The Labyrinth of Light: A Winter Feast for the Soul

I created this Nepal retreat because I know how hard this time of year can feel. I’ve spent more New Year’s alone than I care to admit - for all sorts of reasons. And I used to wish someone would create a space like this… soft, soulful, held. A place to rest. To begin again gently, not with pressure or fireworks, but with kindness.

So here it is. Labyrinth of Light is for the quietly tired ones. The ones who hold it all together. The ones who are strong for everyone else, but rarely feel held themselves. The ones who want something more honest than champagne and noise.

This retreat is my heart on a plate. Every detail has been thought through with love - not to impress you, but to take care of you.

🍂 If you're craving stillness
 🍂 If you want to feel looked after for once
 🍂 If you’re ready for a new kind of New Year

Then I hope you'll come. And if you're unsure, have questions, or just need someone to talk it through with - message me. I'm here. Truly. Let’s make it work.

We are deeply honoured to welcome Martha Collard as the heart of this retreat. A renowned gong master, Kundalini yoga teacher and founder of Red Doors Studio, Martha brings a lifetime of devotion to ancient practices that restore balance, clarity and connection. Her work in sound healing, meditation and sacred geometry has transformed lives across the world - from TEDx stages to the Global Wellness Summit.

At this retreat, Martha will lead daily gong baths - vibrational journeys that soothe the nervous system and awaken inner knowing. But perhaps most profound is her invitation to co-create a labyrinth, a symbolic path of return. With her guidance, we will shape this walking meditation space from the earth beneath our feet, weaving intention into every curve.

To walk a labyrinth is to journey inward. To walk with Martha is to be held in deep presence.

Through her teachings, we invite you to experience ancient wisdom made beautifully accessible—sound, stillness and soul resonance. This is more than a retreat; it is a return to yourself.

Follow Martha at @reddoorsstudio

Documentary Photography · Himalayan Narrative Craft

Born where the Annapurnas meet the sky, Aaditya Chand approaches his craft with equal parts technical precision and quiet reverence. A graduate of New York Institute of Photography, he specializes in capturing those unguarded moments when the boundary between inner journey and outer landscape dissolves—whether during morning gong sessions, labyrinth walks, or fireside reflections.

His Teaching Offerings:

During the retreat, Aaditya serves as both observer and guide. His documentary work preserves the quiet magic of our shared experience, while his daily Contemplative Photography sessions teach participants to frame their own visual stories through mindful attention. Every image respects the sacred container we create together, with clear agreements about privacy and usage.

Beyond these mountains, Aaditya channels his artistry into social impact as founder of SEOD Charity. The organization provides vocational photography training to Nepali youth, equipping them with skills to document their cultural heritage while creating sustainable livelihoods. His methodology emphasizes ethical storytelling—honoring subjects with the same care he brings to retreat documentation.

For glimpses of his work that walks the line between artistry and authenticity: @mountian_echoes

Hatha Yoga · Anatomy · Sacred Sound

Born in the majestic valleys of Mustang, Shyam’s 20-year journey with yoga began at a quiet Vipassana retreat. Trained across Nepal, Myanmar and India, he is now a senior yoga teacher trainer at Himalayan Yogini, blending:

●       The timeless grace of Classical Hatha and Yin with deep anatomical wisdom

●       Ancient yogic philosophy woven gently into daily life

●       The resonant power of Tibetan singing bowls to deepen meditation

His Teaching Philosophy:
 “In the heart of the mountains, yoga reveals its true strength - steady like the peaks that rise above the clouds. Each movement flows like the mountain breeze, grounding the spirit and opening the heart. Yoga here is a dialogue between body and earth, breath and sky, sound and silence.”

His Retreat Invitation:
 “Begin your year surrounded by the raw beauty of the Himalayas, where every sunrise invites renewal. Here, the mountains hold the strength and stillness we seek within ourselves. This is a sacred place to shed the old and step gently into a fresh beginning. I invite you to join this journey of transformation and peace.”

Connect: @himalayan_yogini