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Awakening the Wisdom of the Body

Name: Awakening the Wisdom of the Body
Start: 2026-09-24
End: 2026-09-27
Location: Menla
Rating: 4.85

4.8573 reviews

375 Panterkill Road PO Box 70 Phoenicia, NY 12464 United States

September 24 - 27, 2026

About this Retreat

Your Guides

Bobbie

Details of this retreat

A Somatic Yoga & Movement Retreat

Nestled in the healing landscape of Menla in the Catskills, Awakening the Wisdom of the Body is a four-day somatic yoga and movement retreat with Bobbie Ellis and Karin Weinstein. Through gentle movement, breath awareness, guided rest, and creative exploration, participants are invited to slow down, listen deeply, and rediscover the body’s innate intelligence.

This retreat offers a supportive environment for cultivating ease, resilience, and vitality. With time for practice, reflection, and restoration, you’ll leave with practical tools and embodied insights that can be woven into daily life.

Schedule:

Thursday September 24

3 - 6 pm Arrival and Check-in
6 - 7 pm Dinner
7:30 - 9 pm Welcome Program

Friday September 25

7 - 8 am Early Morning Gentle Movement and Embodied Meditation
8 - 9 am Breakfast
9:30am - 12 pm Morning Practice
12:30 - 1:30 pm Lunch
2:30 - 5:30 pm Afternoon Practice
6 - 7 pm Dinner
7:30 - 9 pm Free time

Saturday September 26

8 - 9 am Breakfast
9:30 am - 12 pm Morning Practice
12:30 - 1:30 pm Lunch
2:30 - 5:30 pm Afternoon Practice
6 - 7 pm Dinner
7:30 - 9 pm Evening Practice and Embodied Celebrations

Sunday September 27

6 - 8 am Check-out of Rooms
8 - 9 am Breakfast
9:30 am - 12 pm Morning Practice and closing circle
12:30 - 1:30 pm Lunch & Departure

*Please note this schedule is subject to change.

Getting Here

Menla, 375 Panterkill Road PO Box 70 Phoenicia, NY 12464 United States

Accommodation

Economy Premium Single - Shared Bath

Standard Premium Single Room with a Queen or Full Bed and Shared Bathroom Up to 10 guests share two large bathrooms. Each bathroom has two shower stalls and two toilets. A phone is not available but high-speed WiFi is available in the room Phone Access Available in Upper Level Of Conference Center. All calls are free of charge This Lodging Type is not ADA Compliant. * Please note rates include meals and accommodations.

Economy Single - Shared Bath

Standard Single Room with a Twin Bed and Shared Bathroom Bathroom is Shared with One to Six Other Guests on Your Floor. A phone is not available but high-speed WiFi is available in the room Phone Access Available in Nearby Conference Center and also Lhasa in Business Center. All calls are free of charge. This Lodging Type is not ADA Compliant. * Please note rates include meals and accommodations.

Economy Double - Shared Bath (Shared Room)

Standard Double with Twin Beds and Shared Bathroom The bathroom is Shared with other rooms on the same floor. High-speed Wi-Fi is available in the room. Phone Access Available in Nearby Conference Center and also Lhasa in Business Center. All calls are free of charge. This Lodging Type is not ADA Compliant. * Please note that rates include meals and accommodations * Please note: this is an open door policy room, meaning there are no keys to lock the door (we have lockers you can use at Lhasa if needed) * This booking is for one bed in a double shared room: We May Assign You Roommates if You Do Not Register with others

Economy Quad - Shared Bath (Shared Room)

Standard Quad Room with Quad Twin Beds and Shared Bathroom Accommodations Fee Includes All Meals. High speed Wi-Fi is available in the room. Phone Access Available in Nearby Conference Center and also Lhasa in Business Center. All calls are free of charge. This Lodging Type is not ADA Compliant. * Please note that rates include meals and accommodations * Please note: this is an open door policy room, meaning there are no keys to lock the door (we have lockers you can use at Lhasa if needed) * This booking is for one bed in a quad shared room: We May Assign You Roommates if You Do Not Register with others.

Customer Reviews

4.85 out of 5.0 average rating

AMY • Aug 20, 2026

5.0

Verified

Energy Medicine retreat.

What struck me most about our Menla retreat was the energy of the LAND. Serenity. Peacefullness and sheer beauty of the place held me, and also, the natural wildlife.. abundant. Safe. Peaceful. The following important highlights was the loving preparation of beautiful food which of course supported our practice. I was in the Dragon living accomodation and found the surrounding forrest and trail access to be superb. I also enjoyed walking in the gardens and admiring all that was growing there.

Sarah • Aug 19, 2026

5.0

Verified

Heart Centered

Thank you to the Menla land and earth keepers here! Wow, the land is so welcoming and so are the people there. I found everyone to be heart centered. I appreciated the kindness and the cleanliness. Even the animals on this land were peaceful. I will return as soon as I'm able.

Anonymous • Aug 19, 2026

5.0

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Accomodation

Peaceful and refreshing

Dianna • Aug 19, 2026

5.0

Verified

Four winds master retreat

Everything is wonderful and perfect. The food is amazing.

Christina • Aug 19, 2026

5.0

Verified

Energy Medicine Masters Circle Menla 2026

The magic and serene energy of Menla permeated our retreat creating a sacred experience of remembering that I will carry in my heart forever.

Awakening the Wisdom of the Body

About this Retreat

Your Guides

Bobbie Ellis and Karin Weinstein

Details of this retreat

Getting Here