awaken
a new year's retreat and celebration
Dates: wednesday December 30 - saturday January 2, 2021
Retreat Duration: 4 Days/3 Nights
Teacher: Antje Leubbe
Do something special to usher in the new year. Our New Year's Retreat brings consciousness and compassion into this celebratory event. Including yoga and meditation in the days leading up to and after the turn of the year is a great way to embrace and to connect to impermanence and change. A more relaxed schedule will allow you to take in the the last days of 2019 and to reflect upon what you have in life that you can offer gratitude towards.
“For last year's words belong to last year's language
And next year's words await another voice.
And to make an end is to make a beginning."
~ T.S. Eliot
The Retreat
Our intention for this New Year's Retreat is simple - celebrate in the presence of like-minded people and really take the time to offer gratitude, compassion and hope to a world that needs it. We believe in the power of collective positive intention, that when a group of people get together and channel their wishes and hopes in an act of concentration and connection, together, we can make an impact in the world. On a personal level, this retreat will encourage you to let go of unnecessary holds from the past and worries of the future as you practice the art of being present. Relax, let go and rejuvenate in beautiful Nong Khiaw. Morning and evening yoga classes, meditation, and a traditional Laos baci ceremony will plant the seeds for smooth transitions ahead. Champagne toast included at midnight on the 31st!
Sample Itinerary
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Day 1
1:30pm Arrival and check in 4:00pm Introductions and overview, followed by opening ceremony 5:00 pm Vinyasa Slow Flow and Meditation 7:30 pm Dinner Day 2 7:30 am Pranayama and Meditation 8:00 am Vinyasa Yoga 9:30 am Breakfast 2:30 pm Workshop 5:00 pm Evening Vinyasa Flow 8:00 pm Dinner 11:59pm New Year's Count Down! |
Day 3
9:00 am Morning vinyasa flow 10:30 am Brunch 12:00 pm Traditional Lao Baci ceremony 1:30 pm Hike to viewpoint as a group 7:30 pm Dinner Day 4 7:30 am Pranayama and Meditation 8:00 am Vinyasa Yoga 9:30 am Breakfast 11:00 pm Closing ceremony 12:00 pm Check out and departure |
* This is a sample itinerary. The actual schedule on the retreat may change slightly as a result of students' level of experience and needs. We endeavor to make your experience as relevant as possible and changes may be made along the way to enable us to do so.
Price
Shared Room: (only two twin rooms are available on a first come, first serve basis)
Fountain Bungalow - USD348 per person
Riverside Bungalow - USD358 per person
Single Occupancy Room:
Fountain Bungalow - USD 430 per person
Riverside Bungalow - USD 450 per person
Price inclusions:
4 nights accommodation
Breakfast daily
Organic Vegetarian and Non-Vegetarian Dinner Buffet
All yoga and meditation sessions
Pool and bicycle use
Minivan transport from Nong Khiaw to Luang Prabang on the last day of the retreat
* There are only two bungalows with twin beds (one fountain bungalow and one riverside bungalow). All other bungalows have double beds. We will try to accommodate your request for single/double occupancy as well as Riverside or Fountain views, but this will depend on the availability of the room as well.