Life-Force Academy Winter Solstice Retreat 2025
Dec 18 - Dec 21, 2025 | Menla Retreat Center, Catskills, NY
Dec 18 - Dec 21, 2025 | Menla Retreat Center, Catskills, NY
For thousands of years great yogis have possessed the secret knowledge of human potentiality. They have passed their practices and wisdom down through the ages from teacher to student in an unbroken chain. Not only are these teachings as much intact today as they were hundreds of years ago, they have evolved into forms now available to each and every person and are more essential for humanity than ever before. We were never given a map of our making… we were never shown how to transform our depression to devotion, our anxiety into strength. The Life-Force Academy Immersion gives you that blueprint. It takes you on a phenomenal yogic and meditative adventure that develops tremendous inner power with a brilliant outer glow!
There is an unending rhythm, a field of energy which powers all things. It is a field of creativity, love, and wisdom. Pleasures will come and go. Pains will rise and fall. The happenings of our lives will be forever in flux.
Yet somehow in the center there is a constant — a force which never wavers. Join us for the journey of experiencing this magnificent ‘constant’—the field of energy which dwells between positive and negative, our desires and fears.
Learn to drop down into what the sages of ancient India called ananda—transcendent bliss. The Immersion experience will teach you how to tap into this vibrating field of inexhaustible energy. By doing so, we activate our sense of purpose, genuine joy, and intuitive sparkle.
What To Expect At A Life-Force Academy Retreat
Engage in active yoga sessions throughout the day, seamlessly blended with uplifting dharma teachings.
Experience teachings that are approachable, easy to follow, adaptable to all levels, and thoroughly enjoyable.
Whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced yogi, this event is designed for you.
Savor healthy, fresh, and organic vegetarian meals that energize and delight.
Join a remarkable group of individuals, where a close-knit community forms naturally.
Immerse yourself in the stunning beauty of Menla Mountain Retreat Center, nestled in the heart of New York’s scenic Catskill Mountains.
Menla is a hidden oasis set in a secluded valley beside an enchanting stream in the heart of the Catskill mountains. Featuring spiritual and wellness retreats as well as exclusive getaways, our world-class Dewa Spa offers one-of-a-kind experiences. A truly unique venue and a project of Tibet House US – the Dalai Lama’s cultural center in North America – Menla is a modern resort and destination spa surrounded by thousands of acres of unspoiled wilderness. Inspired by the ancient Buddhist kingdom of Tibet, we strive to keep alive knowledge handed down for centuries. Immerse yourself in the magic of our pristine mountain forests. Explore hiking trails, encounter wildlife, and discover a rich tapestry of wellness experiences and activities. This includes workshops with renowned teachers, yoga, meditation, Tibetan healing therapies, massages, bodywork, and so much more.
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Discover the ancient restorative therapies of Tibet at Dewa, Menla’s world-class healing spa and one of the few places in the West where you can experience the Tibetan KuNye massage. In addition to Eastern modalities, Dewa offers a full menu of Western spa treatments. The expertise of our carefully selected therapists is unmatched. We provide access to a full complement of amenities including a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, Finnish & Infrared saunas, steam rooms, a relaxation lounge, medicinal garden, and serene private hiking trails.
Designed around fresh locally and seasonally sourced ingredients, including produce harvested from the on-site organic garden, Menla's buffet-style dining features protein-balanced plant-based dishes. Our Executive Chef and her team bring a creative flair to dishes that are as delicious as they are nutritious. Menla’s wellness cuisine is centered around healing foods, sourced primarily from the Menla garden and local farms with an eye toward seasonal and organic fruits, vegetables, grains, and legumes. Our guests consistently rave about the high quality and memorable tastes of our meals. Be sure to check out some of our sample menus!
There's no doubt—the sound current is a key element of what makes Life-Force Academy so powerful. Each session becomes a transformative sound healing journey that recalibrates every level of your being. It’s an immersion into deep, restorative healing through sound.
You are invited on an adventure of a lifetime. Many journeys require traveling a great distance. This one you take from your own home, wherever you are in the world. All you need is to carve out the space in your calendar for it to happen. Invite a friend or family member to journey with you (it’s an amazing experience to share with another), or simply do it on your own accord in the privacy of your own mind and heart.
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*Price is per household
Online access to all live-streamed sessions in HD quality; enjoy ongoing access to session recordings inside your account going forward into the future.
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Join us in person for this transformative experience! Limited spots available on a first-come, first-served basis. Price varies based on accommodation choice.
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