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Longevity & Optimal Health: Integrating Eastern & Western Perspectives.

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Menla Mountain Retreat & Conference Center: In the heart of the Catskill Mountain

News Articles

Dalai Lama Attends Local Scientific Conference for Report on the Effects of Meditation on Longevity
by Sigrid Heath, Ulster Publishing
“A connection between the healthy, active mind and the healthy body, and by extension, a healthy society, has been integral to Chinese and Ayurvedic medical traditions for more than 2,000 years.”

Talk Sunday to benefit Buddhist Center
Poughkeepsie Journal
“A concert and discussion will be held Sunday at the Bearsville Theater in Woodstock to benefit the Menla Mountain Retreat and Conference Center in Phoenicia.”

Rest, Relaxation, and Spiritual Rejuvenation
by Lauren Yanks, Chronogram
“The modern world grows more complicated by the day. With cell phones, e-mail, and long commutes, life is busier and noisier than ever. This is why retreat centers are so important.”

Haven; The ‘Bhajan Belt:’ Serenity in the Catskills
by Mark Healy, The New York Times
“Everything you need to know about the spiritual rhythms of the Catskill Mountains is spray-painted on a rock face along Route 28. It’s the sign for OM — the mystic syllable of Hinduism — and it’s a subtle suggestion of the energy that vibrates throughout the region.”