Travel is an invitation to be present, reflect, and align.
Open to all who are curious about Bhutan and travelling differently, this preview is hosted by SoulTrips and Mindfulnests. Gain a deeper understanding of Bhutan’s Gross National Happiness philosophy and its deep-rooted connection to nature.
Date: 29 January 2026, Thursday
Time: 6:30PM – 7:15PM (Registration from 6.00PM onwards)
Venue: Crane @ OUE Downtown
Address: 6A Shenton Way, #01-12 Downtown Gallery, Singapore 068815
Price: Free
"Bhutan: A Journey of Curiosity and Purpose"
Travel Dates: 31 May - 10 June, 2026
Learn about our NEW 11-day journey designed for the seeker, the curious, and those looking to align their inner world with the majestic energy of Bhutan. This trip is ideal for those who are seeking calm, alignment, and purpose beyond the trip itself.
During our preview session, York will share her personal experiences with Bhutan. Gain insights into how mindfulness and Chinese metaphysics have shaped the way she journeys, reflects, and finds clarity.
Essential Travel "Must-Knows" for travel to Bhutan
- Where to visit in Bhutan: Paro, Thimphu, Bumthang, Trongsa, Gangtey, Punakha
- The Impact of your Visit: Bhutan operates on a "High Value, Low Volume" tourism model. Learn about US$100/night Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) that funds free education, healthcare, and environmental conservation.
- Visa and Flights to Bhutan: From April 2026, Drukair will fly three times a week from Singapore to Paro.
- Pre-trip Practical Essentials: Currency, wifi, data roaming, dos and don'ts, including monastery etiquette.
Following the trip preview, which is complimentary, there will be a paid workshop (optional) on the same day. The workshop is an invitation to step into the spirit of "Bhutan: A Journey of Curiosity and Purpose".
Workshop: Introduction to Mindfulness & Chinese Metaphysics
This introductory workshop by Mindfulnests is an invitation to slow down and reconnect with presence, clarity, and intention. Designed for those seeking greater self-understanding and calm amidst the pace of daily life, the session offers a gentle introduction to mindfulness and Chinese metaphysics as complementary paths of insight and alignment.
Time: 7:45 – 9:15 PM
Price: $58 per pax (pay via Mindfulnests website)
Guided by mindfulness educator York, participants will be introduced to simple, accessible mindfulness practices and tips that support awareness, emotional steadiness, and intentional living.
The workshop also introduces Chinese metaphysics, with a focus on BaZi (Four Pillars of Destiny), as a complementary lens for understanding life’s rhythms, transitions, and timing. Shared as a tool for insight rather than prediction, BaZi offers a perspective on personal strengths, challenges, and alignment, supporting participants in navigating change with greater awareness and ease.
For participants who are open to sharing their birth details (year, month, date & hour), they will receive a complimentary BaZi reading for 2026.
Meet your host (and trip facilitator) - York, founder of Mindfulnests
York is a mindfulness educator who believes that journeys, both inner and outer, are invitations into deeper presence, reflection, and connection. With over 16 years of experience in experiential tertiary education and youth mentorship, she holds steady, compassionate spaces that support participants in slowing down and reconnecting with what truly matters.
Her path into mindfulness was shaped by lived experiences of personal challenge and loss, deepening her commitment to practices that cultivate resilience, calm, and clarity. Alongside this, York’s exploration of Chinese Metaphysics emerged as a quest for alignment. Through the ancient wisdom of BaZi and Feng Shui, she discovered powerful tools for self-understanding, clarity of purpose, and navigating life’s transitions with greater ease.
York’s experience in Bhutan has further shaped her approach to mindfulness, as she learned from the Bhutanese how compassion, harmony, and reverence for nature can be integrated into daily life. This experience continues to inform the way she guides others to cultivate curiosity, compassion, and a deeper connection with self and the world around them.
York is a trained teacher in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) from UC San Diego School of Medicine, Center for Mindfulness, and brings together mindfulness and ancient wisdom with warmth, clarity, and grounded presence.
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