Mystical Mekong - Luang Prabang, Laos - Yoga & Meditation Retreat

PRICING OPTIONS

TWIN SHARE $5,500pp

SINGLE ROOM $6,500pp

• Includes 10 nights accommodation, airport transfers from Luang Prabang international airport, tours and entry fees as per the itinerary, all breakfasts & dinners, Baci ceremony, daily yoga & meditation.

• Does not include return flights to Laos, alcohol, spending money.

DEPOSIT $1,000 - required to secure your spot.

• Please pay your deposit via the checkout below.

• Once your deposit has been paid you will receive an invoice with your balance, to be finalised 2 months prior to the departure date. Please read our terms and conditions prior to payment.

EARLY BIRD $250

• To qualify for $250 off the TWIN SHARE or SINGLE ROOM price deposit 6 months prior to the departure date.

• Discount is applied to your final invoice.

ITINERARY

Day 01: Arrival in Luang Prabang

We gather at our hotel in Luang Prabang in the afternoon (by 4pm) for yoga practices, meditation and an opening circle. Enjoy the sun setting over the Mekong River and a slow evening dinner. Our retreat in Luang Prabang is the only retreat where we stay in the one location & enjoy daily excursions from there. Visiting over mid April we will experience the festivities of Lao New Year, adding a little extra magic to the retreat.

Day 02: Explore the city

Highlights: Start the day with yoga on the banks of the Mekong River then we explore the UNESCO World Heritage City of Luang Prabang - we walk the old town's quaint french colonial streets, relax in coffee shops, & walk across the river bridge for serene views. Finish the day with meditation & dhamma talk.

Day 03: Waterfall swimming

Highlights:  Morning practice followed by a visit to the stunning Kuang Si waterfall where we can swim in the beautiful natural pools. Evening meditation & group puja.

Day 04: Bear Sanctuary

Highlights: Morning practice and then meet the rescued sun bears and moon bears (from bile farms) at the Luang Prabang wildlife sanctuary (award winner - travellers choice awards 2024). Tonight we visit the night markets.

Day 05: Mekong River Cruise

Highlights: A gentle boat ride cruising the Mekong (between Laos and Thailand), evening yin, nidra, & meditation.

Day 06: Buddhist Temples

Highlights: Morning practice followed by a visit to Luang Prabang's beautiful Buddhist temples, a short hike up Phousi Hill for a spectacular view, and evening meditation & dhamma talk.

Day 07: Elephant Conservation

Highlights: Morning practice followed by a visit to MandaLao Elephant Conservation - here is a heartwarming video of a mahout (elephant carer) and his elephant at the conservation park Watch here

Day 08:

Highlights: Morning practice followed by a free day to explore Luang Prabang or enjoy some R&R by the hotel pool.

Day 09: Pak Ou Caves - Sacred caves of Buddha

Highlights: Morning practice followed by a slow boat ride to the Buddha statue caves. Evening yin & meditation.

Day 10: Traditional Baci Ceremony

Highlights: Final practices together, a cooking class, a sunset "calling of the soul" ceremony, and our closing circle.

Day 11: Departure homewards

Highlights: Transfer to the airport for your onward flight, marking the end of your journey.

MEET YOUR RETREAT LEADER & YOGA TEACHER

Varanasi Holy Man

Inspired yoga

Bring your camera!!

Connect with sacred animals

Practices for everyone

Discover new places

Maa Ganga - River Ganges

Dog Rescue in Rishikesh

Yoga practice

WHAT MAKES NAMASTAYZ DIFFERENT

Our yoga & meditation retreats are different for a few stand out reasons

1. Your retreat is planned, curated, tested & led by myself - I put my heart & soul into offering you the most wonderful experiences available

2. I also teach you yoga and meditation while on retreat

3. I am a highly trained yoga teacher with many years experience

4. I am a lineage initiated Vedic meditation teacher

5. I am a certified Level 1 IREST yoga NIDRA teacher

6. I have run my own yoga shalas for nearly 10 years so I understand how to manage a successful business

7. I am a qualified transpersonal counsellor & art therapist, making me your perfect spiritual guide on retreat

8. From the moment you book your experience is personalised. It is me that emails you and answers your calls

9. As a group we meet up before departure in person or via zoom to ask any questions and get acquainted (optional)

10. I can help you book your flights, get your visa, and organise travel insurance - in a former life I worked for Flight Centre!

11. I offer the option to book the same flights as me so we can meet at Sydney airport and travel together - this can be especially comforting if you are travelling alone

12. Namastayz retreats are like adventures! We generally travel around quite a lot to truly experience a country, its culture and spirituality

13. Our retreat destinations take you off the beaten track to places you have always wanted to travel to, yet did not want to go to alone

14. The yoga practices I share with you are more than simply asana or postures, we dive into pranayama (breathing practices), learn mantras, discuss Vedic & Buddhist philosophy, & experience authentic rituals and ceremonies

15. I have vast travel experience & have travelled to 25 countries and lived in 7 countries so I know how it feels to be somewhere unfamiliar and different

FAST FACTS

Who are Namastayz Yoga & Meditation retreats for?

