Nubra Valley & Leh, ladakhIndiaJune 2026Lotus Journey Ladakh
Return to the simplicity of being.
In the vast silence of Ladakh's high mountains, where earth meets sky and stillness speaks, we invite you on a sacred 8-day journey home to yourself.
Modern life moves faster than our nervous systems were designed for. We've become experts at doing, achieving, optimizing — and strangers to simply being. This retreat offers something rare: permission to stop. To feel. To remember the part of you that doesn't need fixing.
Over eight days, we'll create a container for unwinding — through meditation, movement, breath, and the wisdom of Buddhist contemplation. Not to become someone new, but to return to who you've always been beneath the noise.
Retreat Details
14 June - 21 June 2026
Dates
8 days, 7 nights
Trip Duration
Leh & Nubra Valley, Ladakh, India
Location
What Awaits You
This retreat weaves contemplative practice with cultural immersion. You'll sit in meditation halls of ancient monasteries, receive teachings from a Geshe, and cross the world's highest motorable pass into Nubra Valley. Days unfold with guided meditation, embodied movement (tai chi, qigong, yoga), breathwork, and therapeutic Thai massage. There's spaciousness for silence, journaling, and tasting traditional Ladakhi cuisine—balanced with time to simply be.
Where You’ll Stay
Boutique accommodation in Leh and Nubra Valley
Optional private or shared room
Nourishing, Ladakhi meals that are organically sourced whenever possible
Clean spaces, mountain air, slow days
Rhythm of Stillness & Flow
Dawn
Morning silence and seated meditation as the mountains awaken. Optional gentle stretching or walking meditation in the garden.
Morning
Embodied movement practices — restorative yoga, tai chi, qigong, or somatic bodywork — cultivating awareness through sensation and breath. These sessions are accessible to all bodies and levels.
Midday
Nourishing Ladakhi vegetarian meals prepared with care. Organically sourced whenever possible. Time for journaling, reflection, rest in the sun, or quiet walks. This is your time to integrate and simply be.
Afternoon
Immersions in nature and culture — guided visits to ancient monasteries, walks through apricot orchards, village encounters, or contemplative solo time with the mountains.
Evening
Contemplative teachings, sharing circles, yoga, breathwork, or gratitude rituals. A time to come together, reflect, and close the day with intention.
Night
Stars, silence, and deep rest. The Ladakhi sky is a teaching in itself.
What’s Included
✓ 8 days / 7 nights accommodation
• 5 nights in Leh
• 2 nights in Nubra Valley
✓ All meals — breakfast, lunch, dinner + herbal teas throughout the day
✓ One private therapeutic Thai massage session with Grey or Gillian
✓ One group teaching + Q&A with a Geshe (Tibetan Buddhist scholar monk)
✓ All retreat sessions, practices, and teachings
Meditation • Buddhist psychology • Somatic work • Internal martial arts • Breathwork
✓ Excursions to monasteries and sacred sites
✓ Transportation throughout the retreat
Leh ↔️ Nubra Valley • all group excursions • monastery visits
✓ Group airport transfers on arrival and departure days
✓ Meditation + movement props (cushions, mats, bolsters, blankets)
✓ Retreat Welcome Guide (digital)
Packing list, altitude preparation, what to expect, and how to arrive grounded
✓ Pre-Retreat Group Call
Meet facilitators, align expectations, and prepare the nervous system
✓ Integration Workbook
Daily reflection prompts + post-retreat integration support
✓ Retreat Photo Collection
Curated, high-quality photos shared with participants
✓ Post-Retreat Support
• Follow-up Zoom session
• 45-minute recorded movement practice
• 15-minute guided somatic grounding audio
• Access to the Lotus Beings WhatsApp community
What’s Not Included
✗ Flights to/from Leh
✗ Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
✗ Personal expenses (snacks, souvenirs, shopping, etc.)
✗ Extra bodywork sessions beyond the one included
✗ Private airport transfers outside group pickup times
✗ Additional accommodation before/after the retreat dates
✗ Early departure transportation
✗ Medical costs related to altitude or health issues
✗ SIM cards, phone costs, or personal connectivity services
✗ Private excursions outside the retreat schedule
Who This Retreat Is For
This retreat is for you if:
You want silence, grounding, and space to reset
You’re interested in exploring Buddhist teachings, inner work, and somatic practices
You value depth over distraction
You’re willing to look at yourself more honestly
Ready to join?
Spaces are limited to 12 participants to preserve the intimacy and depth of the experience.