5-Star Luxury Women’s Beach Retreat in Vietnam
An Inward Journey of Embodiment, Regulation, and Heart-led Integration Through Somatic Practice and Ritual
Return to the Heart
Offered with care and intention through the collaboration of Jessica, founder of DarkZen, and Amy, founder of The Feminine Rhythm.
This five-day yoga retreat is a carefully held journey of arrival, embodiment, release, and integration. Designed to support nervous system regulation, body-based awareness, and gentle inner transformation, each day builds progressively, moving from grounding and presence, into trust, compassion, courage, and conscious closure.
Through yoga, somatic practices, kriya, creative expression, nature immersion, and ritual, participants are guided to reconnect with the body’s innate intelligence and cultivate a grounded, sustainable sense of wholeness. Silence, rest, and spaciousness are woven throughout, allowing insights to land not just intellectually, but somatically, so what is learned can be carried forward into daily life with clarity and integrity.
Why Join Us
A Journey That Awakens and Balances…
Transformation Over Itinerary — this is not a packed schedule or a yoga vacation. Every element is intentionally curated to support nervous system regulation, embodiment, and lasting integration.
Luxury That Holds, Not Distracts — 5-star surroundings, seamless logistics, and attentive service create the safety and ease required for real inner work to unfold.
Intimacy Creates Impact — with a deliberately small group, you are seen, supported, and held—allowing for deeper connection, trust, and transformation.
Rooted in Earth & Ritual — from the Essence of Earth spa experience to waterfall immersion and pottery with clay, the retreat weaves nature into the healing process.
A Conscious Women’s Container — this space is designed for women who value depth, presence, and meaningful connection over performance or spiritual bypassing.
Integration, Not Escape — practices and insights are woven so you return home regulated, embodied, and resourced—rather than needing a vacation from your retreat.
Meet Your Hosts
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Amy
Founder, Feminine Rhythm
Host / TeacherAmy is a yoga teacher and women’s wellbeing facilitator who has spent the past three years working with women through yoga classes, workshops, support groups, a self-created somatic course, and one-to-one healing sessions.
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Jessica
Founder, DarkZen Yoga & Wellness
Host / TeacherJessica is a certified yoga, flexibility, and breath-work coach who curates and hosts transformative yoga experiences rooted in presence and holistic well-being, creating uplifting spaces for personal growth since 2019.
What’s Included: (All-Inclusive)
Everything You Need Is Included
Private 5-Star Accommodations (with en-suite bath)
Private Luxury Transportation to/from Hotel
Daily Yoga/Meditation/Pranayama (2x’s)
Daily Inner-Work Sessions
Daily Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Daily all Non-Alcoholic Beverages
Daily Afternoon Artisanal Pastries, Desserts, Fresh Fruit Platter
Welcome Tea/Juice Reception
Essence of Earth (90-min Luxury Spa Package)
Guided Waterfall Excursion & Water Ceremony (1/2 day - gratuity included)
Pottery Making Class
Daily Housekeeping
Nightly Turn-Down Service (gratuity included)
Private Beach Access
Swimming pools (Infinity & Lagoon)
Lazy River
Fitness Center
Late Departure Lounge (subject to availability)
Special Gift Bag
What’s not Included:
Personal Shopping
Room Service Purchases
Mini-Bar or Bar Purchases
Adult Beverages
Laundry / Dry Cleaning Services
Concierge Services
Service Gratuity (unless specified)
Arrival/Departure Flights from Cam Ranh (CXR)
TOP HIGHLIGHTS
A Rare 5-Star Luxury Women’s Beachfront Retreat in Vietnam — hosted at a stunning beachfront resort where world-class service meets untamed natural beauty
Deeply Curated, Intimate Container — a small circle of conscious women, intentionally limited to create safety, trust, and genuine transformation
Daily Embodiment Practices — yoga, somatic movement, meditation, and ritual designed to regulate the nervous system and bring you home to your body
Essence of Earth Spa Experience Included — a 90 minute signature wellness journey offering profound restoration, relaxation, and renewal
Immersive Nature & Culture Experiences — a ½ day guided waterfall excursion and cleansing ceremony, and a hands-on pottery making class connecting you to land, creativity, and presence
All-Inclusive Luxury Ease — elegant accommodations, nourishing cuisine, daily programming, and seamless private luxury transfers so you can fully surrender into the journey
A Once-a-Year Earth Day Experience — thoughtfully timed and intentionally designed to mark a powerful return to heart, nature, and self
Retreat Overview
This retreat offers a carefully held journey into embodied presence, beginning with a gentle arrival that prioritizes safety, rest, and nervous system regulation. Through grounding yoga, somatic practices, breathwork, and periods of noble silence, participants are supported to slow down, settle into the body, and reconnect with internal awareness. Each day unfolds with intention, creating space for insights to land not just mentally, but somatically, through lived experience.
