Spring Renewal Yoga, Meditation, and Healing Retreat With Mimi
3 nights stay
Thu. April 3, 2025 -
Sun. April 6, 2025
This retreat is the perfect reboot from winter; support the flow of prana/vital energy, cultivate resources for healing, reconnect to nature, reconnect to self, recoup resilience, holistic detox for renewed energy in mind, body, and spirit.
You will have the opportunity to be part of an intimate group practice of 10-12 people, receive personalized attention and guidance, and experience Mimi’s full spectrum offering - daily yoga asana, meditation, restorative practice, as well an energy healing workshop. This retreat supports all levels of yoga, beginner to advanced.
Enjoy three nights away from the city at Ananda Ashram/Yoga Society of New York, a yoga educational and spiritual center located in a peaceful and natural environment of woods, meadows, a surrounding lake, and accessible walking paths and hiking trails. Located at the foothills of the Catskills in Monroe, NY, the ashram is accessible by train and about one hour drive from NY.
Enjoy any offerings of the ashram outside of our retreat schedule if they are available; meditations, music, philosophy and Sanskrit studies with resident teachers.
Retreat includes:
Three nights in simple accommodations - private and dorm rooms available (shared bathrooms)
6 total yoga sessions (asana and restorative) including guided meditation practice with Mimi
1 energy healing workshop with Mimi
Healthy vegetarian meals; TH dinner thru Sun lunch (vegan options available)
Free time for relaxing/quietude/exploring/hiking
Optional morning/evening fire ceremony and meditation with Ananda Ashram community
Message/treatments/sauna at Lotus Shala (add-on fee)
Room options /
All-inclusive pricing
Dorm $615 (shared bunks, 4-6 people)
Single Twin $795 (1 person)
Upgraded single twin $840 (1 person)
Single full bed $885 (1 person)
Shanti Sadanam single $1,020 (1 person, newer room)
Double full $1,260 (2 people)
Reserve your spot - limited space
Please fill out the form with room type request.
* You will receive an email confirming availability and invoice for $200 deposit (non-refundable) in order to reserve your spot.
Travel Directions
By Bus
Take Short Line Bus, service between New York City (Port Authority) and Monroe, NY (Terminal: Mill Pond Pkwy), approximately 1 hour 20 minutes ride. Bus Schedule. Then take a taxi to Ananda Ashram, 10 minutes ride.
By Train
Take New Jersey Transit to Harriman, NY (with change over in Secaucus, NJ).
Train Schedule. Then take a taxi to Ananda Ashram
Local Taxi
Monroe Taxi 845.782.8141
Village Taxi 845.783.6112
Beam’s Taxi 845.783.4444
BY CAR
From New York City:
Take George Washington Bridge (45 miles from Ananda Ashram), go north on Palisades Parkway. Take exit 18 (on left) onto Rte 6 going west. Continue to Suffern/Newburgh exit. At the end of ramp turn left onto South 17. See Local Directions.
Or, go North on NY State Thruway (I-87 N) to Exit 16, Harriman. Take first right after toll booth, following the sign to Harriman, and at the end of ramp turn left onto South 17. See Local Directions.
From New Jersey:
North on Rte. 17 to 17M (near Harriman, NY). After 1/2 mile, turn left at traffic light (at gas station) onto Harriman Heights Road. Continue with Local Directions.
From the North
South on NY State Thruway (I-87) to Exit 16, Harriman. Take first right after toll booth following the sign to Harriman. At the end of ramp turn left onto South 17. See Local Directions.
From the East
West on I-84; south on NY State Thruway ( I-87) to Exit 16, Harriman. Take first right after toll booth, following the sign to Harriman. At the end of ramp turn left onto South 17. See Local Directions.
From the West
East on I-84 or Rte. 6, then east on Rte. 17 & 6 to Exit 131. Turn right onto South 17 at light. See Local Directions.
Local Directions
South on Rte. 17. Drive approximately 1/2 mile, go under railway overpass (second overpass) and take immediate right onto Grove Street. Drive straight through village of Harriman to traffic light at gas station and Rte 17M. Go straight ahead, up the hill, continuing on Harriman Heights Road for 1.3 miles, past Sapphire Elementary School on your right. Take next left onto Sapphire Road. Turn into second driveway on left, Ananda Ashram’s main entrance. Ahead is our Main House and reception.
Ananda Ashram / Yoga Society of New York:
13 Sapphire Road, Monroe NY 10950
phone: 845.782.5575