Taiwan Retreat 2025
Retreat Details
For the second year running immerse yourself in a combination of yoga and culture with this retreat in Beitou, Taiwan. Starting with Yoga in Beitou including mouth-watering local food, city sights and daily thermal hot springs. We will then cover Taiwan by bullet train to stay at the beautiful tropical Green Island, swimming, hiking and snorkelling and more yoga. We will then finish with two days of exploring central Taipei, one of Asia’s most underrated, fun, exciting and vibrant cities.
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. We are also joined by Tonys husband Simon who is a knowledgable, fun tour guide with lots of local knowledge and fun facts at hand.
Come and experience the surprise that Taiwan has to offer with friends of and from Marrickville Yoga centre.
Details about the Retreat including a full schedule are provided below.
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What are the dates?
The retreat is for 12 nights commencing on Friday the 11th of April 2025 and finishing Monday the 21st of April 2025. This includes the days of travel either side.
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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.
5 days of the hot springs bathing.
And lots of local delights – eat like a local – in Beitou Local Market and beyond!
Then a bullet train to 3 days of swimming, snorkelling, paddle boarding , hiking and some more yoga @ the beautiful Green Island.
The last 2 days eating, shopping and exploring the exciting Taipei. A blend of the many cultures that have travelled Taiwan. A unexpected highlight of last years trip.
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What’s included?
3-star accommodation at the Sweetme Hotel in Beitou, Taipei, Taiwan.
3-star accomodation Green Island
3-star accomdation central Taipei
Bullet train and Ferry from Taipei to Green Island local transport to hotel
Meals as indicated in the retreat schedule provided below.
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What do you need to organise?
Return Airfares to Taipei, Taiwan.
Transfers from / to Taipei Airport.
Travel Insurance.
Ad-hoc meals and additional itineraries.
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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.
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Can I arrive early and depart later?
Yes, you can but please do make sure you arrive and check in at the hotel on 11th of April.
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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.
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How much does the Retreat cost?
TBA for Twin Share.
TBA per person for a Single room.
Feedback From Prior Participants
Two of our wonderful students, Barbara and Jane, who came along earlier this year on the retreat have shared their experiences from the Taiwan retreat through insightful essays.
Their reflections, along with photos capturing our time there, are available by clicking on the buttons to the right. Discover their insights, highlights and unexpected moments of their time away.
Register Your Interest For Coming in 2025
If you’re excited about the idea of joining us for another fantastic retreat in Taiwan in 2025, now’s the time to register your interest! By signing up, you'll be the first to receive the itinerary and get priority access to secure your spot.
To register your interest to join the retreat to Taiwan in 2025 email info@marrickvilleyoga.com.au
