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Cleansing in the Catskills: A Holotropic Breathwork® and Detoxification Retreat

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Phoenicia, NY 12464, USA
Date
August 8 - 12, 2027

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This workshop will explore how cleansing the body, heart and mind with Holotropic Breathwork® and natural detox practices can facilitate insight, healing and longevity. 

You are invited to join us to experience the remarkable healing potential and therapeutic benefits of Holotropic Breathwork®, a powerful breathwork practice that allows for self-exploration and healing. With eyes closed and lying on a mat, you will use your own breath and the music in the room to enter an expanded state of consciousness. This state activates the natural inner healing potential of the breather, or “inner healer”, which guides the experience.

In this retreat, you will have the time and space to slow down, rest and relax and experience what your body may be holding physically, emotionally and psychologically that may no longer serve you and your health. During the retreat, Dr. Tom will be incorporating herbs and nutrients with special teas and smoothies to facilitate detoxification and transformation.

In this retreat you will experience:

Four Holotropic Breathwork® Sessions (Two as a breather and two as a sitter)
Guided Shamanic Journey
Three Vegetarian/Vegan Meals daily with many foods and herbs from the Menla organic garden
Dr. Tom’s Detox Tea and Detox Smoothies daily to support cleansing in your liver, kidneys, and digestion
Integrative Writing Practice
Mandala Drawing
Sharing Circles
Evening Campfire and S’mores Celebration with Storytelling
Wellness discussions led by Dr. Tom where you will learn about:

The art and science of detoxification
Creating healthy food choices
Herbal tonics and longevity nutrients
The microbiome and gut health
Neuroplasticity and brain health



Optional:
Schedule an appointment at the Menla Dewa Spa to further enhance your detox:
Sauna, Cold pool plunge, massage, bodywork and healing arts services.

The therapeutic benefits of Holotropic Breathwork® can include release and healing of trauma and grief, improving anxiety and depression, supporting recovery from addiction, higher insights of spiritual understanding, increased connection to self and others, and opening to compassion and love.

This workshop is open to new breathers, experienced breathers, those in the Grof Transpersonal Training community, Grof Legacy Training community, Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies or anyone interested in Holotropic Breathwork.

This workshop is approved by Grof Transpersonal Training for completion of the double breathwork requirements for the online training modules. It is also approved by Grof Legacy Training to meet the breathwork requirements for their training program.

*Contraindications: pregnancy, serious heart conditions, epilepsy, glaucoma, retinal detachment, history of severe mental or emotional disorders, acute infectious disease and recent injury or surgery.

For more information or to register please email drmcglynn6@gmail.com.



Schedule:

Sunday, August 8

3 pm Check-In Begins
6 - 7 pm Dinner
7:15 - 8 pm Opening Circle
8 - 10 pm Talk: Introduction to Holotropic Breathwork

Monday, August 9

8 - 9 am Breakfast
9:15 am - 12:15 pm Holotropic Breathwork #1 – Please arrive by 9:00 to set up
12:30 - 1:30 pm Lunch
2 - 5 pm Program: Detoxification, Healthy Diets and Naturopathic Healing
5 - 6 pm Self-Care Time/Spa and Pool Open
6 - 7 pm Dinner
7:15 - 8:15 pm Sharing Circle
8:30 - 9:30 pm Guided Shamanic Journey: Exploring Perinatal & Biographical influences on food choices and self-care

Tuesday, August 10

8 - 9 am Breakfast
9:15 am - 12:15 pm Holotropic Breathwork #2
12: 30 - 1:30 pm Lunch
2 - 5 pm Holotropic Breathwork #3
6 - 7 pm Dinner
7:30 - 8:30 pm Sharing Circle

Wednesday, August 11

8 - 9 am Breakfast
9 am - 12 pm Holotropic Breathwork #4
12:30 - 1:30 pm Lunch
2 - 3 pm Sharing Circle
3 - 5 pm Program: Enhancing longevity, health, and happiness
5 - 6 pm Self-Care Time/Spa and Pool Open
6 - 7 pm Dinner
7:30 - 9 pm Campfire and Stories

Thursday, August 12

8 - 9 am Breakfast and Check-Out of Room
9: 15 - 11 am Integrative Writing Practice and Integration Talk
11 am - 12 pm Closing Circle
12:30 - 1:30 pm Lunch
2 pm Departure

*Please note this schedule is subject to change at any time

Getting Here

Location icon Menla, Phoenicia, NY 12464, USA

Accommodation

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

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

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.

Customer Reviews

4.86 out of 5.0 average rating

5.0
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Seeking a REAL retreat - this is for you!
I attended Menla in early October for a Holotropic Breathwork workshop. It is nestled in the Catskill Mountains in NY, so serene, quiet, safe, and the food was INCREDIBLE, and so healthy & delicious. It never felt like anyone was around (unlike other retreats I have been to). If you are looking to unwind, just be with yourself and eat healthy, delicious food - Menla is the place to be! Highly, highly recommended!

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Unforgettable Experience of the Soul
I've wanted to visit Menla for many years, and have followed the work and incredible life of Robert Thurman for some years. The Kundalini Yoga Immersion with Jai Dev, somehow connected all of the dots so that even without the physical presence of Tenzin Bob, his rainbow body was felt in the rooms, the valleys and natural environments. The meals were an amazing complement to the comfortable rooms, the breath taking setting that all supported completely and fully amplified the journey.

One Note, that is just a personal suggestion and not to be seen as a criticism or judgment in any way. It would be nice to feel a presence of the great history, tradition, and culture of Menla, the Tibet House and the entire amazing project connected to the life work of Robert Thurman and his lifelong dedication exploring, educating and sharing the beauty of the Tibetan culture in all its facets. The stories of the Naga and Dalai Lama, the historical evolution of the area are all such unique elements that create the wonderful base of energy that permeates the experience of being there. The walks along the paths, discovering improvised shrines all create a magical experience that would be only honored by a bit more of a historical / cultural backdrop for visitors that may or may not know the deep importance of the work behind it all.

Thank you once again and can't wait to visit next year!!

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Life Force Academy Kundalini Yoga 5 day Immersion
I attended my first retreat at Menla about 6 years ago and was immediately hooked by the energy and beauty of the grounds. This is a very unique experience as in addition to the retreat content there is also an opportunity to explore the grounds, experience the very well curated art works throughout the grounds, set off on well marked hiking areas and have a glorious treatment at a world class spa that is beautifully designed.
The pacing of all of the programming lends itself to allow for in depth class experiences, time for rest, hiking, socializing, and enough time for meals which are prepared with love and care with the freshest ingredients and interesting choices.
The LFA Kundalini retreat was excellent and inspiring in content and delivery. Jai Dev is a master in his work designing material that is relevant to all levels of practitioners. The addition of live music was the icing on the cake.
I look forward to my next visit.

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So much fun coming from hard work
It’s ironic that in order to relax, we need to generate Physical pressure on the nervous system. I love how the tools of Kundalini Yoga facilitate this outcome. But Life force academy, takes it all to another level with the mastery of Jai Dev and the music of Simrit.
I have participated in over 1000 Kundalini Yoga sessions over the last three or four years and two of the classes offered at this retreat are in the top 1% of the peak experiences I’ve ever had.

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A Great Retreat Experience
The staff was very friendly and accommodating. The grounds are so tranquil and beautiful and the facilities were very clean. My only suggestion for improvement is to provide a more private dressing area after taking a shower.
Many of the attendees I spoke with felt the same way. Thank you!

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