Yoga Retreat in
South Korea
October 25 – November 2, 2025
South Korea Yoga, Meditation, and Adventure Retreat led by Caroline Westling
This retreat is for those who would like to combine a yoga retreat in a unique location with an unforgettable experience in a small group. We will have the opportunity to visit various beautiful regions of South Korea, including cities, seaside, and mountains.
Why South Korea?
In recent years I have developed a love and respect for South Korea, its people and its culture. There is a level of self-awareness, kindness and humility that we practice in yoga. RM, the leader of BTS, exemplifies the values in the speech he gave to the United Nations.
In recent years, South Korea has become popular largely through its music, food and drama, and one of the resulting factors is a sense of cross-cultural unity.
It is this sense of unity—that we are seeking through the practice of yoga.
What makes South Korea so special?
Each of us will have our own experience as we travel through the country, and we will find and develop our own unique appreciation for it. That said, I think Korea is a vast country that has something for everyone to fall in love with, whether it be the culture, food, fashion, beauty, lively cities, or natural landscapes.
My aim for this trip is to provide you with an experience of South Korea as well as to engage in yogic practices to move deeper towards ourselves. With 15 years of experience organizing travel retreats, I am now excited to spend 9 days together exploring the culture and beauty of South Korea.
Our journey begins with 3 nights in the vibrant city of Seoul where you can enjoy everything this fascinating city has to offer: Korean fashion, music, art, food, markets, restaurants, culture, beauty… and so much more.
From Seoul, we will travel south to the beautiful oceanside city of Busan on the eastern seacoast where we will spend 1 night. During our stay in Seoul and Busan, we will focus on experiencing Korea and engage in philosophical discussions. You will also have the opportunity to book a private lesson with me during these days.
Finally, we’ll travel inland and spend our final 4 days/nights in a lovely, relaxing resort by the mountains of Daegu. In Daegu, we will deepen our yoga practice through daily classes that balance both our internal journey—exploring pranayama and guided meditations—and the physical practice of asana.
Yoga asana classes will be theme-based. Within the group experience, you will focus on understanding your own individual needs with my guidance.
All levels of practitioners are welcome!
This trip is for those of you who would like to combine a yoga retreat in a unique location with an unforgettable experience.
Meet your Guide
For 20 years, I’ve shared my expertise in yoga, philosophy, and meditation while training yoga teachers across various countries, and for the past 15 years, I’ve curated enriching travel retreat experiences.
In my home country of Sweden, I have served as a specialized guest teacher in various teacher trainings, given public lectures, and taught yoga in schools, prisons, and senior centers.
I’m known for my authenticity, the structure of my classes, always having a clear reason about why I teach sequences in a particular way, and a keen ability to teach students individually while in a group and understand their unique needs.
“To practice and share yoga is a great privilege which I truly honor and respect.“
Information
Seoul (3 nights), Busan (1 nights), and Daegu (4 nights).
Sightseeing (Individual and/or with group)
You will also have free time when you can explore on your own or with the group.
You will have the option to visit a variety of places so you can experience the authentic culture of South Korea. *These excursions are at your own expense.
Examples include visiting a traditional village and an old palace, drinking traditional tea, and maybe even singing karaoke in a typical Karaoke bar (a noraebang room) ;). We will also visit a South Korean food market where you are can purchase the local specialties according to your individual tastes.
- Shared or private lodging
- The cost of train travel (Seoul-Busan-Daegu)
- Dinner
- Sightseeings (specified above)
- A private yoga class
- Yoga classes
- Guided pranayama and meditations
- Philosophy discussions
- Community
- Retreat Gift Bag
- Flights to/from South Korea
- Public transportation travel within South Korea
- Food and Drinks beyond the included meals
- Alcohol
- Sightseeing “see above”
- Personal purchases
- Travel Insurance
Prices
1. Total Retreat Fee: 2299 euros – Shared lodging including dinner, group activities, and trains between locations
2.Total Retreat Fee 2899 euros – Private lodging including dinner, group activities, and trains between locations
3. Total Retreat Fee 2599 euros – Privat lodging including dinner
The price of your flight ticket is not included. You will fly to Seoul, which has two different airports. Incheon International Airport is the largest and most common one. The retreat starts on October 25, which most likely means you need to fly on October 24 at the latest.
