Choose from a variety of weekend and week-long group retreats on Buddhism, yoga, holistic health and wellness, the sacred feminine, shamanism, conscious dying, addiction recovery, and much more. Menla retreats offer you a chance to expand your awareness and learn to live more fully. Re-treat yourself. Forge new friendships with interesting people and reconnect with the timeless rhythms of nature.
In addition to classes with world-renowned teachers, enjoy comfortable accommodations, delicious healthy cuisine, daily yoga, clean mountain air and water, and a variety of indoor and outdoor amenities. During your free-time, do as little or as much as you like with a host of nature-based activities and wellness experiences to choose from, including unique therapies at our Dewa Spa—infused with the richness of Tibetan art and culture.
The list of upcoming retreats below includes both Menla-sponsored programs (which have the Menla logo on the color bars of the program images) as well as programs sponsored by visiting organizations.
Mar 30 - Apr 02, 2023
Join us at Menla for this deep dive into the depths of Yoga Nidra, the practice of sleeping with awareness, or enlightened sleep. Michele Loew has been practicing Yoga Nidra for 25 years, and in this comprehensive training we look into this inner science and the ways it can be practiced and shared to access […]
Mar 30 - Apr 02, 2023
Join Nina Rao, Claudia Welch, Keli Lalita Reddy, and Genevieve Walker for a healing and rejuvenating retreat where we will slow down, take time for ourselves and experience the benefits that mantra, meditation, music, and movement have to offer our body, mind, and soul. By caring for ourselves, we are fortified to care for and […]
Apr 03 - Apr 07, 2023
Tibet House US | Menla’s Vajrayoga School is honored to host His Eminence Kalu Rinpoche on his first American tour demonstrating and teaching Lady Niguma’s Trulkhor cycle of yoga. The yoga exercises of the Niguma tradition are extremely beneficial for both the physical body and the inner, subtle body, which is related to the cultivation […]
Apr 07 - Apr 12, 2023
Tantric Ngagpa Lama Doctor, Yuthok Yonten Gonpo the Younger (1126-1202 CE), transmitted the Buddha’s medical knowledge and teaching developed over 17 centuries by learned and enlightened mendicant and lay physicians in various kingdoms in the Indian subcontinent, revealed outside Vaishali city by Shākyamuni Buddha and transformed for the occasion into the dark blue sapphire-colored radiant […]
Apr 14 - Apr 16, 2023
This is a three-day breathwork and indigenous medicine retreat designed to optimize your experience and allow for lasting transformation. At Menla, we will be surrounded by the nature of the Catskill Mountains which will support a sense of nurturing and wellbeing as we explore non-ordinary states of consciousness and integration. Breathwork is a way of […]
Apr 14 - Apr 17, 2023
"Let our boundless love pervade the whole universe, above, below, and across. Our love will know no obstacles. " - The Metta Sutta Please join us as we awaken the unconditional, inclusive, and wise love that is already within each of us. Together we will explore the teachings on loving kindness (metta) and invite metta […]
Apr 14 - Apr 16, 2023
Through asana and pranayama practice, we will explore the nature of skillful action. Every yoga posture is captured in T.S. Eliot's words, "We must be still and still moving into another intensity." Iyengar Yoga offers deep and transformative study into intensity through the essential stillness and ease of yoga postures that comes with skillful action […]
Apr 20 - Apr 23, 2023
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 […]
Apr 27 - Apr 30, 2023
Please note that this event is SOLD OUT. If you are interested in attending please use this link for more information about future dates. This is a safe, structured retreat designed by Jayne Gumpel LCSW and led by a staff of licensed and highly-experienced couples therapists and physicians in the beautiful Catskill Mountains at MENLA […]
Apr 28 - Apr 30, 2023
Reconnect & Rejuvenate this spring with Heather and Denise on the healing grounds of Menla. Embedded amidst soothing streams and forests, Menla provides the perfect getaway to relax, rejuvenate and reboot! As mother nature begins to awaken from the depths of winter and begins to pulse energy back into our hemisphere, may we also come together in […]
May 04 - May 07, 2023
Join Indigo Wellness Group and Connecticut Power Yoga for a 3-day wellness retreat to help you awaken into spring feeling restored and recharged. What is it: a space to restore and recharge, nourish your mind and body, clear out old stagnant energy and create new space for yourself. What you get: both vinyasa and restorative […]
