Transformative Yoga, Activity and Wellness Retreat

Description

Dates

4th – 11th November

This is an active wellness retreat in Chiang Mai Thailand. A transformative experience where you can unwind, relax, recharge and restore in a safe and supportive homely environment.

Reconnect with nature and give yourself the well deserved time you need to nurture yourself. Benefit from the hosts 10 years of experience running and fine tuning their retreats in Thailand.

It’s time to shake off your everyday worries, disconnect, and find your bliss on this yoga, activity and wellness retreat, nestled in the foot hills of Chiang Mai Northern Thailand.

Yoga and fitness activities including a cycle day out to the Mae Sa waterfall. Daily meditation. Walking through the picturesque Thai countryside.

Healthy Thai food is eaten in a homely villa and on restaurant trips out. Climbing Doi Suthep temple steps, walking around Huay Tung Tao Lake, and visiting the famous Chiang Mai night bazaar and Sunday walk in the Market.

In the evening experience yoga Nidra, sound baths, restorative yoga, and sleepy herbal teas. There is a team of Thai massage therapists who will soothe your body and soul.

Included

Daily yoga classes
Daily meditation classes
Daily pranayama classes
3 daily delicious and nutritious meals
Airport pick-up and drop-off
Transportation during the retreat
Welcome drink
Water, tea, coffee served throughout the day
Group excursions/activities
Nature hikes with a trusted guide
Free excursions to sites of interest
Accommodation
Restaurant trips out
Swim, steam and shower at the 5+ Shangri la hotel
Optional Muay Thai lessons
4 x 1 hour Thai or foot massages
Freshwater swimming pool

Retreat schedule

DAY 1 Saturday Check-in time: 3pm
Arrival, time to disconnect, make yourself at home, ground and relax. Discover our magical space
5.00-6.00pm Welcome meeting with drink.
6.00-7.15pm Gentle yoga flow
7.30-9.00pm Shared healthy Thai dishes for dinner with Chef Ning
9.00pm Chill out chat and relax and sleepy teas before bed.

DAY 2 Sunday
8.00-9.30am Morning Yoga flow, pranayama and meditation
9:30-10.30am Breakfast
11.00-12.00 Guided walk through the village
12.00-1.00pm Free Time
1.00-2.00pm Lunch at Lanna villa
2.00-4.00 pm Free Time and massages
4.00-5.00pm Drive to the Sunday Walk in Market
5.00pm-6.00pm Explore temple
6.00-7.00pm Dinner at a local restaurant
7.00- 9.30pm Sunday walk in Market
9.30pm Drive back home

DAY Monday
8:00-9.30am Morning Yoga flow, pranayama and meditation
9:30-10.30am Breakfast
10.30-12.30 Buddha footprint walk
1:00-2.00pm Lunch at the Paw Hotel
2-3pm Swim/aqua Paw Hotel
3:00-4.00pm Free time
4.00-5.00pm Pilates
5.00-7.00pm Free time and massages
7.00-8.00pm Dinner with chef Ning
8.00-9.00pm Yoga Nidra and Sound Bath
9.00pm Stargazing and sleepy teas

DAY 4 Tuesday
8.00-9.30am Yoga Flow , pranayama and meditation
9:30-10.30am Breakfast
11:00-12.00 Guided walk
12.00-1.00pm Free time
1:00-2.00pm Lunch at Lanna villa
2:00-3.00pm Free time
3.00-4:00pm Kettlebells
4.00-6:00pm Free time and massages
6.30-8.30pm Restaurant trip to fabulous Thai restaurant
9.00pm Stargazing , sleepy teas.

DAY 5 Wednesday
8:00-9.00am Breakfast
9:30-10.30am Cycle to X centre ( support vehicle provided )
10:30-11.00am Juice at X centre
11.00-12.00 Cycle to waterfall
12.00-1.00 Waterfall walk
1.00-2.30pm Lunch Sala cafe
2.30pm-3pm Cycle to Pooppoopaper park Playfully outrageous with a serious underlying message of sustainability! A must-see attraction when traveling and touring in Chiang Mai, Thailand! where incredible, eco-friendly paper products are crafted from elephant poo and more!
3.00-4.00pm Poopoopaper
4.00-5.00 pm Cycle Home
6.30-7.30pm Dinner with Chef Ning
8.00-9.00pm Restorative yoga, meditation and sound bath
9.00pm Stargazing and sleepy teas

DAY 6 Thursday
8.00-9.30am Yoga Flow , pranayama and meditation
9:30-10.30am Breakfast
11:00-1.00 Guided walk
1:00-2.00pm Lunch at Tubusa
2:00-4.00pm Free time
4.00-5.00pm Fun energy lifting workout or Muay Thai
5.00-7.00pm Free time and massages
7.00-8.00pm Dinner with chef Ning
8.00-9.00pm Yoga Nidra deep relaxation and sound bath
9.00pm Stargazing and sleepy teas

DAY 7 Friday
8:00-9.00am Breakfast
9:00-9.30am Drive to the Lake
9.30-11.00am Walk lake yoga and meditation
11.00-11.30 Drive to Salad Concept
12.00-1.00pm Lunch at Salad Concept
1.00-2.30pm Drive to Doi Suthep Temple
2.30-4.30pm Doi Suthep temple
4.30-5.00pm Drive to Shangri-la
5.00-6.00pm Sauna and Swim ay 5* Shangri-la
6.00-7.00pm Dinner at Market
7.00-9.00pm Explore the night bazaar
9.00pm Drive back home

Day 8 Saturday
8.00-9.30am Yoga flow , pranayama and meditation
9.30-10.30am Breakfast
11.00am Fond farewells.

