore your inner landscape and your relationship with the living earth through embodied storytelling, creative expression, and ritual play. Together, we will reclaim theater as a sacred practice, where voice, movement, and imagination become gateways […]
Rooted and Free: Iyengar Yoga for the Body and Mind
With Jessica Becker
Join Jessica for a four day Iyengar Yoga retreat. This retreat offers sessions to nourish many levels of our being from the powerfully physical to the quiet space within. Each yoga asana session will build upon the previous session logically and sequentially. Each evening has an optional session to quieten your mind for the night. […]
Meisou Meditation for Those on the Path to Awakening Program
With Seiji Yamamoto
Menla is excited to welcome Seiji Yamamoto Sensei from Japan for a first ever US workshop on Meisou Meditation. His method of Meisou Meditation literally means “Clear Light” meditation in Japanese. It is a method to directly awaken to the Light which is our true nature from the beginningless time. We will start by learning […]
Time to Meditate: A Five Day Meditation Retreat - Sponsored by Tibet House US
With David Nichtern
Presented by Dharma Moon In the rush of daily life, it’s easy for meditation practice to get squeezed into the margins — a few minutes here, a half hour there. But something profound happens when we step away from the constant pull of our schedules and devote ourselves fully to practice. In the arc of […]
J.E.T. Fitness Spring Retreat
With Jennifer Geller and David Torrico
2026 Wellness J.E.T.away! The FITNESS AND WELLNESS J.E.T.AWAY YOU’VE BEEN WAITING FOR! TREAT YOURSELF to a weekend that is relaxing, energizing, rejuvenating, and refreshing. From group workouts to yoga classes, hikes, bonfires, swimming, delicious and nutritious food, get ready to experience a beautiful, unforgettable weekend. Sunday, May 24 3 - 6 pm Arrival and Check-in […]