4 days Pause & Reconnect Wellness Retreat

🗓️ DAILY SCHEDULE
Pause & Reconnect – 3 Day Inner Healing Retreat

Note: The schedule is gently structured while allowing space for rest, reflection, and individual pacing. Activities may flow organically based on group needs, weather, and safety considerations.

🌿 DAY 1 – ARRIVE • PAUSE • GROUND

Theme: Safety, Slowing Down & Nervous System Settling

Morning / Early Afternoon
Arrival & Check-in
Participants arrive, settle into the space, and acclimatize to the natural surroundings.
A gentle orientation helps create a sense of safety, ease, and belonging.
Opening Circle & Intention Setting- A guided opening circle to:
Introduce the retreat container
Establish group agreements and emotional safety
Set personal intentions for the retreat journey

Afternoon
Mindfulness & Body Awareness Practice- A gentle, guided mindfulness session to:
Shift out of “doing mode”
Bring awareness into the body and breath
Begin nervous system regulation

Conscious Movement & Somatic Flow
Slow, intuitive movement to release surface-level tension and reconnect with bodily signals.
✔ No choreography or performance
✔ Suitable for all bodies

Evening
Tibetan Sound Healing Session- A deeply restorative sound journey using Tibetan singing bowls and therapeutic instruments to calm the nervous system and support emotional release- promote deep rest after travel

Dinner & Silent Reflection Time
Participants are encouraged to stay present and grounded.

Night Reflection / Journaling (Optional)
Gentle prompts to reflect on sensations, emotions, and intentions.

🌊 DAY 2 – RELEASE • EXPRESS • HEAL

Theme: Emotional Release, Inner Child Healing & Expression

Morning
Guided Breathwork for Emotional Release- A trauma-aware breathwork session focused on:
Releasing stored stress and emotional residue
Supporting safe emotional discharge
Increasing body awareness and grounding
Flute Meditation for Calm & Integration
Live flute meditation to soothe the mind, deepen presence, and integrate the breathwork experience.

Late Morning / Early Afternoon

River Walking & Nature-Based Grounding
A mindful river walking experience (weather & safety permitting), designed to- Ground the body through natural sensory input- Regulate the nervous system- Symbolise emotional release and letting go
Participants move slowly, consciously, and only within their comfort.

Afternoon

Inner Child Healing Session
A guided therapeutic session to- Explore emotional patterns with compassion- Reconnect with unmet inner needs- Begin gentle emotional repair

Psychodrama-Inspired Dialogues- Structured dialogue and role-play exercises to- Express unspoken emotions- Explore inner conflicts safely- Build insight, empathy, and emotional clarity
Participation is always optional and choice-based.

Evening

Primal Expression & Emotional Discharge (Primal Scream)
A carefully facilitated release practice allowing participants to express stored emotions through sound and voice—held with grounding, containment, and integration.

Bonfire Circle & Community Sharing 🔥
An evening of reflective sharing, listening, and connection around the bonfire.
✔ Speaking is optional
✔ Builds trust, belonging, and community

🌸 DAY 3 – INTEGRATE • RECONNECT • MOVE FORWARD

Theme: Calm, Meaning, Community & Carrying It Home

Morning

Gentle Mindfulness & Body Integration Practice- A slow, grounding practice to integrate emotional work from the previous day
Mantra Chanting with Buddhist Monks- A sacred sound experience offering- Collective resonance- Emotional centring- Deep calm and spiritual grounding

Late Morning

Conscious Movement & Somatic Integration
Gentle movement to help- Anchor insights into the body- Restore balance and presence- Support emotional integration

Afternoon

Closing Circle & Reflection
Participants are guided to- Reflect on their personal journey- Identify learnings and shifts- Set gentle intentions for life after the retreat

After-Retreat Integration Guidance
Facilitators share:
Grounding practices for daily life
Emotional regulation tools
Reflection prompts and post-retreat support structure

Departure
Participants depart feeling:
✨ Lighter
✨ Calmer
✨ More grounded
✨ Emotionally clearer
✨ Connected—to themselves and to others

🌿 IMPORTANT NOTES

All practices are trauma-aware and optional
Participants are encouraged to honour personal boundaries
No prior experience is required
Activities adapt to group needs and environmental condition

✈️ By Air (Fastest & Most Convenient)
🛫 Nearest Airport: Gaggal Airport (Dharamshala – DHM)

This is the closest airport — about 6-11 km away from the retreat.

How to reach Dev Bhoomi from the airport:

Pre-book a taxi (recommended for comfort) — ~20–30 min drive to Village Paasu.

Local taxi/or rickshaw are also available just outside arrivals.

Some retreats and hotels arrange pickup on request (check when booking).

Flight Notes:

Regular flights operate into Gaggal from Delhi and Chandigarh (seasonal schedules).

🚉 By Train
🛤 Nearest Major Railway Stations

Pathankot Cantt Railway Station (PTKC / Pathankot Junction)
→ ~85–90 km from Dharamshala.
→ Best connected to major cities like Delhi, Amritsar, and Chandigarh.

Kangra Town Narrow-Gauge (small local line)
→ ~25 km from Dharamshala.

From the station to the retreat:

Take a taxi directly from Pathankot or Kangra to Dev Bhoomi — ~2–3 hrs from Pathankot and ~1 hr from Kangra Town by road.

🚗 By Road

Dharamshala is well-connected by road transport from North India.

🚌 From Major Cities

Delhi → Dharamshala: Frequent buses (HRTC & private) from ISBT Kashmiri Gate (overnight journey ~10–12 hrs).

Chandigarh → Dharamshala: Long-distance buses and private coaches available.

🚘 Last Leg to the Retreat

Once in Dharamshala (city or Gaggal bus stand):

Taxi/Private car: Best for convenience directly to Village Paasu.

Local shared cabs (taxis/jeeps): Available but may require transfers depending on time of day.

🚕 Local Transport Tips

Pre-book your taxi from arrival points (Airport / Railway / Bus stand) for a seamless journey to Dev Bhoomi.

Ask the retreat for pickup/drop services for extra chrages

Dev Bhoomi Retreat (a unit of Dev Bhoomi Farms & Cottages) is nestled amidst the quiet forests and rolling hills of Dharamshala, close to a flowing mountain river. Rooted in yogic principles and surrounded by nature, it offers a serene space to slow down, reflect, and reconnect. Thoughtfully designed using natural, locally sourced materials and inspired by Himachal Pradesh’s indigenous architecture, the retreat supports quiet growth, inner clarity, and meaningful connection.

Enjoy wholesome, organic vegetarian meals that are light, nourishing, and healing. Gluten-free and vegan options are thoughtfully available to support mindful, healthy eating.

• 🌿Inclusions:
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• 3 nights / 4 days accommodation at Dev Bhoomi Retreat, Dharamshala
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• Comfortable stay in single / double / triple occupancy rooms
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• All meals included – fresh, wholesome vegetarian breakfast, lunch, dinner, and tea
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• Participation in all guided group retreat activities, including:
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• Sound healing sessions
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• Movement therapy
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• Expressive art therapy
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• Chanting with a Buddhist monk
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• Flute meditation
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• Facilitated sharing circles
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• Access to the retreat’s natural spaces and peaceful Himalayan surroundings

What's Not Included

• 🚫 Exclusions
• ❌ Travel to and from Dharamshala
• ❌ Airport / railway station / bus stand transfers (can be arranged at an additional cost)
• ❌ Any individual or private sessions outside the group program
• ❌ Personal expenses such as laundry, extra snacks, beverages, or room service
• ❌ Sightseeing or activities not mentioned in the retreat schedule.