RETREATS ~ COURSES
Wellness Weekend Retreat
Windham, NY
Our weekend retreats begin on Friday evening and end on Sunday afternoon.
The retreat season is from April - October
Available Weekends are:
November 15-16th and 22-24th
December 6-7th and 13-15th
Thanksgiving weekend - not available
Please ask about other dates and availability.
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14 Lessons on how to Live an Inspired life!
Thursdays, Sept. 12-Dec. 19. No session on Thanksgiving.
Virtual Meetings via Zoom
Uncover practical strategies, personal growth techniques, and daily habits that will empower you to live with passion, purpose, and positivity.
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One Day ~ Mini Retreat
Our April 13, 2024 visit was incredible!
New dates will be posted soon! If you are interested in learning more, please reach out.
Join me for a 1 day retreat in Walden, NY
12-6pm
It will be a beautiful day filled with anana practice, meditation, learning about Yoga and Ayurveda.
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Wellness Weekend Retreat ~ Windham, NY
Now booking October, November & December
Treat yourself to a Wellness retreat in a gorgeous luxury cabin in the Catskill Mountains of Windham, NY!
Come relax, destress, detox and bring your body and mind into harmony with nature.
Enjoy yoga practice, daily meditation, vegetarian & non-vegetarian meals, workshops, while taking in beautiful, peaceful scenery! These retreats are designed for small groups so they get to experience an intimate and homey feeling.
This helps to really unwind.
The lavender room has a king size bed and sleeps 2 or 3 people.
The Turquoise room sleeps 5 people (bunk beds with trundle, and 1 full size bed), and Rose Room has a queen size bed and sleeps 2 people. Wi-Fi is available. The Hot Tub is outside the Zen Den and there's plenty of parking on site.
Retreat price is per person.
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Highlights:
•2 breakfasts, 1 lunch, and 2 dinners
•2 morning teas and light bites
•2-night accommodation
•Yoga classes for all levels
•Daily meditation sessions
•Intro to Ayurveda session•Intro to holistic wellness session
•Satsang sessions
All skill levels welcome!
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Optional area activities:
•Hiking
•Horseback riding
•Massage
CHECK-IN/CHECK-OUT:
Check in: Friday 5pm
Check Out: Sunday 12pm
SAMPLE ITINERARY - The itinerary does change and can be adapted to each group.
FRIDAY:5pm: Check in, welcome toast and weekend wind-down yoga class.
7pm: dinner
8:30pm: Evening meditation and Satsang
SATURDAY:8am: Morning tea and light bite
8:30am: Morning meditation
9am: Yoga class for all levels
10:30am: breakfast
11:30am: Intro to Ayurveda, "The Science of Life"
1pm: lunch
2 -5pm: Guests have free time to unwind, go for a hike, get a massage, relax in the jacuzzi or participate in one of the following: 3pm: Optional - Guests can join in a 30–45-minute invigorating class to get the body moving
4pm: Optional - Intro to holistic wellness (this includes Intro. to essential oils, and a holistic approach to eating healthy)
5pm: Evening yoga class for all levels
7pm: dinner
8:30pm: Evening meditation and Satsang
SUNDAY:8am: Morning tea and light bite
8:30am: Morning meditation and movement
9am: Yoga class for all levels
10:30am: breakfast
12pm: Goodbyes and check out
Meals included: 2 dinners, 2 breakfasts, 1 lunch
BYOB 21 and over only. Please be mindful and considerate of others. It's ok to enjoy, but this is not the appropriate setting to over-do it. No drugs permitted.
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PRICING:
2-night stay (5pm Fri-12noon Sun, full itinerary above): $550 per person - shared room
1 night stay (5pm Fri-5pm Sat, no dinner Saturday): $295 per person - shared room
Saturday day rate 9am-5pm (includes Saturday itinerary, no dinner): $175 per person
If you are reserving a room just for yourself add $120
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To complete the reservation, fill out the Registration Form and Waiver below and email to leapinglotusfit@gmail.com
14 Lessons on how to Live an Inspired life!
Live the life of your dreams!
Welcome to a Leaping Lotus Wellness Studio Virtual program. I was inspired to write this program, in hopes that I will share my inspiration with you!
Something brought you here. What is that something?
We often get stuck in these archetypal ways of living that have been passed onto us from generations. Years go by, and we realize that we are doing the same exact thing day in and day out. You checked all the boxes, you followed all the rules, and now you ask yourself, “why do I feel like life is just passing me by?” Everything in your life so far has been loaded with expectations, gotta do this, gotta do that, gotta get that degree, gotta get that job, gotta get married, gotta have kids, gotta get that house..all of that. So, where did that take you? Where is there time for YOU in all of that?
One day, maybe something inside of you said, “Is this all there is in life?” Well, if you have ever asked yourself that question, “CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!” That’s a huge celebration, because that question is the very first step towards digging deeper into what life has to offer.
Life isn’t about finding yourself; it’s about creating yourself! Every day is an opportunity to live life in a new way. Every day, we are blessed to have a completely blank slate for how we will create the day. How cool is that?? We get to create the day, every day! Now, I’m not talking about jobs, and family responsibilities. Those things are part of life. I’m talking about how we show up to ourselves, and the way we view life. What does that mean? Well, showing up to yourself is definitely part of living an inspired life. Showing up means not hiding, ignoring, or escaping parts of you or your life that you may not like. Showing up means making that promise to yourself to put your best foot forward every single day, no matter what the circumstance. Showing up means all the good, all the bad, and all the ugly walk forward together. It may not be easy, but I promise you it will be eye opening and deeply rewarding.
