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Awakening the Wisdom of the Body

Name: Awakening the Wisdom of the Body
Start: 2026-09-24
End: 2026-09-27
Location: Menla
Rating: 4.81

4.8159 reviews

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

September 24 - 27, 2026

About this Retreat

Your Guides

Bobbie

Details of this retreat

A Somatic Yoga & Movement Retreat

Nestled in the healing landscape of Menla in the Catskills, Awakening the Wisdom of the Body is a four-day somatic yoga and movement retreat with Bobbie Ellis and Karin Weinstein. Through gentle movement, breath awareness, guided rest, and creative exploration, participants are invited to slow down, listen deeply, and rediscover the body’s innate intelligence.

This retreat offers a supportive environment for cultivating ease, resilience, and vitality. With time for practice, reflection, and restoration, you’ll leave with practical tools and embodied insights that can be woven into daily life.

Schedule:

Thursday September 24

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

Friday September 25

7 - 8 am Early Morning Gentle Movement and Embodied Meditation
8 - 9 am Breakfast
9:30am - 12 pm Morning Practice
12:30 - 1:30 pm Lunch
2:30 - 5:30 pm Afternoon Practice
6 - 7 pm Dinner
7:30 - 9 pm Free time

Saturday September 26

8 - 9 am Breakfast
9:30 am - 12 pm Morning Practice
12:30 - 1:30 pm Lunch
2:30 - 5:30 pm Afternoon Practice
6 - 7 pm Dinner
7:30 - 9 pm Evening Practice and Embodied Celebrations

Sunday September 27

6 - 8 am Check-out of Rooms
8 - 9 am Breakfast
9:30 am - 12 pm Morning Practice and closing circle
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

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

Economy Quad - Shared Bath (Shared Room)

Standard Quad Room with Quad Twin Beds and Shared Bathroom Accommodations Fee Includes All Meals. 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 quad shared room: We May Assign You Roommates if You Do Not Register with others.

Customer Reviews

4.81 out of 5.0 average rating

Andrei • Jul 29, 2026

5.0

Verified

Amazing experience!

I had the opportunity to spend last weekend at Menla, and it was truly an incredible experience. From the moment I arrived, I felt welcomed and cared for. The staff and facilitators were kind, professional, and genuinely dedicated to creating a peaceful and supportive environment.

The location is absolutely beautiful, surrounded by nature, making it the perfect place to disconnect from everyday stress and reconnect with yourself. The accommodations were comfortable, the food was EXCELLENT , and every detail seemed thoughtfully planned.

Everyone I met,from the staff to the other guests,helped create a warm and uplifting atmosphere. I left feeling refreshed, inspired, and grateful for the experience.

I highly recommend Menla to anyone looking for a place to relax, reflect, heal, and reconnect. Thank you to everyone who made this weekend so memorable. I can’t wait to come back!

Anonymous • Jul 29, 2026

5.0

Verified

Amazing weekend in Catskills

Truly a magical and relaxing place. staff was very lovely, and food was very delicious and soulful. truly surpassed my expectations, and we came back very calm and relaxed.

Anonymous • Jul 22, 2026

5.0

Verified

Living magic

The land, people and community, nature, food, dance, breath work, spa , and so much more! I can’t believe I get to be alive and experience magic and peace like this in these chaotic moments in the world.

Danielle • Jul 08, 2026

5.0

Verified

Impeccable kitchen...beautiful surroundings

The lovely girl who cleaned my room, Amy, literally MADE my entire trip. She was so kind.
The scenery is magnificent, the landscape supreme, the food was AMAZING, cleanliness was top notch.
Everybody at Menla was extremely helpful and nice, with the exception of one person who shall remain nameless.

Janet • Jul 08, 2026

5.0

Verified

return to the heart

I had another wonderful weekend retreat with Irina Devi at Menla - one of my favorite retreat places !

Awakening the Wisdom of the Body

About this Retreat

Your Guides

Bobbie Ellis and Karin Weinstein

Details of this retreat

Getting Here