A Journey to Inner Clarity and Vitality in Bhutan

This retreat is an invitation to soften inward and reconnect with the radiant energy that lives at your core. Through a daily rhythm of flow, yin, and kriya yoga—woven with breathwork, meditation, and subtle sound—you’ll explore how to nourish your inner light and expand your vitality from the inside out. Held by the quiet magic of Bhutan’s mountains, our time together will be both grounding and expansive—an exploration of presence, prana, and the kind of clarity that arises when we truly listen to the shimmering radiance within.

Join Drishti Journeys for an 8-day International Yoga Retreat at the home of the happiest people in the world, the Kingdom of Bhutan. It is a sanctuary, where the vibrant people and culture are held together in the rich mountainous landscape, off-the-beaten-track nature, and thousands of years of wisdom and life philosophy. Vajrayana Buddhism is Bhutan’s state religion which focuses on rebirth and karma. This yoga retreat wellness offers you a broad way to peace, harmony, and self-discovery by applying the secret of the Bhutanese way of living.

Your daily yoga class will be led by Anna Caldwell, and include a combination of : 

• Kundalini-inspired kriyas, movement, and meditation focusing on pranic energy, the radiant body, and internal vitality

• Yin yoga with emphasis on meditation, neuroplasticity, and the nervous system

• All-levels Vinyasa flow designed to be accessible, mindful, and grounding

• Restorative yoga for deep relaxation and integration

• Daily breathwork and guided meditation woven throughout sessions

In three different locations in Bhutan, each activity/excursion curated within Drishti Journeys Bhutan Awakening to Radiance Yoga Retreat offers you an opportunity to experience an authentic international getaway, exploring inner peace, savor local cuisines while deeply immersing in Bhutanese culture.

Pick up from Paro International Airport to Lhayhuel Resort, Paro

Check-in procedures in the Hotel
Lunch in Town
Visit Paro Kaja Throm Farmer’s Market
Meditation & Yoga Practice with Anna
Welcome Dinner and Cultural Performance

Meditation & Yoga Practice with Anna
Group Breakfast and Transfer to Punakha Valley
Group Lunch
Tour Thimphu incl. largest Buddha statue (Buddha Dordhenma), Changlimithang Archery Stadium
Stop Briefly at Dochula Pass
Visit Chimi Lhakang (The Temple of Fertility)
Leisure Time
Dinner and accommodation at Zhingkham Resort

Meditation & Yoga Practice with Anna
Group Breakfast
Visit Punakha Dzong followed by Bhutan’s longest suspension bridge
Drive to the idyllic village of Nobgang
Authentic home-cooked lunch at Nobgang restaurant operated by the village community
**Optional Visit to Talo Monastery
Visit Sangchen Dorji Lhuendrup Nunnery for a special Buddhist prayer ceremony
Group Dinner and accommodation at Zhingkham Resort

Meditation & Yoga Practice with Anna
Group Breakfast
Leisure hike (1.5 - 2 hour) to picturesque Khamsum Yuelley Namgvel Chorten
**Optional: Whitewater Rafting on Mochu River
Picnic lunch by the riverside
*Optional after lunch: visit the Wangdu Phodrang Dzong
Lesiure Time
Group Dinner and accommodation at Zhingkham Resort

Meditation & Yoga Practice with Anna
Group Breakfast
Transfer back to Paro
En route, visit the fortress of Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyel
Traditional lunch at Babesa Heritage Home in Thimphu Town
Visit National Memorial Chorten
En route, visit one of the last surviving iron chain bridges
Group Dinner and accommodation at Lhayhuel Resort

Meditation & Yoga Practice with Anna
Group Breakfast
Visit the National Museum
**Optional: from the National Museum, do 2-2.5 hour hike to Zuri Dzong with great view of Paro Valley
Group Lunch
Leisure time in Paro town
*Optional activity: visit an auspiscious and national treasure Kyichu Lhakhang
Group Dinner and accommodation at Lhayhuel Resort

Meditation & Yoga Practice with Anna
Group Breakfast
Drive and Hike to iconic Taktsang Monastery, also know as Tiger’s Nest.
Group Lunch
Late afternoon visit to Ugyen Homestay for authentic home-cooked cuisines for dinner with optional traditional hot stone bath (extra fee)
Leisure Time
Group Dinner and accommodation at Lhayhuel Resort

 Meditation & Yoga Practice with Anna
Group Breakfast
Transfers to Paro International Airport