Somatic Nervous System Reset 5-Day, 4-Night Retreat at Auko Eco-Wellness Lodges, Phong Nha, Vietnam
Somatic Nervous System Reset 5-Day, 4-Night Retreat at Auko Eco-Wellness Lodges, Phong Nha, Vietnam
Phong NHA, Quang Tri, Vietnam
Up to 18 in group
5 Days Package (4 nights)
Retreat Highlights
- WELLNESS PROGRAMME
- ✓ Expert-led retreat, max 10 guests
- ✓ Sunrise & sunset silent sitting
- ✓ Somatic movement & breathwork
- ✓ Guided contemplation
- ✓ Gong sound healing in a cave
- ✓ Light adventures by river, cave & jungle
- NOURISHMENT & RESTORATION
- ✓ Seasonal harvest meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner)
- ✓ Non-alcoholic drinks with every meal
- ✓ Daily botanical foot reflexology
- ✓ Daily clay chamber, forest shower & cool plunge
- ✓ Canopy Lodge with open-air bathtub
- ✓ Generous time to simply be, surrounded by nature
- ✓ Choice of protein or vegetarian meals available. Other dietary preferences can be accommodated
- RETREAT BENEFITS
- ✓ Deep rest and recovery
- ✓ A calmer, regulated nervous system
- ✓ Simple tools to take home
- ✓ Space for clarity and reflection
- ✓ Reconnection with nature and inner rhythm
- ✓ Stronger body and breath awareness
About this Retreat
Your Guides
Thong Dong holds a B.A. in Yogashastra from Kaivalyadhama Yoga Institute and Kavikulaguru Kalidas Sanskrit University. She is also a YCB Level 3 Yoga Teacher and Evaluator certified by the Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India.
Her further studies include retreats and courses at Vedanta Academy, The Yoga Institute, Yoga Sadhana Mandir Institute and other institutions. She previously served as a Sessional Lecturer and Interpreter for Yoga Therapy courses co-certified by Vietnam Yoga Academy and VYASA Singapore as well as a Substitute Yoga Instructor at SVCC, Embassy of India, Hanoi.
Details of this retreat
Somatic Nervous System Reset
5-Day, 4-Night Retreat in Phong Nha, Vietnam
Come back to your body in the embrace of ancient caves, rivers & jungles of Phong Nha
An expert-led somatic journey with sound healing in a natural cave, limited to 10 guests.
A JOURNEY INTO STILLNESS
Step away from everyday life into a slower rhythm of breath, movement, sound and silence at Auko Eco-Wellness Lodges. Over five days of the Still Way - Auko’s signature Somatic Nervous System Reset retreat, an expert practitioner guides you through somatic movement, breathwork, silent sitting and cave sound healing.
Between sessions, light adventures invite you into Phong Nha at an easy pace: a scenic boat ride on the Son River, a visit to an ancient cave and a gentle jungle walk. Embraced by natural landscapes, rest and stillness become your daily practice, and you will find your way to retreat within.
WHO IS THIS RETREAT FOR?
The Retreat welcomes everyone, from complete beginners to experienced practitioners. If you're new, every session is gentle, guided and easy to follow. If you already practise, our host Thong Dong can adapt each session to help you go deeper.
This retreat is for you if you:
feel tired, stressed or stretched thin
want to reconnect with nature
are seeking stillness within
want to begin or deepen your wellness practice
Prefer small groups and quiet space
Whether you come alone, with a partner or with a friend, the small retreat group size of up to 10 guests means guidance is personal and every level is supported.
RETREAT PACE
This is not a retreat about doing more. There is intentional space between guided retreat experiences. Personal time, silence and contemplation are an essential part of the programme.
Rest without guilt Move without performance
Breathe without rushing Be without needing to achieve
ABOUT AUKO ECO-WELLNESS LODGES
Set in the jungle-clad landscape of Phong Nha, home to some of the world's most spectacular caves, Auko is an eco-wellness retreat where nature isn't the backdrop but part of the healing. Practise in caves, steam in mineral-rich clay, cool off in a clifftop plunge, then retreat to your private Canopy Lodge with crisp 300 thread-count linen and an open-air bathtub.