May 05 - May 07, 2023
Looking for a purposeful getaway stimulating your sense of balance and connection with yourself? Join us on a 3-day retreat in the beautiful Catskill Mountains, led by yoga teacher and breathwork instructor Sarah Ireland and balance coach Sille Ostergaard. We specialize in turning imbalance into clarity and flow, guided by a holistic approach to mind, […]
May 05 - May 07, 2023
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 […]
May 11 - May 14, 2023
Long before Tibet House was gifted the 330-acre Menla property, an extensive web of hiking trails allowed guests to experience the magic, serenity, and natural splendor of our enchanted forest. With the help of intrepid volunteers over the years, we have restored several of the old trails on our property completely, and each year we […]
May 19 - May 21, 2023
TRAINING CERTIFICATION: Module 1 of 3 The Certification program is spread over 3 weekend intensives equaling 100 hours of training with pioneers who will show you how to utilize a variety of Sound Healing techniques for your own practice as a SoundHealer. With a certificate from Sage Academy of Sound, students will be better equipped […]
May 19 - May 21, 2023
In this workshop, Kim explains why less is more and presents five simplicity pathways you can take to help your child feel calmer, happier and more secure. This is the theme and the workshop which provided the inspiration for Kim’s book by the same name (published in August 2009 & 2019 2nd ed.). It presents […]
May 26 - May 28, 2023
Have you ever wanted to dive deeply into the practice of Sound Healing? Are you curious about how it works and how you can incorporate it into your daily practice? If your answer is YES, this retreat is for you! Join our weekend Sound Healing Immersion Retreat as we will study and explore this ancient […]
May 30 - Jun 05, 2023
Join us for the closing term of our Vajrayoga school. Spring term we will study Vajrayana Tantra and the Vajra body in depth and expand our study of comparative Hatha yoga and non-dual traditions. Kalachakra, Yamantaka, Guhyasamaja-Esoteric Community Tantra, Chakrasamvara, and the Tibetan Book of the Dead will be explored along with the Hatha yoga […]
Jun 02 - Jun 04, 2023
From the largest living organism in the world to the creation of soil, fungi play an essential role for life on earth. They have been recycling and helping to heal the planet for centuries. Now we can partner with fungi to improve our lives through appreciating the food and medicines this extraordinary kingdom has to […]
Jun 08 - Jun 11, 2023
Welcome to Cultivate Joy ~ A Ketamine Assisted and Mindfulness Retreat for Inspired Individuals looking to Cultivate Joy in everyday life. 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 […]
Jun 15 - Jun 18, 2023
Yoga asanas and pranayama offer us the tools to move from the periphery to the core of our being. It is a lifetime practice that continually deepens our understanding and ability to touch the inner layers of ourselves. Join Iyengar teacher Eve Holbrook for a combination of practice that progresses and the settling that occurs […]
Jun 22 - Jun 25, 2023
Awaken Radiance is a deep dive into the wisdom of practicing resting in nature, communing with the elements, and offering gratitude to Earth. This retreat will be an exploration of the practice of nature as our primary and most sacred teacher. Inspired by the teachings of the sage Dattatreya, we will practice yoga nidra, rest, […]
Jun 22 - Jun 25, 2023
The world’s foremost experts in the art and science of sound healing will come together to immerse retreat participants in the sacred power of sound. Under the guidance of these remarkable scholars, doctors, healers, and sound practitioners, students will explore the healing potential of Tuning Forks, Crystal Bowls and Pyramids, Tibetan Bowls, Sacred Gongs and […]
Jun 26 - Jun 29, 2023
In a safe and supportive space, surrounded by the beautiful Catskill mountains, Drs. Laurane and Tom guide you in a group experience of diving deep within to reconnect to self, others, and nature for healing and wisdom. In this Double Breathwork workshop, each person will experience four Holotropic Breathwork® sessions (two as a breather/two as […]
Jun 30 - Jul 02, 2023
Gift yourself a journey into nature, peace, and renewal. Over the course of this weekend retreat, you will have the opportunity to dive into four yoga practices including pranayama and meditation. We will take beautiful walks each morning in the forest with a Qi Gong flow before breakfast and will lead a magnificent guided hike […]
Jul 06 - Jul 09, 2023
