MEDITATION RETREAT Slow down and return to yourself

Two slower days at Lang Mo Retreat. Explore meditation with a small group, walk in nature and make space for yourself.

Find your journey

Meditation Retreat

A pause to slow down and be present

Audience

Adults aged 18+ · Individuals and small groups · Beginners welcome

Duration

2 days, 1 night

Format

Up to 16 participants · Guided practice

Time

24–25 October 2026 · Saturday and Sunday

Location

Lang Mo Retreat

A pause for the mind

In the quiet of nature

In the green surroundings of Lang Mo Retreat, two days of meditation give you space to step back from competing demands and attend to your present experience. The group is limited to 16 participants, with a pace that makes room for introduction, practice and rest.

Begin by finding a comfortable posture and noticing natural breathing. Short periods of quiet sitting alternate with walking, gentle movement, slower meals and personal notes. Beginners can participate at their own pace, change position or pause when needed.

Nguyễn Mai Phương facilitates the overall journey and everyday application; Nguyễn Bảo Trâm guides awareness of breathing and relaxation; Trần Thanh Tâm supports the gentle movement sessions. You can ask for individual support and choose how much to share with the group.

The programme includes one overnight stay, four meals and scheduled activities. Before joining, share dietary or mobility needs and any support you require. If you have a health condition or are receiving treatment, discuss suitability with your healthcare professional.

Practices that bring you back to the present

Begin with simple things

Each activity offers a way to explore attention. Practices are short, include breaks and can be adapted to participants' needs.

Quiet sitting and attention to breathing

Choose a comfortable seated position, notice natural breathing and recognise when attention wanders. You can change position or pause rather than push through discomfort.

Slow walking in nature

Notice your steps, movement and surroundings. Walking is adapted to the terrain, weather and participants' mobility.

Listening to the body

Explore physical sensations, gentle movement and pauses. Notice what feels comfortable and when an adjustment is needed.

An attentive meal

Take a moment during a meal to notice flavours, your pace and how you feel. Menu arrangements are discussed separately for the chosen location and dietary needs.

Quiet time and reflection

Make time to read, observe nature or write about your experience. Sharing is optional; you do not need to discuss private matters with the group.

Your practice journey

Four connected themes take you from introduction to everyday application. Their order and duration are adapted to each journey; there is no requirement to reach the same state or outcome as someone else.

Find a comfortable starting point

Understand the retreat and find a manageable way to take part.

Objectives

Recognise your needs and expectations.
Know how to choose a posture, pause and ask for support.

Method

An opening conversation with the facilitator.
Explore seated, standing and walking options.
Try a short period of observation.

Outcomes

Identify a starting point and limits to respect.
Understand that breaks and posture changes are part of the journey.

Detailed contents

Expectations, daily routines and considerations before practice.

A comfortable posture and participation without comparison.

Agreements about quiet time, phones and group privacy.

Be present with breathing and walking

Explore accessible ways to return attention to the present.

Objectives

Explore awareness of natural breathing.
Notice when attention wanders and practise returning gently.

Method

Short periods of quiet sitting.
Slow walking on a suitable route.
Alternate guidance, practice and rest.

Outcomes

Identify one or two useful points of attention.
Be able to try a brief practice at your own pace.

Detailed contents

Observe natural breathing without forcing its pace or holding the breath.

Notice steps, movement and surrounding sounds.

Recognise distraction and return without self-criticism.

Listen to your own experience

Make space to notice sensations, thoughts and current needs.

Objectives

Practise describing experience in simple terms.
Recognise when to rest, change activity or talk with the facilitator.

Method

Observe bodily sensations in a comfortable position.
Gentle movement and attentive eating.
Personal notes and optional conversation.

Outcomes

Develop a few observations about your pace and needs.
Know how to communicate those needs to the facilitator.

Detailed contents

Distinguish what you notice from your interpretation of it.

Respect physical limits and the choice to rest.

Record what feels comfortable, what is difficult and what you want to explore.

Choose a practice for everyday life

Turn your experience into a small, realistic practice with a place in your day.

Objectives

Choose a practice you can continue.
Identify when it fits and how to adapt when routines change.

Method

Review through notes and conversation.
Try a short practice of your choice.
Create a simple plan for the first week after the retreat.

Outcomes

Take home a clear practice without setting unrealistic targets.
Know how to notice your experience and adjust the routine.

Detailed contents

A suitable time, practice and reminder.

Make room for a pause during work and daily activities.

Reflect on what you tried, then continue or adapt without adding pressure.

Two days of slowing down

2 DAYS 1 NIGHT

From 09:30 on 24 October to 13:30 on 25 October 2026 at Lang Mo Retreat. Short practices alternate with rest, meals and personal time. Up to 16 participants; outdoor activities may be adapted to the weather.

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