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.
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
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 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 23 - Jun 25, 2023
Camp Yoga (for adults!) is a transformative retreat that promises to take you on an exhilarating journey of self-discovery in a fun and playful way. Set amidst serene and picturesque upstate NY, this yoga retreat offers you the perfect opportunity to explore your inner self and connect with your mind, body, and spirit. Whether you […]
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 […]
Jul 31 - Aug 06, 2023
We are honored and delighted to welcome to Menla His Eminence the 11th Lelung Rinpoche, who will bestow the Yamantaka abishekam “empowerment” to participants and give precious teachings on the mild and fierce Mañjushrī deity practices. Rinpoche will open the door to these wisdom teachings during this practitioners’ retreat, which will include Mañjushrī mantra accumulation, […]
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
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 […]
Aug 25 - Aug 27, 2023
In today's busy world, losing sight of who we are and how to care for ourselves can be easy. Join Pilates Master Trainer and Yoga Therapist Lia Masciulli for a unique opportunity to reconnect to your soul through movement, learn to rest in stillness, and explore self-expression. Over the course of three days, you'll return […]
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 […]
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 07 - Sep 10, 2023
Seasonal detoxification is a major facet of self-care and healing in traditional holistic medicine, including Sowa Rigpa, the Tibetan Science of Healing. Tibetan rejuvenation practices also include fasting, mind-body practices, and meditation, called Chulen, akin to “rasayana” methods in Ayurveda. In addition to dietary and herbal regimens, the Tibetan medicine tradition preserves spiritual methods of chulen (“taking […]
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 22 - Sep 24, 2023
This retreat takes place over the Autumn Equinox September 22-24, 2023. As the natural world around us begins its transition to slowing down and releasing what is needed to begin its next cycle of regeneration, you are invited to embody your inner strength to soften by compassionately creating space to slow down enough to feel […]
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 05, 2023
Discover the magical depth of presence in your own nature through self love and self care. Renew, reveal, regenerate and retreat in the Catskills during autumn's brilliance in nature. Nurture your body, mind, and soul within the magical grounds of Menla with Helena Zera, owner of Vyana Yoga & PolariTea, along with a special guest […]
Oct 02 - Oct 04, 2023
Join us at Dr Weiss’ Mindful Living Retreat at Menla Retreat and Dewa Spa 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. You will immerse yourself in each of the 7 pillars of […]
Oct 06 - Oct 08, 2023
This retreat is led by Colleen Saidman Yee, a renowned yoga teacher, studio owner and author who has been practicing yoga for over three decades. Are you ready to take your yoga practice to the next level while falling in love with what life is offering right now? Re-connect with yourself no matter what stage […]
Oct 11 - Oct 15, 2023
Life-Force Academy at Menla This is an in-person, multi-day immersive yoga retreat that will give you the energy, inspiration and momentum to live the life of creativity and purpose that you were designed for. Join Jai Dev Singh and the Life-Force Academy this fall at the majestic Menla Mountain Retreat in the Catskill Mountains of […]
Oct 19 - Oct 22, 2023
Welcome to Cultivating Joy 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 couples. If you are committed to the practice of sharing the […]
Oct 27 - Oct 30, 2023
Please join us as we share yoga, meditation, mindfulness, and self-reflection practices that foster a more compassionate, forgiving attitude toward ourselves and others so that we can open our hearts to the fullness of life and awaken our capacity to love more deeply. Our retreat schedule includes: daily morning meditation, vinyasa yoga deep stretching, guided […]
Nov 03 - Nov 05, 2023
Lucienne Vidah and Mitchell Owen will lead seven sessions of asana and meditation respectively. Through asana the body becomes a firm, stable and intelligent structure, the breath moves freely and the brain can relax. When a posture is aligned, the mind naturally settles. The grounds are fertile to enter a meditative state. The meditative state […]
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 […]
Nov 16 - Nov 19, 2023
Turning inwards, Autumn is a time for processing the events of the year and indeed, one's life, thus far; reflection and introspection. Through asana, pranayama, pratyahara (sense withdrawal), dharana (holding of one's attention) and dhyana (meditation), we will support and honor the qualities of the season, making space through inner expansion. We will build the reserves […]
Nov 17 - Nov 19, 2023
Using holistic healing modalities and activities to set intentions, manifest, create change, movement, and freedom in our lives. Vision Boards, journaling, intention setting and burning, spiritual cards, group acupuncture available as well. Schedule Friday, November 17 3 -6 pm Arrival and Check-in 6 - 7 pm Dinner 7:30 - 9 pm Welcome Program Acupuncture & […]
Nov 17 - Nov 19, 2023
How do we create the conditions for optimal health and wellbeing in our intense modern-day lives? The ancient traditions of meditation, yoga and the sister science of Ayurveda offer practices that balance, heal and transform mind and body to up-level your health, reduce stress, strengthen your immune system and soothe your spirit. The best way […]
Nov 30 - Dec 03, 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 […]
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 is a beautiful retreat center complete with spa nestled in the lush green countryside of the Catskills. Peace and tranquility are the first to greet you upon arriving at Menla. The staff is warm, professional, and helpful. I have had a couple of massages with hot rocks by a very competent and knowledgeable massage therapist. He is the BEST I have ever had, and I highly recommend going to DEWA Spa at Menla”
Diane Boehm
“Your facilities and location are outstanding for retreats, and the staff are incredibly courteous and helpful. Being in the mountains, wandering along the streams and paths and disconnecting from the business of our daily lives was wonderful. Thank you for creating such a welcoming and warm environment.”
Lori P.
“A wonderful retreat center. Beautiful setting and accommodations. By the end of the weekend I felt like I was in an different space, not in any specific geographical area but a separate magical world.”
Ioana Boambes
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