Teachers & Host

LOUISE THOMAS
Louise loves to share her passion for yoga, pilates, meditation, fitness and healthy living. Her mission is to bring joy and inspiration into people’s lives, she feels nourished when she helps others. Her hope is that she radiates an aura of resilience and comfort to those she teaches and work with. Louise has been teaching for 35 years and hosting retreats in Thailand since 2010.

She has a Degree in Leisure and Sports Studies. Lousie is also a British Wheel of Yoga and Yoga for Health qualified teacher, has a OCR level 3 pilates qualification and has a meditation diploma with the British School of meditation. She is also a Soul Purpose and Sound healing practitioner.

Her ultimate aim is to lift people up, to raise their vibration and to improve their physical, emotional and mental wellbeing. Louise wants to help her guests and studens to come back to balance and equilibrium and feel joy in their lives.

Louise teaches vinyasa , Nidra and restorative yoga. Suitable for all levels Louise will adapt and modify to suit her students.

Cuisine

We will provide you with mouth-watering, healthy cuisine in a calm and magical setting. Meals are eaten in our Lanna Villa and we also eat out at local restaurants.

If you like Thai food then you won’t be disappointed. A sample of our Thai specialities include Phad Thai, Thai green curry, Som Tum smoked salmon, Thom Kha Gai (coconut soup with chicken) and our healthy favourite is Khao Soi with vegetables.

Our fresh meal plan also includes fresh fruit like mango and papaya, salads and soups. We we love our fresh juices and guests get fresh coconuts straight off of the trees. Our nourishing smoothies and juices are made onsite in our own kitchen!

We have our own Chef Khun Ning who will prepare and our meals for us. Our standard menu can be adjusted for vegetarians and vegans. It you have different dietary requirements then Louise will help you with meal choices. All meals are gluten and dairy free.

We also eat outside of the Lanna Villa. On Sundays we have dinner at Tha Pae Gate before we explore the walk in market.

On Mondays we take a visit to Khun Nings hotel and restaurant and have a dip in her pool afterwards, where Louise can also teach aqua.

On Tuesday’s dinner Louise will take you to one of her favourite local restaurants, where you can feed the fish in their lake. On Wednesday, during the cycle day, you will eat at the beautiful Sala cafe. The Sala cafe is situated in the unspoilt Thai countryside with beautiful, exotic gardens and relaxing atmosphere.

On Thursday lunch you will eat at ‘Tub-usa’, a local authentic restaurant. On Fridays you will shower, sauna and swim at the 5 star Shang-re-la Hotel. After this, you will eat out in Chiang Mai city, right next to the Ping river! Much of the fresh food comes from local organic farms.

Retreat Price & accommodation options

Shared homely Lanna Villa

Shared Villa room 1 private lockable room with super king size bed. Sleeps 1-2 persons.
Single Occupancy 59,999 baht. Double Occupancy 104,999 baht.

Shared Villa room 2 private lockable room with super king size bed. Sleeps 1-2 persons.
Single Occupancy 56,999 baht. Double Occupancy 99,999 baht.

Shared Villa room 3 private lockable room with super king size bed and single bed. Sleeps 1-3 persons.
Single Occupancy 56,999 baht. Double Occupancy 99,999 baht. Triple Occupancy 131,999 baht.

Shared Villa room 4 private lockable room with 2 single beds. Private balcony. Sleeps 2 persons.
Double Occupancy 97,999 baht.

Shared Villa room 5 private lockable room with 1 single bed. Sleeps 1
Single Occupancy 49,999 baht.

All rooms have Air-con, safe and wireless internet. Each room has en-suite bathroom, smart TV, kettle tea/coffee, hairdryer and daily maid service.

Shared Lana Villa has a communal lounge, massage chair, dining area, kitchen and fridge. Outside covered decking area with seating area and stunning views over the Thai countryside.

Two story detached Lanna Villa

Detached 2 story Lanna Villa suite with kingsize bed. Sleeps 1-2 persons.
Single Occupancy 65,999 baht. Double Occupancy 108,999 baht .

Upstairs bedroom with king-size bed with Smart TV and bathroom, original Thai ceiling art, downstairs living room with a sofa and 32” TV , downstairs guest bathroom, kitchen with fridge, air-con, safe and wireless Internet. (85 Sq. meters)

Includes

Accommodation in shared homely villa or 2 story detached Lanna Villa.
3 healthy meals a day and snacks. Including restaurant trips out.
Totally 100% supported and guided programme led by Louise and her assistant.
Daily bottled water.
Free wifi.
Fresh water swimming pool.
Amazing walks through the Thai countryside visiting temples and beauty spots.
Yoga and pilates.
Meditation.
Grounding energy work.
Uplifting exercise sessions for all levels.
Guided cycle day with support vehicle. Waterfall walk and wild swimming and lunch at the Sala Cafe.
Cultural trips including visiting Doi Suthep Temple.
Shopping Trips to the Night Bazaar and the Sunday walk in market.
Evening yoga Nidra.
Sound bath.
Restorative yoga.
4 Thai and foot massages.
Airport transfers from Chiang Mai International airport.
Shower, swim and steam at Shangri la 5 * Hotel.
+ receive a complimentary Goodie bag on arrival.

Does not include

Travel insurance
Flights costs
Visa fee
Additional activities not included in the itinerary