As the retreat deepens, participants are guided into greater trust in the body’s natural intelligence through interoceptive awareness, self-compassion practices, and creative expression. Hands-on pottery sessions offer a meditative, non-verbal way to integrate emotional and physical experiences, while spacious personal time allows reflection, rest, and connection with the surrounding environment. Nature-based rituals, including earth, water, and fire ceremonies, anchor the inner work through meaningful, embodied action.
The retreat concludes with elemental integration and conscious closure. A final Tattva Kriya and Declaration Circle support coherence, completion, and intentional transition, inviting participants to name what they are carrying forward into daily life. Rather than striving for change, the retreat emphasizes integration—leaving participants grounded, clear, and resourced to live from embodied awareness beyond the retreat space.
Total Duration: 5 days
Group Size: 8–12
Check-In: 21-Apr-26, 3:00 PM
Check-Out: 25-Apr-26, 12:00 PM
AT A GLANCE
Sample Itinerary
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7:00-8:30 AM - Morning Yoga Practice
8:30-10:00 AM - Breakfast
10:00-11:00 AM - Workshop
1:00-2:00 PM - Lunch
6:00-7:30 PM - Evening Yoga Practice
7:30-9:00 PM - Evening Dinner
9:00-10:00 PM - Maun (Noble Silence)
10:00 PM - Lights Out -
Day One is devoted to arriving, settling, and gently transitioning into retreat space. After airport pickup and transfer to the venue, guests are warmly welcomed, checked in, and given time to rest and acclimate. The group then gathers by the sea for a welcoming circle to connect, orient, and set intentions for the journey ahead, wrapping up the day with a soft grounding practice using breath and internal awareness supports the release of travel fatigue and helps participants arrive fully in their bodies.
Airport Arrival
Upon landing at Cam Ranh International Airport (CXR), you will proceed through immigration, collect your checked luggage, and make your way to the Arrivals Gate. Just beyond the terminal, our driver will be waiting to welcome you. The driver will assist with your luggage and transport you to the hotel.Arrival & Check-In (3:00 PM)
Your hosts will warmly welcome you upon arrival at the venue. Enjoy a refreshing welcome tea or fresh juice as the attentive staff assists you with check-in and guides you to your accommodation.Welcome Circle by the Sea
Once you’ve settled into your room, we will gather on the beach for a gentle welcome circle and orientation. This is a space to arrive fully, connect with the group, and set intentions for the journey ahead.Soft Grounding Practice
We begin with a nourishing, soft practice focused on grounding and conscious breathwork. This session is designed to help you land in your body, release travel fatigue, and attune to the rhythm of your new surroundings.Evening Dinner
A nourishing dinner will be served at 7:30 PM, offering a variety of wholesome options to support your body and energy.Maun (Noble Silence)
Beginning at 9:00 PM, we invite all participants to observe maun—a period of silence. This sacred pause supports reflection, integration, and inner listening.Lights Out
To honor rest and restoration, lights out is observed at 10:00 PM. -
On Mother Earth Day, we slow down and root deeply—into the body, the breath, and the living world around us. Through grounding yoga, somatic awareness, and the practice of interoception, the day invites us to listen inward and reconnect with the body’s natural intelligence. As we learn to sense, trust, and respond to subtle signals, awareness moves from unconscious habit into conscious presence. The day culminates in a Pottery Making class—a grounding, creative experience using clay as a form of moving meditation, embodying our inner work through meaningful creation.
