Date: 2026／4／16 (Thu) 10:00-17:30
Location: FUSEN BANZHI TRIO, New Taipei City, Taiwan
Level: All levels are warmly welcomed
*This retreat is designed is open to participants aged 16 and above.
*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 - bilingual (Chinese and English). If you require bilingual facilitation, please let us know at least one week in advance so we can make arrangements.
This forest retreat is an invitation to step away from your phone and spend some quiet time with yourself in nature.
We’ll practice shared silence - no talking, no social interaction. Just the sound of your breath, your footsteps, and the natural rhythm of the forest around you. Through gentle breathing guidance and simple mindfulness practices, we’ll slowly bring our attention back to the body and the senses. We’ll walk among the trees, sit on the ground or beneath the shade, and notice what’s present in the moment.
There’s no destination and no distance to cover. This experience is about moving slowly, pausing, and observing. When there’s no conversation and no need to respond to anyone, what do you notice inside? A sense of calm, restlessness, clarity, or perhaps a kind of ease you haven’t felt in a while?
You’re welcome to take your time - stop to observe a leaf, listen to the wind moving through the trees, or simply sit and let time pass without interruption. This retreat isn’t about finding answers or figuring anything out. It’s about learning to be with the present moment, just as it is.
This is a retreat for yourself - no expectations, no social roles, no pressure to speak. Just you, the forest, and the quieter inner space that often goes unnoticed. As we gather in early spring, you’re invited to set aside a full day for yourself, slow down, and reconnect with what feels most grounded.
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.
One-Day Silent Retreat: Karina
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 25 years and has more than 20 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 both Chinese and English.
Space
Nestled in the mountains of Wulai, Fusen Banzhi rests quietly beside the forest — a hidden retreat often wrapped in mist.
Surrounded by lush greenery and fresh mountain air, the space carries the gentle sounds of nature - birdsong, rustling leaves, flowing water — a melody that welcomes you home.
“You can feel the forest breathe here.” Follow the moss-covered steps and winding paths to a space where you can release the weight of daily life and simply be.
Time moves slower here, giving your heart a chance to return to calm and stillness.
*Note: The venue includes stairways. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us via our official LINE account (@soulbarn).
Nourish
Surrounded by mountains and forests, Fusen Banzhi Trio takes inspiration from indigenous food culture, bringing early foraging memories and the simple flavors of nature onto the table. We choose seasonal, local ingredients in their most natural form, and with gentle, thoughtful cooking, each dish shows a bit of the land’s personality—filled with the scent of the forest and a touch of sunlight.
As you sit with nature all around you, your body and mind naturally soften, daily stress loosens its grip, and what’s left is a sense of lightness that feels quietly nourishing.
Lunch Menu
Refreshing Salad
Truffle Scrambled Eggs
Plant-Based Patty
Toast
Dessert
**Menu items may vary based on seasonal ingredients.
**If you have any food allergies or special dietary needs, please let us know in advance.
**Menu might changes with the season. Photos are for reference only.
Transportation
Distance from Wulai Old Street
6 minutes drive
Distance from Xindian MRT Station
25 minutes drive
Fusen Banzhi Shuttle Bus
Suggested Departure: 9:30 AM / Board at Xindian MRT Station
Suggested Return: 6:00 PM / Arrive at Xindian MRT Station
If you wish to take the shuttle bus, please make a reservation with the venue in advance (Tel: (02) 2661-6688 ).
The shuttle fare is NT$50 per trip, to be paid directly to the Fusen Banzhi staff.
Pick-up location: At the bus stop on the left-hand side after exiting Xindian MRT Station (in front of Starbucks). Please arrive at the pick-up spot at least 10 minutes before departure. The shuttle will depart on time.
*If you have any questions regarding transportation, please let us know!
Retreat Includes
A Quiet Place: Morning Forest Walking Meditation
Walking slowly with the forest breeze and sound of waves, feel each grounded step beneath you. This meditation invites you to reconnect with your body and the present moment — letting every step become a quiet ritual of returning inward.
Yoga Nidra and Relaxation
Enter a state of deep restoration, allowing your body and nervous system to fully release built-up tension. This session goes beyond relaxation — it’s a reset, helping to realign and recharge your entire being.
Being in Nature: Earthing Practice
Breathing Techniques to Experience the Inner Silence
Through gentle and intentional breathing, you’ll reset the body’s rhythm and gradually calm emotional waves. Breathing is more than a physical act — it’s a key to your inner strength, guiding you into deep stability.
Guided Meditation on The Four Infinite Thoughts
With gentle guidance, observe how emotions arise, flow, and fade. Learn to view your inner world with openness without restrictions.
Sharing Circle
Freely share and deeply listen to each other's stories.
Warm Gathering Lunch
Music and snacks
A Great Opportunity to Unplug, Experience and Connect
*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.
Early Bird - 4,200 TWD per person (fully booked)
Standard - 4,880 TWD per person
Wellness Club Members - 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.
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 100% refund.
Cancellations made between 2 - 13 days of the event will receive a 70% refund.
Cancellations made within 2 days of the event will receive a 50% 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.