LUMINA WELLBEING spaces at Auko
Sound Healing Cave: gong and singing bowl sessions in natural acoustics
Silent Meditation Cave: an intimate space for stillness
Open-Air Sky Studio: somatic movement and breathwork in a tented studio
Rhassoul Clay Cave: a heated mineral clay steam ritual
Forest Shower: an outdoor rainfall shower
Clifftop Cool Plunge: cold water immersion with jungle views
5-Day, 4-Night Retreat in Phong Nha, Vietnam
Come back to your body in the embrace of ancient caves, rivers & jungles of Phong Nha
An expert-led somatic journey with sound healing in a natural cave, limited to 10 guests.
A JOURNEY INTO STILLNESS
Step away from everyday life into a slower rhythm of breath, movement, sound and silence at Auko Eco-Wellness Lodges. Over five days of the Still Way - Auko’s signature Somatic Nervous System Reset retreat, an expert practitioner guides you through somatic movement, breathwork, silent sitting and cave sound healing.
Between sessions, light adventures invite you into Phong Nha at an easy pace: a scenic boat ride on the Son River, a visit to an ancient cave and a gentle jungle walk. Embraced by natural landscapes, rest and stillness become your daily practice, and you will find your way to retreat within.
WHO IS THIS RETREAT FOR?
The Retreat welcomes everyone, from complete beginners to experienced practitioners. If you're new, every session is gentle, guided and easy to follow. If you already practise, our host Thong Dong can adapt each session to help you go deeper.
This retreat is for you if you:
feel tired, stressed or stretched thin
want to reconnect with nature
are seeking stillness within
want to begin or deepen your wellness practice
Prefer small groups and quiet space
Whether you come alone, with a partner or with a friend, the small retreat group size of up to 10 guests means guidance is personal and every level is supported.
RETREAT PACE
This is not a retreat about doing more. There is intentional space between guided retreat experiences. Personal time, silence and contemplation are an essential part of the programme.
Rest without guilt Move without performance
Breathe without rushing Be without needing to achieve
ABOUT AUKO ECO-WELLNESS LODGES
Set in the jungle-clad landscape of Phong Nha, home to some of the world's most spectacular caves, Auko is an eco-wellness retreat where nature isn't the backdrop but part of the healing. Practise in caves, steam in mineral-rich clay, cool off in a clifftop plunge, then retreat to your private Canopy Lodge with crisp 300 thread-count linen and an open-air bathtub.
LUMINA WELLBEING spaces at Auko
Sound Healing Cave: gong and singing bowl sessions in natural acoustics
Silent Meditation Cave: an intimate space for stillness
Open-Air Sky Studio: somatic movement and breathwork in a tented studio
Rhassoul Clay Cave: a heated mineral clay steam ritual
Forest Shower: an outdoor rainfall shower
Clifftop Cool Plunge: cold water immersion with jungle views
Schedule
Retreat Programme
DAY 1: ARRIVAL & GROUNDING - FROM DOING TO BEING
Intention: Arrive. Slow down. Let go.
14:00 - 14:30 Arrival, check-in and settle into your lodge
14:30 - 15:00 Welcome circle, intention setting & grounding breath
15:30 - 17:30 Wellness journey appointments (90' per guest, staggered)
17:30 - 18:00 Personal refresh & quiet transition
18:30 - 19:30 Gong & singing bowl healing in the Sound Cave
19:30 - 20:30 Seasonal dinner as a group
DAY 2: GROUNDING & BODY AWARENESS - COMING BACK TO THE BODY
Intention: Feel. Breathe. Reconnect.
05:30 - 05:50 Sunrise silent sitting (self-guided)
06:00 - 07:00 Somatic movement session (yoga, breath, intuitive)
07:00 - 08:30 Seasonal breakfast at leisure
09:00 - 10:00 Rest, read, reflect or simply be
10:00 - 11:00 Education session: restorative habits & embodied calm
11:00 - 11:30 Herbal tea break
11:30 - 12:00 Personal refresh & quiet transition
12:00 - 13:30 Seasonal lunch as a group
14:00 - 16:00 Wellness journey appointments (90' per guest, staggered)
16:30 - 17:30 Somatic body-awareness practice (embodied awareness)
18:00 - 18:30 Sunset silent sitting (self-guided)
19:00 - 20:00 Seasonal dinner at leisure
DAY 3: REGULATION & RELEASE - UNDERSTANDING THE NERVOUS SYSTEM
Intention: Release. Regulate. Create space.