Morning Yoga Practice – Earth Element
A slow, grounding yoga practice designed to settle the nervous system and bring awareness into the body in the present moment. Through supported postures, long holds, and rhythmic breath, participants cultivate stillness and presence, creating space to notice subtle sensations and inner experiences with ease.Breakfast
Understanding Interoception Workshop
An experiential session introducing interoception—the ability to sense internal bodily signals. Participants are guided to observe physical sensations without analyzing or changing them, learning how sensations form the body’s vocabulary of emotion, and how the mind then builds stories around these sensations.Lunch
Pottery Class
A grounding, creative experience using clay as a form of moving meditation. This hands-on practice encourages presence, patience, and self-expression, allowing participants to integrate the day’s themes through creativity and non-judgment.Evening Practice – Body Wisdom (Somatic Meditation)
A gentle somatic meditation focused on listening to the body’s signals. Through a guided body scan and sensory awareness, participants explore what may be communicated through the body’s language, beginning to learn how to listen to and interpret these signals as sources of body wisdom.Evening Dinner
Maun (Noble Silence)
Beginning at 9:00 PM, we invite all participants to observe maun—a period of silence. This sacred pause supports reflection, integration, and inner listening.Lights Out
To honor rest and restoration, lights out is observed at 10:00 PM. -
Day 3 invites a gentle softening into trust—where the heart opens not through force, but through cultivating safety and self-compassion. We begin with a heart-opening yoga session using fluid movement to support emotional steadiness, before moving into a self-compassion workshop that helps participants understand and meet difficult emotions with care. TThe day concludes with an evening of compassionate hip opening to deepen the experience, supporting participants to embody vulnerability with grace, presence, and trust in the body’s wisdom.
Morning Yoga Practice – Heart Opening Flow
A slow, breath-led flow that gently opens the heart while maintaining a strong sense of grounding and safety. Through continuous, fluid movement and supported backbends, participants build trust in the body and experience heart opening without strain or emotional overwhelm.Breakfast
Self-Compassion Workshop
An experiential session focused on cultivating inner safety through self-compassion. Participants learn practical, body-based techniques to soothe the nervous system, soften self-criticism, and develop a supportive inner voice—laying the foundation for emotional regulation and healing.Lunch
Self-Reflection Time
Enjoy free time to explore the beauty of the property, connect quietly with nature, or unwind in the comfort of your room.
Evening Practice – Compassion, Trust & Open-Hearted Hips
A slow, supportive evening class centered on mindful hip opening and emotional presence. Participants are guided to meet sensation and vulnerability with compassion and softness, fostering deeper trust in the body and a gentle sense of emotional openness.Evening Dinner
Maun (Noble Silence)
Beginning at 9:00 PM, we invite all participants to observe maun—a period of silence. This sacred pause supports reflection, integration, and inner listening.Lights Out
To honor rest and restoration, lights out is observed at 10:00 PM. -
Day 4 is a powerful process of courage, release, and integration. The morning begins with the Fearless Heart Kriya, awakening heart-centred strength through breath and movement, balanced by deep rest to support safe nervous system integration. Immersion in nature follows, as we head to a waterfall for a water ceremony offering a sacred space to consciously release what may have become present and no longer needs to be carried, allowing water to support the process of letting go. The day closes with a slow, balancing evening practice, and fire ceremony, leaving participants grounded, coherent, and steady in their embodied presence.
Morning Yoga Practice – Fearless Heart Kriya
A heart-activating kriya designed to cultivate courage and resilience. Strong, focused movement is balanced with varied breathwork to help clear stagnant energy, allowing the nervous system to integrate intensity safely and leaving participants feeling open, steady, and heart-centered.Breakfast
Waterfall Immersion & Letting-Go Ceremony
A guided visit to the Ba Ho “Three Pools” waterfalls, combining scenic hiking, swimming in clear blue waters, and a gentle water-based letting-go ceremony. Surrounded by nature, participants are invited to release what no longer serves, experience renewal through immersion, and enjoy a nourishing Vietnamese lunch to ground and integrate the experience.Lunch Offsite
Self-Reflection Time
Enjoy free time to explore the beauty of the property, connect quietly with nature, or unwind in the comfort of your room.
