Winter Mindfulness Camp

The Mindfulness Winter Camp is a week-long immersive experience designed to help participants embrace mindfulness in their daily lives. Held at the serene Pema Yoedling Gonpa in Pelrithang, Gelephu, this camp offers a variety of activities blending mindfulness practices with fun, creativity, and self-discovery. It provides a unique opportunity to start the new year with intention, balance, and a deeper connection to oneself and others.

The camp combines ancient mindfulness techniques, such as meditation and spiritual teachings, with modern approaches to creative expression and wellness. Participants will explore mindful breathing, time management, and nutrition while engaging in yoga, games, art, and even photography. These activities are crafted to bring focus and awareness to everyday actions, making mindfulness accessible and practical.

A highlight of the camp is its emphasis on community and celebration. With activities like campfires, music, games, and a New Year’s gathering, the program fosters a sense of togetherness and joy. Creative workshops and reflective exercises, such as a time capsule activity, allow participants to express themselves and set meaningful intentions for the year ahead.

Whether through meditation, sports, or shared meals, this camp encourages participants to slow down, savor the moment, and cultivate habits that nurture the mind, body, and soul. It’s an opportunity to recharge and reconnect in a tranquil setting while learning skills that enrich everyday life.

SPEAKERS & ORGANISERS

PROGRAM & AGENDA

30th Dec, 2024

DAY 1

5:30 PM – 5:45 PM Gathering of Participants and Settling Down – Pema Choden
5:45 PM – 5:55 PM Welcome Address – Pema Choden
6:00 PM – 6:20 PM Overview of the camp and mindfulness practices – Zhenphen Longdrel
6:25 PM – 6:35 PM Pema Yoedling Website Launch
6:35 PM-6:40 PM Song: Yar La Eh – Lungten Wangchuk Karma
6:45 PM – 7:45 PM Anapanasati meditation-Mindfulness of breathing (Shamata/Vipasana) Lama Kunzang Dorjee
7:45 PM Dinner
31st Dec, 2024

DAY 2

5:30 PM – 6:45 PM Mindful Time Management: A session focusing on effective time Karan Bir Urao

6:50 PM – 7:05 PM Recess Time: Break for participants to relax & mingle.

7:10 PM- 7:40 PM Makeup Artist – Kezang/Phuntsho Choden

7:40 PM – 9:30 PM Dinner

9:00 PM – 12:30 PM Entertainment, Countdown, Open Mic – Karan/Lungten/Phuntsho/Goempa

1st Jan, 2025

DAY 3

5:30 PM – 6:30 PM Meditation on Immeasurable (Shamata/Vipasana) Lama Kunzang Dorjee
6:35 PM – 6:45 PM Recess Time: Break for participants to relax & mingle.
6:45 PM – 7:45 PM Vlogging with Denkars Gateaway – Tshering Denkar

7:45 PM Onwards Dinner

2nd Jan, 2025

DAY 4

5:35 PM – 6:45 PM Meditation on Immeasurable (Shamata/Vipasana) Lama Kunzang Dorjee
6:15 PM – 6:30 PM Recess Time: Break for participants to relax & mingle.
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM Basics of music: How to compose and play Lungten Wangchuk
7:30 PM Dinner

3rd Jan, 2025

DAY 5

5:30 PM- 7:00 PM An Introduction to basics of nutrition Dr Harsha
7:00 PM-7:30 PM Talk on one month vegan challenge – Phuntsho Rabten
7:30 PM – 7:45 Brain Break Entertainment – Sunny Tobgay
7:30 PM Dinner

4th Jan, 2025

DAY 6 (Tentative)

6:30 AM – 7:30 AM

Yoga Sarita Maya Mongar

8:30 AM- 09:30 AM Spiritual Education-Three doors down: Taming body, mind and speech Zhenphen Longdrel
09:35 AM – 10:30 AM Art and Poetry – Phuntsho Rabten
10:30 AM -10:45 AM Recess Time
10:45 AM – 12:30 PM Saving Aninmals Sonam Norzin & Jangsa team
12:30 PM – 2:00 PM Lunch Break
2:00-3:00 PM Way Forward on Winter Mindfulness Camp – Karan Urao
3:00-3:15 PM Entertainment –  LKW/Sunny
3:15 PM – 6:00 PM Mini Canvas Painting Lhachen
6:00 PM -6:15 PM Break/Rest
6:15 PM Onwards Movie Screening – Pig at the crossing

5th Jan, 2025

DAY 7(Tentative)

6:30 AM – 7:30 AM

Yoga Sarita Maya Mongar

8:30 AM – 11:30 PM Documentary Workshp Dr Harsha
11:30- 1:00 PM Lunch Break

2:00-3:30 PM How to Read Food Labels- Mindful Choices in Nutrition (Virtual)Dietician Shweta

Meeting ID: 872 3435 6691
Passcode: Jangsa

7:00 PM Dinner

7:30 PM Onwards Street Theatre& Entertainment Mr Boto & Team, LKW, Sunny & Tshering Dorji

Closing Remark Zhenphen Longdrel