RETREAT ADDRESS:

Shanthi Mandir Ashram 

51 Muktananda Marg

Walden, NY 12586

​LEAPING LOTUS ONE DAY RETREAT ITINERARY:

9:45-10am - Guest Arrival

10am - Gentle asana practice followed by Yoga Philosophy teaching

12:30 - Lunch. If it's a nice day we can eat outside.  Take a rest or a walk

               in nature after lunch.

2:30pm - Yoga & Ayurveda mini workshop

4pm - close with gentle movement and meditation

5:00pm –  Goodbyes ~ Evening Arati at the temple Optional

6:30pm – Dinner ~ Optional.  

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Our retreat day ends after evening Arati. Cost for the retreat day is $95pp

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.​ ​