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Tibetan Yogas of Body, Speech, and Mind

Name: Tibetan Yogas of Body, Speech, and Mind
Start: 2026-07-03
End: 2026-07-05
Location: Menla
Rating: 4.84

4.8450 reviews

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

July 3 - 5, 2026

About this Retreat

Your Guides

Dr.

Lama

Dr. James Bae DACM, E-RYT, C-IAYT

James H. Bae, DACM, L.Ac is a doctor of Chinese medicine, author and independent researcher. Dr. Bae’s therapeutic background includes the study of traditional Chinese, Japanese, Ayurvedic and Tibetan medicine. He is authorized to teach Tibetan yoga in various traditional Buddhist lineages.

James leads retreats in the U.S and internationally, with a focus on the inner yogas, such as Tummo and Tsalung Trulkhor. He also specializes in the adaptation of these subtle body practices in somatic, movement-based disciplines and Mindbody, trauma-informed therapies.

www.drjamesbae.com

Lama Karma Justin Wall

Lama Karma (Justin Wall) is a teacher in the Shangpa Kagyu and Karma Kagyu lineages of Tibetan Buddhism. He completed two three-year retreats at Palpung Thubten Chöling Monastery and one six month retreat at Shangpa Karma Ling, with extensive dark retreat practice. He is the director of the Milarepa Retreat Center in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee, and is the lead designer and facilitator with Numadelic Labs, a nonprofit coordinating research into transformative group ceremonies in virtual reality that explore contemplative practice, death, and dream states. Beyond his wife and daughter, his primary teachers include Lama Norlha Rinpoche, Tai Situ Rinpoche, Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche, and Chögyal Namkhai Norbu Rinpoche.

Details of this retreat

The Vajrayana approach to yoga includes a comprehensive framework that integrates all of the dimensions of what it means to be human. Through physical movement we cultivate embodiment. Through breathwork, breath retention, and sonification we train our speech and subtle body. And through concentration and insight practices we train in distinctive methods of seeing the mind’s natural state with clarity and insight. Taken together, this approach to practice culminates in the trikāya, the three bodies of complete Buddhahood.

Lama Karma will bring teachings from the Shangpa Lineage of Tibetan Buddhism, drawing from the “Threefold Natural Settling” Mahāmudrā instructions of Niguma.

James Bae will provide instruction on Tibetan Yoga, breath practices and meditations form the ancient or Nyingma tradition.

Lama Karma and Dr. James have collaborated on Tibetan Yoga according to Ka-Nying, bridging the subtle body practices of these traditions together in a complementary approach.

In this summer retreat they will bridge together yogas of the ‘ancient’ and ‘whispered’ traditions in an accessible format, for all levels of experience and physical capacity.

Schedule

Friday, July 3

3 - 6 pm Arrival & Check-in
6 - 7 pm Dinner
7:30 - 9 pm Welcome Program

Saturday, July 4

7 - 8 am Early Morning Program
8 - 9 am Breakfast
9:30 am - 12 pm Morning Program
12:30 - 1:30 pm Lunch
1:30 - 4 pm Free Time for Relaxation and Spa
4 - 6 pm Afternoon Program
6 - 7 pm Dinner
7:30 - 9 pm Evening Program

Sunday, July 5

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

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

Getting Here

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

Accommodation

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.

Economy Premium Single - Shared Bath

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

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

Commuter

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

4.84 out of 5.0 average rating

Annie • Jun 18, 2026

5.0

Verified

Such a beautiful setting

Menla is the best retreat location I have been to. (Others are Garrison Institute, Omega, Art of Living in N.C., and Insight Meditation in Barre, MA) It's beautiful, peaceful, has great walking trails. It's beautiful campus to walk across. The lodging is excellent-- great beds, linens, rooms, artwork on wall. And the food is the best I've had-- all vegetarian but with lots of flavor.

Anonymous • Jun 17, 2026

5.0

Verified

Retreat

The facilities and food at Menla was outstanding. The beauty of the land, the clean and comfortable beds and rooms added to the beautiful experience.
When I go on retreats, having delicious meals is import ant and the cleanliness of the room and facilities is important. Menla did a great job. Loved being able to enjoy the Dewa spa too. All people I interacted with with kind and easy to communicate with. Grateful.

Whitney • Jun 17, 2026

5.0

Verified

Beautiful and Nourishing

The grounds are breathtaking, the staff is kind, the food is so healthy and fresh. What a fantastic time I had at a recent retreat here. It is a little more casual that Kripalu, with a ton of heart and depth to their offerings.

Gonzalo • Jun 15, 2026

5.0

Verified

Life Changing

I was so nervous going to Menla but what a beautiful place where real transformation can occur. So grateful for my time there.

Leslie • Jun 08, 2026

5.0

Verified

Vajra Yoga Mahasiddha Reunion 2026

The retreat was transformative. Menla has a strong emphasis on a scholarly teachers and balances that with spiritual practice. On the other hand some of the lectures were hard to follow. A little like galloping horses. I enjoyed the discussions as much as I could follow. I think setting an intention for the course material and lectures would be helpful. Add to that a reminder or translation of what is being said for those of us not well versed in Sanskrit. Nightly Kirtan with Krishna Das was wonderful. Meals were delicious.

Tibetan Yogas of Body, Speech, and Mind

About this Retreat

Your Guides

Dr. James Bae DACM, E-RYT, C-IAYT

Lama Karma Justin Wall

Details of this retreat

Getting Here