Join us in Nepal in 2024

Trekking, Yoga and Cultural Immersion Retreat, Nepal.

NOV 30 - DEC 9, 2024

Are you ready to feel grounded, inspired, connected and supported in your life journey?

Are you ready to deepen your relationship with yourself in an awe inspiring environment, on a spiritual pilgrimage with open hearted souls who have your care and journey to expansion as the utmost importance?

Are you looking to step out of the mundane and into the magic of the Himalaya on a journey that will remind you of what you’re living for?

Kylie Bertuch of Bright Yoga Space is joining forces with local mountaineer Jeannette McGill of McGills Mountains to bring this once in a life time, bespoke experience in the grand Himalaya.

There is no other retreat offering quite like this one!

 
 

Embark on the journey of a lifetime with our 10-day bespoke trekking and holistic retreat in the heart of Nepal.

Nestled against the backdrop of the majestic Himalayas, this extraordinary adventure seamlessly blends the exhilaration of trekking through breathtaking landscapes with the tranquility of yoga and meditation, all while immersing you in the rich cultural tapestry of Nepal.

Join us for an unforgettable experience that will rejuvenate your mind, body, and spirit, as you explore ancient trails, find serenity in daily yoga practices, and forge connections with local communities. Welcome to a retreat that goes beyond the ordinary, where every step is a chance to discover the beauty within and around you.

You will have the opportunity to be nourished on all levels, through delicious food (fully catered), gentle and accessible Yoga, Breath & Meditation, and grounding practices to help you reconnect to nature and yourself, and be inspired and enlivened by the possibilities of your life!

You will be welcomed to this sacred journey, nestled at the feet of majestic Himalaya, be held within this powerful Nepalese landscape, and by two experts in their fields, experienced guides, teachers and mentors. Your hosts, Jeannette McGill (McGills Mountains) and Kylie Bertuch (Bright Yoga Space).

Limited to a small group this retreat is designed to leave you feeling inspired, transformed and accomplished in an adventure like no other. The Yoga and Meditation practices have been thoughtfully created to assist you to access deeper breaths, empowered movement in your body and inspired renewal in your energy.

There is nothing for you to plan or think through other than your flights. Take comfort in knowing you will be taken care of every step of the way.

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Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure where you will trek through the Himalaya, practice accessible yoga and meditation daily, be immersed in the Nepalese culture and set yourself up for an incredible 2025!

  • Daily Yoga & Meditation

    Relax your body and mind with calming meditation, breathwork and accessible yoga classes guided by highly experienced yoga teacher Kylie. Slow down, find a deeper sense of presence and step into deeper connection with nature and yourself.

  • Professionally Guided Trek with Local Sherpas

    Guided by experienced mountaineer and guide Jeannette McGill and her team of experienced local sherpas, you will be in the best of hands. Jeannette’s team ensure all aspects are taken care of and you can simply enjoy the majestic surroundings on this adventure of a life time.

  • Delicious Local Cuisine

    Freshly prepared on location by the team, to help nourish body, mind and soul and help you feel revitalised.

  • Stay in Mountain Tea Houses and Luxury Accommodation

    We will stay in an array of accommodation including hotels & mountain tea houses. The final accommodation offering allows a luxurious finish to our adventure together. Enjoy stunning views over Katmandu and allows all elements of this unforgettable trip to soak in prior to returning to Katmandu.

  • Experience Sacred Sound Baths

    The home of the Tibetan singing bowl, we will have the pleasure of a private sacred sound bath to help rebalance and harmonise all layers of your being.

  • Visit Sacred Spiritual Sites and Temples

    We will also be welcomed into sacred spiritual temples and sites, be immersed in the culture of the Nepalese people, and be held by the majesty of the Himalayan mountains.

  • Stay at Ancient Monasteries

    We will be welcomed as special guests at the mountain side monasteries not normally open to the public.

  • Be Enlivened by the Power of Nature

    Set against the majestic backdrop of the Himalaya, you will be surrounded by the beauty and awe inspiring mountains and natural landscapes.

This retreat is designed to leave you feeling inspired, expanded and alive in every way!

  • Lily O'Neil

    Bright, Australia

    “Kylie's yoga and meditation retreat was a gorgeous, restorative, mindful day out of my busy life. Her thought-provoking exercises and practices have given me new insights into how I can incorporate more calm into my life. The food was wonderful, and the setting was stunning. Thank you so much.”

  • Helen

    Cape Town, South Africa

    Helen, Cape Town, South Africa

    “Jeannette is one of the most kind, patient, and knowledgeable people I have come across when the going gets tough in any situation. I cannot wait to join her again on yet another adventurous expedition in the mountains.”

  • Cath Frith

    Victoria, Australia

    "Once again I have become conscious of my breathing. I find it helps with chronic pain and mental health. My intent was to reset. I reckon I achieved that. I am more centred and knowing both my limitations and strengths, also without judgment. Woohoo!

