Eliminating Obstacles Through Reconnection with the Five Elements

Rooted in ancient Tibetan wisdom, this retreat invites participants to renew, restore, and deepen self-healing through reconnection with the Five Elements, Five Chakras, and Five Inner Lights. By exploring Geksel, or the elimination of obstacles, the program supports a clearer understanding of one’s nature and a steadier response to life’s challenges with balance and awareness.

Drawing from Tibetan Buddhism and Sowa Rigpa, the Science of Healing, guests are guided to discover their individual elemental constitution and to learn how Space, Wind, Fire, Water, and Earth shape body, energy, and mind. With experiential teachings and meditation, the retreat offers an approachable yet meaningful introduction to Tibetan Medicine for both seasoned practitioners and those new to meditation.

The overall intention is to foster a deeper connection with true nature, encouraging self-healing, support for the healing of others, emotional equilibrium, and an embodied understanding of timeless contemplative traditions.

Thursday, May 21

3 - 6 pm Arrival and Check-in
6 - 7 pm Dinner
7:30 - 9 pm Welcome Program: The Philosophy of Sowa Rigpa

Friday, May 22

7 - 8 am Early Morning Program (Tibetan Yoga)
8 - 9 am Breakfast
9:30 am - 12 pm The Five Elements: Subtle and Gross Elements, Elemental Cycles, and the Five Internal Elements
12:30 - 1:30 pm Lunch
1:30 - 3 pm Break / Integration Time
3 - 5:30 pm The Three Humors
6 - 7 pm Dinner
7:30 - 9 pm Evening Program: Shanglon Practice

Saturday, May 23

7 - 8 am Early Morning Program (Tibetan Yoga)
8 - 9 am Breakfast
9:30 am - 12 pm Discovering Your Body and Mind Constitution
12:30 - 1:30 pm Lunch
1:30 - 3 pm Break / Personal Practice
3 - 5:30 pm Introduction to Eliminating Obstacles Practice
6 - 7 pm Dinner
7:30 - 9 pm Eliminating Obstacles Meditation Practice

Sunday, May 24

7 - 11 am Check-out of Rooms
7 - 8 am Sang Offering to Shanglon
8 - 9 am Breakfast
9:30 am - 12 pm Eliminating Obstacles Practice & Questions
12:30 – 1:30 pm Lunch & Departure
*Please note this schedule is subject to change.