Programs
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 offset the heaviness and darkness of winter by inviting more space and circulation to your practice. In addition to experiencing this physical, mental and […]
The Deep Space Experience: A Yoga, Breathwork, and Sound Retreat
With John Minks and Billy Pinkerton
“A person does not hear sound only through the ears; he hears sound through every pore of the body. It permeates the entire being and, according to its particular influence, either slows or quickens the rhythm of the blood circulation; it either awakens or soothes the nervous system.” ― Hazrat Inayat Khan Are you ready to […]
Iyengar Yoga Winter Retreat: Earth, Water, Fire, Air, Space - An exploration of the elements through Yoga
With Michelle LaRue and Carolyn Christie
The five elements are the vital qualities which comprise our inner and outer worlds. Ancient Yogis, through their deep understanding of the elements, cultivated liberation of consciousness. They opened pathways for the transformation of embodied life, enabling practitioners to directly experience their role in nature’s subtle ecology, interconnected and alive. As William Threfall said, "In […]
Reconnection & Reclamation: A Rebirthing Breathwork Mastery Immersion Weekend
With Jess Farrell and Amy Greco
“Breathwork is the process of revealing ourselves, to ourselves” ~ Rebirthing Breathwork Mastery founder Alakh Analda Experience a weekend immersion of safe, supported, gentle breathwork in the beautiful Catskill mountains. Deeply rewire and unwind stored stress, integrate past material stored in the body, and anchor new energy toward deep connection to your most authentic self. […]
Death Doula Training
With Henry Fersko-Weiss
Learn from the person who sparked the contemporary end-of-life doula movement. Death is a reality that all of us will eventually face. How we face it will make the difference between a “good death” and one overshadowed by fear, loneliness, regret, and confusion. In our society, death is seen as a medical event instead of the […]
The Art of Loving: An Introduction to SkyDancing® Tantra
With Thomas and Sara Stout
Begin your Tantric journey in this experiential weekend workshop. Explore the transformative concepts of Margot Anand’s SkyDancing Tantra. Learn how you can easily integrate tantra into your lovemaking and daily life. In The Art of Loving: an Introduction to SkyDancing Tantra, we offer an expanded perspective on spirituality, sexuality, and love. It is genuinely the […]
Yoga Nidra: Enlightened Sleep Yoga Practice Retreat
With Michele Loew
An in-person retreat at Menla on the enlightened sleep yoga practice of yoga nidra and comparative Tibetan sister sciences. Join us for this four-day retreat on the enlightened sleep yoga practice of yoga nidra and the sister sciences of Tibetan dream and clearlight sleep yoga. Michele will share inspiring talks and a yoga nidra practice […]
Tummo and the Subtle Mind: Accessing the Heart of Meditation
With Dr. James Bae DACM, E-RYT, C-IAYT
Tummo, or Inner Heat Yoga, is the foundation of all the advanced tantric yogas. It is called the foundation stone or pillar of the classic six yoga schema. The practice of Tummo can enhance meditation, while transforming our energy and emotions, and refining mind and consciousness. The subtle body exercises and breath practices associated with Inner Heat […]
Astrology Mythology: Stories Behind the Twelve Signs of the Zodiac
With Eliot Marzano
Stories passed down through generations offer timeless wisdom, profound warnings, and endless wonder. Ancient Greek Mythology delves into the complexities of the human condition, capturing the grandeur, beauty, and terror of our experiences. In this retreat, we will explore these myths to illuminate the archetypes and experiences associated with the 12 Zodiac signs. Each Zodiac […]
RESTORING OUR VITAL ESSENCE & RECLAIMING THE SOUL: Healing Ourselves with Body, Voice, and Mind with the Spiritual Healing Methods of Sowa Rigpa
With Lee M. Harrington
In Sowa Rigpa (Tibetan Medicine), we are taught that we can use our mind to heal the mind; mind to heal the body; body to heal the mind; and body to heal the body. In this intimate 4-day intensive, we’ll learn and practice several profound healing modalities from the energy-healing branch of Tibetan Medicine, with […]
Sacred Geometry: The Healing Nature of Mandalas, A Journey of Self-Discovery - A holotropic Breathwork Workshop
