7-Day Yoga & Mindfulness Retreat
Mui Ne, Vietnam
Retreat One: November 9 - 15, 2024
Retreat Two: November 16 - 22, 2024
Join us in beautiful Mui Ne, a peaceful and quiet fishing village on the southeast coast of Vietnam, to cultivate inner-peace, love and joy. Deepen your yoga, Qi Gong, and mindfulness practice and learn tools to take into your daily life while immersing yourself in tropical paradise, eating local cuisine, and connecting to the heart and soul of Vietnam.
This retreat includes two daily yoga classes: energising morning practice and late afternoon calming restorative/yin practice, morning walking meditation and Qi Gong on the beach, sitting meditation, and lectures/talks on mindfulness, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and yoga to help you understand your personal practice.
“I am beyond grateful to Hang and Sarah for offering this retreat experience. I left home feeling exhausted and this offering proved to be the elixir that I needed to recover and restore myself. Every detail was thoughtfully considered – from the sumptuous vegetarian cuisine, to the daily schedule of events. All served to maximize healing, rejuvenation and inner peace. I loved beginning each day with Qi Gong on the beach and appreciated the focus on a restorative level of practice curated and offered throughout the week. The teachings provided each morning aligned beautifully with the focus of the day, threading themselves through the week and building a fabric of practice to take home with us. It was a seamless and spacious way to return to the beauty of Self. By the end, my husband (a newbie to yoga and Qi Gong) and I, both felt renewed and grateful. We felt nourished and cared for by the beautiful coastal setting, by the gorgeous grounds and villas of the Full Moon Village Resort, and by the incredibly friendly locals who cared for us and tended to our needs. I cannot recommend this experience more highly. We hope to return in 2026 and the next iteration of this retreat. Thank you Hang and Sarah!”
Dates
Retreat 1: November 9 - 15, 2024
Retreat 2: November 16 - 22, 2024
Daily Schedule
6am-7am: Qi Gong & walking meditation
7am-8am: Fruit, tea & coffee
8am-8:30am: Short lecture on mindfulness, Traditional Chinese Medicine & yoga
8:30am-10am: Morning yoga: energizing practice to wake up the body & mind
10am-11am: Brunch
11am-4pm: Free time / beach / pool time or optional tours
4pm-5pm: Afternoon yoga: restorative and yin yoga to calm the body & mind
5:30pm: Dinner
* Free time after dinner.
Program
Day One
10am Bus transfer from Ho Chi Minh City to Mui Ne
2pm Welcome drink at Full Moon Village Resort and check-in
4pm Welcome circle & gentle yoga practice
5:30pm Welcome dinner
Day Seven
6am Morning practice
7am-9:30am Breakfast
9:30am Free time to pack and relax (one last swim!)
12pm Checkout & Bus transfer to Ho Chi Minh City
4:30pm Arrive in Ho Chi Minh City
All Levels Welcome
This retreat is open to all experience levels, from beginners to advanced practitioners to learn and deepen their practice.
What’s Included
6 nights ensuite villa accommodation
Daily vegetarian freshly-made brunch and dinner (local & international cuisine) including welcome dinner on Day One and departure breakfast on Day Seven
Bus transfers from Ho Chi Minh City to Mui Ne/Mui Ne to Ho Chi Minh City (3-hour drive)
Practice and learn yoga + mindful tools for everyday life
Twice daily yoga sessions: energising morning practice and restorative/yin afternoon practice
Daily Qi Gong & walking meditation on the beach
Daily mindfulness and meditation practice, including sitting meditation, walking meditation, mindful eating, and lectures drawing on the teachings of Zen Teacher Thich Nhat Hanh
Daily short lecture on Traditional Chinese Medicine, Qi Gong, mindfulness + yoga
The open-air yoga shala (practice space) overlooks the ocean and will be our space to meditate, move, and gain insight into our own true nature
259 sqm swimming pool, private and quiet beach
Plenty of free time to relax
What’s Not Included
International or domestic airfares to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (Tan Son Nhat International Airport)
Visa fees & travel Insurance
Optional tours and additional activities in Mui Ne and the surrounding areas
“The beautiful surroundings of the resort made a special container to hold our practice of Qi Gong, yoga, and meditation practices. I loved the quiet setting. I especially enjoyed the book ends of the morning beach practice, followed by the talks on theory which were always based in Hang‘s humour and wisdom, followed later in the day by Sarah‘s compassionate yin & restorative yoga. This was a wonderful opportunity to take time to take good care of myself while enjoying the company of like-minded yogis. The hospitality, food, pool, and accommodations at the resort were fantastic. ”
Accommodation
This retreat includes 6-night stay at Full Moon Village Resort, a TripAdvisor award-winning resort with private beach, tropical gardens, waterfront yoga shala, and 259 sqm pool.
There are two room options: Single Room and Twin Room (shared with a family member or friend). All rooms have ensuite private bathroom and include daily housekeeping, air conditioning, fans, shampoo/conditioner, bath & beach towels, in-room safe, and complimentary Wi-Fi.
Retreatants are arranged into either a 2-bedroom or 3-bedroom villa. All villas have a kitchenette with tea/coffee making facilities and private villa jacuzzi.
“This retreat is like medicine for the soul, I loved everything about it. Starting the day on the beach at sunrise, practicing Qi Gong and mindful walking, feeling the sand underfoot and between the toes followed by delicious fruit and coffee. Hang’s informative and insightful morning talks and yoga practice I found really helped me reconnect to mind and body. There was plenty of time to relax by the pool and explore before afternoons with Sarah practicing tin and restorative yoga, a perfect way to end the day. The food was fantastic, the accommodation was excellent with the most wonderful staff. The perfect week.”
Investment
Twin Room: $1195 USD/per person
Single Room: $1495 USD/per person
Twin rooms: share a room with a family member or friend.
Family members who are not participating in the retreat are welcome to join you at a different fee. Please email hello@saigonom.com for details.
A $500 USD deposit will be required upon registration to secure your spot. The balance is due 90 days before the retreat starts.
“Truly the trip of a lifetime. The resort in Mui Ne was a piece of paradise where we could fully retreat into nature and silence, connecting with ourselves on a deeper level. The mixture of yoga, Qi Gong, meditation and philosophy that Sarah and Hang delivered gave us a toolkit of mindfulness that, one week later, is already having a hugely positive impact on our lives. Whilst our days at the retreat were dedicated to practicing the art of mindful living, we still had enough free time to explore Mui Ne and enjoy our holiday together. We returned home feeling fully refreshed and re-energised. We’re already looking forward to saigon om’s next retreat so that we can ‘breathe, smile and go slowly’ with Sarah and Hang again soon! Thank you both for everything.”
Cancellation Policy
Life happens and we understand that you may need to cancel your trip. As we have made our commitment to the resort, here is the cancellation policy.
If cancelled 90 days prior to the retreat date: A full refund, minus a $100 USD processing & administration fee, will be issued.
If cancelled within 90 days prior to the retreat date: A 50% refund, minus a $100 USD processing & administration fee.
There will be no refunds 30 days prior to the retreat.
If the retreat is cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances, like a pandemic, you will receive a full refund.
