Programs
Menla Create-Your-Own Getaway
Build a custom escape vacation by choosing activities à la carte. Only two hours from New York City, Menla lies in the heart of the Catskill Mountains. De-stress on more than 300 acres of private wilderness. Unspoiled natural beauty adjoins state land, creating endless opportunities for wildlife spotting and discovering secret hideaways. Let fresh air, light, […]
Sacred Journeys:A Holotropic Breathwork Retreat
With Dr. Laurane McGlynn and Jeffrey Warren
Explore breathwork, nature, sound and expressive movement The New York Times described Holotropic Breathwork as “heart opening” and a way to heal yourself and improve mood. The therapeutic benefits of Holotropic Breathwork can include release and healing of trauma, improving anxiety and depression, higher insights of spiritual understanding, increased connection to self and others, and […]
Igniting the Light Within: A Dharana & Dhyana Retreat
With Kacy Harnedy
Kacy created this retreat for the person looking to deepen their yogic practice, to unveil the aspects of this beautiful lifestyle, and to implement them into daily life. The practices you will learn are sure to help you deepen self connection, find stillness and learn to trust your inner guidance system Sample Schedule Thursday, December […]
Cultivating Joy | An AEDP and IHRP Informed Ketamine-assisted Retreat for Professionals
With Jayne Gumpel, LCSW, David Gumpel M.A, Seema Desai, MD, Irina Linetskaya, MD, Andrew Tatarsky PhD and Mark Green, MD
A retreat for professionals looking to explore healing the heart of addictions using Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP) and Integrative Harm Reduction Psychotherapy (IHRP). This is a safe, structured retreat 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 […]
Yuthok Nyingthig Mahamudra: Path of Liberation of the Self-Arising
With Dr. Nida Chenagtsang and Robert A.F. Thurman
In this special intensive, Dr. Nida transmits the teachings of Mahamudra according to the Yuthok Nyingthig tradition. These teachings will include instructions on the Sutra and Tantra paths of Mahamudra, including the methods of the Four Mudras and Four Yogas. The Yuthok Nyingthig is a comprehensive set of Tibetan Buddhist practices transmitted by Yuthog Yönten […]
Love in Action: The Altruistic Spirit of Christ and Buddha
With Andrew Harvey, Ph.D. and Robert A.F. Thurman
Andrew Harvey and Robert Thurman are great old friends who have been sharing their insights and passions for over 30 years and who taught a very galvanizing course on the Shift Network on the Buddha and the Christ. Both of them are aware that humanity has come to its defining evolutionary ordeal manifesting through its […]
Breathing 2025: Annual New Year’s Dharma, Pranayama, Yoga, Kirtan & Astrology Celebration
With Robert A.F. Thurman, Matteo Pistono, Krishna Das, Nina Rao, Michele Loew, Alexander Mallon, Paul Bloom and Lea Garnier
Celebrate with friends of Tibet House US | Menla, a 17 year tradition, as our community gathers in person to ring in the new year in the magic garden secret valley of the Medicine Buddha, Menla. Practice, pray and party with us across five days of teachings, breathwork, yoga, astrology, devotional chanting and more. Join […]
Somatic Healing Restorative Retreat: Your Body is the Medicine - For Caregiving Professionals
With Sara Kossove and Corinne Gervai
Join Sara Kossove, a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, Somatic Psychotherapist, and Registered Yoga teacher, for this unique restorative retreat dedicated to providing self-care for providers. Somatic Healing Restorative Retreat: Your Body is the Medicine - For Caregiving Professionals is designed to transform caregiver burnout and reduce anxiety. Participants will engage in experiential and interactive classes designed […]
Rise & Thrive Women’s Health Retreat
With Helen Birney
A weekend retreat for women who are ready for massive health breakthroughs to live the life they deserve. Schedule Friday, January 17 3 - 6 pm Arrival & Check-in: A Good Time to Settle in or Get a Spa Treatment 6 - 7 pm Dinner 7 - 8 pm Fireside Welcome Ceremony in the Dining […]
2025: Stepping Into Your Divine Purpose
With Irina Devi
This women's retreat is designed to empower you to step into your divine purpose and to fully align with your dharma, boldly and courageously. New Year often brings new hope, fresh promises, inspirations, opportunities for manifesting our dreams, and opens energetic portals for us to step into our divine purpose, our dharma. Every one of […]
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 […]
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 […]
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
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 […]
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
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]