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Into the Depths of Yoga

Name: Into the Depths of Yoga
Start: 2026-10-30
End: 2026-11-01
Location: Menla
Rating: 4.83

4.8365 reviews

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

October 30 - November 1, 2026

About this Retreat

Your Guides

Colleen

Rodney

Colleen Saidman Yee

Colleen Saidman Yee began her yoga journey in 1984 in New York City, initially hesitant but deeply impacted by her first class. After years of pursuing other athletic disciplines, a back surgery in 1994 led her to fully commit to yoga. She completed Jivamukti’s teacher training in 1998 and went on to found Yoga Shanti in Sag Harbor in 1999. Over the years, she has become one of the most recognized figures in modern yoga, earning the title “First Lady of Yoga” from The New York Times and appearing widely across major publications and media. Her 2015 bestselling book, Yoga for Life: A Journey to Inner Peace and Freedom, reflects her ability to weave personal story with practical guidance. Her work extends beyond the studio into education, media, and integrative wellness. She co-created initiatives blending yoga with healing modalities through UZIT and helped develop Urban Zen’s Integrative Yoga Therapist Program, bringing yoga into healthcare settings worldwide. Alongside her husband, Rodney Yee, she leads teacher trainings and workshops globally, while also contributing to major yoga platforms and wellness programs. Based in Sag Harbor, she continues to teach, write, and evolve her practice, drawing inspiration from her students, her teachers, and most meaningfully, her four children.

Rodney Yee

Rodney Yee began his yoga journey in the 1980s, initially drawn to the study of the physical body before expanding into the exploration of mind and spirituality. His early interests in gymnastics, philosophy, physical therapy, and dance—including performing with the Oakland Ballet and a Tokyo-based company—shaped a lifelong pursuit of integration and wholeness. He trained extensively in Iyengar Yoga in Berkeley and San Francisco with influential teachers, and in 1987 co-founded Piedmont Yoga Studio. His visibility grew through Yoga Journal and a widely successful series of instructional videos, helping bring yoga into the mainstream. In 2003, he moved to Sag Harbor, New York, where he now lives and teaches with his partner, Colleen Saidman Yee. Together, they lead classes, workshops, retreats, and teacher trainings around the world, and have collaborated on wellness initiatives that integrate yoga with broader healing practices. His teaching continues to reflect a thoughtful, experiential approach rooted in decades of study and practice.

Details of this retreat

Immerse yourself in a transformative weekend of yoga led by Colleen Saidman Yee and Rodney Yee, where you’ll explore how a consistent practice can help you listen more deeply, pause with intention, and respond to life with clarity and wisdom. Whether your days feel steady or full of unexpected highs and lows, this experience offers practical tools to help you return to center again and again.

Across the weekend, you’ll move through a thoughtful blend of asana, meditation, and pranayama, with sessions designed for all levels and offering a range of intensities—from more dynamic, energizing practices to quieter, restorative ones. As your understanding of these practices deepens, so too will your ability to apply them skillfully in daily life, meeting each moment with greater sensitivity and ease.

In quiet moments of attention to the breath, you may begin to notice how the weathervane of your body points you toward the practices that are most needed. Each session offers sequences chosen to support the full range of inner “weather,” helping you respond with steadiness and sincerity.

Cancellation Policy:

There is a $500 minimum that is nonrefundable at the time of registration.

Up to 45 days prior to the start of the retreat, a 50% refund may be made.

No refunds will be issued within a month of the start date of the retreat.

Schedule:

Friday, October 30

3 - 5 pm Arrival and Check-in
5 - 6 pm Yoga Class
6 - 7 pm Dinner

Saturday, October 31

8 - 9 am Breakfast
9:30 - 12 pm Yoga Class
12:30 - 1:30 pm Lunch
1:30 - 5 pm Free Time
5 - 6 pm Yoga Class
6 - 7 pm Dinner

Sunday, November 1

7 - 9:30 am Check-out of Rooms
8 - 9 am Breakfast
9:30 - 11:30 am Yoga Class
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 King

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

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)

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

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.

Customer Reviews

4.83 out of 5.0 average rating

Kendra • Aug 13, 2026

5.0

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Just Perfect

My experience at Menla was exactly what I needed. It was quiet, serene, tranquil. The food was delicious! Aside from that, being able to be immersed in practice was glorious. I have not had the opportunity to be in practice in this was in almost 10 years. I fully enjoyed being able to practice every day, to hear about other people's practices and to once again learn from Cyndi Lee. I always refer to Cyndi as my teacher and It was truly wonderful to be able to hear the teachings again and continue to deepen my practice. I really loved this experience with great people in the perfect atmosphere.

Anonymous • Aug 08, 2026

5.0

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Silent retreat w Jayne

Amazing. Transformative. I’m still processing. The nature, the food, Menla is so amazing. The experience with the group, our facilitator m, was deeply healing.

Elaine • Aug 07, 2026

5.0

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Cultivating Joy

Led by Jayne Gumpel, this retreat was a combination of guided meditation, forest bathing and making art. It created a loving atmosphere to go inside in a safe space. Jayne’s mantra is the group is the medicine and by the end of the retreat that became perfectly clear.

Terri • Aug 05, 2026

5.0

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Fantastic stay and retreat experience!

I was so impressed with the quality of my stay at Menla! The natural beauty that surrounds the campus is rejuvenating and peaceful! The food was exquisite and lovingly prepared! My room was beautiful and very clean. My retreat with Banafsheh was top-notch! Highly recommend Menla for your next retreat!

Nancy • Aug 05, 2026

5.0

Verified

aa hidden gem that will inspire you for what life used to be , great air, food, water, shelter, and great people!!

I just wish I knew about this place years and years ago. It is a piece of Paradise

with love to all of you at Menla
God bless Robert Thurman for what he created!!

Into the Depths of Yoga

About this Retreat

Your Guides

Colleen Saidman Yee

Rodney Yee

Details of this retreat

Getting Here