A gentle fasting Buchinger fasting reset in one of Vietnams most beatiful Hot Spring Wellness Resorts.
About the retreat
Yên Retreat is a quiet invitation to slow down, rest deeply and allow the body to reset in one of Hue’s most restorative natural settings. Set at Alba Wellness Valley, the retreat combines guided fasting, mineral hot springs, onsen bathing, gentle movement, massage and practical education in a calm, spacious rhythm.
The word Yên reflects peace, stillness and a settled state of being. It is a fitting name for a retreat designed to support release, recovery and a softer pace of life.
Why join Yên Retreat
This retreat is for guests who want a structured fasting experience without intensity or overload. It is especially suited to people who feel tired, overstimulated, mentally full or physically heavy and want to return to simple, sustainable health habits.
At Yên Retreat, we focus on creating the conditions for real restoration. That means fewer distractions, fewer decisions and more space for the body to do what it does best when given the right support.
What to expect
Your days at Yên Retreat are intentionally simple and well-paced. You will be guided through fasting support, mineral bathing, massage, quiet rest and short educational sessions that explain what is happening in your body and why it matters.
The programme is designed to help you:
- Rest the digestive system.
- Support circulation and relaxation.
- Protect muscle mass during fasting.
- Understand how to break the fast well.
- Leave with a clearer sense of how to care for your body after the retreat.
The setting
Alba Wellness Valley is an ideal home for Yên Retreat because the landscape itself supports the purpose of the retreat. Forest paths, hot springs, onsen, spa treatments and dedicated wellness spaces create an environment where calm feels natural rather than forced.
Here, rest is not an add-on. It is part of the place.
Education and guidance
Yên Retreat is not about filling every moment with content. The educational part of the programme is focused, practical and relevant, so you can understand the essentials without feeling overloaded.
You will learn about:
- Fasting and how to support it.
- The role of muscle mass and metabolism.
- How to reintroduce food after fasting.
- How to make healthier decisions after returning home.
How this retreat feels
Yên Retreat is gentle, reflective and spacious. It gives you time to breathe, to walk, to bathe, to sleep and to notice how your body responds when it is no longer under constant pressure.
It is a retreat for people who do not want more noise, but more clarity.
Best for
- Guests seeking a calm fasting reset.
- People wanting to slow down and recover energy.
- Anyone looking for a structured retreat with clear guidance.
- Guests who value nature, quiet and simplicity.
Not suitable for
This retreat is not appropriate for everyone. Guests who are pregnant, have certain medical conditions, or have a history of eating disorders should seek medical advice before booking.
Yên Retreat is a gentle fasting journey in Hue designed to help you settle, restore and return to yourself with greater ease.