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Tibetan Yoga and the Wisdom of the Impermanent Body: Longevity, Rejuvenation and Inner Healing

Name: Tibetan Yoga and the Wisdom of the Impermanent Body: Longevity, Rejuvenation and Inner Healing
Start: 2026-11-20
End: 2026-11-22
Location: Menla
Rating: 4.85

4.8581 reviews

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

November 20 - 22, 2026

About this Retreat

Your Guides

Dr.

Details of this retreat

Along with profound meditation methods for cultivating embodied wisdom, Tibetan Yoga practices also promote increased vitality, longevity and rejuvenation.
As a traditional medicine doctor and movement therapist of over two decades, I have witnessed the benefit of integrating cultural approaches to caring for the body. This includes subtle cultivation of the body’s channels, vital energies and physiological essences through somatic meditation, but also by exploring contemporary insights into longevity and rejuvenation.
It is stated that ageing impacts the channels and winds, which over the course of adult life - begin to decline.
In this Tibetan Yoga retreat, we will explore not only traditional breath and movement practices that foster the strength and repair of channels but also integrative methods from a variety of disciplines that support the emergence of the wisdom of impermanence.
We will practice methods that encourage emotional regulation, support attention and cognition as well as make the methods of Tibetan Yoga’s physical practices accessible, intelligent and sustainable.
As I have followed this yoga journey for thirty years, I have learned to adapt how I practice and look ahead, and wish to share a broader view of Tibetan Yoga, longevity and rejuvenations
I will introduce therapeutic exercises that support intensive training and recovery, as well as theories and integrative principles that also care for the ageing and adult populations.
Aspects of Tibetan or Buddhist yoga can be safely or intelligently applied, along with interdisciplinary approaches to longevity and rejuvenation.
For established meditators on the ‘long haul’ of this path of embodied wisdom, you will access insights and pragmatic approaches to Chulen rejuvenation and integrating inner yoga principles that make sense.

Schedule

Friday, November 20

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

Saturday, November 21

7 - 8 am Early Morning Program
8 - 9 am Breakfast
9:30 am - 12 pm Morning Program
12:30 - 1:30 pm Lunch
1:30 - 4 pm Free Time for Relaxation and Spa
4 - 6 pm Afternoon Program
6 - 7 pm Dinner
7:30 - 9 pm Evening Program

Sunday, November 22

7 - 11 am Check-out of Rooms
7 - 8 am Early Morning Program
8 - 9 am Breakfast
9:30 am - 12 pm Morning Program
12:30 - 1:30 pm Lunch & Departure

*Please note that the schedule is subject to change at any time.

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 Single - Shared Bath

Menla Private Queen Room with Queen Bed and Shared Bathroom Public Phone and Hi-Speed Wifi Internet Access Available This lodging type is not ADA Compliant Private Queen Rooms with Shared Bathroom are Available in Thimpu House, Panther Cottage and Potala 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.

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

Customer Reviews

4.85 out of 5.0 average rating

ANNIE • Sep 10, 2026

5.0

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Our Destiny Lies in Our Origins Retreat

The staff was very kind. The food was delicious. My room and bed were very clean. The grounds are lovely to walk. I wished I would have booked an extra day to enjoy the walking paths, indoor and outdoor meditation areas, and book a massage.

Bethany • Sep 09, 2026

5.0

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Breathtaking, every moment

I loved every moment being at menla. I stayed in dragon 5 and even with 4 other people there, 2 of which strangers at first, it was my home away from home. The food was AMAZING and the serenity unmatched. I especially loved all the creeks and rivers running through the property. The birds and deer were beautiful sources of happiness throughout the day. Every member of staff was beyond friendly and a joy to interact with. Thank you thank you thank you!!

Robin • Sep 09, 2026

5.0

Verified

Exquisite

While I can't speak to the accommodations for multi-room occupancy, my time in a private room with a stream outside my window allowed me to quickly settle into stillness and inner connection. Greeted by wild turkeys, deer and rabbits, the abundant expression of forests, waterways and mountains provided opportunity for deepening into the natural world in all of its abundance. The crisp air and even an afternoon rainbow added to the ambience and invitation to relax and breathe. The food was delicious, varied and healthy; the staff friendly and present to our needs; the public spaces filled with beauty augmented by extraordinary photography, sacred tapestries and clean design. The single "caveat" is to be aware that ability to walk on uneven ground and to navigate steps (or make arrangements for assistance) might be critical for your full, unfettered enjoyment of your time there. I hope a return visit is in my future. Robin H.

Mike • Sep 09, 2026

5.0

Verified

Wonderful

The staff are friendly, polite, helpful and genuinely kind. Food is outstanding. Facilities are clean and comfortable. The setting is gorgeous: full of flowers and trees , ringed by mountains, with a river, waterfalls and a pond.
This was our third time there, and we’ve loved it each time.

Deborah • Sep 02, 2026

5.0

Verified

Past life regression and sound healing

It was my first time here at Menela and it was wonderful. I love the energy of the land. The people are so nice. I Took advantage of the spa and had a relaxing and incredible massage. The retreat was amazing with Lisa and Alicia facilitating the weekend events. I recommend this oasis and gem in the Catskill area.. planning to return next year when Lisa Annise organizes her yearly women retreat. Great recharge to head back into September .

Tibetan Yoga and the Wisdom of the Impermanent Body: Longevity, Rejuvenation and Inner Healing

About this Retreat

Your Guides

Dr. James Bae DACM, E-RYT, C-IAYT

Details of this retreat

Getting Here