Tibetan Yoga Wellbeing: Heart Practices, Life-Force & Longevity

Join us for an extraordinary yoga retreat in Phoenicia, NY that explores the profound wisdom of Tibetan yoga traditions. On Thursday, November 12, 2026, Menla Retreat and Dewa Spa welcomes seekers to experience Tibetan Yoga Wellbeing: Heart Practices, Life-Force & Longevity—a transformative day dedicated to awakening your vital energy, cultivating heart-centered awareness, and discovering practices that promote deep healing and longevity. This yoga retreat event in Phoenicia brings together authentic teachings rooted in ancient Buddhist and yogic traditions, guided by experienced practitioners who understand how to bridge Eastern wisdom with modern wellness.

Led by Kundalini Yoga and mantra teacher Jai Dev Singh, this yoga retreat combines dynamic movement, sacred chanting, devotional practices, and breathwork to activate your life-force energy and strengthen your connection to lasting wellbeing. Whether you're new to yoga or an experienced practitioner, this retreat offers accessible yet profound pathways into the heart practices and energetic disciplines that have sustained Tibetan yogis for centuries. The atmosphere throughout the day balances intentional spiritual work with the nurturing, peaceful environment that Menla Retreat is known for—creating the ideal container for personal transformation and renewal.

What to Expect

From the moment you arrive at this yoga retreat, you'll enter a carefully curated space designed to deepen your inner work. The day unfolds through a flowing sequence of guided practices: opening meditations to center your awareness, dynamic Kundalini Yoga sessions to activate your subtle energy channels, mantra chanting to attune your heart, and breathwork techniques (pranayama) specifically chosen for longevity and vitality. Each segment builds naturally on the last, creating an integrated journey that moves through your body, mind, and spirit.

Expect to experience the warmth of devotional music and sacred chanting as core elements of this yoga retreat. Jai Dev Singh's teachings weave together alignment-focused movement, energetic activation, and the transformative power of mantra repetition. You'll learn practices you can integrate into your daily life—techniques for managing stress, cultivating resilience, and accessing the deep well of vitality that yogic traditions call prana (life-force energy).

Throughout the day, you'll have moments of stillness for integration alongside periods of active practice. The retreat concludes with guided relaxation and meditation, leaving you grounded, energized, and reconnected to your body's natural wisdom.

About the Artists

Jai Dev Singh is a Kundalini Yoga and mantra teacher rooted in Yogi Bhajan's transformative lineage. With deep knowledge of how sound, breath, and movement activate the nervous system and heart center, Jai Dev Singh brings authenticity and accessibility to ancient practices. His teaching style honors the sacred tradition while meeting students exactly where they are, making this yoga retreat welcoming for all experience levels.

Venue & Location

Menla Retreat and Dewa Spa sits nestled in the serene Catskill Mountains of Phoenicia, NY—a destination renowned for wellness retreats and spiritual renewal. The retreat center combines Himalayan design aesthetics with modern comfort, offering peaceful grounds, healing spa facilities, and dedicated practice spaces that naturally support deep inner work. Located approximately two hours from New York City, Phoenicia provides an accessible escape into nature. Ample parking is available on-site, and the facility's tranquil setting makes it an ideal location for a full-day yoga retreat.