About this Retreat
Passionate about exploring consciousness as a path to wellbeing, Sue Bonanno is a 25+ year practitioner, teacher and student of Yoga, Meditation and Ayurveda. As an eRYT-500 (experienced yoga teacher and teacher trainer) through Yoga Alliance, Sue’s teaching is based on thousands of hours of teaching and studying consciousness through the lens of Yoga, Vedanta, Meditation and Ayurveda, India’s original healing science.
As the founder of Soulspace Meditation & Wellbeing, a center for meditation practice, education and inspiration, Sue leads Meditation classes and teacher trainings. She the co-founder of foundational and advanced professional yoga teacher trainings for Universal Power Yoga in Massachusetts.
Sue holds a BA from the College of the Holy Cross, Health Certifications in Meditation & Ayurveda from the Deepak Chopra Center in Carlsbad, CA and a Certificate in Neuroscience for Business from MIT Sloan School of Management.
As a former blue chip brand marketing exec and advertising agency owner, Sue brings a deep understanding of the daily stresses of the corporate world to her teaching along with the tenderness of heart accrued as a wife, mother, meditator and teacher. Her unique ability to navigate the spiritual and practical aspects of life enliven her talks, classes and workshops with a down to earth quality that connects and relates with students and audiences from all walks of life.
Details of this retreat
Weekend Immersion into Yoga, Meditation, Ayurveda, Nature
In a world spinning faster than our nervous systems can track, what does it actually mean to be well?
The ancient traditions of Meditation, Yoga and its sister science of Ayurveda offer ancient wisdom to our modern lifestyle - practices that balance, heal and transform mind and body to uplevel your health, reduce stress, strengthen your immune system and soothe your spirit. Learn how to integrate these practices into your life. More than a retreat or escape from life, this is about remembering how to fully and vibrantly live it. You will emerge inspired and renewed.
Join Sue Bonanno—yoga teacher of 25+ years, founder of Soulspace Meditation & Wellbeing, and Certified Ayurveda Instructor for an immersive introduction to the yogic lifestyle. Together we will follow the rhythms of nature, engage in foundational yogic and meditative practices, eat nourishing food and rest deeply. We will exist among the mountains and trees on sacred land in the serenity of Menla’s 330-acre private nature reserve. Sitting at the head of a breathtaking glacial valley, it’s one of the most beautiful parts of the Catskills. Deluxe accommodations and a world-class spa add comfort and ease.
This 3-night experience includes:
Yoga: Energizing vinyasa flow sessions to awaken the body, alongside candlelight restorative and yoga nidra practices to deeply relax and restore.
Meditation: Silent mantra and mudra meditation to steady the mind, expand awareness, and cultivate inner stillness.
Ayurveda: Detoxification & Rejuvenation: Learn practical, time-tested tools to balance your system through daily rituals, sensory awareness, and alignment with nature’s rhythms.
Sound Healing: Experience the subtle yet powerful effects of breathwork and crystal alchemy bowl sound bath to regulate the nervous system and harmonize your energy.
Nourishment:Enjoy vibrant, organic meals, designed to support vitality, paired with inspiring views, warm fires, and a peaceful, grounding environment.
In-Depth Teachings: Explore the foundations of yogic philosophy, including the 8-limbed path, along with accessible teachings on yoga, meditation and Ayurveda that you can carry into daily life.
Connection & Integration: Spend unstructured time walking in nature, hiking a trail, journaling, resting, enjoying an herbal tea or optional spa treatments (booked separately). Evenings invite deep, restorative sleep in cozy, tranquil accommodations.
Schedule
Thursday November 12
3 - 6 pm Arrival and Check-in
4:30 - 5:30 pm Opening Group Session
6 - 7 pm Dinner
7:30 - 9 pm Evening Session
Friday November 13
7am Meditation
8 - 9 am Breakfast
10 am - 12 pm Morning Session
12:30 - 1:30 pm Lunch
1:30 - 5 pm Free time
5 - 6 pm Afternoon Session
6 - 7 pm Dinner
7:30 - 9 pm Evening Session
Saturday, November 14
7am Meditation
8 - 9 am Breakfast
10 am - 12 pm Morning Session
12:30 - 1:30 pm Lunch
1:30 - 4 pm Free time
4 - 5:45 pm Afternoon Session
6 - 7 pm Dinner
7:30 - 9 pm Evening Session
Sunday, November 15
7 - 11 am Check-out of Rooms
7 am Meditation
8 - 9 am Breakfast
10 am - 12 pm Group Session
12:30 - 1:30 pm Lunch & Departure
*Please note that the schedule is subject to change at any time.
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