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PhDJ: An Immersion in Movement + Sound with Tasha Blank

Name: PhDJ: An Immersion in Movement + Sound with Tasha Blank
Start: 2026-11-04
End: 2026-11-09
Location: Menla
Rating: 4.79

4.7928 reviews

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

November 4 - 9, 2026

About this Retreat

Your Guides

Tasha

Details of this retreat

Most people think dance is about having the right moves. Forget that. Music is medicine—and this immersion is an invitation to experience what becomes possible when sound, rhythm, and movement are used as tools for transformation, grounding, and connection.

This 4+ day in-person immersion is a core component of the 8-month PhDJ training program. Together, we gather to explore embodied sound, movement and expression—expanding our capacity to listen, feel, move, and heal while integrating the foundational principles of PhDJ.

Guided by DJ Tasha Blank and the PhDJ teaching team, participants engage the body’s primal intelligence, spark creative fire and deepen their relationship to music as a somatic and spiritual practice.

This immersion is a space to release old stories held in the body, restore trust in our innate wisdom, and integrate practices that support regulation and resilience. Alongside the movement, there will be plenty of time for rest, reflection, and integration within Menla’s sacred natural environment.

Expect a sweat-filled, electrifying and exploratory experience—one that reconnects you to your most vital inner resources and offers tools that continue to nourish long after the music fades.

*Participation is open exclusively to those enrolled in the PhDJ program.

Schedule:

Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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

Thursday - Sunday, November 5 - 8

8 - 9 am Breakfast
9 am - 12 pm Morning Program
12:30 - 1:30 pm Lunch
2 - 5:30 pm Afternoon Program
6 - 7 pm Dinner
7:30 - 9 pm Evening Activity or integration

Monday, November 9

7 - 11 am Check-out of Rooms
8 - 9 am Breakfast
11 am - 12 pm Group Huddle
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

Deluxe Queen

Deluxe Queen Room with Queen Bed and Private Bathroom Free Phone and Hi-Speed Wifi Internet Access Available Air Conditioning All Rooms in Lhasa are Handicap-Accessible, Including Four Rooms with Wheelchair Accessible Showers. Deluxe Queen Rooms are Available in Lhasa Inn and Kathmandu House * Please note that rates include meals and accommodations

Standard Double Full - Shared bath (Shared Room)

Deluxe Double Room with Two Full Beds and Shared Bathroom Free Phone and Hi-Speed Wifi Internet Access Available Air Conditioning This lodging type is not ADA Compliant. Please note that due to the stairs we recommend that guests with mobility issues book other accommodations. Deluxe Double Rooms with Shared Bathrooms are Located in Thimphu * Please note rates include meals and accommodations. This booking is for one bed in a double shared room: We May Assign You a Roommate if You Do Not Register with One.

Standard Double Twin - Shared bath (Shared Room)

Deluxe Double Room with Two Twin Beds and Shared Bathroom Free Phone and Hi-Speed Wifi Internet Access Available Air Conditioning This lodging type is not ADA Compliant. Please note that due to the stairs we recommend that guests with mobility issues book other accommodations. Deluxe Double Rooms with Shared Bathrooms are Located in Thimphu * Please note rates include meals and accommodations. This booking is for one bed in a double shared room: We May Assign You a Roommate if You Do Not Register with One.

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

4.79 out of 5.0 average rating

Michelle • Mar 30, 2026

5.0

Verified

Invigorating experience

Equinox Embodied was an amazing retreat. The yoga and Pilates classes were well executed and the yoga nidra and sound baths were so relaxing . The retreat was filled with thoughtful surprises and close attention to details. The magic of Menla enhanced the experience. I went home feeling rejuvenated and invigorated. Thank you Kim and Whitney!

Brianna • Mar 26, 2026

5.0

Verified

Beautiful Retreat

Menla’s grounds are truly special, tucked into the gorgeous Catskill mountains, you truly cannot beat the location. There is a pond, a creek, hiking trails and multiple places to explore. I felt such peace joining this retreat between the beautiful itinerary and the space it was held. Highly recommend a retreat at Menla.

Oliviana • Mar 26, 2026

4.0

Verified

Equinox embodied retreat

I loved my time at menla while attending my retreat. The space is so beautiful and all of the staff is so kind. I also really enjoyed the spa where I was able to get a massage. My room was beautiful as well. I would love to come and stay here again.

Sara • Mar 20, 2026

5.0

Verified

Beautiful and Sacred Visit

The architecture of Kevin Courtney's teachings and the structure of his fellow teachers' offerings was truly brilliant and got us into a place where, by the end, you are as tapped in as you can possibly be.

The beauty and sacredness of the land on which Menla is sits is very much a part of the experience and deeply woven into the fabric.

The grounds, lodging, staff, and delicious meals were all exquisite as well. We felt cared for and held in every way.

Linka • Mar 18, 2026

5.0

Verified

Absolutely Perfect!

I adore Menla Retreat Center. This is my second time attending a retreat at Menla. The land is so peaceful and serene. The staff is lovely, the spa is beautiful, and the food is really good. I truly enjoyed my time here and will visit again!

PhDJ: An Immersion in Movement + Sound with Tasha Blank

About this Retreat

Your Guides

Tasha Blank

Details of this retreat

Getting Here