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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: 4.83

4.8365 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

4.83 out of 5.0 average rating

Kendra • Aug 13, 2026

5.0

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Just Perfect

My experience at Menla was exactly what I needed. It was quiet, serene, tranquil. The food was delicious! Aside from that, being able to be immersed in practice was glorious. I have not had the opportunity to be in practice in this was in almost 10 years. I fully enjoyed being able to practice every day, to hear about other people's practices and to once again learn from Cyndi Lee. I always refer to Cyndi as my teacher and It was truly wonderful to be able to hear the teachings again and continue to deepen my practice. I really loved this experience with great people in the perfect atmosphere.

Anonymous • Aug 08, 2026

5.0

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Silent retreat w Jayne

Amazing. Transformative. I’m still processing. The nature, the food, Menla is so amazing. The experience with the group, our facilitator m, was deeply healing.

Elaine • Aug 07, 2026

5.0

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Cultivating Joy

Led by Jayne Gumpel, this retreat was a combination of guided meditation, forest bathing and making art. It created a loving atmosphere to go inside in a safe space. Jayne’s mantra is the group is the medicine and by the end of the retreat that became perfectly clear.

Terri • Aug 05, 2026

5.0

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Fantastic stay and retreat experience!

I was so impressed with the quality of my stay at Menla! The natural beauty that surrounds the campus is rejuvenating and peaceful! The food was exquisite and lovingly prepared! My room was beautiful and very clean. My retreat with Banafsheh was top-notch! Highly recommend Menla for your next retreat!

Nancy • Aug 05, 2026

5.0

Verified

aa hidden gem that will inspire you for what life used to be , great air, food, water, shelter, and great people!!

I just wish I knew about this place years and years ago. It is a piece of Paradise

with love to all of you at Menla
God bless Robert Thurman for what he created!!

Awakening the Wisdom of the Body

About this Retreat

Your Guides

Bobbie Ellis and Karin Weinstein

Details of this retreat

Getting Here