05:30 - 05:50 Sunrise silent sitting (self-guided)
06:00 - 07:00 Somatic movement session (yoga, breath, intuitive)
07:00 - 08:30 Seasonal breakfast at leisure
08:30 - 09:30 Education session: nervous system regulation & recovery
09:30 - 10:00 Herbal tea break
10:00 - 12:30 Explore Phong Nha Cave by river boat
12:30 - 13:30 Seasonal lunch as a group
13:30 - 14:00 Personal refresh & quiet transition
14:00 - 15:00 Somatic body-awareness practice (explore with contemplation)
16:00 - 18:00 Wellness journey appointments (90' per guest, staggered)
18:30 - 19:30 Guided starry night meditation & reflection*
19:30 - 20:30 Seasonal dinner at leisure
*Nature activity is subject to weather and operational conditions.
DAY 4: DEEP REST - ALLOWING THE BODY TO SETTLE
Intention: Rest without needing to achieve.
05:30 - 05:50 Sunrise silent sitting (self-guided)
06:00 - 07:00 Somatic movement session (yoga, breath, intuitive)
07:00 - 08:30 Seasonal breakfast at leisure
09:00 - 10:00 Personal quiet time
10:00 - 11:00 Guided contemplation & journaling
11:30 - 12:00 Personal refresh & quiet transition
12:00 - 13:30 Seasonal lunch at leisure
14:00 - 16:00 Wellness journey appointments (90' per guest, staggered)
17:00 - 18:00 Guided quiet connection with nature
18:00 - 18:30 Personal reflection - What will I carry forward?
18:30 - 19:30 Closing integration & guided gratitude circle
19:30 - 20:30 Seasonal dinner as a group
DAY 5: INTEGRATION & DEPARTURE - CARRY STILLNESS FORWARD
Intention: Integrate. Return.
05:30 - 05:50 Sunrise silent sitting (self-guided)
06:30 - 07:30 Morning cycle into the village
07:30 - 10:00 Seasonal breakfast at leisure
11:30 - 12:30 Seasonal lunch at leisure
12:30 onwards Departure / transfer to Dong Hoi Airport per flight schedule
Programme note
Guests are invited to participate at their own pace. Individual Wellness Journey appointment times are assigned daily and may vary according to group size, wellness operations and weather conditions. The final programme may be adjusted while preserving the retreat journey and confirmed inclusions.
DAY 1: ARRIVAL & GROUNDING - FROM DOING TO BEING
Intention: Arrive. Slow down. Let go.
14:00 - 14:30 Arrival, check-in and settle into your lodge
14:30 - 15:00 Welcome circle, intention setting & grounding breath
15:30 - 17:30 Wellness journey appointments (90' per guest, staggered)
17:30 - 18:00 Personal refresh & quiet transition
18:30 - 19:30 Gong & singing bowl healing in the Sound Cave
19:30 - 20:30 Seasonal dinner as a group
DAY 2: GROUNDING & BODY AWARENESS - COMING BACK TO THE BODY
Intention: Feel. Breathe. Reconnect.
05:30 - 05:50 Sunrise silent sitting (self-guided)
06:00 - 07:00 Somatic movement session (yoga, breath, intuitive)
07:00 - 08:30 Seasonal breakfast at leisure
09:00 - 10:00 Rest, read, reflect or simply be
10:00 - 11:00 Education session: restorative habits & embodied calm
11:00 - 11:30 Herbal tea break
11:30 - 12:00 Personal refresh & quiet transition
12:00 - 13:30 Seasonal lunch as a group
14:00 - 16:00 Wellness journey appointments (90' per guest, staggered)
16:30 - 17:30 Somatic body-awareness practice (embodied awareness)
18:00 - 18:30 Sunset silent sitting (self-guided)
19:00 - 20:00 Seasonal dinner at leisure
DAY 3: REGULATION & RELEASE - UNDERSTANDING THE NERVOUS SYSTEM
Intention: Release. Regulate. Create space.