Anyone! Anyone interested in starting yoga, anyone wanting to deepen their yoga wisdom, anyone wanting to inspire their yoga practice. Anyone who LOVES yoga &/or Meditation.

I have not practiced in years - will I be able to do the yoga?

Lets remember that yoga is a state of BEing rather than something we do. We do a range of practices that guide us toward the yoga state of BEing - which is chat sit ananda - the eternal bliss of pure consciousness. Those practices include asana (hatha, yin, Tibetan Buddhist yantra), meditation, guided meditations, IREST yoga NIDRA, philosophy talks, mantra, mudra, yantra, yajna, rituals, ceremonies, connecting with nature, visiting sacred places, temples, stupas or monasteries.

Do I have to do all the yoga & meditation practices?

No!! Everything on retreat is optional. You can choose to do all or none of the yoga depending on your personal intention.

What's included on retreat?

General inclusions are accommodation - 4 star where possible, some or all meals, airport transfers, travel guides when needed, transport around our destinations, entry fees to sites, daily yoga and meditation practices, & a tailor made Namastayz body/booty bag to keep essentials safe and handy. Some retreats include short flights between retreat destinations & your visa (Bhutan, Tibet). Please check each individual retreat for final inclusions.

Whats NOT included on retreat?

Your international flight from and back to Australia - although I do share my travel details so you can choose to travel with me, some meals on some retreats, spending money, alcohol, snacks, any extra excursions.

Who organises the retreats? and who teaches the yoga?

I DO

What is a TWIN SHARE room?

When you choose the TWIN SHARE option it means you are prepared to share a room with another person on the retreat who has also selected the TWIN SHARE option - you may not know this person. If you are travelling with a friend of course you can share your room just let me know before we leave Australia.

How do I pay & when do I need to pay by?

Your initial deposit, complete payment, or balance payment can be made through the NAMASTAYZ website. You can choose to pay CC, PayPal or Direct Deposit. You will a receipt. If you would like to enter into a payment plan after your initial deposit please contact me. I will issue you a plan to pay over 3 instalments depending on how much time you have before you leave. All payments are due 2-3 months prior to departure as stated on individual retreats. This allows us to make arrangements and book internal flights, and process visas when required. Please note failure to pay by due dates may forfeit your retreat and all monies paid are non-refundable. Funds may be transferrable on a case by case basis.

WORDS FROM WANDERERS

"Always top rate accommodation and delicious veg food. My goal was spiritual reawakening and rejuvenation of my health and happiness. I have been on multiple retreats with Bec, achieving my goal every time. Nothing is too much trouble for Bec, she is the embodiment of ALL things yoga"- Robbie Cartwright

"I went on my first yoga retreat with Becci to India (with a stop over in Nepal on the way home), in August 2024. I have now booked for October 2025 to Bhutan and Nepal and will also book for Sri Lanka in March 2026! Why? It was life-changing for me!  Bec creates the ultimate inclusive, safe, spiritual, fun, adventurous experience for everyone – all ages, all backgrounds. Her professionalism and thoughtfulness of every detail,  mixed with an “easy” vibe allows you to get exactly what you want out of the retreat. You can either participate in everything (daily yoga and meditation) + visiting very cool, spiritual temples + some hikes and sight seeing or choose to chill out and do your own thing for any part of it. The yoga is for any level (1st timers to experienced). I went on my own and was a bit nervous, but everyone was so kind and fun -  I met friends for life.  I am also able to genuinely “live in the moment” more than I ever have in my life, a gift from Bec’s daily yoga and meditation that has been life-changing for me" - Karen Bonenfant

"I travelled to India in 2023 and participated in Bec's yoga 10 day tour in Kerala. The tour ran smoothly, it was easy to organise my visa, yoga classes and workshops were well thought out, all levels of experience were welcome, and people could do as much or as little of the planned activities as they liked. At no time did I feel worried about my personal safety or belongings. Becci is an experienced teacher with her own studio (that I attend when I can), who has trained in a number of yoga and meditation techniques. She brings this knowledge, dedication to the practice, joy, and sense of humour to all her classes"- Fiona Harmsworth

PRICING OPTIONS

TWIN SHARE $5,500pp

SINGLE ROOM $6,500pp

• Includes 10 nights accommodation, airport transfers from Luang Prabang international airport, tours and entry fees as per the itinerary, all breakfasts & dinners, Baci ceremony, daily yoga & meditation.

• Does not include return flights to Laos, alcohol, spending money.

DEPOSIT $1,000 - required to secure your spot.

• Please pay your deposit via the checkout below.

• Once your deposit has been paid you will receive an invoice with your balance, to be finalised 2 months prior to the departure date. Please read our terms and conditions prior to payment.

EARLY BIRD $250

• To qualify for $250 off the TWIN SHARE or SINGLE ROOM price deposit 6 months prior to the departure date.

• Discount is applied to your final invoice.