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FAQs

ABOUT THE PROPERTY

WHAT IS THE HISTORY OF THE YO1 PROPERTY IN THE CATSKILLS?

YO1 Longevity & Health Resorts sits on the historic Kutsher property, one of the most recognized former Borscht Belt resort sites in the Catskill Mountains of upstate New York. The site has been fully redeveloped as a wellness-first retreat focused on longevity, healing, and integrative health.

WHERE IS YO1 LONGEVITY & HEALTH RESORTS LOCATED?

YO1 Longevity & Health Resorts is located at 420 Anawana Lake Road, Monticello, New York, nestled in the Catskill Mountains of upstate New York. Resting on over 1,300 acres of pristine landscape—including the historic Kutsher property—YO1 is easily accessible and offers guests the fresh air and serenity needed to make profound changes in their lives.

HOW FAR IS YO1 FROM NEW YORK CITY?

YO1 is approximately 90 miles north-west of New York City. By road, the drive takes approximately 2 hours via NY-17W, depending on traffic conditions. The resort is also accessible by train via the Beacon line with a road transfer, or by chartered car.

IS PARKING AVAILABLE AT YO1?

Yes, we offer complimentary on-site parking for all guests. Please note that it is not a valet service, and parking is at the owner's risk.

WHAT IS INCLUDED IN YOUR ALL-INCLUSIVE PACKAGE?

Inclusions depend upon the package or program selected by the guest. All packages include a well-appointed room, Ayurvedic therapies, Naturopathic therapies (hydrotherapy, massage, mud therapy, reflexology, dietetics), yoga sessions, acupuncture, all meals, all amenities, and a personal wellness consultation for each guest. Prices vary with the inclusion of services booked under the opted package.

WHAT MEALS ARE INCLUDED FOR GUESTS OPTING FOR THE "ALL MEALS INCLUSIVE" RATE PLAN?

For a single-night stay, the "All Meals Inclusive" rate plan includes dinner on the day of check-in and breakfast on the day of check-out. Lunch is not included for a one-night stay, as lunch timings (12:00 PM to 2:00 PM) fall outside the check-in and check-out window.

For a stay of two or more nights, the plan includes dinner each evening, breakfast each morning, and lunch on all full days of your stay.

Check-in time is at 3:00 PM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Meal timings are: Breakfast 8:00 AM–10:00 AM, Lunch 12:00 PM–2:00 PM, Dinner 6:00 PM–8:00 PM.

CAN I LEAVE THE PROPERTY AND GET FOOD FROM OUTSIDE?

We offer world-class meals and beverages tailored for optimal health and prepared by our chef; therefore, we do not recommend leaving the facility for outside food and drinks.

CAN I BRING OUTSIDE FOOD INTO THE RESORT PREMISES?

No, wellness program guests follow a special diet during their stay, and we do not recommend consuming any outside food during that time. Please note that guests will be charged for consuming outside food in the atrium, in common areas, or in the room.

ABOUT HOSPITALITY

DO YOU PROVIDE DINING SERVICES ON SITE?

Yes. Breakfast is served from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM, lunch from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM, and dinner from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Guests can also enjoy fresh, cold-pressed juices from our juice bar and tea, coffee, and light snacks from the tea café. Please check the current hours of operation at the front desk.

DO YOU SERVE BREAKFAST TO YO1 GUESTS?

Detox and program guests follow juice therapy during breakfast hours. Juices contain micro-nutrients such as calcium, vitamins, and minerals that detox and cleanse the body and are especially beneficial when taken in the morning. All other guests can enjoy our breakfast spread in the dining room from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

WHAT TYPES OF FOOD DO YOU HAVE?

Our culinary program is based on a wholesome, balanced, and portioned diet. All food served at YO1 is vegetarian, locally sourced, and sustainable. Vegan and gluten-free options are also available upon request. The ingredients used are free of harmful chemicals, alkaline additives, and genetic modification, creating meals that promote an optimum state of health.

DO YOU ACCOMMODATE DIETARY RESTRICTIONS?

Yes. YO1 accommodates dietary restrictions, allergies, and specific wellness diets as part of the personal consultation. The kitchen plans meals around each guest’s medical, cultural, or lifestyle requirements. We recommend highlighting your meal preferences during your reservation or prior to arrival.

DO YOU SERVE GLUTEN-FREE MEALS?

Yes, gluten-free meals are available upon request. We recommend you communicate your meal preferences at the time of reservation or prior to your arrival date.

DO YOU SERVE HOT BEVERAGES?

We have a dedicated Tea Café that operates on Saturday and Sunday between 6:00 AM and 2:00 PM. Our tea station in the lobby is available 24 hours a day.

CAN I ORDER FOOD IN MY ROOM/SUITE?

