📅 Wednesday, May 28 - Sunday, June 1
📍 Chiang Mai
Step into the depths of your own being and rediscover the profound stillness in a dark room retreat. In a world filled with constant noise, distractions, and overstimulation, true rest and inner clarity often feel just out of reach. But what if the answers you seek are already within, waiting to be unveiled in the silence of complete darkness? This immersive experience is an invitation to journey inward, to dissolve external distractions, and to awaken new levels of self-awareness, healing, and transformation.
By immersing yourself in total darkness, your senses will gradually withdraw, allowing the mind to settle into a state of profound stillness. This sensory deprivation creates space for deep meditation, heightened intuition, and even visionary experiences as your brain naturally increases its production of melatonin and DMT. Many practitioners describe a newfound sense of clarity, emotional release, and connection to their inner wisdom. Without the constant pull of external stimuli, the body’s natural rhythms can restore themselves, supporting deep rest and cellular regeneration.
Beyond the physiological effects, a dark room retreat is a sacred space for psychological and spiritual renewal. Without visual distractions, the mind turns inward, revealing hidden emotions, insights, and profound realizations. Ancient traditions, including Taoist and Tibetan practices, have long considered prolonged darkness as a portal to expanded consciousness, an opportunity to glimpse the deeper truths of existence. Whether you seek spiritual awakening, creative inspiration, or a break from modern overstimulation, this retreat offers a rare and powerful reset.
Throughout your journey, gentle yoga, breathwork, and meditation will support your experience, accompanied by uplifting music and a detoxifying liquid diet to nourish the body and mind. The darkness will become a womb of transformation, one that allows you to emerge renewed, rebalanced, and deeply connected to yourself. Are you ready to embrace the unknown and discover what lies beyond the visible?
🔴 Retreat Schedule 🔴
🕑 May 28 (Wednesday) – Arrive after 2 PM for an introduction and retreat guidance.
🌑 May 29 (Thursday) to June 1 (Sunday) morning – Full immersion into darkness retreat.
🌞 June 2 (Monday) departure recommended – To help your body and mind transition smoothly back to daily life, we suggest staying an extra night for integration and adaptation.
The ideal arrival time is the afternoon of May 28 to attend the evening orientation session. However, if you need to arrive later in the evening, that is also fine.
🔴 Program Led by Prema Karina in English with Chinese interpretation by Joan 🔴
🌞 Morning – Guided Meditation / gentle body movements
🌤️ Afternoon – Pratyahara Yoga Practice
⭐ Evening – Pratyahara Yoga Practice
You will practice in complete darkness 24/7, and Karina will adjust the sessions according to participants' needs.
🔴 Pricing Information 🔴
💰 Early Bird Price – 7,650 TWD (Available until April 9th)
💰 Regular Price – 12,000 TWD
This fee includes:
✔️ Guided meditation & yoga sessions led by Prema Karina, translation costs, and certification fees.
❌ Excludes airfare, travel expenses, and insurance.
🔴 Accommodation Information (Payment made directly to Tao Garden) 🔴
🏠 Single Room (3 nights in darkness retreat + 3 liquid meals per day) – 14,700 THB per person
🌿 Extra nights (arrival day + integration day after retreat) – 1,800 THB per night per person
Extra nights only include accommodation. Meals can be purchased separately at Tao Garden.
*️⃣*️⃣*️⃣*️⃣ Participants are responsible for their own travel expenses and risks. Karuna Seeds Yoga only assists with registration. All participants will meet Prema Karina at the retreat center in Chiang Mai, Thailand, for the practice. *️⃣*️⃣*️⃣*️⃣
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