Suggested reading/viewing/listening. Packing Guide. Physical Exercises.
Pre-Journey Container
For a month before we land in Bhutan, we will be offering guidance and practices to get you ready and connect with each other. Learn more.
Suggested Reading, Viewing and Listening
- Guardians and Protectors! episode of The Emerald podcast by Josh Schrei.
On Spotify and Apple Podcasts. This is a must. - Any of the books by or about Yeshe Tsogyal from Shambhala Publications.
Physical Fitness
You probably don’t need to do much to prepare physically, but if you do 30 squats a day in the month before coming, you’ll be able to do all the hikes without breaking a sweat, and be able to acclimate to the higher altitude much better. Start with 1 or 2 squats a day two months prior (Sept 1!), and add one a day until October 1, and then just maintain 30 (or increase if you want to!)
Yoga and breathing practices encouraged. We will be showing you some great ones in the container.
Packing Guide
- Any prescription medicine you may need
- Cash for donations and purchases. Many places do not yet take credit cards, but most do.
- Water bottle
- Hiking backpack
- Toiletries
- Sun hat
- Sunscreen (please use reef-safe and natural ingredients)
- Light scarf
- Compact down jacket
- Good walking shoes (hiking boots not necessary unless muddy conditions, which we don’t expect)
- Light hiking pants x2
- Collapsable hiking poles (Not necessary, but can make hiking easier)
- Warm socks (Thick or medium Smartwool is good)
- Fleece jacket or warm cashmere sweater for mornings and evenings
- If you a prone to cold, consider thermal underwear and shirts
- Headlamp (if you want, or phone flashlight is ok)
- Extra battery “brick” to keep your phone charged while glamping or if you take a lot of photos to keep your phone charged.
- Collapsable duffle-bag for your essentials on the glamping trip, also useful if you want to bring back treasures beyond those in your mind/heart.
- Snacks, nuts, trail mix.