Taiwan Retreat

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Retreat Details

Immerse yourself in yoga and culture with this Yoga retreat in Beitou, Taiwan.

Come and experience what Taiwan has to offer, from mouth-watering local food, city sights, thermal hot springs, to thousand-year cypress trees, in addition to a dynamic and restorative Yoga program designed for you in the 200sqm space at the Light of Yoga studio in Taipei Taiwan. Hasu and Simon will lead classes in this space run by Tony who was trained by Simon and has opened enthusiastically the first Iyengar yoga centre in Taiwan to continue on the work in this method.

Details about the Retreat including a full schedule are provided below, including a video exploring the beautiful Beitou.

  • What are the dates?

    The retreat is for 11 days commencing on Tuesday the 16th of April 2024 and finishing on Friday the 26th of April 2024. This includes the days of travel either side.

  • What are the highlights of the Program?

    • 5-day immersive Yoga program tailor made by our much-loved teachers Simon & Hasu from Marrickville Yoga at Light of Yoga @ Beitou.

    • 3-day trip to the famous Alishan National Forest Park to experience the magnificent sun rise and sea of clouds and be surrounded by thousand-year-old cypress trees.

    • City sights and local traditional markets.

    • And lots of local delights – eat like a local – in Beitou Local Market and beyond!

    • Top it off with a National Banquet in the Grand Hotel, Taipei to experience the tantalising food offered to dignitaries and national guests of Taiwan throughout our history.

  • What’s included?

    • 3-star accommodation at the Sweetme Hotel in Beitou, Taipei, Taiwan. Details for the hotel in Alishan will be provided as soon as they are available.

    • Transportation from Beitou to Alishan and return.

    • Meals as indicated in the retreat schedule provided below.

  • What do you need to organise?

    • Return Airfares to Taipei, Taiwan.

    • Transfers from / to Taipei Airport.

    • Travel Insurance.

    • Ad-hoc meals and additional itineraries.

  • How much experience do I need to attend?

    The retreat is open to students at Marrickville Yoga. Other Iyengar Yoga practitioners and teachers outside of Marrickville Yoga Centre are also welcome to participate. If you are not sure if you have enough Yoga experience, please email us at info@marrickvilleyoga.com.au.

  • Can I arrive early and depart later?

    Yes, you can but please do make sure you arrive and check in at the hotel on 16th of April.

  • Do I need to bring Yoga equipment / props?

    Light of Yoga studio is a fully equipped studio, so you do not need to bring any yoga equipment / props with them however, you do need to bring loose clothes and / or sportswear for the Yoga classes.

  • How much does the Retreat cost?

    AUD3200 per person for Twin Share.

    AUD3700 per person for a Single room.

    Students can pay the full amount now or make a deposit now to register with the full amount to be paid by 17/03/2024. Buttons are provided below to pay and register.

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The proposed schedule for the 11 days is as follows:

DateDayDescriptionMeals IncludedDetails
16/04/2024TuesdayTravel DayTravel to Taipei | Check-in at hotel in Beitou.
17/04/2024WednesdayYoga Day 1Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner10 - 12am Morning Yoga Class | 3 - 4.30pm Afternoon Restorative Yoga Class.
18/04/2024ThursdayYoga Day 2Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner10 - 12am Morning Yoga Class | 3 - 4.30pm Afternoon Restorative Yoga Class.
19/04/2024FridayYoga Day 3Breakfast10 - 12am Morning Yoga Class | 3 - 4.30pm Afternoon Restorative Yoga Class.
20/04/2024SaturdayYoga Day 4Breakfast10 - 12am Morning Yoga Class | 3 - 4.30pm Afternoon Restorative Yoga Class.
21/04/2024SundayYoga Day 5Breakfast, Dinner10 - 12am Morning Yoga Class | 3 - 4.30pm Afternoon Restorative Yoga Class | Dinner - National Banquet at Grand Hotel.
22/04/2024MondayTravel to Alishan National ParkBreakfast, Lunch, DinnerCheck-out of hotel in Beitou | Travel to Alishan National Park via MRT, High Speed Rail and Bus | Check-in to hotel in Alishan | Short walk in the National Park in the afternoon.
23/04/2024TuesdaySunrise & HikingBreakfast, DinnerWatch Sunrise in the Alishan National Park | Hiking.
24/04/2024WednesdayTravel to TaipeiBreakfast, LunchCheck-out of hotel in Alishan | Travel to Taipei via Bus, High Speed Rail and MRT | Check-in to hotel in Beitou.
25/04/2024ThursdayFree Day in TaipeiBreakfastPossible activities include - Taipei 101, National Palace Museum, Night Markets.
26/04/2024FridayTravel DayBreakfastCheck-out of hotel in Beitou | Travel Home.

Disclaimer - Please note that this itinerary is subject to change based on number of attendees, weather, hotel availability and other unforeseen factors.

Please find enclosed a link to an information pack which can be downloaded / printed.

If you need any further information or have questions, please email us at info@marrickvilleyoga.com.au.

Please click either of the buttons below to Register for the retreat. Once you have registered, we will send you a registration form to complete.

* If you register with a deposit, please not that the full amount needs to be paid by 17/03/2024.

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