Contemplation & Yin Yoga Retreat/Further Education - Orsen Resort, Da Lat (in English with Vietnamese translation)
Silence and contemplation leads to understanding. Understanding leads to compassion. Compassion leads to love, kindness and equanimity in our hearts." - Markus Henning Giess
In a fast-paced, performance-oriented, crisis-ridden life, we often feel alone, overwhelmed and stressed.
Our response to this is often to demand more of ourselves - a desire to go higher, faster and further. The result is often deep physical and mental exhaustion.
Yin Therapy deliberately takes the opposite approach to create awareness of the imbalance in the body and mind through meditation, contemplation, restorative yoga and yin yoga. We begin to feel again what we need in life and learn to distinguish the essential from the inessential.
In this retreat (this advanced training) you will learn to build awareness of yourself and experience compassion for yourself through Buddhist contemplation.
Studies show that compassion towards yourself lowers the pulse rate, blood pressure and stress hormones in our body. Compassion reduces psychological distress, increases well-being and lays the foundation for mental and spiritual healing.
This Buddhist contemplation technique, which we will teach in a modern psychological context, is easy to learn and very easy to implement in everyday life.
CONTENT
Dharma Talk
What is contemplation?
The Contemplation Cycle:
Mindfulness
Understanding
Compassion
Wise action
Practice
Sitting, standing and walking mindfulness practice.
Sitting contemplation practice
Lying down rest practice
Yin Yoga practice
Program Schedule (subject to change)
Friday 14 November 2025
Arrival Day
4.00pm – 6.30pm Welcome & Practice
Saturday 15 November 2025
8.00am – 10.30am Dharma Talk & Practice Contemplation
4.00pm – 6.00pm Contemplation & Yin Yoga
Sunday 16 November 2025
8.00am – 10.30am Dharma Talk & Practice Contemplation
4.00pm – 6.00pm Contemplation & Yin Yoga
Monday 17 November 2025
Departure Day
7.00am - 8.00am Silent Walk in nature
8.00am - 9.00am Contemplation & Yin Yoga & Closing Circle
9.30am Breakfast
Yoga Equipment
A yoga mat and all props are provided by our hosts TPY Academy. However, you are very welcome to bring your own if you prefer. Please bring an eye mask or light scarf if you wish to cover your eyes during Shavasana.
“I am so happy. Thank you for allowing me to attend. The great explanations, the jokes in between, the many aha moments. New insights. When I stand in front of my yogis now, I see them with different eyes.”
This retreat is recognised as continuing education by the Yoga Alliance. Following the completion of the retreat, you may request an email confirmation for up to 13 hours for the Contemplation & Yin Yoga Retreat.
Investment
Full package - Shared Accommodation (retreat, accommodation & meals)
Early Bird USD570 (if booked and paid by 1 Sep 2025)
Full Price USD970 (if booked and paid after 1 Sep 2025)
Full package - Single Accommodation (retreat, accommodation & meals)
Early Bird USD650 (if booked and paid by 1 Sep 2025)
Full Price USD1,050 (if booked and paid after 1 Sep 2025)
Retreat package only (no accommodation or meals)
Early Bird USD450 (if booked and paid by 1 Sep 2025)
Full Price USD970 (if booked and paid after 1 Sep 2025)
Venue
Orson Resort, Tuyen Lam Lake, Da Lat, Lam Dong province, Viet Nam
Further information
For further information please email TPY at info@tpyacademy.com
Transport options from Ho Chi Minh City to Da Lat
Flight
The fastest way to reach Da Lat is by flying from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Lien Khuong Airport (DLI). The flight takes approximately 50 minutes, and several airlines operate this route daily:
Vietnam Airlines, Vietjet Air, Bamboo Airways
Bus
Several bus companies, including Thanh Buoi and Futa Bus, offer direct services from Ho Chi Minh City to Da Lat. The journey takes around 6 to 8 hours, depending on traffic and road conditions.
Private Car or Taxi
A private transfer or taxi is a convenient option, taking approximately 6 to 7 hours.
Directions from Da Lat to Tuyen Lam Lake by private car or motorbike
From Da Lat city centre, head towards Tran Quoc Toan Street, then continue onto Ho Tung Mau Street. At the roundabout, follow the signs for Tran Thanh Tong Street, which leads directly to Tuyen Lam Lake.
Directions from Da Lat to Tuyen Lam Lake by Taxi / Grab (Vietnam’s equivalent of Uber)
Taxis or Grab cars or bikes are readily available in Da Lat and provide a direct and comfortable ride to the Orson Resort.
- Lien Khuong Airport (Dalat City) to Orson Resort
38km - 40km / approx 60 - 70min taxi or Grab car USD20 - 24
- Da Lat city centre to Orson Resort
8km - 10km / approx 20min taxi or Grab car USD10 or Grab bike USD6
Cancellation Policy
90 days before arrival: 10% charge
89 days – 60 days before arrival: 50% charge
59 days – 45 days before arrival: 70% charge
44 days – 0 days before arrival: 100% charge
No Show: 100% charge
In the unlikely event that our host TPY Academy cancels a training, you will receive a full refund of any payments made. If a participant is asked to leave the training due to any reason, no refunds will be given.