9-Day Tibet-Sacred Stillness Yoga Retreat

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A Himalayan Yoga Pilgrimage Through Tibetan Spiritual Lands For Calm, Clarity, And Reconnection

We offer not only this journey, but also fully customized experiences ranging from a single day to several months or even years, tailored to your interests and goals.

Begin in Lhasa and move slowly through Tibet’s most spiritually charged landscapes, pairing daily yoga and guided meditation with mindful cultural exploration. This journey is designed to help you soften the nervous system, expand your breathing space at altitude, and reconnect with what feels true—through stillness, ritual, and vast Himalayan silence.

Key Info

  • Duration: 9 days / 8 nights
  • Location: Lhasa, Tibet, China (with guided day journeys to sacred sites)
  • Practice: Daily yoga sessions + guided meditation
  • Meals: Three meals per day + snacks (many dietary needs can be supported)
  • Team: Yoga instructor supported by a local Tibetan guide
  • Style: Retreat-paced travel (presence-first, not rushed sightseeing)

Journey Highlights

  • Start in Lhasa, easing into altitude with a supportive, restorative practice rhythm
  • Visit major Tibetan spiritual landmarks, including Potala Palace and Jokhang Temple
  • Experience a sunrise yoga flow by Yamdrok Lake, surrounded by highland light and open sky
  • Enter the contemplative atmosphere of Drak Yerpa, known for its meditation caves and hermitages
  • Close the journey at Samye Monastery, a powerful final setting for reflection and gratitude
  • Cultural nourishment beyond practice: a Tibetan cooking experience
  • Body care to support integration: one 60-minute massage session included
  • Mindful walking and nature time guided with local insight and steady pacing

Itinerary

Day 1 — Arrival And Welcome

Arrive and settle in. Meet your group, receive orientation, and enter a slower rhythm designed to prepare you for the days ahead.

Day 2 — Lhasa Arrival And Acclimatization Practice

Arrive in Lhasa and keep the day gentle. Begin with grounding yoga and breathwork appropriate for high altitude, plus a calm introduction to the city’s spiritual atmosphere.

Day 3 — Lhasa Sacred Sites And Inner Stillness

Daily practice continues, paired with guided exploration of Lhasa’s core sacred landmarks. Expect meaningful time for observation, reflection, and quiet presence.

Day 4 — Yamdrok Lake Sunrise Flow

A signature day: early departure for sunrise practice beside the turquoise waters of Yamdrok Lake, followed by a spacious, nature-led pace and mindful return.

Day 5 — Drak Yerpa Caves And Silent Reflection

Visit the Drak Yerpa area—an ancient contemplative landscape. The day emphasizes stillness, breath, and reflective time rather than constant movement.

Day 6 — Mindful Exploration And Nature Time

A balanced day of practice, gentle walks, and cultural immersion. You’ll integrate movement with stillness and allow spaciousness to do its work.

Day 7 — Cultural Nourishment And Body Care

A day focused on restoration and learning: enjoy a Tibetan cooking experience and receive a massage session to support recovery and integration.

Day 8 — Closing At Samye Monastery

Conclude the journey at Samye Monastery with final practice, reflection, and a gratitude circle—ending in a place that naturally invites closure and renewal.

Day 9 — Departure

Departure day. Leave with a calmer internal rhythm, clearer attention, and a practice you can continue anywhere.

Accommodation

Stay in Tibetan-style lodging designed for comfort and recovery at altitude. Rooms offer a restful base between practice and excursions, with practical amenities to support daily life and relaxation.

Cuisine

Meals are served daily and intended to be both nourishing and culturally rooted. Expect hearty highland flavors and warm, grounding foods. Many dietary preferences (including vegetarian/vegan and other needs) can typically be accommodated with advance notice.

What’s Included

  • Airport pickup and drop-off
  • 8 nights of accommodation
  • Three meals per day + snacks
  • Daily yoga classes and guided instruction
  • Guided excursions and group activities
  • Transportation during the retreat
  • Nature walks/hikes with trusted guidance
  • Tibetan cooking experience
  • One 60-minute massage session
  • Wi-Fi connection, luggage storage

What’s Not Included

  • International/domestic flights to reach the start point (and onward flights after the retreat)
  • Travel insurance
  • China visa fee
  • Additional treatments
  • Any extra activities not listed above

‍InHe China’s Mission

At InHe China, our mission is to invite people from around the world to China for a genuine, immersive encounter with its traditional culture—and to bring the depth, wisdom, and living spirit of Chinese civilization to a global audience.

Why Tibet

Tibet is not a place you “visit” so much as a place that reshapes your inner tempo. When the sky feels endless and the mountains hold their quiet strength, practice becomes simpler: breathe, move, listen. This retreat uses Tibet’s sacred atmosphere—temples, monasteries, lakes, and ancient meditation sites—to bring you back to stillness with a steadier mind and a clearer heart.

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