How Yoga Helped Me at 5120m in Tibet

In August 2024, I traveled to Tibet — reaching 5120 meters above sea level during a week-long adventure retreat. But this time, I challenged myself differently: I skipped acclimatization medicine and trusted only my yoga practice.

The first three days were tough. My body was adjusting. My breath was short. My heart rate, usually 59 bpm, spiked to 76. But I stayed present.

Each morning, I practiced gentle breathwork, joint mobility, and yoga therapy movements. I listened deeply. No pushing. No force. Just awareness.

On the third day, I woke up lighter. My breath returned. I started walking with ease. The yoga I had practiced for years was now practicing through me — supporting every step at high altitude.

Now back in Singapore, I’ve returned to normal — heart rate, breath, energy. But the lesson stayed:

Yoga is not just on the mat. It’s in how we adapt, recover, and rise again.

Our upcoming 2025 Tibet Retreat will follow this same journey — one of inner strength, stillness, and simplicity.
If I can do it, you can too.