05:30 - 05:50 Sunrise silent sitting (self-guided)
06:00 - 07:00 Somatic movement session (yoga, breath, intuitive)
07:00 - 08:30 Seasonal breakfast at leisure
08:30 - 09:30 Education session: nervous system regulation & recovery
09:30 - 10:00 Herbal tea break
10:00 - 12:30 Explore Phong Nha Cave by river boat
12:30 - 13:30 Seasonal lunch as a group
13:30 - 14:00 Personal refresh & quiet transition
14:00 - 15:00 Somatic body-awareness practice (explore with contemplation)
16:00 - 18:00 Wellness journey appointments (90' per guest, staggered)
18:30 - 19:30 Guided starry night meditation & reflection*
19:30 - 20:30 Seasonal dinner at leisure
*Nature activity is subject to weather and operational conditions.
DAY 4: DEEP REST - ALLOWING THE BODY TO SETTLE
Intention: Rest without needing to achieve.
05:30 - 05:50 Sunrise silent sitting (self-guided)
06:00 - 07:00 Somatic movement session (yoga, breath, intuitive)
07:00 - 08:30 Seasonal breakfast at leisure
09:00 - 10:00 Personal quiet time
10:00 - 11:00 Guided contemplation & journaling
11:30 - 12:00 Personal refresh & quiet transition
12:00 - 13:30 Seasonal lunch at leisure
14:00 - 16:00 Wellness journey appointments (90' per guest, staggered)
17:00 - 18:00 Guided quiet connection with nature
18:00 - 18:30 Personal reflection - What will I carry forward?
18:30 - 19:30 Closing integration & guided gratitude circle
19:30 - 20:30 Seasonal dinner as a group
DAY 5: INTEGRATION & DEPARTURE - CARRY STILLNESS FORWARD
Intention: Integrate. Return.
05:30 - 05:50 Sunrise silent sitting (self-guided)
06:30 - 07:30 Morning cycle into the village
07:30 - 10:00 Seasonal breakfast at leisure
11:30 - 12:30 Seasonal lunch at leisure
12:30 onwards Departure / transfer to Dong Hoi Airport per flight schedule
Programme note
Guests are invited to participate at their own pace. Individual Wellness Journey appointment times are assigned daily and may vary according to group size, wellness operations and weather conditions. The final programme may be adjusted while preserving the retreat journey and confirmed inclusions.
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change
Getting Here
Auko Eco-Wellness Lodges - All Inclusive, Phong NHA, Quang Tri, Vietnam
Directions
Auko Eco-Wellness Lodges is located in the beautiful natural surroundings of Phong Nha, Quang Binh, Vietnam. Guests can reach Auko conveniently by air or train, followed by a private transfer to the property.
1. By Air – Flying to Auko
Option 1: Via Dong Hoi Airport (Recommended)
- Guests can take a domestic flight from Hanoi (Noi Bai International Airport) or Ho Chi Minh City (Tan Son Nhat International Airport) to Dong Hoi Airport (VDH).
- Upon arrival, Auko is approximately a 1-hour drive from the airport.
- Auko can arrange a private car transfer to ensure a comfortable and convenient journey to the lodge.
Option 2: Via Hue Airport
- Guests can fly to Phu Bai International Airport (HUI), Hue, from major cities in Vietnam.
- From Hue Airport, Auko is approximately a 3-hour drive.
- A private car transfer can also be arranged upon request.
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2. By Train – Traveling to Auko by Railway
Guests who prefer a scenic journey through Vietnam can travel by train to Dong Hoi Railway Station, which is connected to the North–South railway line.
- From Hanoi: Take a train heading south to Dong Hoi Railway Station.
- From Da Nang: Take a train heading north to Dong Hoi Railway Station.
- From Hue: Take a train heading north to Dong Hoi Railway Station.
Upon arrival at Dong Hoi Railway Station, guests can enjoy a comfortable 1-hour private car transfer to Auko Eco-Wellness Lodges.
Auko can assist with arranging private transfers from the railway station to the property upon request.
