LOTUS RISING : VIETNAM

That's cool! Yoga is for everyone and this retreat is for all levels! I always offer tons of options to make your practice yours while also encouraging you to explore new ways. Opportunities for both mental and physical challenge will constantly be at your fingertips.

This retreat is all about YOU and what you want to do. Everyone moves through the world differently and you may require something unique in this experience. You may be in need of alone time, or a bit of R&R on the grounds. Of course, I’d love you at every class and adventure, but they are COMPLETELY OPTIONAL and you are encouraged you to make this all about YOU and what you want.

All meals and drinking water will be included! Alcohol is NOT included. Our in-house chef will be nourishing us daily with nutritious & vibrant breakfast. Some lunches and dinners will be at our homes, some will be off site and will be included.

All of your needs can be accommodated. The retreat will offer heavy vegetarian and fish options with some meat also being available. Fruits + veggies will be abundant. Our UH-MAZING team can work with all dietary requirements and food allergies. Just be sure to let me know ahead of time.

International flights are NOT included.

BOOK A MULTI CITY FLIGHT. For example: outbound LAX to HAN, return DAD to LAX.

You will fly into Hanoi and leave from Da Nang. Both are international airports. There are no direct flights from Los Angeles to Hanoi. Ultimately, you will fly into Hanoi (HAN).

Vietnam is 15 hours ahead of Los Angeles, plus travel time. Please arrive no later than September 10th. You are responsible for your own housing on September 10th. Stay near the airport. Transfer to our home from the airport will be included on September 11th at 12:30pm. Alternatively, you can get yourself to our home should you choose not to meet at the group pick up point.

Return car service to Da Nang (DAD) airport will be provided on September 19th. If you have a different departure date, you will be responsible for your transfer. Don’t worry, hired drivers are easily attainable and do not break the bank. Please let me know if I can support you.

All ground transportation, including an internal flight from Hanoi to Da Nang, IS included in the experience.

$1 USD equals about 26,000 Vietnamese Dong (VND). If you spend money shopping, most street vendors are usually cash only. There are local ATM's there will be a small fee to take out cash. You can also bring money to exchange at the airport or in the city center. It's also good to have some cash for spa services and unexpected purchases so come prepared with that. Furthermore, maximum cash allowance on your person for travel between US and Vietnam is $5,000 USD.

A tourist visa IS required in advance for travel of up to 90 days. You can apply for your visa here. The cost is $25. Processing time can take up to five business days with rush options available.

If you plan to stay in the country longer, you’ll have to prepare in advance accordingly. Ticketed proof of departure is required, whether back to the US or another country.

DOUBLE CHECK YOUR PASSPORT RIGHT NOW!!! Your passport MUST be valid for 6 MONTHS beyond date of arrival, and you must have minimum TWO blank pages in your passport.

This is highly recommended in case of lost luggage, any unexpected travel delays, or even worse, you get sick or need medical attention. I like World Nomad Insurance, www.worldnomads.com/usa/travel-insurance. I have other friends who have used Allianz and have also been pleased. www.allianztravelinsurance.com. I have no relationship to either of these companies. Please do your research and see what, if any, works best for you.

Having traveled to south East Asia many times, I would HIGHLY recommend exploring other areas of Vietnam, like Sapa in the north or hopping over to Thailand.

Consider that you are traveling nearly 24 hours to get to Vietnam, and it’d be worth it if you could spare another week to adventure locally. Please feel free to reach out for any suggestions.

The deposit is non-refundable. Final payments are due August 3rd, 2026. If cancellation is after August 3rd, the refund is 50% of the rate (less the deposit). Exceptions cannot be made for any reason, including weather, injury, illness or personal emergencies. No refunds or credits will be granted for failure to attend, complete, for arriving late or leaving early.

Please understand that building, preparing and filling retreats takes time and commitments. While we’d love to be able to refund in full if there is truly an emergency, deposits have been made on all housing and resources & this accounts for YOU TOO when you make your commitment.