Date: Aug 25th (Sun) 9:30-21:00, 2024
Location: The Barn, Muzha, Taipei, Taiwan
Level: All levels are warmly welcomed
Category: Inspire & Connect
*Inspire & Connect provide retreats that help us pursue inner happiness, peace, freedom, and personal growth through wellness group activities. Here in a safe space, together we discuss ideas without judgment, and share stories we've never told a soul.
*The retreat will proceed with a minimum of 5 attendees. If there are fewer than 5 attendees, we will notify you and issue a full refund one week before the retreat starts.
*Please note that this is an adult-exclusive retreat available to 16-year-olds and over.
Did you know that "fasting" is also a way to help heal the body and mind?
Eating three meals a day is our habitual lifestyle, and maintaining our health through the choice of foods we consume is common knowledge. In fact, there are many ways to maintain physical and mental health, including the unexpected method of fasting. Through our guided instructor, let’s experience a one-day fast, choosing to give our digestive system a proper rest and help the body restart its repair mechanisms.
In the height of summer, let's gather at our rooftop Soul Barn sanctuary to learn the hidden health secrets within the human body. Together, we'll make juices, warm vegetable soups, and colorful sauerkraut dishes, immersing ourselves in the joy that the flow state of hands-on creation brings. We will gain a deeper understanding of the connection between food and the mind and body.
Depending on your level of toxicity, willingness to let go of old, stuck emotions, metabolism and intention to the fast, each person will have different experiences on their fast.
In a tranquil spot near the city, we'll enjoy the feeling of our feet lightly touching the ground, laying our foundations, and letting the warm sunlight replenish our energy. Feel the soothing sensation of warm blood circulating throughout the body. After a day of this experience, you'll return to your daily life with a lighter 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.
*Full schedule will be provided after booking is confirmed.
Gut Health and Fasting Guide: Liz
In this event, Liz will systematically share the connections between diet, fasting, and body health, guiding everyone through a one-day fast and co-creating healthy light meals suitable for fasting periods.
Liz, originally from South Africa, came to Taiwan by chance and has been living on this beautiful island for 30 years. Upon her arrival in Asia, Liz was deeply attracted to the traditional healing methods found across the continent. She admired Asia's traditional wisdom regarding health and longevity, which fueled her passion for in-depth research.
Liz has incorporated colon hydrotherapy into her daily routine for 8 years. Since 2015, she has also been promoting three-day fasting retreats in Taiwan, hoping to assist participants in discovering health habits that suit them and gradually making these habits part of their lifestyle, thus creating their own health habit maps.
*This event will be conducted in English
*If bilingual guidance is needed, please message the official LINE @soulbarn at least one week before the event.
Space
The Barn, a place where we all belong.
In the busy city of Taipei, The Barn is created as a safe place where you can have some isolated time to enjoy inner peace and balance. It is more than just a space in Taipei; it is a community built around the idea of providing a sanctuary for individuals seeking peace and solace amidst the hustle and bustle of city life. The atmosphere is designed to be warm and inviting, with a focus on creating a sense of belonging and inclusivity.
Here, we strive to support individuals in their journey towards inner peace and balance. You can expect to be welcomed with open arms by a friendly and supportive community. Whether you're seeking a quiet place to reflect or a space to connect with like-minded individuals, The Barn is a safe haven where you can let your guard down and simply be yourself.
A place that is more than just a building; it is a space of connection, growth, and healing - whenever you want to recharge, The Barn is always open for you.
Transportation
Distance from MRT Muzha Station
15 minutes by walk
6 minutes by bus
Distance from MRT Taipei City Hall Station
15 minutes drive
Distance from MRT Xiangshan Station
10 minutes drive
*Transportation details will be told one week prior to the event
Schedule
Enhancing health awareness through fasting
Learn the principles of fasting and understand how it impacts our health.
Physical Exploration: Understanding the digestive system
Gain insights into our digestive system and how food is transformed within our bodies.Exploring Intuition and Inner Connections
Have you heard of the gut-brain axis? Let's explore these fascinating internal connections.Working towards a Healthy Gut
Bringing Habits and Routine into Daily Life
The guide will share a few simple methods for maintaining body health.
Community Shared Kitchen
Homemade juice experience, warm vegetable soup, and tricolor German Sauerkraut - together, we will make delicious foods suitable for replenishing energy during fasting periods.
Yoga Nidra
Deep Relaxation: Singing Bowl Meditation
Sharing Circle & Closing
Music and snacks
A Great Opportunity to Unplug, Experience and Connect
*The Internet is required to be turned OFF during the event, yet photos are allowed to be taken during the entire time. (Please let us know if you need internet access, and we will arrange it for you.)
Notice for experiencing fasting
Absolute Contraindications (Not eligible for fasting)
Pregnant or Breastfeeding / Cirrhosis of the liver / Diabetes Type 1 / Renal Insufficiency / Kidney Dialysis / Substance Abuse / Unstable Angina / “Protein Wasting Disease” due to cancer, Lupus / HBP higher than 180 over 110 or LBP lower than 90 over 60
Relative Contraindications (fasting with caution or with a doctor’s permission)
Any rectal bleeding / Recent Heart Attack / General Debilitation / Recent History of GI bleeding / Acute Abdominal Pain / Severe Hemorrhoids / Intestinal Perforation / Abdominal Hernia / Epilepsy or Psychosis / Recent Colon or Rectal surgery / Congestive Heart Failure / Fissures/Fistulas / Ulcerative Colitis: Severe / Anemia: Severe / Diverticulitis / 15% underweight (minimum BMI 18.5) / History of Kidney/ Gallstones / Stomach ulcers / Diabetes Type 2 / Psychiatric/ Emotional Disorder / Cancer (under supervision)
Please inform us if “any health conditions worth mentioning” you have had in the past three months.
Retreat Price
Early bird tickets are limited, only 2 spots available.
Early Bird - 4,580 TWD per person (Fully Booked)
Standard - 4,880 TWD per person
Wellness Club Members - 4,140 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.