    So thank you, the [Embody Presence Art & Yoga Retreat] weekend rocked!”

Make it Memorable

A glimpse at our schedule…

Day 1: Arrival Day in KTM, Transfer to Hotel, Walk at Monkey Temple

Day 2: Visit Buddhist Temple, Kora walk, Journaling and Intention Setting, Trip Briefing, Cultural Welcome Dinner 

Day 3: From KTM (1350m) to Phaplu by air, then short walk to Salleri (2390m) – afternoon journalling

Day 4: Salleri to Junbesi (2700m) 3 – 4 hours walk 

Day 5: Junbesi to Thupten Choling Monastery (3000m), meditation/mantra 2 hours walk

Day 6: Thupten Choling Monastery to Taksindu (2930m) via highpoint at 3240m 5-6 hours walk

Day 7: Taksindu Tangka and Mythology, then to Phaplu (2390m) via the Chiwang monastery 4 hours walk

Day 8: Transfer from Phaplu to KTM airport then Jeep transfer to Kathmandu Valley accommodation via Bhaktapur 

Day 9: Morning yoga, massage, reflection, grounding and closing, evening sundowners

Day 10: Return to KTM – via singing bowls shop then go hotel in Thamel, Kathmandu City - trip ends 

This bespoke experience has been designed to leave nothing out, or to chance. All meals, accommodation, internal transfers, guiding, yoga & meditation and cultural experiences are included.


Your investment:

$4900 USD

Payment upfront, or payment plans are available. Please contact us directly for different payment plan options. Refer to booking policy below for more information.

 

Here’s what’s included in your investment…

  • Group Support and Leader contact via WhatsApp for all preparation and questions

  • Pre-Trip Meet and Greet weekend in Bright to get to know each other (excluding meals, accommodation and travel costs. Dates TBC)

  • All international airport to hotel transfers in Kathmandu (arrival and departure)

  • Two night accommodation in Thamel, Kathmandu prior to departure for Khumbu. (Additional selffunded but discounted night’s accommodation can be arranged for after the trip if required)

  • Luggage storage for duration of the expedition

  • Welcome cultural dinner in Kathmandu

  • All teahouse accommodation during trekking (sharing)

  • Three meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) while on the hike with full food choice

  • Experienced Western leaders, with daily briefings and health observations

  • All necessary local staff with experienced English speaking trekking leader (sirdar) Sherpa porters to carry duffels including their salary, insurance, equipment, food and lodging

  • Ground transportation by private vehicles 

  • Internal domestic flights

  • All necessary paperwork and permits

  • Travel and rescue arrangements

  • All government, local taxes 

  • Complementary Duffel

  • Certificate of Success

  • Journal, Gift Bag, Branded Fleece

  • Sound Bath, Sharing Circle, Yoga,

We are inviting a limited number of you to join us on this bespoke and once-in-a-lifetime adventure.

Are the mountains calling you?

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This trip is for you if:

  • you want to join a community of fierce hearts

  • you are feeling the call to go on an adventure of a lifetime!

  • you walk a few times a week and have general physical fitness and wellbeing

  • you want to experience the Nepalese culture

  • you are interested in taking your spiritual practice deeper

  • you are interested in visiting sacred spiritual sites and temples in Nepal

  • you have been to Nepal before and looking for a more culturally immersive experience than previous

  • you are going to Nepal for first time and are intrigued and looking for a safe and supportive environment to explore for the first time.

Kylie and Jeannette have co-created a unique experience. Combining traditional yoga, mindfulness, gentle hiking, in incredible surrounds, this experience is an opportunity to ground, rejuvenate and re-inspire!

Mixture of Monasteries, Hiking, Yoga – not a commercial trip but a bespoke experience drawing on personal relationships to provide an experience that will support conscious growth and expansion, allowing participants to regain their mojo.

We will spend time in lively Kathmandu then, travel to regional Phaplu where we embark on a truly special few days in the green hills of the Solukhumbu. The hike will be specifically tailored for you and ensures that you get to your goal safely and enjoyably. We will then trek into remote villages and witness spectacular mountain scenery. The highest elevation we will reach is 3250m – a prominent ridge which will deliver wonderful views of the snow-covered mountains. We will stay overnight in clean Nepalese teahouses & experience the culture of the famous Sherpa people. Accommodations along the way are on a shared basis in quality tried-and-tested teahouses and meals are “a la carte,” allowing you the flexibility to eat what you want in each tea house. 

After spending time exploring ancient Monasteries, in mindful meditation and filling your lungs with crisp Himalayan air we then return to the edge of the Kathmandu Valley, an ancient and historic location, for 2 nights of exquisite yoga and pampering. 

This personalized itinerary reflects the leaders’ proven track record, allowing sufficient time for safe acclimatisation - the key to any successful trek and climb in the Himalayan region. Kylie generates a safe and inviting space for you to develop your yoga or meditation practice, guiding you far beyond the physical as we explore traditional yoga practices to take you deeper on your spiritual pilgrimage.

