Date: October 9 (Sat) 2:30 PM - October 11 (Mon) 11:00 AM, 2027
Location: Xinshe, Taichung City, Taiwan
Level: All levels are warmly welcomed
***This retreat counts toward 30 hours of facilitator Karina’s 300-hour Yoga Teacher Training certification.***
*The retreat will proceed with a minimum of 8 attendees. If there are fewer than 8 attendees, we will notify you and issue a full refund one week before the retreat starts.
*Soul Barn has over 50 instructors from around the world, so the language used in each retreat falls into one of three categories:
Fully Chinese / Fully English
Bilingual option available (If needed, please inform us at least one week before the event)
Mainly English, with slower pacing and occasional simple Chinese
This retreat falls under Category 2
Our final 3-day silent retreat in Taichung for 2027 is here!
Join us in the mountains just outside the city for three days of silence, stillness, and self-discovery. We'll put our phones away, leave the noise of everyday life behind, and reconnect with ourselves.
Worried about staying silent for three days? Unlike traditional Vipassana retreats, our sessions are fully guided, making the experience welcoming even for first-timers. Plus, 30 hours of this retreat can count toward a 300-hour yoga teacher training certification!
Throughout the retreat, we'll explore mindful walking in nature, crystal singing bowl healing, chakra meditation, eye-gazing, and blindfolded yoga, discovering new ways to connect with our bodies and senses.
Three days to slow down, turn inward, and return to everyday life with a little more clarity and calm.
Instructor
Retreat Instructor: Karina and Cyril
Karina, born in Argentina, has been practicing yoga for over 25 years and teaching for more than 20 years. In 2006, she moved to Taiwan to study Chinese, where daily practice of asana, pranayama, meditation, and a vegetarian lifestyle deeply transformed her outlook on life.
Karina e is an E-RYT500 and YACEP certified teacher with the Yoga Alliance (USA), having completed both basic and advanced teacher trainings at the International Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centers in Austria and India. She further trained in Pranayama at Kaivalyadhama, India, and has studied with renowned teachers including Swami Durgananda, Swami Sivadasananda, David Swenson, Sharon Gannon, David Life, Patrick Creelman, Shri O.P. Tiwari, and Richard Freeman.
Karina has taught thousands of students around the world, including in Spain, France, the UK, Austria, Portugal, Germany, Poland, Argentina, Uruguay, Peru, Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, Thailand, India, Canada, Italy, and Lebanon. She also continues her learning at the International Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centers in Europe and India.
In recent years, her passion for pranayama and meditation has grown even stronger, inspiring her to share yoga’s essence across cultures, ages, and backgrounds, with the belief that love lies at the heart of every being.
Certifications & Trainings:
Yoga Alliance USA certified E-RYT 500
Yoga Alliance USA certified YACEP (Continuing Education Provider)
Pranayama Teacher Training at Kaivalyadhama, Lonavla, India
Ashtanga Yoga Teacher Training with David Swenson
Yin & Yang Yoga Teacher Training with Sarah Powers
Advanced Yoga Teacher Training at the International Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centers
Additional trainings including Universal Yoga with Andrey Lappa, and intensive workshops with Richard Freeman and Mary Taylor
*This session will be in English and Mandarin.
Space
Hidden in a quiet valley in Xinshe, this forest offers a calm escape surrounded by nature.
Trees and plants shift with the seasons, creating a landscape that’s always changing. Step inside and you’ll hear birds, feel the breeze, and notice the scent of flowers — the city fades away almost instantly.
During your stay, the forest is all yours — a private hilltop spot with an outdoor area, a wooden table, a meditation space, and cozy cabins. Every corner reminds you that life can be simple. Sit down, watch the sunlight move through the trees, take a deep breath, and let the forest air refresh you.
At night, you can watch the morning mist lift, or lie under the stars until you fall asleep.
These quiet moments stay with you — calm, real, and healing.
Two types of accommodation is provided:
Shared Room
Mixed Gender Shared Room/ Female Shared Room
*Double Bed: Two participants of the same gender will be assigned to share one bed.
*Why is the accommodation shared? The purpose behind shared accommodation is to create closer bonds between the participants.
Private Room
Prefer a private room? Message us on our official LINE account @soulbarn.
