Meet Your Instructor: Simon Yuen — Leading Breathwork Facilitator Behind the Vanuatu Flow Retreat
When it comes to choosing a retreat, the location matters. The setting matters. The experience matters. But more than anything… The facilitator matters. Because it’s not the destination alone that creates transformation — it’s the person holding the space for it. At the Vanuatu Flow Retreat, that space is guided by Simon Yuen, a globally recognised breathwork, somatic, and cold water immersion facilitator working across Australia, Hong Kong, and Asia. For many, this isn’t just a retreat. It’s a rare opportunity to spend 7 days in an intimate setting with a facilitator who has guided thousands of individuals through deep emotional release, nervous system regulation, and life-changing breakthroughs.
Meet your Facilitator – Simon Yuen
Simon Yuen is widely known as a leading breathwork facilitator in Australia and Asia, with over 20 years of experience in the fitness, wellness, and performance space. His work spans across:
Australia (Sydney, and nationwide workshops)
Hong Kong
Asia (including Korea, Singapore, Thailand and Bali running workshops, retreats &trainings.
Over the years, Simon has:
Guided thousands of participants through breathwork and somatic experiences
Trained and mentored new facilitators and instructors globally
Developed his own approach integrating breathwork, somatics, and cold water immersion
Built a reputation for creating safe, deeply transformative environments
He is also the founder of Erthe Life, a platform dedicated to breathwork, movement, and nervous system regulation.
👉 Learn more about Simon’s background here: https://erthelife.com/pages/simon-yuen-founder
A Different Kind of Facilitation
There are many retreats out there.But not all facilitation is created equal. Simon’s approach is grounded in one core principle:
Trauma-informed, presence-led facilitation
This means:
No forcing
No pushing
No “breakthrough at all costs” mentality
Instead, everything is:
Guided, not forced
Responsive to the individual
Facilitated in real time, not scripted
Every session is shaped by:
The energy of the group
The readiness and experience of each participant
What is actually present in the moment
Everything is customised to meet you where you’re at
This creates something far more powerful than a structured program. It creates a living experience.
What Makes This Retreat Different
The Vanuatu Flow Retreat isn’t designed as a typical wellness getaway. It’s not about ticking boxes or filling your schedule with activities. It’s about creating the conditions for a true nervous system reset and emotional release. What makes this retreat unique is the integration of:
Breathwork (for emotional release and nervous system regulation)
Somatic practices (to reconnect with the body)
Cold water immersion (to build resilience and presence)
Nature immersion (to disconnect from noise and overstimulation)
Combined with:
A small, intimate group setting
A trauma-informed container
Direct facilitation from a highly experienced instructor
This is what allows the experience to go deeper than most retreats.
The Journey You’ll Experience
This retreat is intentionally designed as a progressive journey — not just a collection of sessions.
Arrival: Decompress & Reconnect
Most people arrive carrying:
stress
tension
mental noise
disconnection from their body
The first phase is about slowing down. You’ll be guided to:
land in your body
reconnect with your breath
become aware of what’s actually present
No pressure.No expectations. Just space to arrive.
Mid-Retreat: Emotional Release & Breakthrough
As the body begins to feel safe… Things start to surface. Through guided breathwork and somatic practices, participants often experience:
emotional release
deep insights
stored tension leaving the body
shifts in perspective
This is where real transformation begins. Not through force —but through allowing. With Simon’s facilitation, every participant is supported safely through this process.
Final Phase: Integration & Embodiment
The final stage is where everything comes together. This is not about “going back to normal life.” It’s about returning differently. Participants often leave with:
a regulated nervous system
clarity and direction
a deeper connection to themselves
tools to continue beyond the retreat
Many describe this phase as:
feeling refreshed
feeling grounded
feeling like a new chapter has begun
The Power of Breathwork, Somatics & Cold Exposure
Breathwork
Breathwork is one of the most powerful tools for accessing the body. It allows you to:
move beyond the thinking mind
release stored emotional patterns
regulate your nervous system
Simon’s breathwork sessions are known for being:
deeply immersive
safe and trauma-informed
guided with precision and care
Somatic Practices
Stress and trauma are not just mental — they are stored in the body. Somatic work helps to:
release physical tension
restore natural movement
reconnect you to your body’s intelligence
Cold Water Immersion
Cold exposure is one of the fastest ways to train the nervous system. It teaches you to:
stay calm under pressure
regulate your breath in discomfort
build resilience in real time
Under proper guidance, it becomes a powerful tool for transformation.
A Rare Opportunity to Learn Directly
What makes this retreat particularly unique is the opportunity to work closely with Simon in an intimate group setting. In most settings, you may only experience a short workshop or a single session. Here, you are immersed in:
6 days of guided experience
continuous support
deeper learning and integration
For those who resonate with this work, it’s more than a retreat. It’s a chance to:
understand your body at a deeper level
learn tools you can carry for life
experience what true regulation feels like
Who This Retreat Is For
This retreat is designed for individuals who are ready for more than just a holiday. It’s for you if:
You’re feeling burnt out or constantly “on”
You feel disconnected from yourself
You’re a high performer seeking a deeper reset
You want real transformation, not surface-level relaxation
You’re open to exploring breathwork, somatics, and cold exposure
Participants often come from:
Australia (Sydney, Melbourne, nationwide)
Hong Kong
across Asia
All sharing a common intention: to reset, reconnect, and realign
About Erthe Life
This retreat is an extension of the work created through Erthe Life — a platform dedicated to breathwork, movement, and nervous system health. Through Erthe Life, Simon offers:
workshops and events
training programs
retreats and immersive experiences
👉 Explore upcoming experiences here: https://erthelife.com/pages/events
👉 Visit Erthe Life: https://www.erthelife.com
Limited Spaces. Intentional Experience.
This is not a large-scale retreat. Spaces are intentionally limited to ensure:
quality facilitation
personal attention
a safe and supportive environment
Because real transformation doesn’t happen in large crowds. It happens in the right environment, with the right guidance.
Join the Vanuatu Flow Retreat
If this resonates with you, trust that. This isn’t something you need to overthink. Opportunities like this — combining:
location
facilitation
depth of experience
— don’t come often.
👉 Join the priority list here: https://www.vanuatuflowretreats.com/join-priority-list
Final Thoughts
A retreat can be many things. A break.A reset.An escape. But with the right facilitator… It becomes something more. A turning point. With Simon Yuen guiding the Vanuatu Flow Retreat, this is not just about stepping away from your life — It’s about returning to it with clarity, presence, and a deeper connection to yourself.
With presence,
Domi
Founder, Vanuatu Flow Retreats
Creating spaces for nervous system reset, reconnection and grounded clarity.
