Date: April 30 (Fri) 2:00 PM - May 2 (Sun) 11:30 AM, 2027
Location: Pingxi, New Taipei, Taiwan
Level: All levels are warmly welcomed
*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.
What would it be like to stay silent for three days?
You might wonder if three days without speaking would be hard. But a silent retreat isn’t just about not talking. It’s a gentle invitation to draw your attention back inward. Listen to your breath. Feel how your body is right now. Watch your thoughts come and go, and notice the emotions that quietly rise.
For these three days, there’s nowhere to be and nothing to rush toward. Wake slowly into morning meditation. In the afternoon, let the sound of crystal singing bowls melt away tension as you settle deeper into stillness. Sometimes there’s a guided meditation to help your emotions slowly settle. Other times, you simply sit in quiet gazing and breathe deeply, and realize how long it’s been since you’ve truly rested in your own body. As evening comes, hold a warm bowl of soup and eat in quiet, giving your full attention to every bite. When you’re tired, lie down. When you want to daydream, daydream. There’s nothing to do, and no one you need to be.
On the final day, we gather in a circle to end the silence together and share the voices you could only hear once things grew quiet. Then you’ll return to everyday life, carrying a deep sense of calm with you.
No experience with meditation or silent retreats? You’re warmly welcome! Before the retreat begins, we’ll walk you through how the silence works, including how to connect with fellow participants or ask for help during silent periods.
Instructor
Mindfulness Meditation and Body Relaxation: Yoanna
“In a world that is so fast paced, we all need to learn how to stay calm and move at our own pace.”
Yoanna has experienced healing and growth through Breathing Techniques, Yoga, and Meditation Practices, and she hopes to bring that experience to our attendees too.
In nature, we cultivated mindful awareness: “When you look, just look. When you listen, just listen. When you smell, taste, or touch, just do that. When you become aware, just be aware.” Through this non-judgmental practice, we opened ourselves up to a deeper, more present experience of the now.
*This session will be in Mandarin.
*Available in both English and Chinese. If you prefer bilingual guidance, please contact us via our official LINE account (@soulbarn) at least one week in advance.
Retreat Instructor: Karina
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.
She 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 held in English and Mandarin.
Space
Located in a quiet town at the foot of the mountains, this wooden house opens onto a grassy lawn surrounded by trees - and sometimes, you might even spot a giant tortoise slowly wandering across it!
The house was built by the owner and close friends, from collecting the wood to hand-finishing every detail. Each season brings its own atmosphere: fresh greens in spring, the sound of cicadas in summer, cool autumn air, and calm winter days.
Inside, warm wood furniture, tatami mats, and soft lighting make the space cozy and comfortable. You can wake up to the morning sun, watch the evening mist roll in, or simply sit quietly and listen to nature.
It’s a place to slow down and enjoy life’s simple things — a cup of tea, fresh air, and a peaceful afternoon.
Two types of accommodation is provided:
Shared Room
Mixed Gender Shared Room/ Female Shared Room
*Single Bed Mattress will be provided.
*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
A Quiet Table: Cozy Silent Dinner
Pesto Mushroom Risotto
Chickpea Fritters with Lemon Mayo
Roasted Cabbage with Garlic Cream Sauce
Red Wine Fig Salad
Miso Pumpkin Soup
Day 2
Mindful Brunch for Body & Mind
Comforting Vegetable Congee
Fresh Fruit Platter
Coffee & Refreshing Beverages
Afternoon Tea
Handmade Cinnamon Rolls
Roasted Barley Tea
A Quiet Table: Cozy Silent Dinner
Turmeric Quinoa Rice
Thai Yellow Curry with Roasted Seasonal Vegetables
Green Papaya Salad
Southeast Asian Hot & Sour Tofu Soup
Day 3
Healthy Vegetarian 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
Gentle Stretch
Expand the body through mindful, soft, and steady movements—cultivating awareness of your physical state.
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.
Bedtime Meditation
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.
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.
Inner Harmony: Crystal Singing Bowl Healing
Dynamic Meditation
Explore the stabilizing power of the inner self by sensing the space and people around you, moving in harmony with them.
Eye Gazing
Through guided eye-gazing meditation with a partner, observe and connect with your own emotions and perceptions reflected in their eyes.
Deep Breathwork
An active meditation practice that uses specific breathing rhythms to shift your body and mind into different states. Through steady observation and awareness, you’ll learn to sit with whatever is present and make sense of what you’re experiencing in the moment.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 Walking Meditation
Walking meditation deepens our connection with nature, fostering awareness and inspiration through integration and acceptance.
Sharing Circle & Closing
A Quiet Table: Healthy Vegetarian Breakfast, Mindful Brunch for Body & Mind, Cozy Silent Dinner
Music and snacks
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 Yoga Mat for attendees to use in the retreat.
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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