CLOUD & BREATH
Tsa Lung Mountain Retreat
Five days in Gudauri dedicated to Tsa Lung — a Tibetan practice combining breathing, movement and attention.
The retreat takes place in two detached mountain cabins outside the main resort area. The group is limited to four participants.
5 Days · Gudauri, Georgia · 4 Participants
THE COURSE
The retreat follows a progressive five-day Tsa Lung course based on the system taught by Tulku Lobsang Rinpoche.
- preparatory breathing and movement
- practices for balancing the breath and working with the channels
- vase breathing and breath retention
- movement sequences coordinated with breathing and attention
- visualisation practices
- periods of rest and calm-abiding meditation
- guidance for continuing the practice independently
DAILY SCHEDULE
A typical full day
07:30–09:30
Morning practice
09:30–10:30
Breakfast
11:30–13:30
Instruction and practice
13:30–14:30
Lunch
14:30–16:30
Rest or a short walk
16:30–18:30
Practice, review and questions
19:00
Dinner
The first and final days have adjusted schedules for arrival, orientation, conclusion and departure. Practice time is approximately 30 hours over five days.
LOCATION
Gudauri, Georgia
The retreat is based in two detached cabins in the mountain forest near Gudauri, away from the main resort buildings.
The cabins provide direct access to quiet outdoor space while remaining within reach of Gudauri.
ACCOMMODATION & MEALS
Cabins, meals and rest
The group stays in heated cabins, with four participants in each cabin. Each cabin has sleeping areas, a bathroom and a small kitchen.
Three meals a day are provided. Breakfast follows the morning practice, lunch is kept light, and dinner is served after the final session. Meals are mainly vegetarian, with other dietary requirements agreed in advance.
Alcohol is not included and is not used during the retreat.
WHAT IS INCLUDED
Five-day Tsa Lung course
Approximately 30 hours of instruction and guided practice
Four nights in the mountain cabins
Three meals a day, from dinner on the first day to lunch on the final day
Local transfer between central Gudauri and the cabins on arrival and departure
Practice mats, cushions and blankets
NOT INCLUDED
Travel to and from Gudauri
Airport transfers
Travel and medical insurance
Personal clothing and equipment
Additional accommodation before or after the retreat
Personal expenses
Airport transfer from Tbilisi can be arranged separately.
HEALTH & PARTICIPATION
No previous experience of Tsa Lung, yoga or meditation is required.
The course includes physical movement, controlled breathing and breath retention. It is not suitable during pregnancy.
Before booking, please inform me about high blood pressure, cardiovascular or respiratory conditions, epilepsy, glaucoma or retinal problems, recent surgery or injury, hernia, or any other condition affected by breath retention or physical movement.
UPCOMING DATES
WINTER 2026/27 · CLOUD & BREATH
Tsa Lung Mountain Retreat
19–23 December 2026 · Gudauri, Georgia
AUTUMN 2027 · CLOUD & BREATH
Tsa Lung Mountain Retreat
2–6 October 2027 · Gudauri, Georgia
WINTER 2027/28 · CLOUD & BREATH
Tsa Lung Mountain Retreat
14–18 December 2027 · Gudauri, Georgia
Current availability and future dates are listed in the Calendar.