The teachings of a Tibetan Monk
A Rare Spiritual Residency with Tibetan Master Geshe YongDong
11th - 15th September 2025
Daily Practices Guided by Ancient Tibetan Wisdom
This September, we are honoured to welcome Master Geshe YongDong (Geshela) - a revered Tibetan Bön lama - for an exclusive five-day spiritual residency devoted to ancient practices for clarity, peace, and deep inner renewal.
Held within the serene grounds of The Estate, Geshela will lead dedicated workshops offering a harmonious rhythm of traditional Tibetan practices. Expect daily sessions of breathwork, mantra, meditative movement, and energy healing - all designed to restore balance and reconnect you with your inner self.
This is a rare opportunity to learn directly from one of the few living masters of this ancient Himalayan tradition still teaching in the West.
The Makings of Mastery
Geshe YongDong Losar (Geshela) became a Buddhist monk at the age of 13, taking his vows at the esteemed Nangzhig Bönpo Monastery in Tibet. He has since devoted over three decades to study, practice, and global teaching. Now one of the few qualified Bön spiritual masters living in the West, Geshela brings profound wisdom, depth, and warmth to this one-of-a-kind residency at Beaverbrook - offering guests a rare opportunity to engage with ancient Himalayan teachings through a contemporary lens of compassion, clarity, and deep humility.
The Daily Programme
11th - 15th September
8.00am: Breathe & Tsa Lung movement with breathwork
2.30pm: Daily immersive practices (see below)
6.30pm: Opening the chakras - a meditative chanting session using the mantra of the Five Warriors
For in-house guests, morning and evening sessions are complimentary. You may book one of the daily immersive practices by calling The Coach House Spa on 01372 571 300, ahead of your stay.
The daily immersive practices are included in Whispers of the Himalayas Spa Day or A Spiritual Weekend Retreat (see below).
Daily Immersive Practices
90 minutes each
Thursday, 11th September – Preparing for Meditation
Calm breath techniques, mind-centering, and exploring the three levels of breath
Friday, 12th September – Nine Breathings of Purification
Powerful breathwork to clear the five negative emotions
Saturday, 13th September – Training the Mind
Discovering the true nature of the mind through awareness, distraction, and antidotes
Sunday, 14th September – Four Foundations of Mindfulness
Grounding the mind through body, feeling, and phenomena
Monday, 15th September – Walking Meditation & Sky/Sun Gazing
Connecting with nature through meditative walking and open sky awareness
A Spiritual Weekend Retreat
This September, experience a rare opportunity to stay at Beaverbrook during a one-of-a-kind residency with renowned Tibetan Monk, Master Geshe YongDong (Geshela). Over two immersive days, retreat to the peaceful surroundings of The Estate and take part in transformative daily sessions in breathwork, movement, and meditation. The stay includes two nights’ accommodation, breakfast each morning, and three guided sessions with Geshela - with full access to The Coach House Spa throughout your time with us.
Spa Day: Whispers of The Himalayas
The Coach House Spa invites you on a journey within. Guided by renowned Tibetan Monk, Master Geshe YongDong, discover ancient spiritual practices that calm the body and awaken the soul. Choose from five transformative teachings - each offering a distinct path toward inner peace, clarity, and renewal.