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Thailand Yoga & Adventure Retreat
November 8, 2027
Thailand, “The Land of Smiles” is one of our favorite countries in the world. Chiang Mai, the largest city in Northern Thailand, is home to intricate Buddhist temples plus gorgeous rolling hills and gleaming green rice fields. This region is the cultural and spiritual hub of Thailand, a perfect place to dive into your yoga practice, adventure in nature, learn more about Buddhism and meditation, plus eat delicious Northern Thai food! Join us for a rejuvenating week-long yoga retreat near Chiang Mai, Thailand. Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of the area while deepening your yoga practice and connecting with a group of like-minded yogis. In addition to daily yoga classes, our retreat includes cultural and nature activities, such as visiting local temples, hiking to waterfalls and experiencing the local Thai culture at markets and a cooking class. An unforgettable visit to the best ethical elephant sanctuary in Asia, Elephant Nature Park, is also included! For those looking for a permanent spiritual souvenir, we'll also offer optional Sak Yant tattoos with a traditional Buddhist master. Get ready to unwind, connect, and find inner peace on this truly unique and unforgettable retreat. As always, this will be a sober, substance-free retreat, with classes and activities focused towards authentic yoga philosophy and deep healing. Your registration includes: Daily or twice daily yoga and meditation of various styles (Hatha, Yin, Vinyasa) guided by Carrie and Zach. A chance to deepen your practice and grow! Classes will be themed around philosophical concepts in yoga and catered to the group’s needs and interests. All levels are welcome! Special yoga, philosophy, breathwork, