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Earth . Breath . Sound: A journey through ancient healing arts

October 12 - October 15, 2026

Pinky Dayavati Malhotra

Darlene Rich

This October, we invite you to join us in the Catskill Mountains for Earth, Breath & Sound - a four-day retreat designed to help you slow down, reconnect, and remember the peace that's always been within you.Held at the beautiful Menla Retreat Center, this immersive experience weaves together the healing wisdom of nature with practices that nourish your body, mind, and spirit, including:
  • Yoga & Meditation
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  • Breathwork
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  • Sound Healing
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  • Forest Bathing
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  • Qigong & Tai Chi
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  • Meaningful connection, reflection, and time to simply be..
Throughout our time together, we will explore the healing connection between Earth, Breath, and Sound—grounding into the stability of the earth beneath us, awakening the life force through conscious breath, and allowing the soothing vibrations of sound to guide us into profound relaxation and inner balance. Whether you are seeking rest, renewal, or a deeper connection to your practice, this immersive journey offers space to release stress, awaken your senses, and rediscover the harmony that has always existed within.
Schedule:Monday, October 12Arrive & Ground (Earth)
  • 1 - 3 pm Arrival & Check-In
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  • 4 - 5:30 pm Welcome Circle, introductions and gentle stretch
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  • 6 - 7 pm Dinner
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  • 7:30 - 8:45 pm Bonfire and storytelling
Day 2 – Tuesday,Oct 13(Breath)
  • 7 - 8 am Tai Chi & Qigong
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  • 8 - 9 am Breakfast
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  • 9:30 - 11:30 am Forest Therapy
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  • 11:30 am -12:30 pm Kundalini (optional)
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  • 12:30 - 1:30 pm Lunch
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  • 1:30 - 4 pm Free Time
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  • 4 - 5:15 pm  Yin and sound healing
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  • 6 - 7 pm Dinner
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  • 7:30 - 9 pm bonfire and letting go ceremony
Day 3 –Wednesday October 14(Sound)
  • 7 - 8 am Tai Chi & Qigong
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  • 8 - 9 am Breakfast
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  • 9:30 - 11:30 am Nature Immersion( making nature mandalas)
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  • 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Kundalini
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  • 12:30 - 1:30 pm Lunch
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  • 1:30 - 4 pm Free Time
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  • 4 - 5:30 pm Hatha and guided meditation
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  • 6 - 7 pm Dinner
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  • 7:30 - 9 pm Candlelight Yin & Closing Sound Ceremony
Day 4 – Oct,15(Integration)
  • 7 - 8 am Tai Chi & Qigong
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  • 8 - 9 am Breakfast
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  • 9:30 - 10:45 am Closing Meditation & Reflection
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  • 10:45 - 11:30 am Free time (check out)
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  • 12:30 - 1:30 pm Lunch and departures
*Please note this schedule is subject to change.

ABOUT THE TEACHERs

Pinky Dayavati Malhotra

Pinky spent her childhood in India, where the essence of yoga was part of her everyday life. She has lived in New Jersey for the last 24 years, fulfilling a career and raising her two daughters. She loves Bollywood music and dance, enjoys a good nature walk, absolutely adores bei...

Darlene Rich

Darlene has been devoted to the practice and study of yoga for decades. She weaves together yoga, breath work, meditation, sound healing, Qigong and Tai Chi, poetry, and philosophy to create transformative experiences that nurture physical, emotional, and energetic well-being. Sh...

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