Alison Sinatra

Alison Sinatra has been teaching yoga and facilitating healing retreats and spaces for women for over 25 years. Her work supports people in remembering their connection to Spirit.
Drawing on her studies with North and South American Indigenous traditions, Alison weaves prayer, ritual, embodiment, and lightheartedness into all that she offers.
She recently completed Dr. Gabor Maté’s year-long Compassionate Inquiry training, a deep immersion in trauma, addiction, somatic dialogue, and inner-child work. Alison is also a current student in The Portal, a six-month Gabor Maté–inspired program supporting pregnancy and postpartum through consciousness and trauma-informed care.

Upcoming Programs by Alison Sinatra

Dragon Heart: A Women’s Retreat

Also With Lynn Schauwecker

July 16 - 19, 2026

Awaken the feminine witness. Ignite the sacred fire within. Dragon Heart is an immersive women’s retreat dedicated to descending into the deepest chambers of the heart — where truth, instinct, and ancient feminine wisdom converge. In many traditions, the dragon is not a creature of fear, but a guardian of untapped power, the keeper of […]

Return to the Lodge: A Weekend of Renewal

Also With Lynn Schauwecker and Jennifer Muir

August 27 - 30, 2026

Menla invites you to step away from the pace of everyday life and enter a sacred space of reflection, purification, and renewal. Surrounded by the deep forests and tranquil mountains of the Catskills, this weekend retreat offers an opportunity to reconnect with the elements, your inner wisdom, and the living rhythms of the Earth. At the heart of the retreat is the sweat lodge ceremony, one of the oldest forms of prayer and purification practiced by Indigenous peoples of North America. Entering the lodge is often described as returning to the womb of Mother Earth—a place of humility, intention, and transformation. Within the warmth of the lodge, heated stones carry the energies of fire and water as songs, silence, and shared intention guide participants through a process of release, reflection, and renewal. Throughout the weekend, participants will be gently guided in preparation for the ceremony through teachings on intention, connection with nature, and the deeper meaning of this ancient practice. Time between ceremonies allows for quiet integration, walks on Menla’s sacred land, moments of rest and contemplation, and optional treatments at the Dewa Spa. The experience can be both grounding and profound. Many people describe the lodge as a place where burdens are released, clarity emerges, and a renewed sense of connection—to oneself, to community, and to the natural world—begins to unfold. Whether you are new to this tradition or returning to deepen your relationship with the practice, this retreat offers a supportive space to enter the lodge with respect, humility, and openness. Come gather in circle, honor the elements, and return to the lodge for a weekend of renewal. Schedule: Thursday, August 27 3 - 6 pm Arrival and Check-in 6 - 7 pm Dinner 7:30 - 8:30 pm Welcome Circle Friday, August 28 8 - 9 am Breakfast 9:30 am - 12 pm Guided Hike 12:30 - 1:30 pm Lunch 1:30 - 4:30 pm Free time […]