Here and Now Yoga & Wellness Retreat

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Here and Now Yoga & Wellness Retreat

August 09 - August 11, 2022

Challenge, Align & Seek.Challenge yourself, align your body and mind with ease, and seek a deeper, more meaningful path.This summer’s Here and Now Yoga & Wellness Retreat in the fresh mountain air and serene surroundings of these hidden Catskills will guide you towards your greatest potential. Step into open-level flow Yoga classes with options for all, from beginners to advanced. Move with ease with Alexander Technique, guiding you to recognize and increase awareness of your own movement patterns and habits. And delve into Intentional Living - Life Coaching to help you move away from a sense of overwhelm, creating the life you choose.~ Deluxe single & double eco-friendly accommodations~ Yoga, Alexander Technique & Life Coaching classes~ Delicious vegetarian farm-to-table organic meals straight from the gardens~ Nature trails, pool and fitness room~ Massage / spa services (optional/add’l fee)~ Evening bonfire

ScheduleTuesday, August 9th

12:00 - 12:30 pm ARRIVAL / GREETING / INTRODUCTIONS

12:30 - 1:30 pm Lunch

1:30 - 3:30 Free Time for Pool, Nature Walk, Ect.

2 - 3 pm Check-in to Rooms

3:30 - 4:25 pm Group Class # 1 - YOGA - 55 min (Michelle)

4:35 - 5:30 pm Group Class #2 - ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE - 55 min (Jane)

6 - 7 pm Dinner

7:30 - 8:45 pm Group Class # 3 - INTENTIONAL LIVING COACHING - 75 min (Sommer)

9 pm Evening Downtime

Wednesday, August 10th

7 - 7:45 am Group Class #4 - Silent Group Meditation/Walk (outdoors if weather permits)

8 - 9 am Breakfast

9:30 - 10:45 am Group class #5 - YOGA - 75 min (Michelle)

11 am - 12 pm Group class #6 - ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE - 60 min (Jane)

12:30 - 1:30 pm Lunch

1:30 - 3:30 pm Free Time for Pool, Massage, Nature walk, Etc.

3:30 - 4:45 pm Group class #7 - MEDITATION/MINDSET TRAINING - 75 min (Sommer)

4:45 - 6 pm Free Time for Pool, Massage, Nature walk, Etc.

6 - 7 pm Dinner

7 pm Evening Down Time

7 pm Evening Bonfire

Thursday, Aug 11th

7 - 11 am Check-out of Rooms

7 - 7:45 am Group Class #8 - Silent Group Meditation/Walk (outdoors if weather permits)

8 - 9 am Breakfast

9 - 9:30 am: Pack up / Prep for check-out

9:30 - 10:30 am: Group Class #9 - YOGA - 75 min (Michelle)

10:30 am - 12:30 pm Free Time for Pool, Massage, Nature walk, Etc.

12:30 - 1:30 pm Lunch

1:30 - 2 pm Departure/Farewell

*Please note that schedule is subject to change.(Spa services are an additional fee and recommended to be scheduled at least one month in advance.)www.menla.org/spa/ or call 845-688-6897 ext 102

ABOUT THE TEACHERs

Michelle Cavanagh

Here and Now Yoga Here and Now Yoga, Owner/Instructor Michelle’s movement experience started with dance at age three and continued through fitness and martial arts. She then began her yoga practice in the mid-90s eventually studying with world-renowned teachers on both coast...

Sommer Chetty

Coach Me Sommer Empowerment Coach I'm an empowerment coach who helps women step out of overwhelm and create the life they have been too busy to dream up. I help you to understand the thoughts that are keeping you from whatever it is you want to achieve. Then I help you choose new...

Jane Apostol

Alexander Technique Instructor Jane has nearly 30 years of experience in therapeutic bodywork, an unexpected journey stemming from her explorations as a dancer. She is a graduate of the Swedish Institute, NY, Tamalpa Institute, The Guild for Structural Integration, and has studi...

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I just returned from an over-night stay at the Menia Retreat Center. During that time, I was very fortunate to have had four services at the beautiful Dewa Spa.All of them were amazing, but I really have to take a few minutes to write about Sarite Sanders who did Craniosacral Therapy and Nicole Bernhardt who provided Extended KuNye Massage.

Both of these women are gifted practitioners who clearly are dedicated to their healing modalities. Sarite is not just a healer but a teacher–a very powerful combination for a true wellness practitioner. She even suggested movement exercises that I could do at home to help with an old injury–one I had not told her about, but that she “felt” as she worked on my body. Both of these women took time to explain what and why they were doing certain things and thus were able to create a very safe environment for healing. Thank you for a truly lovely experience.

Virginia Giordano

“Going to Menla is like dropping out of time. The physical beauty and stillness of the place is unique. The accommodations are just right – comfortable but not ostentatious. The food is amazing and clearly made with attention and love. Thank you!”

Sylvia E.

“I have been all over the world and this spa is by far my most favorite. The service, the facilities and the kindness is beyond my past experience. I recommend going to Menla and making the Spa your first stop every day.”

Janice L. Rous

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