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2026 Spring Wellness Retreat with Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche Transforming Life and Health through Nature, Movement, Breath, and Meditation
2026 Spring Wellness Retreat with Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche Transforming Life and Health through Nature, Movement, Breath, and Meditation
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April 9 - 12, 2026
About this Retreat
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Geshe Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche, founder and spiritual director of Ligmincha International, is one of only a few masters of the Bön Dzogchen tradition presently living in the West. An accomplished scholar in the Bön Buddhist textual traditions of philosophy, exegesis, and debate, Tenzin Rinpoche completed a rigorous11-year course of traditional studies at the Bönpo Monastic Center (Menri Monastery) in India, where he received his Geshe, degree. In 1992 Tenzin Rinpoche founded Ligmincha International in order to preserve and introduce to the West the religious teachings and arts of the ancient Tibetan Bön Buddhist tradition. Fluent in English, Rinpoche is known for his clear, lively, and insightful teaching style and his ability to make Tibetan practices easily accessible to the Western student. He is a highly respected and beloved teacher to students throughout the United States, Mexico, and Europe. In addition to Ligmincha International’s affiliates in the United States, Rinpoche has established centers in Central and South America, Europe and India.
Rinpoche is the author of 10 books: Wonders of the Natural Mind, in which he presents the view and practice of the Bön Dzogchen teachings; and The Tibetan Yogas of Dream and Sleep; Healing with Form, Energy, and Light: The Five Elements in Tibetan Shamanism, Tantra, and Dzogchen; Unbounded Wholeness; Tibetan Sound Healing; Tibetan Yogas of Body, Speech and Mind; Awakening the Sacred Body; Awakening the Luminous Mind; The True Source of Healing; and Spontaneous Creativity.
Details of this retreat
Rest, Nourish, Realize and Renew:
Transforming Life and Health through Nature, Movement, Breath, and Meditation
Experience a spring wellness retreat with Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche at Serenity Ridge Retreat Center in Shipman, Virginia. Over three days, immerse yourself in meditation, Tibetan Yoga, mindfulness, and nature-based practices to release stress, enhance energy, support health, and deepen inner peace. This retreat blends ancient Bön teachings with modern research to help you transform your life and wellbeing.
Through stillness, silence, and awareness, participants make genuine contact with the “sky of your being,” cultivating inner spaciousness, clarity, and positive qualities that enrich everyday life. Guided by Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche and guest instructors, you’ll explore techniques for stress reduction, anxiety relief, mindful eating, improved sleep, emotional balance, and personal growth.
Our days will include
Sunrise meditation (weather permitting)
Tibetan Yoga for all mobility levels
Meditation instruction for beginners and experienced practitioners
Forest bathing, nature walks, river and stream access, and sky gazing
Evening bonfires
Time for journaling and reflection
Delicious, healthy, plant-based meals
Guided relaxation and Tibetan treatments for better sleep
Optional intermittent fasting, cold plunges, and other self-care modalities
This retreat is suitable for anyone seeking holistic wellbeing, mindful presence, and personal transformation, whether you are new to meditation or an experienced practitioner. By connecting with the natural rhythms of spring, you will rejuvenate body, mind, and spirit, deepen your meditation practice, and cultivate lasting clarity, vitality, and inner calm.
Transforming Life and Health through Nature, Movement, Breath, and Meditation
Experience a spring wellness retreat with Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche at Serenity Ridge Retreat Center in Shipman, Virginia. Over three days, immerse yourself in meditation, Tibetan Yoga, mindfulness, and nature-based practices to release stress, enhance energy, support health, and deepen inner peace. This retreat blends ancient Bön teachings with modern research to help you transform your life and wellbeing.
Through stillness, silence, and awareness, participants make genuine contact with the “sky of your being,” cultivating inner spaciousness, clarity, and positive qualities that enrich everyday life. Guided by Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche and guest instructors, you’ll explore techniques for stress reduction, anxiety relief, mindful eating, improved sleep, emotional balance, and personal growth.
Our days will include
Sunrise meditation (weather permitting)
Tibetan Yoga for all mobility levels
Meditation instruction for beginners and experienced practitioners
Forest bathing, nature walks, river and stream access, and sky gazing
Evening bonfires
Time for journaling and reflection
Delicious, healthy, plant-based meals
Guided relaxation and Tibetan treatments for better sleep
Optional intermittent fasting, cold plunges, and other self-care modalities
This retreat is suitable for anyone seeking holistic wellbeing, mindful presence, and personal transformation, whether you are new to meditation or an experienced practitioner. By connecting with the natural rhythms of spring, you will rejuvenate body, mind, and spirit, deepen your meditation practice, and cultivate lasting clarity, vitality, and inner calm.
Getting Here
Accommodation
Commuter w/Teachings + All Meals
Ensures your space at all teachings and practices. Includes all available meals
Commuter w/ Teaching + Lunch Only
This option ensures your space to all the teachings and practices. This will also include lunch for all days of the retreat.
Tent Site
Leveled tent site, access to dormitory bathroom/shower facilities, and includes all meals.
Single Room w/shared bath
1-person room with twin bed, with shared bathroom down the hall. Includes all meals.
3rd Floor Single Room w/semi-private bath
3rd floor single room with 1 twin bed; bathroom shared with 2 other rooms on the same floor down the hall. Includes all meals
Double Room (2 Twin beds) w/shared bath
Bed in a double room with 2 twin beds, bathroom down the hall. Includes all meals.
3rd Floor Double Room (2 Twin beds) w/semi-private bath
3rd Floor double room with 2 twin beds; bathroom shared with 2 other rooms on the same floor. Includes all meals
3rd Floor Queen Bed Room w/semi-private bath
Room 305 - This room has one queen sized bed on the 3rd floor. The 3rd floor shares a bathroom with rooms 301 (single room) and 303 (double room). Includes all meals
Private Queen+Twin Room w/ensuite bath
Private room with one queen-sized bed and one twin bed, plus its own bathroom. Includes all meals
Private Queen/Queen Room w/ensuite bath
Room with two queen-sized beds, plus its own bathroom. Includes all meals
3rd Floor Queen/Twin Room w/ Ensuite bath
A 3rd floor private room with one queen-sized bed and one twin bed, plus its own bathroom. Includes all meals
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
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