With Dr. Laurane McGlynn, Geoff Fitzpatrick and Sarah Hirigoyen
A Holotropic Breathwork 5-Day Double Breathwork Residential Workshop We invite you for a rare opportunity to join Dr. Laurane McGlynn, special guest facilitator from England Sarah Hirigoyen, and special guest teacher from Ireland, Geoff Fitzpatrick to experience the remarkable healing potential and therapeutic benefits of Holotropic Breathwork®. In this special topics workshop, we have […]
THUS: Vajra Yoga 300hr YTT Closing
With Robert A.F. Thurman and Michele Loew
Our 300 Hour Vajra Yoga School course will be held November 11th, 2024 to April 6, 2025. This is a unique Yoga Alliance Certification program sponsored by Menla and Tibet House US that incorporates the classical yogic inner sciences from India and Tibet to give people the tools to have a better life and share […]
IYENGAR YOGA Retreat
With Jessica Becker
Join Jessica for a three day retreat: five Iyengar yoga asana classes (including a class using ropes), one long restorative and pranayama class, evening meditations, a sound bath, and time to rest and connect with yourself and your friends in the beautiful space of Menla. This weekend offers you a practice that will meet you […]
Rhythms of Balance: Handpan & Yoga Immersion Experience
With Marina Sobol and Nikolay Ignatyev
Discover a transformative experience with Marina Sobol and Nikolay Igantyev in this 4-day yoga and handpan retreat. The retreat's central themes are alignment and rhythm. To bring these to life, Marina and Nikolay utilize two specific modalities that intricately and beautifully intertwine with each other: yoga and the handpan. Yoga serves as a pathway to […]
Radiant Rest Yoga Nidra Retreat
With Tracee Stanley and Kat Roman
Join author and yoga nidra facilitator, Tracee Stanley, for five days of deeply nourishing rest. In this retreat, inspired by the work of her bestselling book Radiant Rest, you will learn how to dissolve resistance to deep rest and rewrite your rest legacy. You will receive tools to enhance your experience of deeper sleep, inner […]
The Art of Manifestation: Planting Seeds for Your Future Featuring Past Life Regression, Sound Healing, Yoga, Meditation & Bonsai Class
With Alica Fuks and Lisa Annese
Join Lisa Annese and Alica Fuks this spring for an empowering retreat designed to support and guide you on your manifestation journey. In the tranquil setting of the beautiful Menla Resort & Spa, you’ll learn how to make conscious choices and align your actions with your spiritual path and destiny. This retreat offers a safe […]
Conscious Breath, Sacred Sound: Pathways to Peace & Vitality
With Matteo Pistono and Michelle Anise
Imagine your life as a sacred journey, where every breath invites healing, insight, and awareness. Join us for a transformative experience where we will connect deeply with our breath, body, and voice to awaken innate wisdom and nourish our spirits. Throughout this workshop, you will engage in live music breathwork sessions designed to guide you […]
Medicine Buddha Rejuvenation and Tummo Retreat
With Dr. Nida Chenagtsang and Robert A.F. Thurman
Join Us for a Rare and Precious Offering Immerse yourself in the transformative teachings of Bob Thurman and Dr. Nida as they guide us through a Medicine Buddha Rejuvenation and introduce the practice of Tummo. This retreat explores the profound legacy of Yuthok Yonten Gonpo the Younger, whose contributions include the healing practices of the […]
Cultivating the Joy of Intimacy & Communication | A Ketamine-Assisted Retreat for Couples
With Jayne Gumpel, LCSW, David Gumpel M.A, Rohini Kanniganti MD, MSPH, HMDC and Donna Sorgen, LMHC,LPC
This is a safe, structured retreat for couples led by a staff of licensed and highly experienced therapists and physicians in the beautiful Catskill Mountains at MENLA Retreat and Spa. ~Meet at the intersection of science and spirituality~ This retreat offers a safe, structured environment where couples can deeply explore the nuances of their relationship, […]
What’s Love Got To Do With It? The Path of the Bodhisattva
With David Nichtern, Duncan Trussell, Ethan Nichtern, Rebecca D’Onofrio, René Fay, Susan Layden, Brittaney Valentino, Noel Coakley and Seth Freedman
Sometimes the concept of compassion evokes images of passivity or over-accommodating kindness. In reality, compassion encompasses a dynamic spectrum, including the courage to confront challenges and make difficult decisions for ourselves and the greater good. True compassion can also begin with connecting to ourselves—recognizing and meeting our own needs so that we can approach others […]
