Carolyn Christie

Carolyn began her study of both Buddhism and yoga in 1987 while working for the Peace Corp in Thailand. In 1998 she was initiated into the Kalachakra Tantra by H.H. the XIV Dalai Lama in India and began studying with Khen Rinpoche Lobsang Tharchin in New York. She presently studies with Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse and has also studied with Gyumed Khensur Rinpoche and Professor Robert Thurman. Carolyn is a faculty member at the Iyengar Yoga Institute of New York and is certified as Junior Intermediate 3. From the beginning, she was fascinated by how the Iyengar method of teaching yoga led her a calm state of clarity and stability, both mentally and physically. Her goal as a teacher is to give that experience to others. She regularly studies in India with the Iyengar family.

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“Such a beautiful serene place. The cabins were very clean and well equipped.”

Aziza Gaouda

“My favorite retreat center in the East coast. A real abode of the Dharma.”

Nitzan Blouin

“I have many words but I will use this: streams. This whole valley is full of incredible streams. I came as a part of YTTP retreat this past weekend and loved how the valley of Menla just belonged to each and everyone one of us, together and alone at the same time, I stayed at Dragon house and loved how at home you are made feel though no one really is there guiding you, you are your own guide. I will remember this stay for a long time, the 2 days will last a life time. I hope to return one day. Thank you!”

Lucie T

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