Fly in the Catskills
A yoga retreat with Sheri Celentano and Kenny Frisby July 17-19, 2026
Escape to the Catskills for a 2-night, 3-day weekend of movement, nature and cozy luxury at AKERA Retreat Center. We will explore inversions and mantra, linking the strength of physical practice to ancient yogic philosophy. Access juicy asana practices, breathwork, meditation and kirtan-style chanting with two of NYC’s most seasoned teachers.
This weekend is open to yoga students and yoga teachers earning their 300 hour certification. If you’ve been wanting to recommit to your practice and get out of the city, THIS IS IT!
Practice, swim, hike, nourish, rest, repeat. Enjoy fresh, seasonal meals prepared by a gourmet private chef. Explore over 123 acres of forest and countryside in the lush Catskill Mountains, just two hours away from NYC. Restore in plush on-site amenities: cold plunge, cedar hot tub, sauna, swimming pond and more!
Come solo, with a loved one or as a group of friends! Our retreats are an opportunity to connect to yourself and meet like-minded people.
Sample Daily Schedule:
Morning practice (yoga or pilates)
Breakfast
Free time (hiking, reading, sauna, hot tub, cold plunge)
Lunch
Lecture or workshop
Evening practice
Dinner
Included:
Daily practices in yoga, meditation, mantra and breathwork
Use of facilities: sauna, hot tub, cold plunge, fire pits, swimming hole, 123 acre private grounds, forest maze, natural swimming pond
3 daily meals prepared by a private chef
Not Included:
Transportation to and from Akera (accessible by car or bus + uber)
Alcohol
Investment:
Shared House (5-6 people) - $750 per person
Shared Quad - $850 pp
Shared Double - $1250 (King or Twin options available)
Single Rooms - $1650
*Save your spot with a $500 deposit. Full remainder due on June 15, 2026. Your next step is to submit an intake form below!
Sheri Celentano
E-RYT 500 hours, Director of Education at YO BK
Brooklyn born and raised in Brooklyn, Sheri began teaching movement in 1989 and never looked back. From public schools to yoga centers, creating curriculum to mentorship, Sheri puts her heart and soul into sharing the practices that can serve to uplift, strengthen and connect us to ourselves and each other. Sheri has taught Yoga Teacher Trainings since 2009, creating trainings and guiding teachers at all levels and places in their studies and careers. She has taught basic to advanced, restorative to fly as well as prenatal yoga and love all of it! She believes the practice is available to all people at all stages of life.
Kenny Frisby
I'm Kenny and I've been teaching Yoga for the last 10 years. Over the years, I've had the great opportunity to share these practices and my passion for the FLY life in multiple advanced trainings, workshops and classes. For me, it's only "advanced" when we contemplate the deeper meaning or mythology of the poses we practice. Within the FLY practice, specifically arm balances, we're invited into the mystical world of wise sages, majestic birds, and more. Beyond the physical benefits, the poses offer up beautiful (and practical!) spiritual wisdom to inspire, expand, and elevate our lives.