Date: April 3 (Fri) 2:30 PM - April 6 (Mon) 1:00 PM, 2026
Location: Shimen, New Taipei, Taiwan
Level: All levels are warmly welcomed
*The retreat will proceed with a minimum of 6 attendees. If there are fewer than 6 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-old and over.
After hosting three-day silent retreats, we often hear the same question: what happens if the silence lasts a little longer?
This four-day, three-night retreat is our way of slowing down even more, giving both your body and mind the extra time they need to truly settle.
Throughout the retreat, you’ll learn breathing practices that help calm your nerves and keep your energy steady, explore gentle movement and yoga nidra for deep rest, and spend quiet afternoons with sound and chanting as ways to reconnect with yourself.
And yes! Singing bowls will be part of the experience too - both listening and trying them out yourself!
By the fourth day, silence will start to feel natural—like a rhythm you can carry with you. You head home refreshed, clearer, and grounded, with simple tools to bring that sense of calm into everyday life.
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, Yoga and Pranayama: 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
*Some parts will be provided with simple Chinese translations
Sound Healing: Aneel & Miya
Aneel Kumar Thapa is a sound healing instructor who had a nutrition background from Canada. Aneel learns and communicates with sound healing instructors from different cultural backgrounds and American natural medicine experts. His enthusiasm for sound healing led him to making lots of friends in the sound healing groups, who then invited him to promote sound healing lessons and train teachers in Taiwan and overseas.
Aneel Kumar Thapa gained a lot of clinical and teaching experience that helps people deal with their mental health and emotions. Through this, Aneel’s wish is being able to introduce sound healing into people’s everyday life.
Miya has been in the field of children’s bilingual education for sixteen years. Because she followed Aneel around the world to promote sound healing, Miya also devoted herself to the field. With the help of other sound healing instructors, Miya and Aneel were able to combine what they’ve learned and really embrace it in their lives.
IG: @nepal_sounds
*This session will be in Chinese
*This session can also be held in English and Chinese. Please contact @soulbarn official LINE account at least one week in advance if you need this service.
Space
The ocean is just a short walk away — about ten minutes to reach the waves.
This space was designed and cared for by a sculptor who has infused art into every corner. The outdoor garden, built with reclaimed bricks from old Yingge kilns, brings together natural materials and artistic craftsmanship.
From the cherry wood in the rooms to the mountain stones in the bathroom - every detail was shaped and polished by hand.
A Japanese-style cabin, tatami rooms, fine sculptures, and native trees that grow naturally alongside the architecture - here, everything creates a calm, balanced space that feels both grounded and artistic.
Accommodation
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.
Nourish
At Soul Barn’s dining table, our Chef Roy will prepare nourishing plant-based cuisine that warms both body and spirit.
With years of dedicated passion and curiosity for ingredients, Roy carefully selects seasonal produce from across Taiwan, using the most suitable cooking methods to gently release the honest, authentic flavors of each ingredient.
Drawing on over a decade of culinary experience, Roy has served as head chef at multiple vegetarian restaurants and earned recognition in numerous international culinary competitions. Throughout his journey, he has continuously explored the unique characteristics of ingredients, using the most appropriate techniques to bring out the pure essence of whole foods.
Roy's culinary philosophy centers on transforming people's preconceptions about traditional plant-based cuisine. For Roy, vegetarian food can be refreshing, abundant, and truly surprising. Every dish is prepared with tender intention, as he finds joy in witnessing the moment when diners break into satisfied smiles.His exceptionally delicate and gentle approach to cooking delights in bringing diverse transformations to each ingredient.
Through Roy's artful creations, you'll discover that health and flavor can beautifully coexist, and that plant-based cuisine can deliver such rich, pure, and moving experiences.
Day 1
Dinner
| A Quiet Table: Cozy Silent Dinner |
Sun-Dried Tomato Miso Risotto
Tomato Basil Braised Chickpeas
Oven-Roasted Cabbage with Garlic Butter Sauce
Caramelized Grapefruit Salad
Cauliflower Bisque
Day 2
Brunch
| Mindful Brunch for Body & Mind |
Plant-Based "Fish" Chickpea Sandwich
Roasted Sweet Potato
Seasonal Fresh Fruit
Soy Milk
Dinner
| A Quiet Table: Cozy Silent Dinner |
Asparagus "Crab Roe" Risotto
Spiced Chickpea Balls with Kumquat Vinaigrette
Roasted Cauliflower with Yogurt Sauce
Oil-Confit Sweet Pepper Salad
Golden Beet Mint Bisque
Day 3
Brunch
| Mindful Brunch for Body & Mind |
Pesto Mushroom Cuban Sandwich
Roasted Sweet Potato
Seasonal Fresh Fruit
Soy Milk
Dinner
| A Quiet Table: Cozy Silent Dinner |
Turmeric Quinoa Rice
Thai Vegetable Yellow Curry
Hot & Sour Vegetable Soup
Day 4
Brunch
| Mindful Brunch for Body & Mind |
Edamame Potato Patty Burger
Roasted Sweet Potato
Seasonal Fresh Fruit
Soy Milk
*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 Tamsui MRT Station
30 minutes drive
Distance from Baishawan Visitor Center
10 minutes walk
Distance from North Coast & Guanyinshan National Scenic Area Administration
3 minutes drive
10 minutes 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, shifting from restlessness to calm.
Guided Meditation on The Four Infinite Thoughts
Embark on a profound meditation journey of "emotional awareness." In this intimate dialogue with your authentic self, cultivate boundless love, compassion, joy, and equanimity. With gentle eyes, observe the flowing patterns of your thoughts and emotions, nurturing inner clarity and tenderness.
Yoga Nidra and Relaxation
Engaging in a 60-minute deep relaxation yoga practice, allowing your mind and body to fully unwind in the state of profound relaxation.
Morning Meditation and Earthing Practice
Breathing with each gentle step, we walk as part of the living forest, touching the Earth with gratitude. Every breath and footprint becomes a quiet smile, bringing peace to body and mind.
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.
Bija Mantras for each Chakra
Through chanting the mantras for each chakra, experience inner stillness, vitality, and deeper insight.
Savasana Deep Relaxation
Lie down in stillness and let every muscle completely relax as tension and fatigue gradually dissolve. Through deep relaxation, find inner harmony within a balanced state of body and mind.
A Quiet Place: Morning Relaxation
Unwind Sound Bath
Allow sound to soothe your mind and body, inviting you into deep relaxation and balance.
Running Your Own Sound Healing Session
Learn to create your own gentle healing session with the singing bowl.
Chanting with Singing Bowl
Through resonance, let every chant become a prayer and an expression of gratitude.
Sharing Circle
Here in Soul Barn, we support and trust everyone around us. Feel safe to share and listen to each other’s story.
Mindful Brunch for Body & Mind
A Quiet Table: Cozy Silent Dinner
Music and Snack
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
Early bird tickets are limited, only 2 spots available.
Shared Room - Female / Mixed Gender Shared Room
Early Bird - 20,800 TWD per person
Standard - 23,000 TWD per person
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.
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Cancellation Policy
Cancellations made 14 days or more in advance of the event date will receive a 70% refund.
Cancellations made between 2 - 13 days of the event will receive a 50% refund.
Cancellations made within 2 days of the event will receive a 10% 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.
