375 Panterkill Road PO Box 70 Phoenicia, NY 12464 United States
October 6 - 9, 2025
About this Retreat
Malati is the founder of Gopi Yoga Center in New Jersey and a longtime teacher, guide, and spiritual friend to many. She has been teaching yoga for the past 30 years. For over 15 years, she has led transformational retreats both locally and internationally — from the sacred banks of the Ganges in India to the red rocks of Sedona, the mountains of South Africa, and the quiet beauty of the Catskills.
Deeply rooted in the teachings of Bhakti Yoga and the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, Malati creates spaces where seekers can reconnect to presence, purpose, and joy. Her retreats are known for their depth, heart, and a quiet power that stays with participants long after the journey ends. As a teacher, Malati brings both reverence and play. Her guidance is intuitive and grounded, blending soulful practice with laughter, community, and the grace of simply being. Whether through meditation, storytelling, or shared stillness, she holds space with devotion and care. Each retreat with Malati is an invitation — to return home to yourself, to rest in love, and to walk the path together.
Pinky is a dedicated yoga teacher from Gopi Yoga Center in New Jersey. Born and raised in India, the spirit of yoga has always been woven into her life. After raising two daughters and enjoying a successful career in the U.S. for over two decades, Pinky felt a call for something deeper. That call led her to Gopi Yoga Center, where she completed her 200-hour teacher training in May 2024.
Pinky’s classes are rooted in the heart of breath and being. Her teaching weaves together pranayama (breathwork),
accessible asana (postures), and deeply restorative savasana, creating a steady and soulful rhythm for students of all levels.
Beyond the mat, Pinky shines as a natural community builder. She brings warmth, laughter, and ease into retreat spaces, helping everyone feel at home and uplifted. Whether through spontaneous dance, heartfelt conversation, or simply holding space, Pinky leads with joy and connection at the center.
She is a compassionate, light-hearted presence who delights in Bollywood music, nature walks, and the company of her beloved dog. In every gathering, Pinky invites you to slow down, breathe deeply, and celebrate the simple beauty of being together.
Details of this retreat
Transformational Retreat Experience
Step away from the noise. Step into a space of peace.
Join us at Menla for a soul-nourishing retreat designed to help you rest deeply, reconnect with yourself and others, and renew your spirit. Nestled in a serene natural setting, this experience invites you to pause, breathe, and realign with what matters most.
What to Expect:
Rest: Gentle mornings, unhurried afternoons, and spacious time for personal reflection. Soothing practices like restorative yoga, guided meditation, and nature walks support deep rest for the body and mind.
Reconnect: Meaningful conversations, heart-opening group sessions, and time to rediscover connection—with yourself, others, and the sacred.
Renew: Through circles of sharing and letting go by the fire, nourishing the soul with food and friendships, you will return home with clarity, inner peace, and tools to sustain your well-being.
This retreat is soulful and joyful. The activities reflect warmth and lightness and laughter.
It’s an experience across mind, body and spirit with plenty of room for both reflection and celebration
To register for this event please use this link!
Schedule
Monday, October 6
REST: Arrive & Surrender
Theme: Slow Down. Land in the Moment.
3 - 4:30 pm Arrival & Check-In
4:30 - 6 pm Opening Circle
Heart Introductions, Setting Intentions
6 - 7 pm Dinner
7:30 - 9 pm Bonfire & Chanting & Wind Down
Tuesday, October 7
RECONNECT: Soulful bonding and Inner truth
Theme: Come Home to Your Heart and Community
7:15 - 8 am Pranayama (Breath Work) & Gentle Yoga
8 - 9 am Breakfast
10 - 11 am Nature Immersion hike (option of 3 trails from the property)
11 am - 12 pm Nature Mandala
An expression of self with nature
12:30- 1:30 pm Lunch
1:30 - 3 pm Optional Rest or Journaling
3 - 4 pm Hasta Mudras
Learn how to do mudras with your hands and their importance/benefits to the body and mind OR Partner Yoga
4:15 - 5:30 pm Connection Circle
“What have I forgotten? Self Reflection and Sharing in a Safe Space.
6 - 7 pm Dinner
7:30 - 8:30 pm Campfire Circle
Storytelling, Music and Laughter
8:30 - 9 pm Stargazing and/or Silent Reflection
Wednesday, October 8
RISE: lift, shine move forward
Theme: Step Into Your Light
7:30 - 8 am Barefoot Garden Stroll
8 - 9 am Breakfast
10 am - 12 pm “Sacred Yes Ceremony” & Connection Circle (henna name applications)
12:30 - 1:30 pm Lunch
1:30 - 2:30 pm Free/Personal Time
2:30 - 3:30 pm Restorative Yoga
3:30 - 5:30 pm Glow Time (Self-Care-massage, Rest, Journaling)
6 - 7 pm Celebration Dinner (dress in something that makes you feel radiant)
7:30 - 9 pm Rise Together Ceremony
Firelight Intentions, Movement, Music
9 - 9:30 pm Gratitude Meditation
Thursday, October 9
INTEGRATE: Return Renewed
Theme: Carry the Glow Home
7 - 8 am Morning Movement & Centering
8 - 9 am Breakfast
9:30 am Short Hike
11 am Closing Circle
Reflection, Gratitude, Next Steps
12 pm Departures
*Please note that the schedule is subject to change.
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