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HearthSpace: A Sacred Winter Retreat of Jiva-Lini Yoga & Solstice Preparation

4.888 reviews
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375 Panterkill Road PO Box 70 Phoenicia, NY 12464 United States
Date
December 4 - 7, 2025

About this Retreat

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Details of this retreat

As the winter solstice approaches, we’re invited to pause, soften, and rekindle the warmth that lives within. HearthSpace is a sacred seasonal retreat rooted in a unique blend of Jivamukti and Kundalini practices—designed to support deep restoration, spiritual recalibration, and a full nervous system reset.
Held at the serene Menla Mountain Monastery, nestled in the snowy stillness of the Catskills, this immersive weekend offers a refuge from the overstimulation of the holiday season. Each day blends breath-led asana, sacred sound, and dynamic kriya with evening Yin Yoga, candlelight meditation, and the elemental healing of a traditional sweat lodge ceremony. Optional spa treatments and steam room access are available to support deeper somatic release and comfort.
In community, we’ll prepare for the solstice with warmth, intentional movement, and connection to the natural world—through quiet walks in the forest, nourishing meals, and fireside reflection. This is a time to reset your frequency, rest your heart, and remember your light.




Schedule:

Thursday, Dec 4th

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

Friday, Dec 5th


7 - 8 am Early Morning Program (MEDITATION & KRIYA)
8 - 9 am Breakfast
9:30 am - 12 pm Morning Program (YOGA CLASS)
12:30 - 1:30 pm Lunch
2 - 5:30 pm Afternoon Program
1:30 - 3:30 pm YOGA CLINIC - ASANA LAB
4 - 5 pm Restorative/Yin Practice
6 - 7 pm Dinner
7:30 - 9 pm: Evening Meditation and Satsang

Saturday, Dec 6th


7 - 8 am Early Morning Program (MEDITATION & KRIYA)
8 - 9 am Breakfast
9:30 am - 12pm Morning Program (YOGA CLASS)
12:30 - 1:30 pm Lunch
2 - 5:30 pm Afternoon Program
1:30 - 3:30 pm YOGA CLINIC/YOGA THERAPY WORKSHOP
4 - 5 pm Restorative Yang/Breathwork
6 - 7 pm Dinner
7:30 - 9 pm Sweat Lodge (TBD)

Sunday, Dec 7th


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

Getting Here

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

Accommodation

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

Customer Reviews

4.88 out of 5.0 average rating

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Amazing!
What a tender, clean, wonderful space. One can feel the thoughtfulness and contemplative consideration given to each and every detail. The room felt that it was always mine, like I was coming home to a place I've known well, in that it felt so welcoming and open. Beautiful!

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awesome in all ways
Beautiful location, extraordinary staff, teachers, spa healers, food--accommodations lovely.

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Exactly what I needed in this retreat….
My retreat was wonderful. It had everything I was looking for and more. A weekend of yoga, meditation, hiking, and some nice connections with people. Roseanne was wonderful. I would happily do another retreat with her in the future.

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The Reconnection Retreat; Nuturing the soul through the 5 elements of nature
As the retreat leader of this particular retreat I want to express how Divine the setting was. There is a natural levity on the property that can’t be explained , only felt.

All of the thoughtful spaces were just so amazing to hold presence for those magical “ Menla moments” that seem to organically occur there.

The staff is beyond accommodating. The food delighted the senses and nourished our bodies. The housing accommodations felt warm and welcoming like a sweet embrace that lingers in the memories.

I still find my face with a random smile through the days after as my thoughts drift back again and agin to the place called Menla.

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Invaluable retreat
In the beautiful valley of Menla, Dr James supports learning such profound inner yogas that are honestly priceless. His depth of experience and ability to speak to it is profound and impactful. Every time I’ve learned and trained with James I come off feeling continued inner conviction and confidence. Especially in approaching and navigating the space of difficult emotions. I will continue to train and attend retreats when I can.

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