Bobbie Eliss and Karin Weinstein

Bobbie Ellis and Karin Weinstein

Bobbie Ellis is a somatic educator, yoga teacher, movement facilitator, and ceremonialist with decades of experience supporting embodied awareness, resilience, and creative expression. Her work weaves together somatic yoga, mindfulness, expressive movement, and trauma-informed approaches, inviting people to listen deeply to the wisdom of their bodies and live with greater presence and authenticity.Karin Weinstein is a yoga teacher and movement educator known for her clear, compassionate guidance and deeply embodied teaching style. Drawing from years of study in yoga, somatics, and mindful movement, Karin creates practices that are accessible, grounding, and transformative, helping students cultivate strength, ease, and trust in their own embodied experience.

Upcoming Programs by Bobbie Ellis and Karin Weinstein

Awakening the Wisdom of the Body

Sep 24 - Sep 27, 2026

A Somatic Yoga & Movement Retreat Nestled in the healing landscape of Menla in the Catskills, Awakening the Wisdom of the Body is a four-day somatic yoga and movement retreat with Bobbie Ellis and Karin Weinstein. Through gentle movement, breath awareness, guided rest, and creative exploration, participants are invited to slow down, listen deeply, and […]

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“Menla is an oasis of tranquility amidst vast natural forest preserves… The area holds a very special aura and energy which you can’t help but be affected by…”

CJ Dellatore, Relevant Design

“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.

“It was a lovely weekend as it always is at Menla! Thank you. It truly is a special place in many ways. The people who work there and run the place really do make the difference, as they are all very nice and kind. I’ve been to other like places where that typically isn’t the case. I realized this past weekend that just being at Menla is simply awesome!”

Sasha Laumeister

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