6 Day Ayurvedic Detox and Renewal Yoga Retreat in Shimen District, New Taipei City
Origin Yoga & Wellness, 18 Haiwan Xincheng, Shimen District, New Taipei City, Taiwan
Detox and Yoga Retreat Taiwan
Ayurveda is the world’s oldest holistic healing system originating from India. It is known as the science of life and teaches us how to preserve health and heal diseases by all living in harmony with nature. The practice of detox, cleansing, and renewal is an essential part of Ayurveda to remove the accumulations of toxins from our mind and body in a safe and gentle way. A detox is especially recommended every three months to correspond to changes in season. Enjoy a time to relax in this Ayurvedic detox and renewal yoga retreat prepare by Origin Yoga & Wellness.
Meet the instructors
Lydia & Zen Master
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Highlights
- Restorative yoga practices
- Five senses and energy cleansing
- Pranayama and meditation sessions
- 1:1 private consultation with Zen Master Chang
- 3 hours Passage to Ayurveda wellness treatment
- Daily ocean therapy and nature walks
- Daily detox meals and herbal tea
- 5 nights’ accommodation
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
Styles
6 days with instruction in English
The organizer also speaks: Chinese (mandarin)
Group size: Maximum of 8 participants
Airport transfer available:
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (US$55 per person)
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (US$55 per person)
Accommodation
Check-in Time:
15:00
Check-out Time:
18:00
Facilities
- Air-conditioned public areas
- Dining area
- Kitchen
- Lounge
- Luggage room / storage
- Special menu request
- Terrace
- Yoga studio
- Bicycle rental
- Board rental
- Library
- Tour assistance
- Wireless internet
Guests can enjoy comfortable shared or private accommodation with stunning panoramic ocean view. They can accommodate up to eight guests with two levels of open space, elegantly designed rooms, lounge areas, small kitchen, and floor to ceiling windows with lots of natural sunlight. Origin Yoga & Wellness features different styles of accommodation making it easy to find the style that fits you best.
Choice of shared or private accommodation is available. Sky room features two single beds with ocean view, small balcony, and private shower. Sky room can be shared for two guests or private for one guests only. Sapphire room features one double bed with ocean view, walk-in closet, and private shower. Sapphire room can be shared for two guests or private for one guests only. Ocean room features four single beds with ocean view, walk-in closet, and private bathtub and shower. Ocean room is a shared room for four guests.
Program
Day 1
- 15:00 Arrive & Welcome Tea Tasting
- 16:00 Opening Circle
- 17:00 Ocean Therapy & Nature Walk
- 18:00 Mindful Eating: Dinner
- 19:00 Five Senses & Energy Cleansing Workshop
- 20:00 Silent mindfulness time
- 22:00 Lights out
Day 2
- 06:00 Morning Bell, Lemon Water, Cleansing
- 07:00 Restorative Yoga, Pranayama, Meditation
- 08:30 Mindful Eating: Breakfast
- 10:00 Ocean Therapy & Nature Walk
- 12:00 Mindful Eating: Lunch
- 13:00 Passage to Ayurveda Wellness Treatment
- 15:30 Herbal Tea
- 16:00 Free time
- 18:00 Mindful Eating: Dinner
- 19:00 Free Time
- 22:00 Lights out
Day 3
- 06:00 Morning Bell, Lemon Water, Cleansing
- 07:00 Restorative Yoga, Pranayama, Meditation
- 08:30 Mindful Eating: Breakfast
- 10:00 Ocean Therapy & Nature Walk
- 12:00 Mindful Eating: Lunch
- 13:00 Free time
- 15:30 Herbal Tea
- 16:00 Luxury Mountain Hot Spring
- 18:00 Mindful Eating: Dinner
- 19:00 Free time
- 22:00 Lights out
Day 4
- 06:00 Morning Bell, Lemon Water, Cleansing
- 07:00 Restorative Yoga, Pranayama, Meditation
- 08:30 Mindful Eating: Breakfast
- 10:00 Ocean Therapy & Nature Walk
- 12:00 Mindful Eating: Lunch
- 13:00 Free time
- 15:30 Herbal Tea
- 16:00 1:1 Consultation with Zen Master Chang
- 18:00 Mindful Eating: Dinner
- 19:00 Free time
- 22:00 Lights out
Day 5
- 06:00 Morning Bell, Lemon Water, Cleansing
- 07:00 Restorative Yoga, Pranayama, Meditation
- 08:30 Mindful Eating: Breakfast
- 10:00 Ocean Therapy & Nature Walk
- 12:00 Mindful Eating: Lunch
- 13:00 Free time
- 15:30 Herbal Tea
- 16:00 Connect with Your Natural Self Workshop
- 18:00 Mindful Eating: Dinner
- 19:00 Free time
- 22:00 Lights out
Day 6
- 06:00 Morning Bell, Lemon Water, Cleansing
- 07:00 Restorative Yoga, Pranayama, Meditation
- 08:30 Mindful Eating: Breakfast
- 10:00 Ocean Therapy & Nature Walk
- 12:00 Mindful Eating: Lunch
- 13:00 Free Time
- 15:30 Herbal Tea
- 16:30 Wellness Inspirations & Closing Circle
- 17:30 Departure
Included excursions
The six days of retreat includes daily ocean therapy and nature walk. These excursions are an opportunity to open up your senses and exercise mindfulness to get in touch with Mother Nature. Depending on the weather, you may visit beaches, mountains, waterfalls, flower trials, and other natural wonders around the area.