Guests are requested to eat only in the designated dining spaces on the property.

DO YOUR SUITES INCLUDE A MINI FRIDGE?

Yes, all our Lake King Suites with Balcony and Lake View Double King Suites are thoughtfully equipped with a mini fridge, ensuring added comfort and convenience throughout your stay.

WHAT SERVICES CAN I GET IN MY ROOM IF I BOOK A SUITE?

We do not offer massages or therapies in personal suites. All wellness activities are thoughtfully provided in our dedicated wellness spaces, ensuring the highest quality of care and attention.

DO YOU HAVE A SALON AT THE RESORT?

No, we do not offer salon services at YO1 Longevity & Health Resorts.

ABOUT WELLNESS

WHAT WELLNESS MODALITIES ARE OFFERED AT YO1?

YO1 Longevity & Health Resorts offers five core wellness modalities: Ayurveda, Naturopathy, Yoga, Acupuncture, and Reiki Healing. Each modality is delivered by trained practitioners at the 1,300-acre resort in Monticello, New York.

WHAT IS AYURVEDA?

Practiced by the great sages of ancient India, Ayurveda is a 5,000-year-old system of holistic medicine defined as the Knowledge of Life (Ayu meaning life and Veda meaning knowledge). It describes the healthy and unhealthy states of life — mind and body — and provides methods for balancing unhealthy conditions. Ayurveda focuses on the wellness of every person as a whole. Since every person’s constitution is unique, the wellness therapies also differ and are tailored to each individual.

WHAT IS NATUROPATHY?

Human beings have remarkable recuperative powers that can heal the body without external chemical or surgical interference, which simply suppresses symptoms without healing or removing the root cause of disease. Naturopathy seeks to heal the body by promoting its own internal processes. It gives importance to internal hygienic conditions using healing therapies such as Dietetics, Hydrotherapy, Mud Therapy, Reflexology, and Massage, among others.

WHAT IS DOSHA?

Dosha refers to the imbalance in each individual’s body. There are three types of Doshas — Vata, Pitta, and Kapha.

WHAT IS REIKI?

Reiki is a holistic energy healing technique where a certified healer directs universal energy to the person seeking healing. This restores your emotional, physical, and spiritual energy and provides relief from pain, depression, anxiety, fatigue, headaches, insomnia, and nausea.

HOW LONG IS A TYPICAL WELLNESS PROGRAM AT YO1?

Wellness programs at YO1 range from a 3-Night Wellness Program to longer multi-week immersions for specific health concerns. Program length is matched to the guest’s wellness goals during a pre-arrival consultation.

WHAT IS THE DETOX PROGRAM AT YO1?

The Detox Program at YO1 is an Ayurveda-led cleansing program that combines Panchakarma therapies, naturopathic treatments, yoga, and a specialized diet. The program is tailored to the guest’s dosha and current health profile.

WHEN WILL MY THERAPIES BEGIN?

Therapies may begin on the day of arrival, during your stay, or on the day of departure. You can meet with a wellness counselor and schedule the therapies based on availability.

CAN I REQUEST A SPECIFIC THERAPY THAT I KNOW ABOUT?

Yes. If there are certain therapies you are interested in, please inform the YO1 wellness counselor or our front desk team. They will be happy to guide you, and arrangements can be made based on availability.

IF A RECOMMENDATION IS MADE AND I AM NOT COMFORTABLE WITH IT, WHAT HAPPENS?

Recommendations are made by our trained counselors after a full assessment of your health and wellness concerns. We recommend that you follow the program fully for your well-being; however, you are not required to participate in any therapies you are not comfortable with.

Please note that individuals suffering from certain conditions should avoid receiving therapies, including those with drug addiction, unstable heart conditions (including stent placement), stage 2 cancer and beyond, communicable diseases such as Tuberculosis, STDs, or HIV, Hepatitis B, pregnant women, persons who cannot walk a mile without support, those who have undergone recent surgery and are on post-surgical care, and those on life-support systems or life-saving critical medicines.

DOES ACUPUNCTURE HURT?

Generally speaking, some people may experience mild sensitivity or sensation throughout the body as the needles are inserted. If there is any pain, the therapist will remove the needle immediately. Most people do not experience pain from acupuncture, and there is typically no pain at the needle insertion sites after the session.

DO YOU OFFER COLONICS/ENEMA?

At present, we do not offer colonics or enema services.

DO YOU ONLY SERVE JUICE?

Juices help cleanse and nourish the body due to the vitamin and mineral content found in various fruits and vegetables and play a particularly significant role in natural cleansing and therapeutic fasting. Under therapeutic fasting, a guest is typically given a maximum of 4–5 glasses of fresh fruit and/or vegetable juices per day at regular intervals. Guests on a normal diet are recommended to drink 4 glasses of juices in addition to their meals to stay hydrated.