Before starting this program, set your intentions. Be honest with yourself so that you will get the most out of this. These lessons are designed to make you think, dig deep, and light a spark that may have gone out. This is something just for YOU! Talk to your family so they understand you need to set time aside to be with yourself, as you go through the lessons. Make this FUN!!!!
The best way to approach this program is with an open mind, enthusiasm, and an eagerness to grow. Have no expectations. Just show up wholeheartedly.
So get ready to tap into the self that you may have forgotten about!!
Here we go!
This fun 14-week program includes:
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A weekly topic with homework and required self-reflection time. I will email the homework each week.
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A weekly virtual group meeting. This is a 1-hour session where we will review the weekly topic, I will teach a short lesson, and then open sharing and questions.
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Private Coaching sessions are available to those in the program, at a discounted rate.
Weekly Topics:
Week 1 ~ THE TIME IS NOW ~ It’s time to think about living life in a new way.
Week 2 ~ DREAM BIG & MAKE A PLAN ~ A dream without a plan is just a wish!
Week 3 ~ PLANT POSITIVITY ~ Start your day by tapping into your inner sunshine!
Week 4 ~ THE CHOICE IS YOURS ~ You are always one decision away from living a different life!
Week 5 ~ TRUST YOURSELF ~ Trust the process and hold on tight for the ride of your life!
Week 6 ~ DON’T STAY STUCK ~ Don’t let life put you on autopilot.
Week 7 ~ BE COURAGOUS ~ Adventure awaits you!
Week 8 ~ CONVICTION OR CONVIENCE? ~ How do you want to live?
Week 9 ~ LAUGH AT YOURSELF ~ The sound of laughter is completely uplifting to the heart.
Week 10 ~ EMBRACE DEVOTION ~ Devotion needs to start within.
Week 11 ~ PERSERVERANCE ~ Life can be messy, but it can still be amazing! Keep Going!
Week 12 ~ FOCUS ~ Do you live chasing one distraction after another?
Week 13 ~ STAY HUMBLE THROUGH THE CRUMBLES ~ Humility is the softening of the ego.
Week 14 ~ LIVE WITH JOY ~ Look for Joy in Everything! Learn to find your Bliss!
One Day Retreat ~ Walden NY
RETREAT ADDRESS:
Shanthi Mandir Ashram
51 Muktananda Marg
Walden, NY 12586
​LEAPING LOTUS ONE DAY RETREAT ITINERARY:
11:45am - Guest Arrival
12-1pm - Asana Practice
1pm - Lunch. If it's a nice day we can be in nature for a bit
2:30pm - Yoga & Ayurveda mini workshop
4pm - close with gentle movement and meditation
5:00pm – Evening Arati at the temple
6:30pm – Dinner ~ Optional.
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Our retreat day ends after evening Arati. Cost for the retreat day is $80pp
Optional (suggested donation $10): Guests can stay for dinner, if they'd like. They can also stay for a Saturday night program, if there is one.
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SATURDAY EVENINGS – After dinner Kirtan ~ Meditation ~ Optional​
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THINGS TO REMEMBER:
Shoes are taken off before entering any of the buildings. There are shoe cubbies outside some of the doors. If there’s no cubbies, we just leave them by the door. It’s customary to do this in order to keep everything clean. It’s best to bring shoes that are easy to put on and off. Laces can be annoying to do and undo from one space to the next.
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This is not a private home. There will be other guests staying there. However, the room where we will be doing our wellness program is totally private for our group. ​
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Bring a water bottle that you can refill. Mugs and hot water are readily available.​ Our meal breaks will coincide with the Ashram meal times.
The ashram provides meals for all those that come to stay. It's included in your package.
There's a staff that cooks for everyone! The meals are simple, delicious and all vegetarian. It's mostly traditional Indian cooking with rice and vegetables being staple items. Guests have the option to stay, or go out for meals, if they choose.
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No drugs or alcohol permitted.
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​Transportation is available to and from New York and Newark airports and local bus and train stations. Please call ahead for rates and arrangements.
​Shanti Mandir is located in the lower Hudson Valley, between the villages of Walden and Wallkill, on Route 208, just 20 minutes northwest of Newburgh and 20 minutes south of New Paltz. This location offers a little more flexibility with accommodations and it’s in Orange County, NY which is closer to NJ and NYC. Take exit 17 off of the NY State Thruway. The 294-acre property provides a glorious natural setting, including an active stream, and pastoral and forest land. There’s plenty of hiking and walking trails at the foot of the property. Guests can make a cup of tea and sit by the stream outside. There are tons of open space that you can explore. The space is immaculate and so well cared for. It’s quiet, simple and beautiful. It’s the perfect place to truly relax and unwind.
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Shanti Mandir is also a “Home” for me. My Yoga roots come from this lineage and it’s comforting to be in this space.​
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ACCOMODATIONS:
If you'd like to stay overnight, that's always an option. This is not included in the one day retreat.
Rooms are available on a first come, first serve basis. If you'd like to stay let us know so we can make arrangements for you.
All the rooms have 2 twin beds.
The basic rooms have just beds with drawer for your things as part of the bed frames. These rooms have shared bathrooms. There's also rooms with dressers and nightstands. There are a few rooms with private bathrooms as well. Requesting a private room is usually not a problem. It's only an issue when there's large events being held. Then, there is no option but to share a room. ​Cost depends on type of room booked.
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Use our Contact Form for more info.​ ​
