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The Life-Force Academy Immersion

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375 Pantherkill Road, Phoenicia, NY 12464, United States
Date
October 7 - 11, 2026

About this Retreat

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THE IMMERSION EXPERIENCE

There is nothing quite like an LFA Immersion. It is potent, transporting, intelligent, a little bit of hard work, and incredibly fun. By the end, you will not want it to stop.

The first task is to drop the mind below the choppy surface into the deeper water where bliss lives. The mind wants to keep its ordinary patterns, so this takes some persistence at first. The early sessions gather a great force of energy in what the yogis call the central channel. The life-force activates, the body becomes blissful, and the mind enters the ocean of intuitive consciousness. We feel ourselves again. We sense what our lives are truly about. A joy rises.

It is not thinking. It is not philosophizing. It is knowing.

From here we weave a dharma vision for our lives, one that carries us into the future with depth, courage, and joy, while still holding all the ups and downs that are sure to come. This is deep, beautiful work that builds a vitality strong enough for these times.

Whether you are with us in person or through our virtual Dharma Cloud, you are never quite the same afterward. The immersion is short enough to fit into a real life, and substantial enough to leave a lasting mark. You come out happier, shinier, and brighter than when you began.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Every session blends teaching and kriya practice. You will move your body, get in shape relative to your age and body, and leave thoroughly revitalized. Whatever your experience level, it meets you where you are.

The tools come from classical yoga and have been used for hundreds, sometimes thousands of years. The LFA approach to Kundalini Yoga is rooted in the ancient line of Raj Yoga and endlessly fresh in its modern application. The kriya practices are a dynamic blend of:

Asana. The postures of Kundalini Yoga that build strength and flexibility and open the channels of life-force for healing, revitalization, and inner bliss.
Pranayama. Breathwork and concentration that generate magnetism, draw the mind into its meditative power, and fill the practitioner with pleasure.
Naad. Mantra and sound technology that purify the dense subconscious patterns blocking clarity and joy. Sound is our primary vehicle from the finite realm into the boundless infinite field.
Mudra. Energetic seals that direct the life-force and amplify the powers of heart and mind, opening the flow of energy in body and mind.

All of it is woven together with inspiring dharma teachings and the extraordinary sound experience unique to the Life-Force Academy.

THE LFA SOUND EXPERIENCE

Nobody does live music yoga quite like the Life-Force Academy. The LFA sound has been crafted for over twenty years and has produced some of the most iconic sound experiences in a yogic context to date. In person or from the virtual cloud, the music is the primary vehicle that carries us into the bliss realms.

NOTE TO LFA MEMBERS & COURSE OWNERS: Email support@jaidevsingh.com to receive your $700 per-person discount.












Schedule

Wednesday, October 7



3 - 6 pm Check-in and Registration
6 - 7 pm Dinner
7 pm Evening Program

Thursday, October 8 - Saturday, October 10

5 - 7:30 am (Optional) Sunrise Sadhana: Early Morning Yoga & Meditation
8 - 9 am Breakfast
9:30 am - 1 pm Morning Session
1 - 2 pm Lunch
2 - 3 pm Free Time
3 - 6 pm Afternoon Session
6 - 7 pm Dinner
7:30 pm Evening Program



Sunday, October 11



5:00 -  7:30 am (Optional) Sunrise Sadhana: Early Morning Yoga & Meditation
7-11 am Check-out of Rooms
8 - 9 am Breakfast
9 am - 12:30 pm Morning Session

Final Class Ends at 12:30 pm


12:30 - 1:30 pm Lunch and Departure

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

Getting Here

Location icon Menla, 375 Pantherkill Road, Phoenicia, NY 12464, United States

Accommodation

Deluxe King

Accommodation
Deluxe King Room with King Bed and Private Bathroom Free Phone and Hi-Speed Wifi Internet Access Available Air Conditioning This Space is not ADA compliant. Deluxe King Rooms are Available only in Kathmandu House * Please note that rates include meals and accommodations

Deluxe Queen

Accommodation
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

Deluxe Double (Shared Room)

Accommodation
Deluxe Double Room with Two Full Size Beds 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 Double Rooms with Private Bathrooms are Located in the Lhasa Inn * 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 Single - Shared Bath

Accommodation
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)

Accommodation
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)

Accommodation
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

Accommodation
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

Accommodation
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)

Accommodation
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)

Accommodation
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.

Camping

Accommodation
Camping Campers Have Access to Bathrooms with Showers in Lower Level of Conference Center. Menla Has Six Wooden Camping Platforms by the Pantherkill Stream (First Come First Serve). If All Platforms are Full or You Prefer Not to Use One, There is Also Camping Space in a Small Field by the Stream. Accommodations Fee Includes All Meals. Phone and High Speed Wi-Fi Available in Upstairs of the 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

Commuter

Accommodation
Commuters Menla Encourages Members of the Community to Participate in Our Wonderful Programs! Includes Meals, Public Phone, Public Computer, and Wi-Fi Internet Available in Lhasa Inn. Accommodations Fee Includes All Meals.

Customer Reviews

4.85 out of 5.0 average rating

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A beautiful place to disconnect and reconnect
Menla was the perfect setting for our women’s retreat. Surrounded by beautiful nature and so much peace, it gave us the space to slow down, disconnect from everyday responsibilities, and simply be present. I left feeling refreshed, grateful, and more connected to myself. Such a beautiful and special experience…. And the food was absolutely amazing!!

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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.

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Accomodation
Peaceful and refreshing

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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.

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Four winds master retreat
Everything is wonderful and perfect. The food is amazing.

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