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Iyengar Yoga Autumn Retreat

Name: Iyengar Yoga Autumn Retreat
Start: 2026-10-20
End: 2026-10-25
Location: Menla
Rating: 4.83

4.8383 reviews

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

October 20 - 25, 2026

About this Retreat

Your Guides

Rebecca

Details of this retreat

Retreat from the worldly gravities and let yourself settle in the halcyon environment of Menla, a spiritual hermitage and spa in the middle of the Catskills Forest Preserve.

We will soak in the sacred practices of Asana, Pranayama and seated meditation, take refuge in the philosophy and practice of Yoga, and immerse ourselves in the golden light of wisdom that is the trees, rivers and mountains of Menla in the Autumn.

Schedule:

Tuesday, October 20th

3 pm Arrival and Check-in
3:30 - 5:30 pm Asana/Pranayama
6 - 7 pm Dinner

Wednesday October 21st

8 - 9 am Breakfast
9:30 am - 12 pm Asana Class
12:30 - 1:30 pm Lunch
1:30 - 3:30 pm Resting/Walking/Conversation/Spa
3:30 - 5:30 pm Asana/Pranayama Class
6 - 7 pm Dinner
7 - 8:30 pm Philosophy Discussion

Thursday October 22nd

8 - 9 am Breakfast
9:30 am - 12 pm Asana class
12:30 - 1:30 pm Lunch
1:30 - 3:30 pm Resting/Walking/Spa
3:30 - 5:30 pm Asana/Pranayama Class
6 - 7 pm Dinner

Friday October 23rd

8 - 9 am Breakfast
9:30 am - 12 pm Asana class
12:30 - 1:30 pm Lunch
1:30 - 3:30 pm Resting/Walking/Spa
3:30 - 5:30 pm Asana/Pranayama Class
6 - 7 pm Dinner
7 - 8:30 pm Philosophy discussion

Saturday October 24th

8 - 9 am Breakfast
9:30 am - 12 pm Asana class
12:30 - 1:30 pm Lunch
1:30 - 3:30 pm Resting/Walking/Spa
3:30 - 5:30 pm Asana/Pranayama Class
6 - 7 pm Dinner

Sunday, October 25th

7 – 9 am Check-out of Rooms
8 – 9 am Breakfast
9:30 am – 12 pm Asana Class
12:30 – 1:30 pm Lunch & Departure

*Please note that the schedule is subject to change.

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

Standard Single - Shared Bath

Menla Private Queen Room with Queen Bed and Shared Bathroom Public Phone and Hi-Speed Wifi Internet Access Available This lodging type is not ADA Compliant Private Queen Rooms with Shared Bathroom are Available in Thimpu House, Panther Cottage and Potala House * Please note that 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

Customer Reviews

4.83 out of 5.0 average rating

Graci • Sep 21, 2026

3.0

Verified

Menla

Hi I Love going to Menla, the grounds are beautiful. The staff is nice at the front desk. I ask when 2 people check into a room 2 sets of towels should be supplied in the room. Everytime we have to go and ask for another set and we are paying for two people. Also i get nervous about the food. I am vegan. Things arent marked. The cooks bites my head off when I ask. Last time I was there she literally yelled at me there are chickpeas out there. Chick peas are not enought for a vegan dinner. I pay aloth and you guys have raised the prices. I get axiety about going to eat in your dining hall because of this/. Thank You to make some changes.

David • Sep 14, 2026

5.0

Verified

Beautiful setting

Much less rustic than I expected, great food, beautiful surroundings!

ANNIE • Sep 10, 2026

5.0

Verified

Our Destiny Lies in Our Origins Retreat

The staff was very kind. The food was delicious. My room and bed were very clean. The grounds are lovely to walk. I wished I would have booked an extra day to enjoy the walking paths, indoor and outdoor meditation areas, and book a massage.

Robin • Sep 09, 2026

5.0

Verified

Exquisite

While I can't speak to the accommodations for multi-room occupancy, my time in a private room with a stream outside my window allowed me to quickly settle into stillness and inner connection. Greeted by wild turkeys, deer and rabbits, the abundant expression of forests, waterways and mountains provided opportunity for deepening into the natural world in all of its abundance. The crisp air and even an afternoon rainbow added to the ambience and invitation to relax and breathe. The food was delicious, varied and healthy; the staff friendly and present to our needs; the public spaces filled with beauty augmented by extraordinary photography, sacred tapestries and clean design. The single "caveat" is to be aware that ability to walk on uneven ground and to navigate steps (or make arrangements for assistance) might be critical for your full, unfettered enjoyment of your time there. I hope a return visit is in my future. Robin H.

Mike • Sep 09, 2026

5.0

Verified

Wonderful

The staff are friendly, polite, helpful and genuinely kind. Food is outstanding. Facilities are clean and comfortable. The setting is gorgeous: full of flowers and trees , ringed by mountains, with a river, waterfalls and a pond.
This was our third time there, and we’ve loved it each time.

Iyengar Yoga Autumn Retreat

About this Retreat

Your Guides

Rebecca Hooper

Details of this retreat

Getting Here