The Wind Leads Back To Self
This retreat is not about striving for self-improvement or pushing yourself harder.
It is an invitation into a space where you can reconnect with the wholeness already within you — to rest, to breathe, and to let your True Nature unfold effortlessly — beyond effort, beyond techniques, beyond any need to “fix” yourself.
These refined days of deep immersion open the living transmission of Sundao; ISM — where breath, gentle movement, and somatic meditation become gateways into your Inner Space.
Many modern approaches try to solve inner challenges by adding more effort, more analysis, more searching. Here, we choose a different way: returning directly to the simplicity and purity of being — resting, breathing, sensing, and allowing the natural mind to unfold.
During the retreat, you will be gently guided through:
• Somatic meditation — restoring the natural resonance between body, energy, and Inner Space.
• Mindful breathing — using breath as a living bridge to presence and energetic wholeness.
• Gentle movement and energy awareness — opening the body as a channel for life force, harmony, and clarity.
• Entering the Inner Space — a living energetic transmission with personal guidance for your unique unfolding.
This is not about achieving or mastering techniques. It is about returning to your natural harmony — where body, mind, and energy gently align into clarity, calm, and creative flow.
About Teachers:
"For us, the meaning ㅤㅤof life is deeply rooted in an unending journey."
On the journey of awakening to our true nature and living in harmony with it. Life is not about seeking external validation or achievements, but about deepening our connection to the Inner Truth that lives within each of us.
ㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤMaster Yu & Soo Jin
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13 november
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15:00
Registration and check-in
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18:00
Welcoming greetings
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19:00
Dinner
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15:00
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14 november
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07:00
Morning practice with ISM facilitator
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08:00
Free time and relaxation in leisure areas
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09:00
Breakfast
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11:00 - 13:30
Practice with Master Yu and Soo Jin
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14:00
Lunch
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15:00 - 17:00
Free time and relaxation in leisure areas
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17:00 - 19:00
Practice with Master Yu
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19:00 -20:00
Dinner
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07:00
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15 november
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07:00
Morning practice with ISM facilitator
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08:00
Free time and relaxation in leisure areas
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09:00
Breakfast
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11:00 - 13:30
Practice with Master Yu and Soo Jin
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14:00
Lunch
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16:00 - 19:00
Practice with Master Yu and Soo Jin in a natural location
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19:00 -20:00
Dinner
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07:00
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16 november
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07:00
Morning practice with ISM facilitator
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08:00
Free time and relaxation in leisure areas
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09:00
Breakfast
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11:00 - 13:30
Practice with Master Yu and Soo Jin
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14:00
Lunch
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15:00 - 16:00
Free time and relaxation in leisure areas
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16:00 - 17:30
Practice with Master Yu
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17:30 - 18:30
Free time and relaxation in leisure areas
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19:00 -20:00
Dinner
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07:00
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17 november
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07:00
Morning practice with ISM facilitator
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08:00
Free time and relaxation in leisure areas
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09:00
Breakfast
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10:30
Closing ceremony
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12:00
Check-out
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07:00
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*Organizers may change the program.
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Estrela Serenity
A mountain retreat for wind seekers, nestled in the timeless beauty of the Serra da Estrela Natural Park.
Reconnect with nature and with yourself in a land of ancient forests, fresh air, and panoramic views over the Mondego Valley — this is our plan for these days.
The Hall of Contemplation is a place of power for practices. Here, spirit and nature unite as one, and every shared hour becomes a deep journey among streams of light and mountain landscapes.
During the retreat, you will have free access to all relaxation zones — take a dip in the open-air heated pool, unwind in the hammam or sauna, or enjoy a leisurely walk through the grounds. All the benefits of our location are available to participants during free time between practices.
Our menu features Portuguese cuisine with a focus on regional delicacies. Vegetarian and vegan options are available.
About Sundao; ISM
Sundao; ISM is a complete reimagining of ancient wisdom through the lens of overall well-being. This system helps people truly care for themselves and for others, taking responsibility as the creator, master, and leader of their own lives.
ISM offers a three-component approach:
ㅤ• ISM as the Integral Somatic Method — a methodology for ㅤㅤaddressing life’s challenges in any chosen moment, guided by ㅤyour deepest truth and your Inner Space.
ㅤ• ISM as Inner Space Meditation — the meditation of beingㅤ ㅤwho you truly are, through the energetic state of “having, loving, ㅤand knowing.”
ㅤ• ISM as the Movement of Inner Spirituality — a message and ㅤmovement of personal sovereignty, the foundation of genuine ㅤㅤwell-being.
Our dynamic ISM gatherings create a caring, inspiring, and educational environment for breakthroughs in the most important aspects of your life.
We provide each participant with absolute clarity and a practical understanding of how to bring about the changes they desire — moving from inner turmoil, stagnation, stress, and any physical or mental challenges to freedom of consciousness and a fully lived life.
Tour details:
- The quiet region of Gouveia in central Portugal, located on the slopes of the Serra da Estrela mountain range.
- Accommodation in a hotel for 4 nights.
- Twin rooms with separate beds (single occupancy available — please inquire about availability).
- Access to the SPA area and swimming pool.
- Breakfasts, lunches, and dinners.
- Retreat program with Master Yu and Soo Jin
- 20 hours of unique practices with experienced masters and guides of Sundao; ISM.
- Pleasant, calming additional activities during free time.
- Practices will be conducted in English with translation into Ukrainian.
- Special gifts designed in the concept of the journey.
- Transportation to and from the tour’s starting point.
- Travel insurance (travel insurance is mandatory).
- Personal expenses.
- Payment can be made in several stages:
– 30% down payment to secure your spot at the time of booking.
– The remaining 70% must be paid no later than one month before the tour starts.
- Payment can be made in EUR, USD, or UAH at the official NBU exchange rate on the day of payment.
- 2 months before the tour starts: 90% of the prepayment is refundable.
- 1 month before the tour starts: 50% of the prepayment is refundable.
- Less than 30 days before the tour starts: the prepayment is non-refundable.