Gratitude Yoga Fall Yoga & Meditation Retreat: Inviting the Qualities of an Awakened Heart

Join an transformative fall yoga and meditation retreat in Phoenicia, NY, where ancient wisdom meets modern spiritual practice. Gratitude Yoga's Fall Retreat: Inviting the Qualities of an Awakened Heart takes place Friday, September 18, 2026, at the serene Menla Retreat and Dewa Spa. This immersive yoga retreat event in Phoenicia invites practitioners of all levels to explore the profound connection between gratitude, meditation, and heart-centered living through dynamic kundalini yoga, sacred mantra chanting, and guided meditation.

Led by Jai Dev Singh, a renowned kundalini yoga and mantra teacher rooted in Yogi Bhajan's transformative lineage, this yoga retreat blends vigorous physical practice with deeply spiritual experiences. Jai Dev Singh brings decades of expertise in kundalini yoga, offering participants access to practices designed to awaken inner consciousness and cultivate genuine transformation. His signature approach combines powerful yoga sequences with devotional music and sacred mantra work, creating a retreat experience that touches both body and soul.

This yoga retreat event emphasizes the awakening of the heart center—cultivating qualities like compassion, forgiveness, and authentic gratitude. Whether you're seeking spiritual renewal, a deeper meditation practice, or simply a break from daily life, this Phoenicia retreat offers the perfect opportunity to reconnect with your inner wisdom and community.

What to Expect

From the moment you arrive at Menla's lush grounds, you'll enter a sanctuary designed for deep inner work. The day flows seamlessly from opening breathwork and kundalini yoga classes to guided meditation sessions, with moments of silence and reflection woven throughout. Expect dynamic asana sequences that build heat and energy, alternating with restorative practices that invite profound relaxation and introspection.

Mantra chanting forms the heart of this retreat experience—sacred soundwork that resonates through your entire being and shifts your nervous system toward peace. Jai Dev Singh leads participants through devotional music sessions, where you'll learn and participate in kirtan and sacred chanting traditions. These moments of communal singing create a palpable sense of unity and spiritual connection.

By day's end, you'll have moved through cycles of activation and restoration, grounded yourself in the present moment through meditation, and reconnected with the gratitude that lies at the center of an awakened heart. The retreat closes with time for integration and reflection, leaving you centered and renewed.

About the Artists

Jai Dev Singh is a kundalini yoga and mantra teacher dedicated to sharing the transformative teachings passed down through Yogi Bhajan's lineage. His classes combine rigorous physical practice with deep spiritual wisdom, making kundalini yoga accessible to sincere seekers at every level. Through mantra, sacred chanting, and devotional music, Jai Dev Singh creates sacred containers where genuine heart awakening becomes possible.

Venue & Location

Menla Retreat and Dewa Spa sits nestled in the peaceful Catskill Mountains near Phoenicia, NY—a destination known for natural beauty, clean mountain air, and spiritual community. The retreat center offers state-of-the-art yoga studios, comfortable accommodations, and organic dining, creating an ideal environment for deep practice and renewal. Phoenicia's proximity to New York City makes this yoga retreat easily accessible while maintaining a serene, removed-from-the-world atmosphere.