Revitalize your life through immersing yourself in the rich wisdom, poetry and practices of the ancient yogis and sages. This is a weekend of renewing and reprioritizing your happiness, health, and sense of purpose. Using healing yoga practices, breathwork, and dharma teachings, we will tap our inner reservoir of life-force and re-emerge into our life […]
Jul 09 - Jul 14, 2023
See with Your Heart. Live from Your Heart. Lead Through Your Heart. Emily Blefeld and Dan Cohen’s Seeing with Your Heart Alchemical Constellations Training and Facilitator Certification is designed for individuals ready to untie the tangled threads of past generational sorrows, free themselves to live into the possibilities of spontaneous creation, and expand their lives, […]
Jul 21 - Jul 23, 2023
Picture this: You wake up to the sounds of nature and take your time meandering to a beautiful breakfast prepared just for you. No need to rush. Instead, you get to savor. You spend the morning on your yoga mat, feeling the delight of coming home to your body. The world slows down, and everything […]
Jul 21 - Jul 23, 2023
Join Pilates Instructor and owner of McQueen Fitness, Natarsha McQueen, for this unique opportunity to completely reset and recharge your mind, body, and soul. Start each day with a yoga practice focused on bringing balance to your body and relaxing your nervous system. You will also enjoy small group Pilates sessions with Natarsha where you […]
Jul 27 - Jul 31, 2023
Regenerate and flow this summer with Amy Smith, owner of Laughing Buddha Hot Yoga in southern New Jersey, and special guest Laughing Buddha Instructors. This retreat will feature elements of Baptiste yoga, mindful movement, intention and healing and allow you to fully disconnect for the weekend. Join us as we take time for ourselves to […]
Jul 28 - Jul 30, 2023
TRAINING CERTIFICATION: Module 2 of 3 The Certification program teaches how to utilize a variety of Sound Healing techniques for your own practice as a Sound Healer. With a certificate from The Sage Academy of Sound, students should be better equipped to serve as practitioners, specialists, volunteers, interns, or even as members of a multidisciplinary […]
Jul 31 - Aug 03, 2023
Elevate yourself into the fresh mountain air of the Catskills in upstate New York. Whether you are a seasoned yogi or beginner, join us to deepen your yoga practice, awaken your spirit, and rise to the special occasion of a 4-day, 3-night all-inclusive yoga and wellness retreat in this most lovely secluded setting. This summer […]
Aug 07 - Aug 11, 2023
You are invited to spend 5 days with a collective of other soul achievers and seekers this coming August 2023 at the Spiritual Achiever™ Healing and Embodiment Retreat. This retreat is designed to help you connect more deeply with your mind, body, and spirit. Each day of the retreat, you'll have the opportunity to participate in […]
Aug 10 - Aug 13, 2023
Healing happens in relationships. First with oneself, with the other, and with the world. Stephan Hausner considers health the ability to respond to our human and natural environment. He has helped many people around the world process traumatic events that originated with their ancestors. These include individual (accidents, illness, etc.) as well as collective events. […]
Aug 11 - Aug 13, 2023
Examining and practicing Buddha’s Foundations of Mindfulness, we will find connection and ease within the pristine natural environment of Menla. Exploring the Buddha’s words and teachings from the original source text, the Mahasatipatthana Sutra, we will find our own unique pathway of presence, relaxing in our bodies and with our breath. In the serene setting […]
Aug 18 - Aug 20, 2023
In the early part of his career, Dr. Epstein kept his beliefs as a Buddhist separate from his work as a psychiatrist. But as he became more forthcoming with his patients about his personal spiritual leanings, he was surprised how many of them were eager to learn more. The divisions between the psychological, emotional, and […]
Aug 25 - Aug 27, 2023
TRAINING CERTIFICATION: Module 3 of 3 The Certification program teaches how to utilize a variety of Sound Healing techniques for your own practice as a Sound Healer. With a certificate from The Sage Academy of Sound, students should be better equipped to serve as practitioners, specialists, volunteers, interns, or even as members of a multidisciplinary […]
Aug 25 - Aug 27, 2023
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 […]
Sep 06 - Sep 10, 2023
Join us for a healing and rejuvenating retreat where we will slow down, take time for ourselves and experientially practice techniques to evolve and find balance in our mind, body and spirit. The benefits of yoga and meditation have profound effects on our mental and emotional well-being. Laina’s EVOLVE Coaching workshops are designed to support […]
