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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

4.8365 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

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.

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!!

Terri • Aug 05, 2026

5.0

Verified

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!

Iyengar Yoga Autumn Retreat

About this Retreat

Your Guides

Rebecca Hooper

Details of this retreat

Getting Here