Date: 2023/10/07 （Sat） 15:00 - 2023/10/09 （Mon） 11:00
Location: Pingxi, New Taipei, Taiwan
Level: All levels are warmly welcomed
Category: Holistic Wellness
*Holistic Retreats that offer a wide range of workshops with a holistic wellness approach, for example, Reiki, Xi-Gong, Ceramics, Sound Healing, Tea Ceremony and so on. Holistic Wellness emphasizes more on the connection with yourself.
*Please note that this is an adult-exclusive retreat available to 16-year-old and over.
Let yourself immerse in tranquility and allow your body and mind to be cleansed and recharged in absolute silence on the last holiday of this year.
In these three days of cutting off communication with the world, you will engage in deep meditation, gentle stretching, and peaceful chanting. Let the sound of singing bowls help you relax your brain and soul.
Sometimes connections can happen without the use of words. Through every eye gaze, guide each other to explore the world that is seen through our own eyes.
On our final night together, we will sit down and practice sharing our experience. This journey of purifying the body, mind, and soul allows us to better understand the importance of expression. While you learn the technique of expression, you are ready to embrace winter with a calm body and mind.
What To Expect
Wear your most comfortable clothes and bring environmentally friendly tableware.
Put down your phones and communicate with the world attentively.
Stay weird and stay unique.
Stretch and Eye Gazing Meditation: Jasmine
In this retreat, Jasmine will be leading us a journey that opens up every sense of our body. Through individual meditation to duet meditation, attendees will be able to form a connection with each other in silence.
As a child of a yoga-loving, unabashedly spiritual family, Jasmine attended her first yoga classes at the age of fourteen. She began practicing on her own accord, and in earnest, after struggling with depression and mental health in high school. After falling into another rough patch–a very dark night of the soul–while going to university in New York, she decided to pursue a path aligned with her purpose.
At twenty-one years old, she headed to Mysore, India, to study classical hatha and yoga philosophy, before completing her yoga teacher training at Radiantly Alive, Bali, the year after. Since then, her yoga teaching journey has evolved and grown across a few continents, in diverse environments, and finally, returned to its roots in Taipei.
“The yoga journey is, at this point, inextricable from who I am and why I am here, today. It is a part of me, yet there is so much more. It is a learning and a craft and a practice, yet–in it, there is something occurring, more than understanding.”Jasmine’s aim is to inspire a state of self-embodiment and radiate an accepting atmosphere. She is soft yet strong, lighthearted and prone to laughter, too. She loves creating a nurturing and nourishing ambience for the practice. This is achieved through her use of voice, sequencing, thoughtful playlists, and an awareness of our needs.
*This session will be held in Mandarin
*This session can be held bilingual, send your request to our official LINE @soulbarn at least one week before the retreat if you need.
Silent Artistic Expression: Gina
In this retreat, Gina will guide us from silence into the world of sound. We will paint out the messages from our subconscious, and connect it with our inner intuition. Together with our companions, we will immerse ourselves in silent companionship, exploring new perspectives and opening up the space within our hearts. In the world of sound, let your bodies move freely to the chants, bringing your mind back to the present.
In the realm of sound, we will slowly listen to the natural rhythms of our bodies. Through chanting, we will awaken our ears and throats, loosening the constraints within and bringing awareness back to the present moment.
“Follow your heart and you’ll realize that everything is connected.”
Gina has received her yoga qualification in places including Taiwan, Thailand and Nepal.
In her experience, she has felt unity with the universe by yoga, meditation, chanting and self observation and has also found a connection with her inner self that she has never felt before as a kid.
Gina believes that listening closely to your heart, and observing every movement can help you gain a better understanding of yourself.
*This session will be guided in Chinese
*This session can be held bilingual, send your request to our official LINE @soulbarn at least one week before the retreat if you need.
Space
As you look out the view from the window, the nature surrounds the house that is filled with cozy wooden furniture, you suddenly remember your youthful memories. Those times where happiness was simple and easy.
Come on in, and let us bring you back to those moments.
Two types of accommodation is provided:
Private Room
(Only One Room available, perfect for attendees coming in pair)
Shared Room
Mixed Gender Shared Room/ Female Shared Room
Maximum of 4 people in a room.
All Room types include a Single Japanese Floor Mattress (Will be assigned randomly)
*Single Bed Mattress will be provided.
*Why is the accommodation shared? The purpose behind shared accommodation is to create closer bonds between the participants.
Nourish
Soul Barn Private Chef loves exploring ingredients in its purest form and bringing out each ingredient’s specialty through different cooking techniques.