Sep 08 - Sep 10, 2023
From the largest living organism in the world to the creation of soil, fungi play an essential role for life on earth. They have been recycling and helping to heal the planet for centuries. Now we can partner with fungi to improve our lives through appreciating the food and medicines this extraordinary kingdom has to […]
Sep 11 - Sep 17, 2023
This advanced retreat explores the nature of mind and reality from the perspective of the nondual traditions. A host of ancient and modern methods for touching into the nature of mind will be explored, including analytic meditation, the practice of open awareness, devotion (via guru yoga), mantra, breathwork, nature dharma, cutting-through practices, and the nocturnal […]
Sep 21 - Sep 25, 2023
This seasonal gathering will weave concepts from magic, herbalism, and ceremony/celebration into a balanced, creative, and receptive expression of our humanness as nature itself. Menla’s powerful lead gardener, Iquwah, will share her deep wisdom and unique expression, born of a lifetime spent with nature. Participants will craft their own personally informed expressions of connection with […]
Sep 28 - Oct 01, 2023
Our goal on this retreat is to stimulate the senses to purge negative energies from the body 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 surround Menla. During this retreat, you can expect twice daily […]
Sep 29 - Oct 02, 2023
This is an opportunity and an invitation for SoundHealers and yogis wanting to embody the science of Nada Yoga, and study Gong Kriya, Gong Yoga. Since 1969, 88 year old Grand Gong Master Don Conreaux has spread the gong, its uses and methods to new students of Holistic Resonance around the world. This year marks […]
Sep 29 - Oct 01, 2023
Join Michelle Dalbec and Liza Bertini, Co-Founders of the Thread Yoga Collective, for a weekend to dive into the inquiry of yoga and life. At the turn of the season, a time that represents the transition from outward to inward, it is a perfect time to pause, reflect, and nurture ourselves. Enjoy blissful days filled […]
Oct 02 - Oct 04, 2023
Join Dr Weiss’ Mindful Living Retreat at Menla in Phoenicia, New York for an exceptional experience celebrating all our hard work and collective successes as we learn to embrace a mindful and healthier lifestyle utilizing Whole Plant-based foods. At Menla, you will be so awestruck at the stunning fall colors while you leaf-peep. Test your […]
Oct 19 - Oct 22, 2023
Welcome to Cultivating Joy ~ An LGBTQIA+ Ketamine-Assisted Mindfulness Retreat for Inspired Individuals. 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 and spirituality~ This retreat is for individuals couples […]
Nov 06 - Nov 13, 2023
September 22, 2023 to April 19th, 2024 Course kick off online September 22nd, weekly livestreams and online. In-Person Fall Practice Immersion at Menla: November 6-13th. Use this link to register for the in person event! Schedule for In-Person Retreat Monday, November 6 3 - 6 pm Arrival & Check-in 6 - 7 pm Dinner 7:30 […]
Nov 15 - Nov 19, 2023
The Extraordinary Vessels are the foundational system of channels according to Chinese medical theory. The formation of this channel system begins in the dividing ovum, and as the embryo and subsequent fetus develop, their energetics and pathways are continually laid down, assuring the development of an individual. All other channel systems are birthed by the […]
Dec 11 - Dec 17, 2023
Don't miss your chance to join an all-star team of teachers and practitioners of Indic yogic sciences for a weeklong Vajrayoga study and practice intensive, "A Mahasiddha Reunion: Devotion, Wisdom, and Taras' Magic" December 11 - 17 at Menla or online. Space is very limited for the in-person option, so sign up now for this […]
“This was hands down the best spiritual retreat experience I’ve had since I left my teacher’s ashram. Omega, Kripalu, Esalen don’t compare to the lovely energy happening at Menla. The small, intimate facilities allow them to make delicious food, very sattvic & each meal feels restoring to vitality. The staff is very kind and helpful. Everyone we met seemed to have a fullness of heart and a strong dedication to be of service to the place & the guests. The environs are gorgeous! The hiking trails are well marked. I could spend 100 days here & never wish for the outside world. I cannot recommend this place more.”
Aimee S.
“I love Menla! The views are gorgeous, the organic vegetarian food delectable, the staff professional and friendly and the program’s top flight!!”
Katherine Cook
“Fabulous front desk and unbelievably good staff. The best!”
Somnath Choudhuri
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