Couples Nervous System Reset: A 2-Day Relationship Retreat in Da Nang, Vietnam

Joanna runs this retreat in Da Nang, a coastal city in central Vietnam with a long beach, mountain views and a food scene that's worth the trip on its own. The villa is downtown, so you're close to cafes, tea houses and the beach without being stuck in traffic. You'll be picked up from Da Nang International Airport by Joanna, and the transfer is included.

The format is intense but contained. Each day has a couple session with Joanna, an immersion session, meditation and movement therapy. The couple sessions are private — just you, your partner and Joanna in a safe space. The immersion sessions dig into the nervous system work that the retreat is built around. Movement therapy is exactly that: using the body rather than words to shift patterns. Water, tea, coffee and snacks are available throughout the day, and lunch is left open so you can step out and eat in town (budget about 5 and up).

What makes this different from standard couples therapy is the order of operations. Joanna works with the body, heart and nervous system first, then brings in the mind, sexuality and soul once that foundation is actually embodied. There's no requirement to rehash the affair or the fight in detail if that isn't useful — the work is aimed at the survival responses underneath the conflict. She's been doing this for decades and holds certifications in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Advanced EMDR, Advanced Attachment Theory and more, so the approach is trauma-informed rather than just spiritual.

The accommodation is a double room with a queen-size bed, private bathroom, desk, mini-fridge and large-screen TV with good wifi. It's a comfortable, practical setup — not a ashram-style retreat, more like staying in a nice apartment by the sea. The villa has ocean and mountain views and is close to the city's main attractions and beaches.

Because it's only two days and capped at one couple at a time (the room is listed for one couple), the pace is focused. You won't be sharing the space with other couples or sitting in a group circle. If you're coming from abroad, Da Nang is easy to reach, and the included airport transfer removes the usual arrival stress. Cancellation terms are set by Joanna and confirmed before you pay anything, and there are no booking fees added on top.

What's included

- 1 night of accommodation in a private double room for one couple - Daily couple sessions with Joanna Intara - Daily immersion sessions - Daily meditation classes - Daily movement therapy - Specialized workshops curated for your relationship - Private safe space for sessions - Water, tea, coffee and snacks throughout the day - Airport transfers from and to Da Nang International Airport - Pre and post retreat support from the team

What's not included

- Flights - Lunch (available in town from 5 and up) - Dinner - Travel insurance - Personal expenses - Optional upgrades and extras