1. By Air – Flying to Auko
Option 1: Via Dong Hoi Airport (Recommended)
- Guests can take a domestic flight from Hanoi (Noi Bai International Airport) or Ho Chi Minh City (Tan Son Nhat International Airport) to Dong Hoi Airport (VDH).
- Upon arrival, Auko is approximately a 1-hour drive from the airport.
- Auko can arrange a private car transfer to ensure a comfortable and convenient journey to the lodge.
Option 2: Via Hue Airport
- Guests can fly to Phu Bai International Airport (HUI), Hue, from major cities in Vietnam.
- From Hue Airport, Auko is approximately a 3-hour drive.
- A private car transfer can also be arranged upon request.
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2. By Train – Traveling to Auko by Railway
Guests who prefer a scenic journey through Vietnam can travel by train to Dong Hoi Railway Station, which is connected to the North–South railway line.
- From Hanoi: Take a train heading south to Dong Hoi Railway Station.
- From Da Nang: Take a train heading north to Dong Hoi Railway Station.
- From Hue: Take a train heading north to Dong Hoi Railway Station.
Upon arrival at Dong Hoi Railway Station, guests can enjoy a comfortable 1-hour private car transfer to Auko Eco-Wellness Lodges.
Auko can assist with arranging private transfers from the railway station to the property upon request.
Accommodation
Canopy Lodge: Raised on stilts above the terrain, with mountain views through every opening. The most elevated of the lodges — close to the light, the birdsong and the sky. Ground Lodge: At ground level, where the forest comes right to the door. Nature views, jungle sounds and the particular feeling of being exactly where you are. Earth Lodge: A ground-level lodge with space to gather — two bedrooms, nature views and a terrace large enough to share. For families and small groups who want the wild, together. River Lodge: On stilts looking over the Son River. Two bedrooms, river views and the feeling that the current below sets the pace of everything.
TRAVELLING SOLO PRIVATE LODGE
TRAVELLING FRIENDS PRIVATE LODGE
TRAVELLING COMMUNITY SHARED LODGE
Venue & Amenities
We are an all-inclusive resort hidden in the ancient wilderness of
Phong Nha: a home for explorers, healers and seekers drawn to the
wild and the stillness within it. Experience the limestone peaks, healing
waters, forest rituals, indigenous wisdom and the untamed spirit of the
land. Through these elements, we craft a living world where wayfinders
find their path, strangers find their tribe and every soul finds its way
home. The path begins with a single choice.
Phong Nha: a home for explorers, healers and seekers drawn to the
wild and the stillness within it. Experience the limestone peaks, healing
waters, forest rituals, indigenous wisdom and the untamed spirit of the
land. Through these elements, we craft a living world where wayfinders
find their path, strangers find their tribe and every soul finds its way
home. The path begins with a single choice.
Meals
Forest to table dining.
Breakfast: 6:30-10:00am
Lunch: 11:00-2:00pm
Dinner: 6:00-9:00pm
What's Included
- 5 days, 4 nights
- 1. Stay Inclusions:
- Bed with luxe 300 thread-count bed linen & open-air bathtub
- In-lodge wild herb foot bath & reflexology per night
- Eco-wellness hydro journeys (healing clay rhassoul, forest shower, clifftop cool plunge)
- Freedom to choose from included movement classes & sound healing sessions
- Harvest table for breakfast, lunch and dinner, with selected non-alcoholic beverages
- Mini bar with power snack
- 2. Special Retreat Inclusions:
- Small Group Yoga Retreat guided by Ms. Thong Dong, YCB Level 3 Certified Yoga Teacher & Evaluator, Bachelor’s Degree in Yoga Shastra.
- Welcome circles and fire circle group gatherings
- Private expert-led group classes in somatic movement, breathwork, sound healing and meditation sessions
- Phong Nha adventures including cave visit by boat and a cycling trip
- Return transfers from Dong Hoi Airport (approximately 45 minutes from Auko)
- Retreat journal notebook to take home
What's Not Included
- Visa and airfare
- Travel insurance
- Additional food & beverages beyond those included in the retreat meal plan
- Personal expenses
- Additional wellness treatments outside the retreat programme
- Private one-to-one sessions outside the retreat programme
- Extension nights
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