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Inner Knowing: Gentle Breathwork for Conscious Creative Living

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375 Panterkill Road PO Box 70 Phoenicia, NY 12464 United States
Date
November 13 - 15, 2026

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“Breathwork is the process of revealing ourselves, to ourselves” ~ Rebirthing Breathwork Mastery founder Alakh Analda

What happens when you approach the deeper parts of yourself with curiosity? What becomes possible when you open to listening and allowing your inner knowing to guide you?

Join us for a weekend of exploration through Breathwork Mastery RBM - a tool for conscious creative living and deep connection with the inner self.

Breathwork Mastery RBM  is a simple and profound practice of relating to life from a different perspective - as a conscious creator. This retreat offers gentle instruction and guidance through a highly supportive, non-forceful experience of conscious breathwork, where the psyche leads the way, not intensity. Over the course of the weekend, you'll participate in four breathwork sessions within an intimate, small group setting. Each session invites you to follow your breath as it naturally unfolds, honoring your inner wisdom without agenda, pressure, or performance.

Step by step, your breath and body will guide you toward the intentions you hold for the life you are creating with compassion, integration, and grace.

Participants often come to this work during times of transition or when they are ready to:

create change through an inner shift of consciousness
work with and resolve patterns in life
create new or deeper relationships with themselves and others
are seeking deeper authenticity, alignment, and self-knowing
explore new levels of creativity

Rebirthing Breathwork Mastery (RBM), a style of breathwork founded by Alakh Analda and passed down through Eleanor Mann, offers a profound tool for self-mastery and nervous system healing. RBM activates the parasympathetic nervous system through conscious, connected breathing to access spiritual, emotional, mental, and physical dimensions of the self. As you breathe, you gently clear imprints, rewrite old patterns, and awaken to your deeper truth. The collective experience of breathing in community amplifies this experience, and the very low facilitator to breather ratio allows for an optimal level of support.

This style of breathwork is safe for everyone - there are no contraindications.

You’ll enjoy two nights in a stunning, peaceful setting, nourished with organic, plant-based meals. Vegan and vegetarian options are available, and dietary needs can be accommodated with advance notice through contacting Menla.

From previous participants:

"My experience with Amy and Libby’s RBM workshop was a wonderful lesson that breath work can be a gentle process while still being productive. Amy and Libby were so welcoming and made me feel comfortable the entire weekend. They showed us how we can learn from each others’ experiences through group discussion and a process of gentle reflection. We learned how to integrate this practice into our daily lives by opening up space and time through the breath - that it can be our very own "Practical Magic". The space at Menla was magical, and I am grateful for the weekend I had with our teachers and our group. …what I took from this workshop will be useful for the rest of my life. Thank you Amy and Libby!" -H.B.

"I went in blindly, not knowing what to expect, and was genuinely surprised by how gentle yet profoundly impactful the experience was. The breathwork itself felt simple, but also challenging at times, yet the results were deep, grounding, and transformative.

[Amy and Libby] created a space that felt safe, supportive, and empowering. What I appreciate most is leaving with practical tools I can consciously use every day to navigate thoughts, emotions, experiences, and challenges through my own breath and body awareness." -S.K.



Schedule:

Friday, November 13

3 - 6 pm Arrival and Check-in
6 - 7 pm Dinner
7 - 9 pm Intro to Rebirthing Breathwork Mastery and First Breathwork Session

Saturday, November 14

8 - 9 am Breakfast
9 am - 12 pm Morning Breathwork Session
12:30 - 1:30 pm Lunch
2 - 5:30 pm Afternoon Breathwork Session
6 - 7 pm Dinner
7:30 pm Rest and Relaxation

Sunday, November 15

7 - 8 am Checkout of Rooms
8 - 9 am Breakfast
9 am - 12 pm Morning Breathwork Session and Closing
12:30 - 1:30 pm Lunch and Departure

*Please note this schedule is subject to change.

Getting Here

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

Accommodation

Deluxe Queen

Accommodation
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

Accommodation
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

Standard Double Full - Shared bath (Shared Room)

Accommodation
Deluxe Double Room with Two Full Beds and Shared Bathroom Free Phone and Hi-Speed Wifi Internet Access Available Air Conditioning This lodging type is not ADA Compliant. Please note that due to the stairs we recommend that guests with mobility issues book other accommodations. Deluxe Double Rooms with Shared Bathrooms are Located in Thimphu * Please note rates include meals and accommodations. This booking is for one bed in a double shared room: We May Assign You a Roommate if You Do Not Register with One.

Standard Double Twin - Shared bath (Shared Room)

Accommodation
Deluxe Double Room with Two Twin Beds and Shared Bathroom Free Phone and Hi-Speed Wifi Internet Access Available Air Conditioning This lodging type is not ADA Compliant. Please note that due to the stairs we recommend that guests with mobility issues book other accommodations. Deluxe Double Rooms with Shared Bathrooms are Located in Thimphu * Please note rates include meals and accommodations. This booking is for one bed in a double shared room: We May Assign You a Roommate if You Do Not Register with One.

Customer Reviews

4.82 out of 5.0 average rating

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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!

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This place, this space, this experience
I am a man of the ear,th my love for this amazing planet and our connection to her is without lines, borders, walls. I am so pleased to experience the beautiful space that is Menla. Equally as beautiful is the staff that serviced our work.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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