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

Name: HearthSpace: A Sacred Winter Retreat of Jiva-Lini Yoga & Solstice Preparation
Start: 2025-12-04
End: 2025-12-07
Location: Menla
Rating: 4.8

4.805 reviews

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

December 4 - 7, 2025

About this Retreat

Your Guides

Siri

HaChi

Siri Sat

Siri Sat is a revered Kundalini Yoga Teacher, Teacher Trainer, and Yoga Therapist. She serves as the Program Director of the Sacred Yoga Therapy Training, and is also the visionary Founder/Director of Sacred Yatras Inc. (formerly Kundalini Yatras), an initiative dedicated to curating yoga and immersive meditation retreats in sacred global locations since 2009. Her teachings, enriched by her professional background as a dancer and choreographer and her study of Classical Hatha and other Yoga forms, offer an elegant and precise approach to yoga. This foundation lends a refined sense of rhythm, presence, and musicality to her classes. Her emphasis on precise posture and deep breathwork provides transformative tools for self-healing. With 25 years of teaching experience, she serves as a certified IAYT Yoga Therapist and practitioner of energetic healing, and takes joy in training and supporting the next generation of teachers. Siri Sat’s retreats offer life-changing immersions in yoga and meditation. She has led groups in India, Mexico, and Egypt numerous times, and continues to hold retreats in upstate New York. Her global teaching experience also includes offerings in South Africa, Paris, Denmark, Sweden, and beyond. Having traveled to India 18 times, she brings a rich tapestry of cultural experience to her teachings, offering participants cultural insight, conscious transmission, and soul guidance from the heart of ancient traditions. She is known for her warmth, humor, and steady presence, creating a welcoming field where students of all backgrounds can feel seen, supported, and inspired - grounded in the belief that anyone can practice yoga, heal, and expand their awareness.

HaChi Yu

HaChi Yu, an Advanced Certified Jivamukti Yoga® teacher, is the visionary behind Jivamukti Yoga Collective – New York, where she serves as founder and director. She also founded Prana Productions LLC/The Prana Life and previously opened Jivamukti Yoga Los Angeles, the first Jivamukti Yoga School on the west coast, which closed in 2020 due to the global pandemic. Born and raised on the Lower East Side of NYC, HaChi's lifelong journey in movement began in childhood. For over two decades, she was a principal dancer with Feld Ballet/Ballet Tech, also performing on and off-Broadway. Her extensive yoga studies span various schools, including Sivananda, Iyengar, Ashtanga, and Tripsichore, with esteemed teachers such as HH Dalai Lama, HH Radhanath Swami, Robert Moses, Eddie Stern, and Rusty Wells. HaChi facilitates Jivamukti Yoga Teacher Trainings internationally. She is a 500hr EYT Yoga Alliance certified teacher, also holding certifications in Gyrotonic™ and Pilates. Over the last 25 years, her career as a dancer and teacher has taken her around the world, where she has taught master classes at universities and festivals and performed on global stages with renowned artists. HaChi is a humble and dedicated lifelong student, expressing eternal gratitude to her beloved teachers Sharon Gannon and David Life founders of Jivamukti Yoga. She is committed to serving her teachers and lineage through these practices, which guide her on the Boddhisattva path, embracing the dance of the whirling dervishes. HaChi’s classes integrate ancient wisdom teachings into modern life with joy and reverence, emphasizing strength, intelligence, and fluidity through various yoga practices.

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

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

Accommodation

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

4.80 out of 5.0 average rating

Jarrett • Oct 22, 2025

5.0

Verified

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.

Raj • Oct 22, 2025

5.0

Verified

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.

Carmelina • Oct 22, 2025

5.0

Verified

Reconnection Retreat

Menla is such a magical place. This retreat weekend was pure magic. Everything from the mountains, the air, the food, the people, the energy felt so grounding and healing. You can literally feel the peace the moment you arrive.

I reconnected with myself in a way I really needed. The sound of the river, the trails, the beautiful spaces… it’s like time slows down there. The rooms were cozy, the food was delicious (and made with so much love), and the whole vibe was just nourishing for the soul.

If you ever get the chance to visit Menla or join a retreat there do it. It’s one of those experiences that stays with you long after you leave. The spirit of Naga the Dragon was with me even before arriving there.

Anonymous • Oct 03, 2023

4.0

Verified

Weekend retreat stay

The property is on a beautiful, peaceful location.
Nature is all around and sometimes a little too close but you are literally surrounded by woods.

The food was really good and I liked the buffet style and fruit basket.

The gift shop although small had a nice selection of items and I purchased a few fun items.

Since the dining area was on the opposite side of the site from the convention center, a lot of students drove back and forth on the property. I chose the walking paths to get around.

Marie • Apr 18, 2022

5.0

Verified

Lovely

I had a fascinating and enlightening experience during an “Energy squared Reiki,” class at Menlo this past week. The grounds, rooms, facilities amenities and spa at Menla were all beautiful, clean, and peaceful. The food was delicious and nourishing. I can say only good things about both Menla and the program I attended, and would wholeheartedly recommend both.

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

About this Retreat

Your Guides

Siri Sat

HaChi Yu

Details of this retreat

Getting Here

Accommodation

Economy Single - Shared Bath

Economy Double - Shared Bath (Shared Room)

Customer Reviews

Jarrett • Oct 22, 2025

Invaluable retreat

Raj • Oct 22, 2025

The Reconnection Retreat; Nuturing the soul through the 5 elements of nature

Carmelina • Oct 22, 2025

Reconnection Retreat

Anonymous • Oct 03, 2023

Weekend retreat stay

Marie • Apr 18, 2022

Lovely

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Economy Single - Shared Bath

Economy Double - Shared Bath (Shared Room)

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