Jacqueline Deflorio

Jacqueline Deflorio-Reid

Jacqui – is a 500hr Certified Yoga Teacher, Certified Ayurveda Therapist, Reiki Master, Buddhist Practitioner, KonMari (Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up) Consultant and Artist. She has been practicing yoga since 1995 and is the founder of Om Tara Yoga Studio on Long Island, which has been a sacred space for the Massapequa and surrounding communities for more than 12 years. She has been inspired by her many teachers, most notably, HH the 14th Dalai Lama, Robert Thurman, Sharon Salzberg, Krishna Das and BKS Iyengar as well as many others. Jacqui combines many modalities of healing and support through her work with yoga students including but not limited to mindfulness meditation, crystals, aromatherapy, reiki, soundbaths & shirodhara. She is currently preparing a podcast of her weekly dharma talks and continues to further her studies in the philosophy of Yoga. She is a very proud mother of three and wife of 34 years.

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“A Paradise in the mountains. Usually you expect basic accommodations for a Retreat Center, but the rooms are amazing.”

Beth Silverman

“You have to experience it to believe the kindness & caring concern shown, not to mention mind-blowing teachings.”

Diane Lee

“Menla is indeed magical, a place out of time that is rich in presence. The vibrational quality of this sanctuary is palpable as well as the magnificent natural beauty. Healing, peaceful and luminous with Light, a pilgrimage to Menla evokes the proverbial Medicine Mountain, and yet it is so close to NYC. Our Ayurvedic massage and experience at Dewa Spa was transporting, regenerative and deeply nourishing. Looking forward to our next retreat here and sharing this treasure with friends.”

Sarah Drew

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