Blissful Meditations & Transporting Practices
There will be active yoga sessions throughout the day to bring vitality to your body and mind. All levels!
This Fall, we’re gathering at the Menla Mountain Retreat Center to spend several days recalibrating the energy of our lives through ancient yogic teachings, exercises, and meditation practices…
We want to invite you to take a few days of your life to prioritize the most important things in each of our lives: cultivation of life-force, connection to purpose, and experience of genuine Love.
Led by renowned yogi and teacher, Jai Dev Singh, this event will recalibrate life’s energy in a way that allows us to navigate our current challenges (no matter how mundane or profound they may be) with intuitive wisdom and courage.
Starting on the evening of Wednesday, October 5th and concluding on the afternoon of Sunday, October 9th, we’ll journey together in the beautiful scenery and magic of the legendary Menla Mountain Retreat in the Catskills of New York!
The stage is set for a magical experience of great proportions!
…of Ayurveda and utilize powerful yoga practices in order to gain the direct experience of heightened energy. You will be given the blueprint of the human being and the map that marks the pathway to a life of mastery.
The Life-Force Academy Immersion was designed to put the wind of momentum at your back. It was formulated to give you an experience so powerful that by the end of the retreat, continuing the practices you will have learned will be natural and easy when you get home. Consistency is what creates long-lasting impact. Most people need an immersion significant enough in substance and time to make the new enhancements stick. This event will do just that.
Through a live immersion experience, a deeper digestion takes place where intellectual knowledge is catalyzed into wisdom through the potency of your own personal experience.
You will learn the inner teachings of Ayurveda and drive them deep into your cellular memory through the practice of powerful Kundalini Yoga exercises and meditations. This is where the true healing, the true transformation takes place. Whether you are new to yoga, or a seasoned practitioner of many years, this event will meet you exactly where you are.
This is not a series of lectures. The ancient philosophy of Kundalini is artistically mixed with yoga sessions and meditation…many of which will be practiced to the powerful soundscape of Simrit’s transcendent live music. You’ll be surrounded by an incredible community of people, sharing delicious meals, stimulating conversation, scenic hikes…all within the scenery and beauty of the gorgeous Catskill Mountains.
Formulated and taught by yogi and ayurvedic teacher, Jai Dev Singh, this event is a rare opportunity to grow, heal, learn and transform through a powerful synthesis that combines the timeless teachings of Ayurveda with the highly transformative practices of Kundalini Yoga.
Fresh, Healing Foods Served with Love.
Designed around fresh locally and seasonally sourced ingredients, including produce harvested from their on-site organic garden, Menla’s buffet-style dining emphasizes plant-based dishes, with meat options available by advance request.
The 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 local farms with an eye toward seasonal and organic fruits, vegetables, grains, and legumes.
Guests of Menla consistently rave about the high quality and memorable tastes of their meals. Be sure to check out some of their sample menus!
If you have specific dietary allergies please be sure to let us know upon registration.
The Life-Force Academy Immersion is open. Spaces are filling up quickly, and available on a first come, first served basis!
Click the button below to Register Now. Price listed is per person.
Please Note: All registration for this event is handled through the Menla Retreat Center @ menla.org.
2-4pm: Free Time
Land & Facilities
Set in a secluded valley beside an enchanting stream in the heart of the Catskill mountains, Menla is a hidden oasis, featuring spiritual and wellness retreats as well as exclusive getaways and the world-class Dewa Spa. A truly unique venue, Menla is the Dalai Lama’s cultural center in North America—a modern retreat and destination spa inspired by the ancient Buddhist kingdom of Tibet.
Immerse yourself in the magic of pristine mountain forests, explore hiking trails, encounter wildlife, and discover a rich tapestry of wellness experiences and activities.
Lodging & Camping
Spread across three beautifully appointed hotel-style residences – Lhasa Inn, Kathmandu, & Thimphu – Menla’s elegant deluxe private rooms and suites with en suite bathrooms can accommodate one to four guests each.
All rooms feature queen and/or twin beds, made up with high thread count organic linens, as well as comfy chairs, writing desk, dresser, telephone, free high-speed wifi, original artwork, and Tibetan accents.
Menla’s standard shared accommodations options consist of four individual cabins sequestered along the valley at the edge of the surrounding forests. Snowlion, Dragon, and Garuda Cabins each accommodate 12-13 people, with Eva’s Cabin accommodating up to 6.
All offer shared bathrooms, kitchen, and modest dining/living room spaces, making them ideal for those seeking a group living experience. For those preferring more privacy, Gangtok and Panther Cottages have a total of six private rooms, each with one queen bed. All standard accommodations include cotton linens and towels and signature Menla hand and face soap.
Menla’s grounds offer ample space for camping. Whether you set your tent up on one of our wooden tent platforms or on one of the grassy areas just above the Pantherkill Stream, enjoy the sounds of nature. Bathrooms with showers and locker rentals for campers are available in the nearby lower level of the Nalanda Conference Center.
Campers must bring their own camping gear, including tent, sleeping bag, and pillow. Menla provides camper towels upon request.
It’s not recommended, but you are welcome to stay off-site. If you choose this option, you are responsible for booking your own accommodations.
Dewa Spa
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.
A breathtaking 4000 square foot haven for healing & wellbeing – experience advanced therapies with ancient roots delivered in dedicated therapy rooms. Dewa also features men’s and women’s steam rooms, infrared & traditional saunas, as well as soaking tubs, a 2-person jetted tub, conventional and rain showers with side jets, and outdoor pool.
Dewa offers a wide range of Eastern and Western spa treatments featuring the Tibetan KuNye massage, herbal baths, Shirodhara, vibrational sound therapy, customized facials, as well as saunas and steam rooms to stimulate and detoxify your system. Whether you join us for a few hours, a day, or a weekend, Dewa’s selection of treatments and packages will leave you feeling renewed, relaxed, and recharged.
Transportation & Directions
With advance notice, Menla provides a $5 shuttle to and from Phoenicia up until 8 p.m for people traveling by bus. Please call 845-688-6897 ext. 0 to arrange for pickup.
For more information and directions, go to this page here.
The Life-Force Academy Immersion is open. Spaces are filling up quickly and available on a first come, first served basis!
Click the button below to Register Now. Price listed is per person.
Please Note: All registration for this event is handled through the Menla Retreat Center @ menla.org.