Cultivating Joy: A Ketamine-assisted Mindfulness Retreat

Cultivating Joy: A Ketamine-assisted Mindfulness Retreat invites you to a transformative healing experience in the serene Hudson Valley. Taking place on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at the renowned Menla Retreat and Dewa Spa in Phoenicia, NY, this intimate healing retreat event blends cutting-edge therapeutic medicine with ancient spiritual practices. Under the guidance of Kundalini Yoga and mantra teacher Jai Dev Singh, participants will explore the intersection of modern wellness and timeless mindfulness traditions in one of New York's most peaceful retreat destinations.

This is not a typical healing retreat event in Phoenicia—it's an intentional journey designed for those seeking deep healing, spiritual awakening, and lasting joy. The retreat integrates ketamine-assisted therapy with guided mindfulness practices, creating a uniquely supportive container for personal transformation. Whether you're navigating life transitions, seeking emotional release, or deepening your spiritual practice, this healing retreat offers a safe, professionally-led space to cultivate profound inner peace and renewed purpose.

What to Expect

Arrive at Menla's tranquil mountain setting and immediately feel the shift in energy as you're welcomed into a conscious community. The day unfolds as a carefully orchestrated journey: opening circles to set intention, guided mindfulness sessions that anchor you in the present moment, and Kundalini Yoga practices that activate your body's natural healing wisdom. Between structured sessions, you'll have space for personal reflection, nourishing meals, and integration time in nature.

The arc of this healing retreat event moves from grounding to opening to integration. Jai Dev Singh's Kundalini Yoga classes blend dynamic movement with mantra chanting—sacred sound frequencies designed to shift your nervous system and unlock emotional blockages. You'll experience the power of devotional music and sacred chanting, which create an energetic field that supports the therapeutic process. Mindfulness practices help you witness your experience without judgment, while the ketamine-assisted component (administered by licensed professionals) gently opens doorways to deeper healing that talk therapy alone cannot access.

By day's end, you'll feel held, witnessed, and genuinely transformed. Participants often report profound shifts in perspective, emotional release, and a renewed sense of connection to joy and purpose.

About the Artists

Jai Dev Singh brings over two decades of experience as a Kundalini Yoga and mantra teacher rooted in Yogi Bhajan's transformative lineage. His dynamic classes blend powerful breathwork, movement sequences, and sacred mantra chanting to activate the body's energy centers and unlock emotional and spiritual healing. Jai Dev's gift lies in making ancient practices accessible and immediately felt, allowing participants to experience tangible shifts in consciousness and vitality during his sessions.

Venue & Location

Menla Retreat and Dewa Spa sits nestled in the Catskill Mountains of Phoenicia, NY—a destination synonymous with holistic healing and spiritual renewal. This award-winning retreat center combines Himalayan hospitality with world-class wellness facilities, including meditation halls, yoga studios, spa services, and sustainably sourced dining. The natural beauty of the Hudson Valley surrounds you, creating the perfect sanctuary for deep inner work and rejuvenation.