“One Day: A Day of Alignment”
New Year Meditation Retreat
Sunday, January 4th | 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM | GARDINER STUDIO
hosted by: Dr. Michael LaFemina, D.Ac, MS Ed E-RYT
Mini retreat from 2024’s Meditation Teacher Training.
Join us for the first of four seasonal meditation mini-retreats this year! In January, we will dedicate our practice and reflection to inner stillness, reflection, and intention setting. Together, we will explore some key questions - where do intentions come from? How do we sustain intentions? How do our efforts nourish us?
One Day: A Day of Alignment
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, January 4th
Time: 930a-430p
930-1130a: meditation and Ayurvedic 5-element ceremony
1130a-1230p: meditation and introduction
1230p-130: Vegetarian lunch and personal time (lunch provided)
130-145p: Qi Gong (standing, gentle, moving meditation)
2-3p: Meditation + Setting intentions from the Heart
3-3:30p: Herbal tea and personal journaling time
3:30-430p: Discussion and closing circle
Location: Stone Wave Yoga Gardiner Studio
Sliding Scale Tuition: $108 - $360
What’s included: Vegetarian Lunch (if you need special considerations, please let us know)
To Note: space is limited to 9 participants.
QUESTIONS? Contact office@stonewaveyoga.com
frequently asked questions
Who is this course for: any person who wishes to take a retreat from the hustle of day-to-day life to align and center. If you are looking to start your year from stillness and clarity, this is for you
Do you need prior experience: no, but any experience in prayer and/or meditation is helpful.
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
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.