Evening Practice – Balance, Coherence & Integration
A slow, supportive evening class centered on mindful hip opening and emotional presence. Participants are guided to meet sensation and vulnerability with compassion and softness, fostering deeper trust in the body and a gentle sense of emotional openness.Fire Ceremony
Following the process of letting go, participants are invited to reflect on and write down the patterns and behaviours connected to what they have released. In a guided ceremony, there is the option to share these reflections with the group, before safely burning the letters as a symbolic act of completion. The ceremony concludes by inviting a reflective thought to carry into the final day’s closing circle, where participants will consider a personal declaration for how they choose to move forward from this place of awareness.Evening Dinner
Maun (Noble Silence)
Beginning at 9:00 PM, we invite all participants to observe maun—a period of silence. This sacred pause supports reflection, integration, and inner listening.Lights Out
To honor rest and restoration, lights out is observed at 10:00 PM. -
The final day begins with Tattva Kriya, an elemental practice integrating earth, water, fire, air, and ether into a unified sense of balance and wholeness. Through gentle preparation, focused kriya, and spacious rest, the practice supports deep embodiment, clarity, and completion—preparing participants for conscious transition and integration.
Morning Yoga Practice – Tattva Kriya (Elemental Integration)
A kriya-based elemental practice designed to integrate earth, water, fire, air, and ether into a unified sense of balance and wholeness. Gentle movement preparation, before diving into the focused kriya, and spacious rest, the practice supports deep embodiment and clarity, leaving participants feeling centered, complete, and ready to consciously transition into closure and integration.Ending Circle – Declaration Circle
A closing circle to gather, reflect, and integrate the journey of the retreat. Participants are invited to share a personal declaration, naming what they are choosing to carry forward and how they intend to live from this place of awareness. The circle offers a grounded, intentional ending, supporting coherence, completion, and conscious transition back into daily life.Breakfast
Check-Out
Guest check-out is no later than 12:00 PM on Apr 25, 2026.Airport Transfer
Transportation will be awaiting to take you to the Cam Ranh International Airport (CXR).
Vietnam Luxury Retreat Dates
*Join our April Retreat and experience Mother Earth Day in Vietnam!
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Location
Where the forest meets the sea, stillness invites you home.
Set along the powder-soft shores of Bai Dai Beach, in Cam Ranh, Vietnam, this 5-star luxury oceanfront sanctuary is nestled between lush tropical forestry and the open sea, offering a rare balance of natural beauty and deep seclusion. Just 15 minutes from Cam Ranh International Airport, the resort feels worlds away—close enough for ease of arrival, yet intentionally removed for uninterrupted rest and renewal.
The resort’s architecture and accommodations are inspired by Champa heritage, blending authentic Vietnamese artistry with timeless design and modern luxury. Each room is mindfully crafted with eco-conscious elements and opens to serene views of the ocean, gardens, or the resort’s gently winding river. Private balconies invite moments of quiet reflection as the day unfolds at its own pace.
Guests are welcomed into a space of refined ease, with seven distinctive restaurants and bars offering a diverse culinary journey—from local Vietnamese flavors and fresh seafood to international cuisine and hand-crafted cocktails. Between sessions, downtime becomes an experience of its own, whether through holistic treatments at the spa, gentle movement in the fitness center, or simply resting in the rhythm of the sea.
This is a sanctuary of stillness and beachside elegance—an ideal setting to reconnect with mind, body, and soul.
Accommodation
Settle into refined seaside comfort in thoughtfully designed private accommodations that balance elegance, tranquility, and modern convenience. Each room is a serene sanctuary, featuring a private en-suite washroom and soundproofed interiors that invite deep rest and uninterrupted relaxation.
Natural light pours in through expansive windows that open onto a private balcony, offering calming garden views and fresh coastal air. Interiors are spacious and tastefully appointed, with a dedicated sitting area, plush sofa, and work desk—ideal for both unwinding and quiet reflection. Climate-controlled air conditioning, a ceiling fan, and premium bedding ensure comfort in every season.
Every detail has been considered to elevate your stay, from soft bathrobes and complimentary toiletries to a tea and coffee maker, refrigerator, and well-stocked minibar. Modern amenities include a flat-screen TV with cable channels, in-room safe, ample wardrobe space, and convenient bedside power sockets. The en-suite bathroom features a bidet toilet, bathtub or shower, fresh towels, and a hairdryer for added ease.
With outdoor furniture for moments of stillness, wake-up service on request, and ironing facilities available, these accommodations offer a seamless blend of privacy, sophistication, and indulgent comfort—an ideal retreat for rest, renewal, and effortless luxury.
