Bhutan - Spiritual Harmony Retreat
Bhutan
Up to 12 in group
May 16 - 24, 2024
Retreat Highlights
- Daily Yoga & Meditation Classes
- Personal & Spiritual Transformational Experiences
- Visiting 4 cities in Bhutan (Paro, Thimpu, Pokhara and Haa Valley)
- Visiting the ancient Tiger's Nest Temple (Taktsang)
- Visiting other holy and sacred prayers and making offerings and prayers with a Ph.D in Buddhism and ex-monk guide.
- Traveling with a group of like-minded spiritual seekers who have the common aim of expanded love, joy and peace not only for themselves, but to the world at large.
About this Retreat
Your Guides
Johnson Chong is the best-selling and award-winning author of Sage Sapien: From Karma to Dharma. He is also a TedX Speaker of ("How to Deal with Toxic Family Relationships”), shaman and the founder of SAGE Shamanic Yoga Retreats & Trainings where he trains aspiring meditation and breathwork teachers. Through the synthesis of the most applicable teachings of yoga, meditation, breathwork, coaching and shamanic healing, his trainings are designed to help people quiet the mind, awaken the heart and free themselves of the roadblocks that keep them from living more authentically and joyfully. He has spoken and led workshops at companies like Unilever, Facebook, Nike, Macquarie, Insight Timer, UBS, UOB and more. Johnson is a native New Yorker, and has lived on 3 continents, currently based in Sydney, Australia.
Johnson’s passion is creating a bridge between ancient wisdom, energy medicine and direct modern application. Clients say that his unique experiences offer a profoundly healing self-discovery experience, followed with very practical and actionable steps to create lasting change.
As a paqo shaman of the Q’ero lineage, a Four Winds Energy Medicine Health Coach, InnerGuidanceTM coach and Reiki Master. In conjunction with his background as a teacher who trains yoga teachers and pilates teachers, he has an expansive knowledge of the physical body and how the psyche can create stagnation on all levels, physical, mental, emotional and energetic.
Details of this retreat
Bhutan is known famously as the first country in the world to measure progress based on happiness. To do so, the 4th Druk Gyalpo coined the term Gross National Happiness (GNH). From then on, GNH was used to measure the country’s development instead of Gross National Product (GNP).
The magic of Bhutan is not describable with words. The simplicity of how the locals live and how in tune with nature they are, definitely plays a big part in its beauty. The temples are charged with years and years of focused meditation and spiritual energy, creating a very real field that can be felt. It’s the perfect place for spiritual growth and personal development.
Through the practices of yoga, breathwork, meditation, shamanic journey and a spiritual adventure around the country, you will start to unfold more deeply into your purest vibration of peace.
Bhutan is no ordinary place. It is a modern country yet strongly rooted in its past. Aware of the downsides of rapid modernization, the Bhutanese have decided to progress cautiously to ensure sustainable socio-economic development, preservation and promotion of culture and tradition.
Preservation and protection of their natural environment and ancient culture is at the forefront of government policy.
The Royal Government believes that unrestricted access to the country would have a negative impact on the natural environment and ancient cultural
traditions.
And so, every decision is carefully weighed for the benefit of its people. Therefore, the government has been highly selective when allowing tourists to enter their country by exacting a high value visa fee of $100-$150 USD per day to limit the number of foreigners entering their sacred land.
The magic of Bhutan is not describable with words. The simplicity of how the locals live and how in tune with nature they are, definitely plays a big part in its beauty. The temples are charged with years and years of focused meditation and spiritual energy, creating a very real field that can be felt. It’s the perfect place for spiritual growth and personal development.
Through the practices of yoga, breathwork, meditation, shamanic journey and a spiritual adventure around the country, you will start to unfold more deeply into your purest vibration of peace.
Bhutan is no ordinary place. It is a modern country yet strongly rooted in its past. Aware of the downsides of rapid modernization, the Bhutanese have decided to progress cautiously to ensure sustainable socio-economic development, preservation and promotion of culture and tradition.
Preservation and protection of their natural environment and ancient culture is at the forefront of government policy.
The Royal Government believes that unrestricted access to the country would have a negative impact on the natural environment and ancient cultural
traditions.
And so, every decision is carefully weighed for the benefit of its people. Therefore, the government has been highly selective when allowing tourists to enter their country by exacting a high value visa fee of $100-$150 USD per day to limit the number of foreigners entering their sacred land.
Schedule
Sample Daily Schedule
7 - 8:00 am Morning Yoga
8 - 9:00 am Breakfast
Morning Cultural activity to a sacred temple or hike
12:30 - 1:30 pm Lunch
Afternoon Cultural activity to a sacred temple or hike
4:00 pm- 6:30 pm Shamanic Breathwork Healing Journeys - Topics include Exploring our Deeper Connections with Higher Self, Soul Retrieval, Cosmic Envisioning, etc
7 pm - Dinner & Rest
7 - 8:00 am Morning Yoga
8 - 9:00 am Breakfast
Morning Cultural activity to a sacred temple or hike
12:30 - 1:30 pm Lunch
Afternoon Cultural activity to a sacred temple or hike
4:00 pm- 6:30 pm Shamanic Breathwork Healing Journeys - Topics include Exploring our Deeper Connections with Higher Self, Soul Retrieval, Cosmic Envisioning, etc
7 pm - Dinner & Rest
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change
Getting Here
Sage Shamanic Yoga, Bhutan
Directions
From your country of origin, you must fly to Bangkok and arrive on May 15th, and depart Bangkok on May 25th. A separate flight must be purchased from DrukAir, the only airline that enters Bhutan, for the morning of May 16th, leaving on May 24th from BKK to Paro, Bhutan. These two flights must be purchased separately. There is only one flight per day from BKK to Paro, and seats are very limited.
Accommodation
Across the 4 cities we are visiting, you will be staying at 4 star hotels equipped with western style amenities.
If you don't have a roommate, we will pair you with another traveler.
Your own private room
Venue & Amenities
A/C in Rooms
Free Wifi
Spa
Sauna
Pool
Towels
Free Parking
Kitchen
Tour Assistance
Hot Tub
Coffee/Tea
Cafe
Restaurant
Fitness Center
Yoga Studio
Housekeeping
Bicycles For Rent
Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
Bhutanese cuisine is influenced by Chinese, Tibetan & Indian culture. The main dish, which generally includes white or red rice, seasonal vegetables, and is often cooked with chilli and cheese.
What's Included
- Daily Yoga & Meditation Classes
- Shamanic Journey Workshops
- Cultural Activities (hikes, temple visits, cooking workshop, etc)
- All Meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
- Tea & Snacks
- 4 star Accommodations
- Local Transport by car within Bhutan
- 1 Group Transport to and from Airport
- Services of expert Bhutanese government appointed guides Cultural Programs
- Special Entry Fees
- High Peak Travel visa of $100 USD per day and surcharges
- $240 visa application fee
- 35% government surcharge that goes towards Bhutanese free healthcare, education and social development.
What's Not Included
- International Flights
- International Travel Insurance that covers COVID 19 cancelations (This is mandatory for entering Bhutan)
- Beverages outside of meal packages
- Gratuities for guide and driver (Average of $100-150 USD suggested)
- Shopping & personal expenses