A WINTER REFUGE
HEARTHSPACE: A GATHERING
DECEMBER 4-7, 2026
- location: MENLA MOUNTAIN MONASTERY
- dates: DEC 4-7, 2026
- time: Thursday 4p – Sunday 2p
- LED BY: HACHI YU & SIRI SAT
HEARTHSPACE: A WINTER JIVALINI GATHERING FOR STILLNESS & CONNECTION
Menla Mountain Monastery | with HaChi Yu & Siri Sat
When the outer world grows quiet and the holiday frenzy fades, there’s an ancient invitation waiting: to return to the hearth within.
Hearthspace is a soulful winter refuge rooted in the transformative practices of Jivamukti & Kundalini Yoga — blending breathwork, asana, sacred sound, meditation, and deep rest. Across this weekend retreat, we’ll move through yoga clinics to refine and realign, Yin Yoga immersions by candlelight, and reconnect to the earth through winter walks and sweat lodge ceremony.
Nature’s stillness becomes our teacher; community becomes our warmth. Whether you seek relief from seasonal overwhelm, a reset of your inner frequency, or simply a sacred pause, this immersive weekend offers clarity, connection, and quiet joy at one of the most powerful spiritual landscapes in the Northeast.
teachers
HACHI YU
SIRI SAT
about the retreat
- 2x Daily Class
- Nervous System Reset
- Guided Meditation
- Sweat Lodge
- Nature Walks
- Evening Ritual
- Dewa Spa
Course INCLUDES
Winter Retreat Schedule :includes 6 Yoga sessions: Thursday Evening, Friday morning, Friday evening, Sat morning, Sat evening and Sunday morning. Asana Lab/ Yoga Clinic, Daily Meditation, Sweat Lodge Session, Satsang – and plenty of free time to explore, relax and unwind.
cost
Starts at $204 p/n *Double Occupancy rate
(includes all accommodations, meals, facilities, amenities)
$595 – COURSE FEE (early bird discount until Sept 15)
Sample Daily Schedule
7am Meditation/Breakwork
8am Breakfast Time
9:30am Morning Yoga Class
12:30pm Lunch Time
2pm Afternoon Clinic
4pm Evening Session
6pm Dinner
7:30pm Satsang/Gathering
on site amenities
- DEWA SPA
- Sauna & Bodywork
- Hikes and trails
- Sweat Lodge
- Bodywork
- Zen Garden
accommodations
Pricing for retreat is listed per person for a double occupancy room in Menla’s SNOWLION CABIN (where the Dalai Lama stays on his visit) it includes:
4 days/3 nights -per person: all meals, selected room/bed, and Menla amenities. Please book accommodations directly with MENLA. You may request alternative housing options by contacting: frontdesk@menla.org
*it will be too cold for camping at this time of year
Booking & Accommodations
This retreat booking has 2 steps: Please book your course fee for this retreat below. For Snowlion Cabin or rooming options. book with MENLA
- SNOWLION CABIN DOUBLE
*airfare and transportation not included
FAQ
Most frequent questions and answers. If your questions are not answered below please email us at info@jivamuktiyoganyc.com, we'd be happy to assist.
Designed around fresh locally and seasonally sourced ingredients, including produce harvested from the on-site organic garden, Menla’s buffet-style dining features protein-balanced plant-based dishes.
“Our Executive Chef and her team bring a creative flair to dishes that are as delicious as they are nutritious. Menla’s wellness cuisine is centered around healing foods, sourced primarily from the Menla garden and local farms with an eye toward seasonal and organic fruits, vegetables, grains, and legumes.
Our guests consistently rave about the high quality and memorable tastes of our meals. Be sure to check out some of our sample menus!”
Once you are registered for the retreat you will receive a detailed packing list. Warm clothes, yoga clothes, and anything else you can’t live without. Mats and props are available onsite.
You may choose to bring your own or there are mats and props available.
Menla is a 330-acre private nature reserve in Phoenicia, NY. Sitting at the head of a breathtaking glacial valley, it’s one of the most beautiful parts of the Catskills. Stay in a range of deluxe accommodations or shared cabins set in fragrant woods and gardens with murmuring streams and trails nearby.
Experience Menla’s unique wellness facilities. From our Dewa Spa to fully equipped yoga and movement spaces, fitness room, and hiking trails, there’s so much to do. Explore the surrounding Catskill Forest Preserve with guided hikes, river rafting, swimming, horseback riding, and more!
This retreat has 2 pricing components:
1) Stay at Menla: accommodations (includes room and board) are priced per person
2) The retreat COURSE FEE. They need to be booked separately for this retreat. You can book your stay at Menla webpage through their website or by contacting: frontdesk@menla.org
Please be sure to let them know which retreat (HEARTHSPACE/JIVAMUKTI) you are booking for.
You may book extended stays at Menla by contacting them directly.
We will start a WhatsApp group and can assist you in coordinating with other retreat participants if you don’t have a car, (you may want to offer them something or gas money at least) or you can take the bus to Woodstock or Phoenicia and we will assist you in coordinating a pick up or taxi. Fill out the INTAKE form and let us know what you need.
Our group has been allocated SNOWLION CABIN which is made up of 4 DOUBLE (shared room separate beds) – you will be assigned a roommate of the same gender if you do not register with one. Single Occupancy rooms are based on availability, you may try to request one when you register with Menla (but not guaranteed)
No experience is needed, all levels welcome. We have ample time to dig into some of the more subtle body practices in a sacred space like Menla, so just come with your curiosity and warm heart.
© Jivamukti Yoga Collective NYC 2026