Nourish
At Soul Barn’s community table, our private chefs will prepare warm, heartfelt plant-based meals just for you.
They bring a quiet passion for seasonal ingredients sourced from across Taiwan and cook it simply, letting its natural flavors shine.
With over a decade of culinary experience, Roy as the former head chef at several plant-based restaurants and a winner of multiple international culinary awards, he has spent years exploring the unique nature of each ingredient — and discovering the gentlest way to bring out its true flavor.
Nicki likes to keep things simple. Honest ingredients, no fancy garnish, and food that feels warm and comforting, the kind of meal that sits well with both body and mind. Her kitchen is always full of new experiments, and over time they’ve shaped a style that’s distinctly her own.
Every ingredient gets the same careful touch, and Nicki loves finding new ways to bring out something different in it. Her cooking proves that healthy and delicious can go together, and that plant-based meals can be varied and truly satisfying.
Day 1
Dinner
Pesto Mushroom Risotto
Chickpea Fritters with Lemon Mayo
Roasted Cabbage with Garlic Cream Sauce
Red Wine Fig Salad
Miso Pumpkin Soup
Day 2
Brunch
Comforting Vegetable Congee
Fresh Fruit Platter
Coffee & Refreshing Beverages
Afternoon Tea
Handmade Cinnamon Rolls
Roasted Barley Tea
Dinner
Turmeric Quinoa Rice
Thai Yellow Curry with Roasted Seasonal Vegetables
Green Papaya Salad
Southeast Asian Hot & Sour Tofu Soup
Day 3
Breakfast
French Soft Baguette Sandwich
Fresh Fruit Platter
Comforting 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!
*A week before the event, we’ll open a carpool chat to help everyone connect and share rides with ease.
Retreat Includes
Breathing Techniques to Experience the Inner Silence
Through simple breathing exercises (Pranayama), regulate your energy flow and nervous system, creating a gentle transition from restlessness to profound inner calm.
Guided Meditation on The Four Infinite Thoughts
We'll conclude with a guided meditation centered on "emotional observation." You'll learn to witness your inner thoughts and feelings without judgment—gently allowing clarity and softness to emerge naturally from within.
Sleep Relaxation
Before sleep, a guided breathing and meditation practice invites you to check in with yourself and reconnect with your body and mind, preparing you for deep, restful sleep.A Quiet Place: Forest Walking Meditation
Walking slowly through the forest, one step and one breath at a time.
Inner Harmony: Crystal Singing Bowl Healing
Opening up the Chakras Meditation
Using mindful movements and meditative practices, we awaken and harmonize the energy centers, enabling Prana to circulate freely while cultivating profound spiritual consciousness.
Eye Gazing
Through guided eye-gazing meditation with a partner, observe and connect with your own emotions and perceptions reflected in their eyes.
Darkness Stretch
Sleep Relaxation
Gentle stretches and a body scan help you unwind from the day and release everything you’ve taken in. Slowly, your body and mind settle, ready to drift into deep, restful sleep.
Morning Mantra
Sharing Circle
Here in Soul Barn, we support and trust everyone around us. Feel safe to share and listen to each other’s story.
A Quiet Table: Healthy Vegetarian Breakfast, Brunch for Body & Mind, Cozy Private Chef dinner
A Great Opportunity to Unplug, Experience and Connect
*Full schedule will be provided after booking is confirmed.
*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.)
Retreat Price
Shared Room
Early Bird - 14,000 TWD per person
Standard - 15,000 TWD per person
Private Room
Private room pricing ranges from NT$20,000–30,000 per person, and may vary depending on the number of guests and room type. Feel free to message us on official LINE (@soulbarn) for more details!
Here's what else you might want to know 💭
- Early bird tickets are limited, only 2 spots are available.
- All fees include: 10+ guided meditation & healing sessions, accommodation, private chef meals, photography, all-day tea & snacks, on-site staff support, digital detox experience, and everything else throughout your journey!
- Wellness Club Member - Exclusive Price, message us! (Learn more about our Wellness Club Members)
Soul Barn will provide our Stay Grounded 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.
* For full details on registration and cancellation policies, please refer to Soul Barn’s Registration Agreement.
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