Connecting with the Earth to Connect with Self

Join us for Connecting with the Earth to Connect with Self, a transformative spiritual retreat designed to ground your practice and reconnect with your deepest self. Taking place on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at the serene Menla Retreat and Dewa Spa in Phoenicia, NY, this intimate gathering offers a rare opportunity to practice with Jai Dev Singh, a renowned Kundalini Yoga and mantra teacher rooted in Yogi Bhajan's lineage. Whether you're seeking spiritual awakening, healing, or simply a day of intentional presence away from daily life, this spiritual retreat event in Phoenicia provides the perfect sanctuary for inner exploration.

The day unfolds as a carefully crafted journey that honors both dynamic movement and meditative stillness. Through a blend of Kundalini Yoga, sacred chanting, and devotional music, you'll experience how connecting with the earth beneath you naturally opens pathways to connecting with the wisdom within you. The retreat's integrated approach—combining physical practice, mantra medicine, and the nourishing environment of Menla's natural setting—creates conditions for profound personal transformation and spiritual renewal.

What to Expect

Arrive at Menla Retreat and Dewa Spa ready to shed the weight of daily responsibilities and step into a container of sacred intention. The day begins with gentle grounding practices that attune your nervous system to the present moment, allowing your body and mind to settle into the retreat space. You'll flow through dynamic Kundalini Yoga sequences designed to awaken dormant energy and release stagnation, supported by the teacher's expert guidance and authentic spiritual lineage.

As the day progresses, expect to be immersed in the transformative power of mantra and devotional music. Sacred chanting sessions create a palpable shift in the room's vibration, inviting participants into states of deep meditative absorption. The sensory experience—the resonance of mantras, the grounding of your feet on earth, the gentle mountain air filtering through the venue—becomes medicine for your being.

You'll leave this spiritual retreat with a renewed sense of connection to the earth, a calmer nervous system, and practical tools to maintain this groundedness in your daily life. The integration period allows you to absorb the day's gifts before returning to the world, carrying the retreat's transformative energy forward.

About the Artists

Jai Dev Singh is a Kundalini Yoga and mantra teacher steeped in the sacred teachings of Yogi Bhajan's lineage, bringing authenticity and depth to every class and mantra recording. His unique gift lies in making transformative spiritual practices accessible and alive, whether through dynamic asana sequences or the vibrational medicine of sacred chanting. Jai Dev Singh's presence and teaching style create an environment where profound healing and spiritual awakening naturally unfold.

Venue & Location

Menla Retreat and Dewa Spa, nestled in the heart of Phoenicia, NY, is a sanctuary specifically designed for spiritual practice and healing work. The retreat center sits on peaceful grounds surrounded by the natural beauty of the Catskill Mountains, creating an ideal environment for inner work and renewal. The spa facilities, tranquil gardens, and intentional architecture all support a deep sense of safety and presence—perfect conditions for a transformative spiritual retreat event in Phoenicia.