Room Options
Choose from four beautifully appointed room options. The Deluxe Garden View Room and the Premium Sea View Room offer the same spacious layout and amenities—the only distinction is the view, with the Premium room featuring sweeping sea views at a slightly higher rate.
Deluxe Garden View or Premium Sea View Room
The spacious double room (73 m²) provides air conditioning, soundproof walls, a balcony with Garden or Sea Views as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower. The unit offers 1 king bed or 2 double beds, depending on availability.
Food & Drinks
Each morning begins with an abundant buffet-style breakfast, offering a refined selection of both international and locally inspired cuisine. Fresh, seasonal ingredients and beautifully prepared dishes invite you to start the day nourished and energized.
Lunch and dinner are enjoyed at one of the resort’s onsite restaurants, where guests may choose from a thoughtfully curated menu. Many offerings are vegetarian-forward and inspired by yogic principles, designed to support clarity, balance, and vitality. Non-vegetarian options are also available at every meal, allowing you to dine intuitively in a way that best supports your body and personal rhythm throughout the retreat.
Daily afternoon snack, a curated selection of artisanal pastries and seasonal fresh fruit platter to sustain your body through the evening activities.
Alcohol is available on the property but is not included in the retreat package and is gently discouraged, as it may detract from the cleansing, integrative, and restorative nature of the retreat experience.
Included meals and refreshments:
A refreshing welcome drink upon arrival
Daily buffet-style breakfast with diverse, high-quality cuisine options
Daily lunch and dinner at onsite restaurants
Daily afternoon snack
Unlimited beverages throughout the day (non-alcoholic)
One offsite lunch at a traditional Vietnamese Restaurant
Please inform us in advance of any dietary restrictions or food allergies, and our team will do their best to accommodate your needs.
Packages & Availability
Retreat spaces are intentionally limited to preserve intimacy, safety, and depth of connection. Join a small circle of like-minded, conscious women walking a shared path of presence and growth—once spaces are filled, this experience closes.
Available Packages
1-Person Deluxe Garden View Room: $4,499
The spacious double room (73 m²) offers air conditioning, soundproof walls, a balcony with garden views as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower. The unit offers 2 double beds, or 1 King bed, depending on availability.
1-Person Premium Sea View Room: $4,699
The spacious double room provides air conditioning, soundproof walls, a balcony with sea views as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower. The unit offers 2 double beds, or 1 King bed, depending on availability.
Reserve Your Seat Today!
1-Person Deluxe Garden View Room - DEPOSIT
A Rare 5-Star Luxury Women’s Beachfront Retreat in Vietnam — hosted at a stunning beachfront resort where world-class service meets untamed natural beauty.
This product represents the 25% deposit required to secure a spacious double room (73 m²), featuring air conditioning, soundproof walls, and a private balcony with garden views. The room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and is furnished with either two double beds or one king bed, subject to availability.
Total Price: USD $4,499
1-Person Sea View Room - DEPOSIT
A Rare 5-Star Luxury Women’s Beachfront Retreat in Vietnam — hosted at a stunning beachfront resort where world-class service meets untamed natural beauty.
This product represents the 25% deposit required to secure a spacious double room (73 m²), featuring air conditioning, soundproof walls, and a private balcony with sea views. The room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and is furnished with either two double beds or one king bed, subject to availability.
Total Price: USD $4,699
Deposit
Deposit: 25% to reserve your spot
Balance: Pay on arrival
Deposit Policy: Non-refundable but transferable to a future DarkZen offering.
Full Refund, minus transfer fees, if minimum attendee count is not met.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel 15+ days before start date → full deposit credit to future event
Cancel within 14 days → portion withheld for hotel fees, remainder credited to future even
Arrival Information
Airport: Cam Ranh International Airport (CXR)
Transfer to/from Hotel: Included
Additional Instructions:
The journey commences and concludes in Cam Ranh, Vietnam with flights arriving and departing from Cam Ranh International Airport (CXR).
Upon landing at Cam Ranh International Airport (CXR), you will proceed through immigration, collect your checked luggage, and make your way to the Arrivals Gate. Just beyond the terminal, our driver will be waiting to welcome you. The driver will assist with your luggage and transport you to the hotel where our team will be ready to greet you warmly.
Arrive and depart in effortless elegance with private Mercedes-Benz E200 transfers, chauffeured by a professional driver for a seamless, door-to-door experience.