Date: 2025／11／23 (Sun) 10:00-17:30
Location: Shimen, New Taipei City, Taiwan
Level: All levels are warmly welcomed
*Please note that this is an adult-exclusive retreat available to 16-year-olds and over.
*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.
As the autumn breeze brushes the sea and stillness fills the air, it becomes the perfect moment to turn inward.
In this retreat, you’ll set aside external distractions and tune into the subtle rhythms of your body, breath, and emotions—letting the noise fade, leaving only the sound of waves and your heartbeat to guide your inner journey.
We’ll begin with a walking meditation on the beach, each step gently anchoring you in the present. From there, you’ll ease into deep relaxation through Yoga Nidra, allowing your nervous system to reset. With breathing techniques and guided meditation, you’ll learn to observe emotions and thoughts from a fresh perspective, allowing your energy to settle and flow with clarity.
Join us on this full day reserved just for you. Let your heart reconnect with your truest self.
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 Mandarin and English.
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.
Nourish
In this retreat, Soul Barn Private Chef will cook Western Styled vegan meals that aim to break people’s stereotypes on vegan food through the ingredients and cooking method. For this retreat, only whole-food ingredients are used because at Soul Barn, we want to provide a healthy and balanced diet for everyone.
Earth’s Bounty Lunch
Green Pea & Almond Risotto
Tomato Basil Braised Chickpeas
Roasted Cabbage with Garlic Butter Sauce
Caramelized Grapefruit Salad
Cauliflower Cream Soup
*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 Beach
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
The Ocean Retreat: Walking Meditation and Earthing Practice
Walking slowly with the sea 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.
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
Standard - 4,880 TWD per person
Wellness Club Members - 4,140 TWD per person
(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.