Below is a list of suggested airlines and sites to book your flight.
www.finnair.com/se-sv (best option, which I usually travel with)
www.flygcity.se
You need a visa to enter South Korea. Most of you will need a K-ETA, which is a simple electronic application and can be done only one week ahead.
Depending on your home country’s requirements, you may need a different type of visa. You can find out what is required for you by visiting the website of the South Korean embassy of your home country. It is your responsibility to determine which visa you need and to acquire it prior to entry into South Korea.
It is also your responsibility to read up on Covid regulations before you travel so you are prepared for any requirements upon arrival (or transfer if you have connecting flights).
Group Activities
Below is a list of different activities we will do as a group.
- Deoksugung Palace
- Seoul Forest
- Seoul Tower
- Han River
- Myeongdong night market
- Haedong Yonggung temple
- Blueline Park Sky Capsule
- Apsan Mountain
- Suseongmot Lake
- Karaoke/Boardgame evening
- Shopping
Optinal Activities
Below is a list of different activities you can enjoy at your own cost.
Seoul
- Seokchon Lake
- Gamaksan Suspension Bridge
- Korean war museum
- Gyeongbokgung Palace
- Changdeokgung Palace
- Traditional village
- National Museum
- Beauty and spa treatments (Korean specialties)
- Shopping
- Magnate Café
- Busan Tower
- Yongdusan Park
- Kim Jae Sun Gallery
- Gamcheon Culture Village
- Samnak Ecp Park
- Nampodong Market
- Jagalchi Market
Daegu
- Mountain Walks
- Donghwasa Temple
- Wolgwnag Waterfront Park
- Daegu Art Museum
- Daegu Tower
- Palgongsan Cable Car
- Traditional sauna
- Beauty and spa treatments (Korean specialties)
Registration
A non-refundable registration fee of 700 euros secures your booking for this trip.
The rest of the amount is due no later than August 15, 2024.
Option 1
Shared lodging including dinner, group activities, and trains between locations
Option 2
Private lodging including dinner, group activities, and trains between locations
Option 3
Privat lodging including dinner
Registration Fee Only
Cancellation Policy:
All deposits are non-refundable.
Cancelations will be accepted until August 15. This does not include the non-refundable deposit of 700 euros.
No credit or refund will be given is available if the attendee cancels after August 15, 2025, does not show up, or leaves early for any reason. All final tuition payments are due by August 15, 2025. You can also pay in full at the time you pay your deposit.
Travel Insurance
You may wish to purchase travel insurance.
My love letter to Korea…
Sitting on the plane towards you for the first time it felt like I was meeting the love of my life. Well in one sense it was because I already lost one of my sons to you.
When I met you, you exceeded my expectations of you and I can’t even with words describe the amazing time I had with you.
You introduced me to new friends and experiences which I will be forever grateful for. It was with a very heavy heart that I left you for the first time and I missed you deeply but I knew that we would see each other again soon. Korea you will always have a big piece of my heart and my love for you will never grow old.
– Caroline Westling
FAQs
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What if the accommodations I want are sold out?
What's included in the price?
Flights, travel insurance, spa, travel to and from retreat, lunches, additional activities, tips, and additional snacks or drinks such as alcohol are not included.
What if I want to share my room?
Are payment plans available?
Payment plans are available! We require a $700 non-refundable deposit to save your spot. You can choose a payment plan through Klarna.
Where do I fly in to?
We ask that you arrive latest March 30th when the retreat starts and leave at esrliest on April 7th when the retreat ends.
Should I purchase Travel Insurance for my trip and adventure?
What should I bring?
Do plan on bringing a yoga mat, and some props.
What additional activities are available?
Is yoga experience needed?
What are the deposit and cancellation policies?
All deposits are non-refundable. No credit or refund is available if the attendee cancels later than August 15th or if they do not show up, or leave early for any reason.
COVID Contingency Plan and Policy
Contact
If you have any questions or want to give feedback, please send your email directly to hello@carolinewestling.com.