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 being alive in the world of interconnection. Through a variety of gentle, embodied practices, Amanda will invite us to slow down, awaken our senses, rewire our internal systems 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, allow ourselves to be nourished by the medicine of intentionally and consciously relating to the more-than-human world. This is an opportunity to steep ourselves in the restorative qualities of nature, remember what's truly important to us, and nurture a sense of belonging in this beautiful and serene setting on Cheung 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
Forest Bathing
Lunch
Nature walk among Ancient Rocks
Restorative Yoga & Yoga Nidra
Dinner
Evening circle
Day 3 Sunday January 17th
Yoga & Yoga Nidra
Breakfast
Guided Integration & Closing Circle
11am Retreat Ends
12 noon Lunch
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 return to the wisdom of the body and 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: 3,200 HKD Early bird 2,800 HKD extended until December 1st
NGOs / Social workers / low income: 2,800 HKD Early Bird 2,200 HKD until December 1st
Subsidies available for women employed as domestic workers, please request this in your registration.