WHAT HAPPENS IF I FALL SICK OR GET A FEVER DURING MY STAY?

We recommend that you connect with your doctor and seek immediate care.

CAN I COME FOR JUST A SINGLE YOGA CLASS OR MASSAGE?

We do not offer drop-in yoga classes or drop-in massage services. However, we offer and recommend spending a full day at YO1 from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, which includes yoga sessions and wellness activities. Guests may also purchase our Monthly Pass to gain daily access to yoga classes, amenities, and more.

DOES YO1 OFFER A DAY PASS?

Yes, YO1 offers a Day Pass that includes access to yoga, meditation sessions, and resort amenities without an overnight stay. The pass is available subject to availability. We also offer and recommend spending a day at YO1 from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

ABOUT ACTIVITIES

WHAT ACTIVITIES DO YOU HAVE?

YO1 features beautiful walking and biking trails, a state-of-the-art fitness center, an indoor Olympic-sized swimming pool, an activity room equipped with various indoor games, a Health Museum, and a Museum Store—all set across 1,300 acres of pristine Catskill Mountain landscape.

WHAT ARE THE POOL TIMINGS?

The pool is open from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Friday through Sunday. Our Olympic-size swimming pool is maintained at a balanced temperature of 72–73 degrees Fahrenheit.

DO YOU PROVIDE SWIMSUITS, OR CAN I RENT ONE AT YO1?

We request guests to bring their own swimwear.

DO I HAVE TO BRING MY OWN ROBE?

No, a robe and towels are provided for you in your room. If you are not staying overnight, these linens are available in the locker room.

WHAT TIMES IS THE FITNESS CENTER OPEN?

The fitness center is accessible 24 hours a day. It is a self-guided center.

IS THE HYDROTHERAPY AREA (CIRCULAR JET SHOWER & JACUZZI BATH) FREE OF CHARGE FOR GUESTS?

No, use of the Hydrotherapy Area is chargeable and requires advance booking.

IS THE JACUZZI & HOT TUB FACILITY CURRENTLY OPERATIONAL?

Jacuzzis in the male and female locker rooms are open and are operating as cold plunges. Guests can access the hot tub in the swimming pool, which is maintained at 100 degrees Fahrenheit.

WHAT ENTERTAINMENT FACILITIES DO YOU HAVE?

Guests can enjoy access to popular OTT platforms using their own accounts. The Health Museum and Museum Store are open between 8:00 AM and 10:30 PM.

YOGA

WHAT IS YOGA?

Yoga is a lifestyle, to be incorporated into daily living. It includes practices such as Kriyas, Asanas, Pranayama, Bandha, Mudra, and Meditation.

WHAT STYLES OF YOGA ARE TAUGHT AT YO1?

YO1 offers Hatha Yoga, Restorative Yoga, Ashtanga Yoga, Kundalini Yoga, Yin Yoga, and Pranayama-led practice. Sessions are designed for all levels — beginner, intermediate, and advanced — and our certified instructors guide each guest based on their comfort and ability. Please check the yoga schedule at the front desk for class timings.

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN GROUP YOGA AND ASHTANGA YOGA?

Group Yoga is the foundation of Ashtanga Yoga. Both streams of yoga merge into one as Raja Yoga.

IS YO1 SUITABLE FOR FIRST-TIME YOGA PRACTITIONERS?

Yes, YO1 welcomes first-time practitioners and offers beginner-friendly sessions tailored to individual ability. The yoga program runs across all experience levels.

WHAT DO I NEED TO START YOGA?

A positive attitude to adopt yoga as a discipline.

DO YOU NEED TO BE FLEXIBLE TO START YOGA?

No. As you practice techniques diligently with awareness of breath, your flexibility naturally improves over time.

HOW MANY TIMES SHOULD WE PRACTICE YOGA?

Everyday practice gives the best results, even if it is a short session of 15 minutes per day.

WHAT SHOULD ONE WEAR DURING YOGA PRACTICE?

We recommend wearing flexible and comfortable clothing during asanas and pranayama. For example, yoga pants or shorts for bottoms and a fitted tee for the top.

WHAT IS A GOOD TIME FOR YOGA PRACTICE?

Early morning, when you are fresh and well-rested after overnight sleep, is the best time for yoga practice.

SHOULD YOGA TECHNIQUES BE PRACTICED ON AN EMPTY STOMACH?

It is best to practice on an empty stomach. If that is not possible, wait 2 hours after a full meal, 1 hour after a light breakfast, or 30 minutes after a cup of coffee or a glass of juice.

