From October 6th to 12th 2025, discover inner stillness with a transformative mindfulness journey led by Emma Slade - yoga teacher, author, and the first Western woman to be ordained as a Buddhist nun in Bhutan.
Through daily two-hour workshops, Slade will guide you on an exploration of either breathwork, meditation or Buddhist philosophy, all grounded in Bhutanese tradition.
Sessions with Slade focus on breathwork, meditation, and reflection, complemented by guided mindfulness sessions to restore mental clarity, emotional balance, and spiritual grounding.
In this introductory session, you'll explore Bhutanese monastic breathing techniques, such as breathwork and visualisation, to still the mind and ground the body. Slade will also guide you through the practice of mindfulness and meditation - ancient tools that have been shown to support cognitive clarity, emotional regulation, and resilience, along with a sense of inner stillness.
Duration: 120 minutes
This session introduces the Buddhist concept of paramitas, or principles of perfection - universal values that encourage patience, generosity, diligence, and more. This guided session combines compassion practices and reflections on self-growth to inspire personal growth and harmony with self and others.
Duration: 120 minutes
Rooted in Vajrayana Buddhism, this immersive session offers insights into death, rebirth, and spiritual evolution. Through a guided yoga masterclass and teachings on ritual and retreat, Slade shares tools for inner change and deeper practice, ideal for those seeking profound spiritual understanding.
Duration: 120 minutes
On October 5th at 5.00pm, join Slade for an inspirational evening, where she shares her extraordinary journey from global finance to becoming the first Western woman to be ordained as a Buddhist nun in Bhutan. She'll share insights on finding peace, the power of kindness, and her unique approach to mindfulness. The session ends with a discussion on her book Set Free, as well as her solo charity walk in the Himalayas.
Duration: 120 minutes (complimentary for all in-house guests)
Enhance your mindfulness journey with recovery-focused treatments that complement Slade's sessions. Find pause with the popular Bhutanese Hot Stone Bath complemented by our signature COMO Shambhala Massage, ideal for warming the body and relieving deep-set aches and pains, and is especially welcome after a day's hike.
Emma Slade is a British yoga and meditation teacher, author, and the first Western woman to be ordained as a Buddhist nun in Bhutan. A former finance professional in London, her life changed after a profound spiritual awakening that led her to the Himalayas.
Today, Slade blends Eastern wisdom with Western insight in her teachings. She is the author of Set Free, a memoir of her extraordinary journey. She shares her time between leading retreats, writing, and running her charity - Opening Your Heart to Bhutan - which is dedicated to supporting special needs children and underprivileged communities across Bhutan.
Slade has walked hundreds of kilometres across Bhutan to raise awareness and funds for Opening Your Heart to Bhutan. Guests at COMO Uma Paro will have the chance to learn more about Slade's charity efforts and how to contribute during her residency.
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