If going on a trip with like-minded adventurers is what you want, then this one is for you. Many of Jeannette’s trekking members come to her to access her knowledge of Nepal and proven outdoor leadership experience. Kylie holds women’s circles, sound baths, offers private mentoring, and is passionate about creating a safe and nurturing environment for self-enquiry and transformation.

For people who have been to Nepal before and looking for a more culturally immersive experience than previous, or for first time travellers to Nepal who are intrigued and looking for a safe and supportive environment to explore for the first time. 

After spending time exploring ancient Monasteries, in mindful meditation and filling your lungs with crisp Himalayan air we then return to the edge of the Kathmandu Valley, an ancient and historic location, for 2 nights of exquisite yoga and pampering.

Kylie Bertuch Haynes

Head Yoga Teacher and Mentor @ “Bright Yoga Space”

Highly experienced yoga teacher and mentor Kylie Bertuch Haynes of Bright Yoga Space is a passionate and dedicated teacher, having delivered yoga classes, workshops and retreats for more than 13 years.

Kylie Bertuch is an ERYT certified teacher of yoga, women’s work Facilitator and Reiki Master. She is a mum of two little wild women and is passionate about the transformative power of yoga and women’s work.

As the co-creator Bright Yoga Space, Kylie enjoys offering yoga, meditation, women’s circles, and other transformative practices both in person and online. Read more about Kylie here.

@kylieloubertu
@brightyogaspace

Jeannette McGill

Head Mountaineer and Mentor @“McGills Mountains”

Jeannette has climbed mountains and lead groups all over the world, including USA, New Zealand, South Africa, Peru, Bolivia, China-Tibet and Kyrgyzstan.

Jeannette is also an accomplished corporate executive who has significant exposure to remote communities.  With extensive leadership and organisational skills to support your mountaineering progress, Jeannette was voted among the Top 100 women as global inspirational woman in mining.

Jeannette is a seasoned and celebrated mountaineer, who is enthusiastic and passionate about sharing mountain adventures with others.

You can read more about Jeannette here.

@mcgills_mountains

REQUIREMENTS OF HEALTH AND EXPERIENCE…

This outdoor experience is suitable for the passionate walker who will be comfortable walking around 3-5 hours a day with a light backpack <8kg. The Trek is less physically demanding compared to the Everest Region Trek. Preparation would include regular daily walks leading up to this trip. You do need to be in good physical and mental health to complete the trip. If you have any pre-existing medical conditions such as heart, lung and blood diseases please inform me before confirming your participation. We are highly conscious of your health and safety. We also recommend that you have a medical check-up with your GP as well.

The yoga and meditation will be accessible yoga to all body types and abilities. All practices are invitational. There is no prior experience necessary to participate in your yoga practices, however you will be encouraged to do so as to enrich the overall connection, depth and experience of yourself and the group.

WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED?

  • International airfare to and from Kathmandu

  • Helicopter payments if decide to use any heli services

  • Nepal Visa fee (bring accurate USD cash)

  • Covid, Travel and Rescue insurance

  • Emergency evacuation costs

  • Personal expenses (phone calls/mobile data and airtime, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottled/boiled water, hot shower, snacks, curios, speciality coffee’s etc.) – approx. US$ 200 

  • Personal medications

  • Optional trips and sightseeing before or after official. 

  • Night/s in Kathmandu after trip end - but a group discount booking can be made as required for other nights 

  • Tips for guides and porters for all personal duffel carry and guiding services - minimum US$ 150 

  • Credit facility

  • Services not listed in the ‘What Is Included’ section

WHAT TO BRING:

  • We will provide all who book with a detailed pack list well in advance

WHAT WE NEED TO KNOW:
(Reply email this to us upon receiving your booking confirmation)

  • Any allergies or diet requirements?

  • Any pre-existing medical conditions or injuries?

TERMS & CONDITIONS OF BOOKING

Payment options:

  • Payment plans are available at the check out. Part payment does not secure your spot. 100% of the payment is required upfront 3 months prior to the retreat to secure your place.

Cancellations:

  1. Cancellation 6 months prior – Full refund minus 5% admin fee

  2. Cancellation between 6 and 3 months prior - 50% refund

  3. Cancellation less than 3 months – no refund (unless place is transferred which must be arranged by yourself)

  4. If you decide after arriving at the retreat that it is ‘not for you’, you will not receive a refund

  5. If we, the organisers cancel due to lack of sufficient numbers, by a certain date determined by us, you will receive a full refund

  6. If there is a natural disaster in the area that prevents us from undertaking the retreat the organisers will make a decision as to the status of the bookings, in the best interest of all parties concerned. You will most likely receive a full refund

This retreat is designed to leave you feeling inspired, expanded and alive in every way!