Himalayan Yoga & Wellness Retreat
7 days · from US$2250 per person — all-inclusive: guide, transport, accommodation, meals, visa and SDF.
Combine Yoga practice with Bhutanese spirituality. Daily yoga sessions with mountain views, hot stone baths, and organic vegetarian food.
Highlights: Sunrise Yoga · Hot Stone Bath · Organic Food · Forest Walks
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival
Welcome to your Himalayan Yoga & Wellness Retreat! Check into a peaceful retreat center or boutique lodge with mountain views. Afternoon: Settle in, enjoy welcome herbal tea, and meet your yoga instructor. Gentle evening yoga session to release travel tension. All meals are organic vegetarian, sourced locally. Your diet supports your practice. Overnight: Retreat center in Paro or Thimphu
Day 2: Asana & Pranayama
Wake before sunrise for meditation as the first light touches the mountains. The stillness is profound. 7:00 AM: Hatha Yoga session (90 minutes) on an outdoor platform overlooking the valley. Practice sun salutations as the sun rises over the Himalayas - a magical experience. Breakfast of organic porridge, fruits, and Bhutanese honey. 10:00 AM: Pranayama (breathing techniques) workshop. Learn alternate nostril breathing, kapalabhati, and ujjayi breath. The clean mountain air enhances practice. Afternoon: Free time for reading, nature walks, or spa treatments. Optional visit to nearby temple. 5
Day 3: Forest Bathing & Yoga
Morning yoga session followed by guided forest bathing (Shinrin-yoku) in pristine blue pine forests. Walk mindfully, breathing in phytoncides (forest aromatics), connecting with nature. The Bhutanese philosophy of environmental conservation aligns perfectly with yogic principles. Afternoon: Traditional hot stone bath (Dotsho) - smooth river stones heated and placed in wooden tubs with artemisia herbs. The heat penetrates deeply, relaxing muscles and energy channels. This is Bhutanese spa therapy practiced for centuries. Evening gentle yin yoga. Overnight: Retreat center
Day 4: Buddhist Meditation
Today blend yoga with Buddhist meditation. Morning visit to a monastery to meet lamas and learn Buddhist meditation techniques: Shamatha and Metta (loving-kindness). Discover parallels between yoga and Buddhism - both seek liberation from suffering through mindfulness and compassion. Afternoon yoga philosophy discussion: Patanjali's Eight Limbs of Yoga, yamas and niyamas (ethical principles). Evening Kundalini yoga session focusing on chakras and energy flow. Overnight: Retreat center
Day 5: Monastery Meditation
Morning yoga session in a temple courtyard (special arrangement). Practice among prayer flags and murals - a uniquely Bhutanese experience. Lunch with monks - simple, silent, mindful eating. Experience monastic food culture. Afternoon: Extended meditation session guided by a Buddhist lama. Learn mantra recitation and visualization techniques. Evening: Campfire ceremony if weather permits, singing mantras under stars. Overnight: Retreat center
Day 6: Holistic Wellness
Morning vinyasa flow yoga session focusing on hip openers and heart openers. Mid-morning: Optional traditional Bhutanese massage or spa treatment. Afternoon workshop on Ayurveda and Bhutanese traditional medicine. Learn about constitutional types, herbal remedies, and holistic health principles. Consultation with traditional medicine practitioner (optional). Evening gentle yoga and guided meditation. Overnight: Retreat center
Day 7: Departure
Final morning yoga session - integration practice bringing together all techniques learned. Breakfast celebration sharing experiences and insights. Closing circle: receive your personal practice plan for continuing yoga and meditation at home. Transfer to airport or continue touring Bhutan. You depart refreshed, centered, and deeply connected to both your inner self and the Himalayan environment. Namaste and Tashi Delek!