Healers Retreat: Connect, Transform & Amplify Your Impact
With Yuli Ziv, Alister Gray, Jodi Carey and Kellie AmaLiana
Are you a holistic practitioner, wellness coach, teacher or spiritual entrepreneur ready to take your impact to the next level? This retreat provides the tools to transform both you and your business from the inside out, supported by a community of like-minded peers dedicated to growth and service. Over the course of this transformative weekend, […]
Deep Space Breathwork and Sound Experience: Journey Within - The Art of Conscious Breathing & Sound Healing
With John Minks and Billy Pinkerton
“Breathwork is not just about breathing; it’s about awakening. Through conscious breathing, you break free from old patterns, releasing limitations and awakening to new possibilities.” Dan Brule Join us for a transformative journey as we explore the art of conscious breathing. Conscious breathing is an empowering practice that allows for self exploration and healing. This […]
Finding Safety In Yourself & Others
With Luis Mojica
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 […]
Cultivating Joy: In The Face Of Grief and Loss A Mindfulness and Ketamine Retreat for All Individuals
With Jayne Gumpel, LCSW, Rohini Kanniganti MD, MSPH, HMDC, Saundra Jain, MA, PsyD, LPC and David Gumpel M.A
“Grief does not change you, it reveals you.” John Green “People who’ve had any genuine spiritual experience always know that they don’t know. They are utterly humbled before mystery. They are in awe before the abyss of it all, in wonder at eternity and depth, and a Love, which is incomprehensible to the mind.” Father […]
Circle of Creation Retreat
With Alison Sinatra and Lynn Schauwecker
Join us for the Circle of Creation, a retreat designed to guide women into the sacred depths of their being. Together, we will honor the womb as a place of creation and healing—a source of life that also holds the echoes of past wounds. Through ritual, ceremony, yoga, breathwork, and the power of sisterhood, we will create a space to release, renew, […]
Cultivating Joy: A Silent, Mindfulness Retreat for Individuals
With Jayne Gumpel, LCSW, Michael G. Burbank and David Gumpel M.A
Join us at Menla for a gentle, joy inspired, silent retreat consisting of meditation, self compassion, mindfulness and walks in nature. We will begin to gather as a group at 4pm Wednesday for check in and will enjoy our first dinner together at 6pm. Silence will commence around 9:30 pm after the evening introductory session […]
Soul & Savor: A Retreat on Mindful Eating
With Michelle Ingkavet Cavanagh and Sommer Chetty
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 […]
Awakening the Divine Within: A New Paradigm of Consciousness
With Irene Siegel, Ph.D., LCSW
WE HAVE ENTERED A NEW PARADIGM CONSIDERED TO BE THE GREAT AWAKENING. This is a time of transformation and the evolution of higher consciousness. Amidst great planetary confusion and upheaval, we are on the cusp of profound change. Ancient wisdom traditions, mystics, and modern astrologers have long predicted this era of awakening. Join us at […]
YOGA FOR LIFE: KNOW YOU ARE ENOUGH
With Colleen Saidman Yee
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 […]
An Inquiry Into the practices of Yoga & The Vedas As Medicine: An Exploration of Ashtanga, Yin Yoga, Philosophy & Chanting
With Bibi Lorenzetti and Alex Tse
Join Bibi Lorenzetti and Alex Tse for a 4 day practice retreat, pulling from the lineages of Ashtanga and Yin Yoga, along with Vedic and Devotional Chanting, in the magical land of Menla. We will spend our days immersed in the study and practice of Yoga, Rest, Reflection and Chanting. This Retreat will focus the […]
Radiance Retreat: Annual Women’s Retreat
With Connie Viglietti
Join Connie Vigleitti this fall to unleash your radiance and embody your essence. The fall season on the gorgeous grounds at Menla offers the perfect opportunity to slow down, tune in, and let go. Nature cushions our release as the sisterhood holds our rising spirits and celebrates the return of our radiance. We reclaim our […]
The Reconnection Retreat - Nurturing The Soul: A Journey With Nature’s Five Elements
With Marcy Guzman RN, RMT and Kate Gajewski
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 […]
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 […]