Date: 15-17th January, 2026
Three days, two nights retreat into peace and connection.
Take the time and space to come home to yourself with Amanda Yik and Myriam Bartu
At the secluded Salesian Retreat Centre, on Cheung Chau island, close to the ocean and surrounded by nature.
Come home to yourself by immersing in the healing, restorative and awakening practices of Yoga Nidra and Forest Bathing with two experienced facilitators.
Yoga Nidra Immersion
Immerse yourself in the deeply restorative practice of Yoga Nidra through a rich exploration of its develpment, philosophy, science, benefits and applications led by Myriam Bartu. Over the retreat, you’ll be introduced to a variety of Yoga Nidra approaches and practices, from shorter introductory experiences to longer, deeper journeys into profound rest and pure awareness. There will be opportunities to explore the theory behind the practice as well as simply experience its transformative qualities for yourself. Whether you are new to Yoga Nidra, already have a practice or are yourself a yoga nidra facilitator, this immersion offers space to rest deeply, dive deeper and discover how it can support greater wellbeing, balance and connection.
Forest Bathing Immersion
Join experienced forest bathing and nature therapy guide Amanda Yik for an immersive experience of the natural world. Through a variety of gentle, guided practices, Amanda will invite us to slow down, awaken our senses and deepen our connection with the living world around us. We’ll spend time with the ancient trees, listen to the birds singing and the waves crushing on rocks, notice what we might usually pass by and allow ourselves to be nourished by simply being in nature. This is an opportunity to step out of our busy everyday lives, reconnect with ourselves and experience the restorative qualities of nature in this beautiful and serene setting on Cheug Chau.
Day 1 Friday January 15th
4pm Arrivals at Cheung Chau (later arrivals welcome)
Grounding Yoga & Yoga Nidra
Dinner
Welcome Circle
Day 2 Saturday January 16th
Yoga & Yoga Nidra
Breakfast
Nature Immersion walk
Lunch
Forest Bathing
Restorative Yoga & Yoga Nidra
Dinner
Evening cirlce
Day 3 Sunday January 17th
Yoga & Yoga Nidra
Breakfast
Closing circle
Lunch
2pm Retreat Ends
Retreat Centre
Salesian Retreat Centre is a Christian Retreat Centre overlooking the Ocean on Cheung Chau island, a 20 minute walk from the pier. The retreat grounds are spacious and set amongst magestic trees.
Rooms
Rooms are simple and clean with twin beds (thin mattresses), ensuite bathroom and shower and private balconies.
Food
Simple Chinese vegetarian food (Rice, soup, veggies) will be provided by the Retreat Centre.
Retreat Facilitators
This retreat will be led by Amanda Yik and Myriam Bartu.
Amanda guides people to move from the head to the heart through nature therapy and group processes.
www.shinrinyokuhk.com
Myriam helps people come back to balance with meditative practices and nature retreats.
www.reconnectionrest.org
Cost
Cost including all practices, activities and meals with accommodation in a single room.
Regular: 3,800 HKD Early bird 3,200 HKD extended until December 15th
NGOs / Social workers: 2,800 HKD Early Bird 2,200 HKD extended until December 15th
Subsidies available for those on a lower income and women employed as domestic workers. please request this in your registration.
