A One Day Meditation Retreat
- Centered: A Day of Renewal -
October 12th | 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM | GARDINER STUDIO
hosted by: Dr. Michael LaFemina, D.Ac, MS Ed E-RYT
Centered: A Day of Renewal
Breathe deep, slow down, and reconnect with yourself during a peaceful day retreat set in the heart of the Mid-Hudson Valley. Nestled in nature with sweeping views of the Shawangunk Ridge, this immersive experience offers guided meditation, gentle movement, and moments of stillness to restore clarity and inner calm. Whether you're new to meditation or deepening an existing practice, this retreat invites you to ground, reflect, and renew—surrounded by the quiet beauty of the land.
Date: Sunday, October 12th
Time: 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: Stone Wave Yoga Gardiner Studio
Sliding Scale Tuition: $108 - $360
What’s included: Healthy Lunch
QUESTIONS? Contact office@stonewaveyoga.com
frequently asked questions
Who is this course for: any human being who wants to practice meditation and true love. No prior experience with meditation necessary, but it helps.
Do you need prior experience: no, but any experience in prayer and/or meditation is helpful.
What will happen for you if you take this course? If you engage sincerely with the practice and readings, you will develop new capacities and capabilities to love and be loved. In this possibility, every relationship in your life can become an opportunity for personal and interpersonal growth, self-examination, and enlightenment.
What can I expect? The typical class format is as follows;
welcome circle, intention setting
Ayurvedic Blessing of the 5 Elements
Pranayama + Meditation
Discussion
Vegetarian lunch (provided) and personal time
Qi Gong (standing moving meditation)
Pranayama and meditation
Discussion
herbal tea and personal time for journaling/reflection
Discussion, Q&A, closing
Does Stone Wave Yoga offer financial help for this course? yes, contact office@stonewaveyoga.com
What’s included: Course Workbook, Discussions and a vegetarian lunch
Also available: Yoga mats, bolsters, and blankets
What’s not included: any extra props or snacks
Meet Your Facilitator:
Dr. Michael LaFemina
D.Ac, MS Ed E-RYT
Dr. Michael LaFemina, D.Ac, MS Ed is a meditation & yoga teacher since 2011. He is is the founder of Meditation for Families, co-founder of Golden Light Acupuncture in New Paltz, & the in-house meditation teacher at Stone Wave Yoga, leading workshops such as Meditation 101, Meditation 201, Meditation Teacher Trainings, & Meditation Retreats.
Michael is passionate about helping students and patients achieve optimal health of body, mind, and relationships by integrating meditation practices with Chinese Medicine and Ayurvedic principles. He is the founder of Meditation for Families, co-founder of Golden Light Acupuncture in New Paltz, and the in-house meditation teacher at Stone Wave Yoga.
In the past, he has taught yoga and meditation at Columbia University Medical Center, Hofstra University's Honors College, Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centers, and was the Mindfulness Instructor at the Tri-State College of Acupuncture. Michael lives in the Hudson Valley, NY with his wife and children.