Return To Self Retreat
Healing • Slow Living • Inner Balance
Duration
1 week
Location
Da Nang & Hoi An
Program Cost
$699 USD
Introduction
Co-organized by Viet Endangered Narratives (VEN) and Catalyst for Change (C4C), this experience brings together two essential dimensions of wellbeing:
Catalyst For Change
Supports your inner journey through healing practices such as yoga, qigong, meditation, and sound therapy.
Yoga & qingong
Meditation
Sound healing
Viet Endangered Narratives
Guides you gently into nature - through forest, ocean, and quiet wildlife encounters- helping you reconnect with the natural rhythm of life.
Forest bathing
Ocean & wildlife
Mindful walking
This retreat is not about achieving, learning, or pushing limits. It is about softening the body, calming the mind, and creating space to feel again.
Through slow, intentional days and supportive guidance, you are invited to:
Release stress
& emotional weight
Reconnect with your
body & breath
Experience rest
without guilt
This is a space where nothing is expected of you
— only to arrive, and gently return to yourself.
7 Reasons Why You'll Love This Retreat
1. Daily yoga, meditation, and qigong sessions
2. Deep relaxation through sound healing and bodywork
3. Guided forest bathing and mindful nature connection
4. Ocean time for rest, swimming, and emotional release
5. Vietnamese cooking and coffee rituals
6. Plenty of free time to rest and integrate
7.Safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment
What You'll Experience
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Daily Healing Practices (C4C)
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Yoga & qigong (beginner-friendly)
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Meditation and breathwork
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Sound healing (singing bowls)
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Optional massage / bodywork
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Nature Immersion (VEN)
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Forest bathing in Sơn Trà Peninsula
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Gentle wildlife observation
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Mindful walking and grounding practices
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Ocean & Rest
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Free beach time daily
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Swimming, relaxing, or simply being
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Optional light ocean activities
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Culture & Nourishment
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Vietnamese cooking experience
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Traditional coffee-making (phin)
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Shared meals and connection
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Who This Retreat Is For:
✓ Burnout or stressed individuals
✓Wellness travelers
✓Anyone seeking emotional balance and rest
What You'll Leave With:
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A calmer nervous system
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Emotional clarity and balance
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Tools for self-care and grounding
What's Inlcuded:
Accommodation, daily wellness sessions, nature excursions, cultural experiences, local transport
Not Included
Flights, insurance, optional treatments, personal expenses
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Sample Day-by-Day Activities:
Day 1 ‒ Arrival & Grounding
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Arrival, check-in, welcome party/tea
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Opening circle (intentions, safety space)
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City tour
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Gentle sunset beach walk
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Light breathing session
Day 2 ‒ Coming Back to the Body
Morning
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Yoga + breathwork
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Silent breakfast
Late Morning
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Introduction to mindfulness & nervous system (Workshop)
Afternoon
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Free time (rest / beach / journaling)
Evening
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Sound healing session (singing bowls)
Day 3 ‒ Nature as Medicine
Morning
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Forest bathing (Sơn Trà ‒ slow, guided)
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Mindful wildlife observation
Late Afternoon
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Rest / optional massage
Evening
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Reflection circle (gentle sharing)
Day 4 ‒ Ocean & Emotional Release
Morning
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Qigong or slow movement session
Midday
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Ocean immersion (floating / breathing practice)
Afternoon
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Free time
Evening
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Guided meditation (letting go / emotional release)
Day 5 ‒ Nourishment & Culture
Morning
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Yoga + grounding
Midday
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Vietnamese cooking class
Afternoon
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Coffee-making ritual (phin + storytelling)
Evening
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Shared meal + gratitude practice
Day 6 ‒ Integration & Stillness
Morning
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Meditation + gentle movement
Midday
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Personal reflection (journaling prompts)
Afternoon
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Free time
Evening
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Closing circle (integration, intentions forward)
Day 7 ‒ Departure
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Light morning stretch
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Closing tea/party
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Departure