Date: April 15th (Sat) 12:45 - 18:15, 2023
Location: The Barn, Muzha, Taipei, Taiwan
Level: All levels are warmly welcomed
Category: Inspire & Connect
*Inspire & Connect provides 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.
*Please note that this is an adult-exclusive retreat available to 16-year-olds and over.
This spring, join Soul Barn and follow our steps towards inner peace.
First, find your inner peace and let go of stress simply through breathing exercise. Follow the instructors, together, let’s focus our attention on the things we can control, and let go of the distractions.
Then, after a few sessions of meditation and stretching, enjoy some vegan delicacies with Kombucha on the side. This time, we will be cooperating with Little Tree Food - one of the MICHELIN Green Star restaurants in Taiwan. Believe us, you will not be disappointed.
And just before you leave, remember to apply the practices to your daily life. Just pause for a few minutes even during a busy day, an easy breathing technique will help make your days be even better.
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.
Meditation Instructor: Karina
In this session, Karina will be leading “Mindful Meditation”, “Basic Pranayama Practice”, and “Afternoon Stretch” to help attendees find their peace.
Karina was born in Argentina, South America and moved to Taiwan in 2006 to study Chinese. Her love for travel and yoga led her to countries like Austria and India to pursue her yoga training. Karina has practiced yoga for more than 22 years and has more than 17 years of teaching experience around the world such as Spain, Portugal, France, England, Austria, Germany, Poland, Argentina, Uruguay, Peru, Hong Kong, Taiwan, China, India, Thailand, Canada, Italy and Lebanon.
For the last few years, Pranayama and meditation has become Karina’s passion, as she realized her main purpose in life is to pass on the yoga teachings she has received.
Her spiritual name given by the acharyas of the Sivananda School is “Prema”, which means “Divine Love” - not expecting to receive anything in return. Karina believes that no matter what culture, age, gender, or social condition, it all contains love. Through yoga, Karina hopes to spread this divine love to everyone around her.
*This session will be held in English
Kombucha Instructor: Reza
In this session, Reza will be leading us in a process of tasting different Kombuchas made from local Taiwanese tea, fruits and vanilla, and sharing his knowledge on the benefits of Kombucha.
Reza Azmi holds a doctorate in plant ecology and taxonomy, and has dedicated a long time in studying ethno-botany. He has also spent 10 years in Malaysian Borneo researching on the ecology of Sabah’s largest floodplain forests.
For the last eight years, Taiwan has been Reza’s home where he combines his knowledge of the environment with his passion into creating handmade Kombuchas.
Through these Kombuchas, he hopes to allow more people to enjoy the taste of traditional fermented tea and to experience the benefits it brings to their health.
*This session will be held in English
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 truly be yourself and have some isolated time to enjoy inner peace and balance.
Whenever you want to recharge, The Barn is always open for you.
Nourish
Take care of yourself not only from the outside, but also from the food you are eating.
In this retreat, Soul Barn will be partnering up with Little Tree Food, a MICHELIN Green Star restaurant, to present vegetarian dishes that satisfy your five senses.
Little Tree Food has been promoting the concept of a flexitarian diet. The whole proc＄ess includes having strict inspections on food sources, using only unprocessed food and ingredients from natural farming, and including no meat in the dishes.
To further enhance their mission, Little Tree Food also works closely with small farmers in Taiwan. Not only to seek fresh ingredients, but also to incorporate a clean diet into our daily lives.
We welcome you to an extraordinary afternoon tea that you have never been to before.
Picture above are for reference only. Our afternoon tea will be presented in a special way. Stay tuned for the surprise on that day ;)
Spring Afternoon Tea Time
Cucumber Salsa Ball
Mini Chocolate Puff
Mini Cheese Trio Platter
Mini Dacquoise
*Please let us know in advance if you have any food allergies or specific dietary requirements.
Transportation
Distance from Muzha Station
15 minutes by walk
6 minutes by bus
*Transportation details will be told one week prior to the event
Retreat Includes
Mindfulness Meditation
( Every yoga move allows our mind to rest, and directs us back to the present.)
Basic Pranayama Practice
( Follow every step in the Pranayama Practice to regain your peace.)
Afternoon Stretch
( The process helps you develop more awareness of your body and create balance in you.)
Warming Winter Afternoon Tea Time with Kombucha
(Enjoy some snacks and Kombucha while you learn about the process of making Kombucha and the benefits of it.)
Sharing Circle
(Allow yourself to trust the people around you, and share your stories with us in this safe space.)
A Great Opportunity to Unplug, Experience and Connect
(Get away from the busy society, and recharge in nature.)
*Full schedule will be provided after booking is confirmed.
Retreat Price
Early bird tickets are limited, only 3 spots available.
Early Bird - 3,500 TWD per person
Standard - 3,800 TWD per person
Wellness Club Members- 3,230 TWD per person
(Learn more about our Wellness Club Members)
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 10 - 13 days of the event will receive a 40% refund. Cancellations made between 3 - 9 days of the event will receive a 10% refund. Cancellations made within 2 days of the event will receive a 5% 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.
