Wake Up Sleepy Buddha: The Buddhist Path in Practice

Awaken your spiritual practice at Wake Up Sleepy Buddha, an immersive meditation retreat set for Thursday, February 4, 2027, at the serene Menla Retreat and Dewa Spa in Phoenicia, NY. This transformative meditation retreat event in Phoenicia brings together authentic Buddhist teachings and contemporary spiritual practices, guided by master teachers who embody deep wisdom traditions. Whether you're seeking your first meditation experience or deepening an established practice, this gathering invites you into the heart of Buddhist philosophy through direct experience, mantra, and contemplative awareness.

Led by Jai Dev Singh, a renowned Kundalini Yoga and mantra teacher rooted in Yogi Bhajan's transformative lineage, this meditation retreat event offers a unique bridge between Eastern contemplative traditions and accessible modern practice. The day unfolds as a journey of self-discovery, combining dynamic movement, sacred chanting, breathwork, and silent meditation in one cohesive experience. Expect to leave with both practical tools for daily spiritual life and a renewed sense of inner peace.

What to Expect

Your day begins as you arrive at Menla's tranquil grounds, surrounded by the natural beauty of the Hudson Valley. You'll settle into the retreat's peaceful atmosphere before entering the main teaching space, where cushions and mats await your practice. The experience flows through multiple sessions that blend Kundalini Yoga postures with mantra recitation, building energy and focus through sound, movement, and breath.

As the day progresses, you'll explore foundational Buddhist concepts through guided meditation, allowing abstract teachings to become lived understanding. Jai Dev Singh's sessions weave together dynamic Kundalini practices with sacred chanting and devotional music, creating a container where your nervous system naturally settles and your mind quiets. The rhythm alternates between active practice and deep silence, giving you space to integrate insights and experience the genuine benefits of retreat.

By day's end, you'll have moved through multiple layers of practice—from awakening your body's energy through yoga, to anchoring your mind through mantra, to resting in the stillness that meditation reveals. You'll carry this embodied understanding home with you, along with specific techniques to sustain your practice between retreats.

About the Artists

Jai Dev Singh brings decades of devotion to Kundalini Yoga and sacred sound practices, rooted in the authentic teachings of Yogi Bhajan. His classes are known for their transformative power, combining rigorous physical practice with the uplifting vibration of mantra and devotional music. Jai Dev Singh's unique gift is making advanced spiritual technologies accessible, meeting students exactly where they are while inviting them into profound states of consciousness.

Venue & Location

Menla Retreat and Dewa Spa in Phoenicia, NY, is a sanctuary designed specifically for healing and spiritual transformation. Nestled in the Catskill Mountains, this retreat center offers world-class facilities—from meditation halls with natural light to spa amenities that support deep relaxation. The Phoenicia location provides easy access from New York City while immersing you in peaceful, natural surroundings. Ample parking is available on-site, and the peaceful mountain setting means minimal distractions from your inner work.