Miguel Mendez

Miguel Mendez, also known as the “Plant Yogi Chef”, is known in South and North America for his active role in personal development as a wellness counselor, teacher, and healer. His expansive knowledge integrates Kundalini yoga, meditation, nutrition, Ayurveda, indigenous plant medicine, and Traditional Chinese Medicine. Miguel lives in Upstate New York, walking an active path of consciousness and transformation. His offering and teachings are all derived from the passion of his heart. He believes strongly that through the spreading of ancestral wisdom and the application of simple and grounded technical information, the world is evolving into a more peaceful one each day. His classes are full of good humor, symbolic metaphors, endless smiles, and highly-encouraged hip-shaking.

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

Nitzan Blouin

“I loved every minute at Menla. It was as if heaven was delivered to me on earth–the people, the food, the services at the spa, even my walks to the meeting room were infused with magic. I was greeted with so much warmth and caring with every interaction.”

Janice Rous

“Being able to come to a place like this, being around so many open minded people, and being able to volunteer and give back to a place that gives people so much, has truly been an unforgettably life changing experience that I continue to be grateful for.”

Shayna D.

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