He believes that each ingredient is a gift from Mother Nature, and it is important to understand its benefits to our body and incorporate it into our meals.
Day 1
Spiced Warming Dinner
| Light of Peace |
Burdock Ginger Rice
Dry Age Warm Curry
Spiced Corn with Sweet Bell Peppers
Japanese Style Mixed Vegetables
Mushroom Cream Soup
Day 2
Light Vegetarian Brunch
French Bread Sandwich
Fresh Fruit Platter
Coffee and Beverages
Fresh Vegetarian Dinner
| Flame of Connection |
Truffle Mushroom Rice
Rainbow Salad
Thai Style Lemon Hericium Erinaceus
Stir Fried Pesto Vegetables
Vegetable Soup
Day 3
Light Vegetarian Breakfast
Vegetable Porridge
Fresh Fruit Platter
Coffee and Beverages
*Please let us know in advance if you have any food allergies or specific dietary requirements.
*The private kitchen will customize the dishes for us, which will change with the seasons and provide you with the freshest ingredients. Therefore, it may not be all as shown in the photo.
Transportation
Distance from Pingxi Station
5 minutes by Car/Taxi
10 minutes by Walk
Distance from Jingtong Station
2 minutes by Car/Taxi
10 minutes by Walk
*Transportation details will be told one week prior to the event
*If you have any questions regarding transportation, please let us know!
Retreat Includes
Relax and Unwind: Gentle Body Stretch and Mindfulness
Meditation and Intention Setting
During the deep meditation, remember what brought you to this journey.
The Magic of Silent Communication: Eye Gazing
In pairs, feel the gaze of one another and observe their emotions through their eyes.
Bedtime Meditation and Singing Bowl
Morning Stretch and Meditation
Silent Artistic Expression: The Flow Within
In silence, use colors and paint to draw out the message from your subconscious.
Connecting Nature and Creation: Cultivating Inner Space
Feel yourself connect with the environment around you, and share your thoughts with other attendees.
Discovering the Body-Mind Connection
When your consciousness reconnects with nature, allow your body to flow naturally as you regain peace.
Awakening in Silence: Morning Chanting
Sharing Circle
Spiced Warming Dinner
Light Vegetarian Brunch
Fresh Vegetarian Dinner
Light Vegetarian Breakfast
Music and snacks
A Great Opportunity to Unplug, Experience and Connect
*Full schedule will be provided after booking is confirmed.
Retreat Price
Early bird tickets are limited, only 2 spots available.
Shared Room - Female / Mixed Gender Shared Room
Early Bird - 12,800 TWD per person
Standard - 13,800 TWD per person
Exclusive Members - 11,730 TWD per person
Private Room
(Only One Room available, perfect for attendees coming in pair)
Early Bird - 13,800 TWD per person
Standard - 15,000 TWD per person
Exclusive Members - 12,750 TWD per person
(Learn more about our Wellness Club Members)
Soul Barn will provide our Stay Grounded and Flow & Balance yoga mat for attendees to use in the retreat.
If you wish to purchase your own yoga mat, please select “Add-on Stay Grounded Yoga Mat” or “Add-on Flow & Balance Yoga Mat” in our Reservation Form.
How To Book?
RESERVATION FORM:
Reservations are taken on a first come first serve basis. Please click the “Book now“ button to fill in the reservation form, and wait patiently while we process your request.REQUEST PROCESSED:
You MUST add us on LINE (@soulbarn) and send a message providing the following information :Full Name:
Event date:
Reservations are taken on a first come first serve basis, and they do get sold up really quickly. Our team will provide our bank account information as soon as we receive your message.
P.S. If you do not have a LINE account, please contact us through Facebook @soulbarn.
PAYMENT PROCESSED:
Please proceed with the payment at your earliest convenience no later than 3 days after you receive our bank account information. Without receiving your payment, the booking system will cancel your reservation automatically. Don’t forget to provide the last five digits of your bank account number and the total amount you have transferred.RESERVATION COMPLETED:
Please wait patiently as our team members contact you shortly. The reservation is completed once the payment is received.
* The Pre-Departure Notice (including the venue's address, the detailed schedule, and the recommended packing list. ) will be sent through our Official LINE one week prior to the event.
* To ensure the accuracy of information, please make sure all companions fill out the form as well.
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Cancellation Policy
Cancellations made 14 days or more in advance of the event date will receive a 100% refund.
Cancellations made between 2 - 13 days of the event will receive a 70% refund.
Cancellations made within 2 days of the event will receive a 50% refund.
Cancellations made on the day of the event or during the event are non-refundable unless an emergency occurred and is provided with proof.
However, the booking can be transferred to a different person if you’re unable to attend.