Instructors
Lydia Chang
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Lydia Chang is the co-founder, creative director, and principal teacher for the regularly scheduled weekend retreat and signature yoga vacation at Origin Yoga & Wellness. In 2014, she traveled to India and completed the 200-hours teacher training with Patanjali International Yoga Foundation. She dedicated herself ever since to the practice, study, and teaching of yoga. While rooted in classical Hatha yoga, Lydia continued to deepen her practice and expand the scope of her studies in Ashtanga and Ayurveda yoga.
Zen Master Chang
Zen Master Chang has been practicing, studying, and teaching meditation for over 25 years. With a deep understanding of Buddhist scriptures and Dharma philosophy, he approaches meditation as a practice to cultivate wisdom, peace, and happiness through an understanding of one's true self. He is also the father of Origin Yoga & Wellness' co-founders Lydia and Edward and is a source of inspiration behind it. Zen Master Chang is always happy to enrich visitors with insightful wisdom and spiritual guidance.
Location
This retreat takes place at the most northern tip of Taiwan, reachable by car from Taipei in less than 1.5 hours making it the perfect getaway from the hustle and bustle of the city. The northern coastal region is complete with beautiful beaches, natural hot springs, lush green forests, mountain temples, traditional farms, Sakura plantations, cycling trails, surfing, and other water activities.
What makes Origin Yoga & Wellness most special is that their yoga space is hidden inside a rustic building by the ocean that's been abandoned for 40+ years. The exterior of the building may not be pretty, but when you step inside, it is a secluded heaven with a stunning panoramic ocean view that brings peace and joy to your heart. This special place exemplify what yoga is truly all about: an inward journey to connect with our natural self.
Food
Origin Yoga & Wellness serves gourmet vegetarian meals prepared with love to inspire and nourish the soul. Their dedicated chef uses seasonal, locally sourced, organic and minimally processed whole foods wherever possible. Their produce is hand selected from farmers they know and partners they trust. All meals are thoughtfully designed to provide a balance of protein, carbohydrates and fat, and a complete array of vitamins and minerals.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Ayurvedic
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation
Things to do (optional)
During your free time, you can go for a relaxing swim in the ocean, rent a bike to ride along the coastline, or simply find a quiet spot by the sea to enjoy a good read from their book collection.
Spa treatments
Origin's Signature Passage to Ayurveda Wellness is an all-encompassing experience beginning with a consultation to help you develop a personalize Ayurvedic healing regime, followed by soothing Abhyanga and Shirodhara treatments, and ending with tea tasting and restorative rest time.
Honoring the ancient traditions of Ayurveda, Origin Yoga & Wellness is committed in delivering an authentic experience using organic herbs, powders, oils, and vessels directly sourced from India. The entire experience is personalized according to your needs in order to bring optimal balance and equilibrium to your mind, body, and soul.
The three-hours Passage to Ayurveda wellness treatment includes:
- 30 minutes Ayurveda wellness private consultation and lifestyle report
- 60 minutes Abhyanga warm oil massage
- 60 minutes Shirodhara treatment
- 30 minutes herbal tea tasting and shower
What's included
- Daily Restorative yoga, pranayama, and meditation
- Daily Five Senses and Energy Cleansing
- Nourishing Kitcheri detox meals and herbal tea
- Mindful eating & creative inspirations
- 1:1 one hour private consultation with Zen Master Chang
- Connect with Natural Self Workshop
- Silent time and digital detox
- Daily ocean therapy and nature walks
- 3 hours Passage to Ayurveda wellness treatment
- 5 nights' accommodation (choice of shared or private accommodation)
- Donation of 7% net proceeds from the retreat to a local charity
What's not included
- Round trip transfer from airport to city
How to get there
Recommended Airports
TPE
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
38 km
Transfer available for additional US$55 per person
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE). Origin Yoga & Wellness is happy to arrange round trip transfer by car to and from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE). This service cost an additional 110 USD or 3,370 TWD. The transportation is a car and seats up to four people.
Arrival by bus
You can take the Taipei MRT Red Line to Tamsui Station. Please take exit 2. After exiting the station, you can proceed to the bus waiting area right outside of the station and board buses number 862, 863 or 865. Please get off the bus at the De Mao which is one stop past Baishawan. The buses are available approximately every 15-20 minutes. However, the bus journey may take up to 45 minutes depending on traffic. Please be sure to check the electronic signs by the bus waiting areas for boarding times.
Arrival by train
Origin Yoga & Wellness is happy to arrange round trip transfer by car to and from MRT Tamsui Station. This service cost an additional 40 USD or 1,200 TWD from Tamsui Station. The transportation is a car and seats up to four people.
Airport: Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
Airport transfer available:
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (US$55 per person)
Additional charges may apply. You can request this in the next step.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 15% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.
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