WHAT IS THE ORDER OF PRACTICE FOR YOGA TECHNIQUES?

The recommended order is: Cleansing Techniques (Shat Kriya), Postures (Yogasana), Breathing Techniques (Pranayama), and then Meditation (Dhyana).

HOW DOES FOOD AFFECT YOGIC PRACTICES?

Food plays a major role. Yogic practices cultivate the quality of Sattva, and therefore a Sattvic diet helps enhance the effect of the practices.

HOW DO YOGA TECHNIQUES INFLUENCE MENTAL HEALTH?

All yoga techniques must be practiced with awareness of breath. The breath connects the body to the mind. When you manipulate the body with conscious breathing, it naturally produces positive effects on mental health.

WHAT IS YOGA NIDRA?

Yoga Nidra is a relaxation technique that induces withdrawal of the senses, also known as Yogic or Psychic Sleep. It can lead to a deep meditative state.

WHAT ARE CHAKRAS AND NADIS?

Chakras and Nadis are subtle channels for the flow of vital energy (Prana) within the body.

WHAT ARE SIDDHIS?

Siddhis are extraordinary powers gained through disciplined, dedicated practice of yoga. They serve as guideposts along the path of spiritual development.

WHAT IS KUNDALINI?

Kundalini is a potential energy present in each person in a dormant state. It can be awakened through disciplined yogic practice.

MISCELLANEOUS

WHAT IS THERE TO DO IN THE AREA?

YO1 is conveniently located just 90 miles from New York City, in the heart of the beautiful Catskill Mountains. Nearby attractions include:

Bethel Woods Center for the Arts / Museum at Bethel Woods
Forestburgh Playhouse
Monticello Motor Club
Bashakill Vineyards
Resorts World Catskills Casino

WHAT TYPE OF CLOTHES SHOULD I BRING?

We recommend wearing clothes you feel comfortable in. There are no formal events on the property, so casual attire is recommended. Please bring your bathing suit and comfortable walking shoes to be prepared for all activities. A sweatshirt or sweater is recommended year-round given the Catskill Mountain setting.

WHAT HAPPENS IF I LOSE AN ITEM ON THE PROPERTY?

We request guests to log on to www.chargerback.com, select YO1, and report a lost item.

POLICIES

CAN I BRING MY PET?

YO1 is a pet-free facility. Only service animals that fulfill the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act will be permitted on the YO1 premises.

CAN I BRING MY TODDLER/KIDS?

YO1 does not permit children under 16 and does not offer toddler care or daycare services on the premises. We request guests to make prior arrangements at home for their little ones. The property is designed as an adult-focused wellness retreat.

HOW OLD MUST YOU BE TO STAY HERE?

All guests must be 18 years of age or above to book a reservation independently. Individuals aged 16 or 17 may stay at YO1 provided they are accompanied by a consenting adult.

WHAT TIME IS CHECK-IN & CHECK-OUT?

Check-in is available at 3:00 PM. Guests must check out by 11:00 AM.

WHAT IS THE CANCELLATION OR MODIFICATION OF RESERVATION POLICY AT YO1?

100% of the entire stay will be charged if the cancellation is made within 7 days of the check-in date. A new deposit may be required for any modifications to your reservation, including changes to the length of stay, check-in and check-out dates, and the number of guests or rooms. Modifications may also incur a rate change and/or service fees and are subject to YO1's availability at the time the modification is requested.

ARE THERE ANY ADDITIONAL CHARGES IF MORE GUESTS STAY IN THE ROOM THAN DECLARED DURING RESERVATION?

Room and package rates are based on a specific number of guests. Please ensure the correct number of guests is declared at the time of booking. If occupancy exceeds the stated number, additional charges will apply:

Best Rate Available: $100 + tax per night for each extra guest
Meals Included Rate: $200 + tax per night for each extra guest
Package Rates: Additional charges will vary depending on the package selected.

WHAT ARE THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHARGES AT YO1?

An administrative fee of 18% will be added to the invoice for À-La-Carte Wellness and Dining Services. Please note that this administrative charge is for administration and overhead costs, is not a gratuity or purported to be a gratuity, and is not distributed as gratuities to any employee. If you wish to leave a gratuity, you may do so at your discretion.

WHAT PAYMENT METHODS ARE ACCEPTED?

We encourage cashless payment modes and do not accept cash. We prefer payments by credit or debit card.

IF I ARRIVE LATE, WHAT HAPPENS?

We recommend that guests arrive on time, based on the schedule shared by our wellness concierge at the time of booking confirmation. If you are arriving later than planned, please call as soon as possible to alert the Wellness Concierge. Rescheduling is subject to YO1’s availability at the time the modification is requested. An advance notice of 24 hours is required for any cancellations or revised schedules.

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