A Retreat in Presence, Stillness and Insight
Description
Step into a spring retreat designed to help you feel more grounded in your body, clearer in your mind, and more connected to what truly matters. Yoga was never intended to stay on the mat alone. As B.K.S. Iyengar reminds us, it is “a way of life” — a practice that shapes how we live, relate, and meet the world with awareness.
This gathering offers a gentle invitation to slow down and return to your true self. Drawing from the wisdom of the Eight Limbs of Yoga, we will explore how these ancient teachings can support contemporary life: creating steadiness in the body and nervous system, building the courage to meet yourself with honesty, and cultivating the clarity that comes through focused attention and insight.
Set in the beautiful Menla Retreat Center in the Catskills, the retreat is supported by clean mountain air, fresh spring water, nourishing meals, and access to both indoor and outdoor sanctuaries. During your free time, you are welcome to do as much or as little as you wish — wander forest paths, rest beside the water, explore Menla’s nature-based offerings, or simply enjoy silence and your own company.
Across four days, we will gather for movement, nature, stillness, and reflection. All are welcome, and no yoga experience is needed.
Schedule:
Friday, May 22
3 - 6 pm Arrival and Check-in
6 - 7 pm Dinner
7:30 - 9 pm Welcome Program (Overview of the Ashtanga Yoga & deep dive on last 3 limbs Dharana, Dhyana & Samadhi)
Saturday, May 23
8 - 8:45am Light Breakfast
9 - 10:30 am Morning Yoga
10:45 am - 12:15 pm Dharma talk - The Yamas
12:30 - 1:30 pm Lunch
1:30 - 3:30 pm Afternoon Program
3:30 - 4 pm Break
4 - 5:30 pm Afternoon Yoga (60 minutes asana, 24 minutes guided meditation)
6 - 7 pm Dinner
7:30 - 8:30 pm Evening Program (Dharma Talk on Pratyahara & 24 minute Guided meditation)
Sunday, May 24
8 - 8:45 am Light Breakfast
9 - 10:30 am Morning Yoga
10:45 am - 12:15 pm Dharma talk - The Niyamas
12:30 - 1:30 pm Lunch
1:30pm - 3:30 pm Afternoon Program
3:30 - 4 pm Break
4 - 5:30 pm Afternoon Yoga
6 - 7 pm Dinner
7:30 - 8:30 pm Evening Program (Q&A & 24 minute Guided meditation)
Monday, May 25
7 - 11 am Check-out of Rooms
8 - 9 am Breakfast
10 - 11:30 am Yoga
12:30 - 1:30 pm Lunch & Departure
*Please note this schedule is subject to change.
Teachers
With a creative spirit and a deep commitment to community, Shelly Yang has built her path as both a teacher and a founder. As the creator of Form + Flow, she brings people together through classes that feel grounded, thoughtful, and inclusive. Her teaching is shaped by a strong foundation in classical Hatha, Ashtanga, and Vinyasa, supported by more than...
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Michael Hewett is dedicated to inspiring and empowering people to connect with their purpose through the powerful blend of yogic arts and music. His approach invites participants to engage the full spectrum of human intelligence — physical, emotional, energetic, and cognitive — creating space for healing, personal growth, and deeper self-awareness. Through his sessions, Michael offers a grounded and uplifting experience...
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On request
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Fri, May 22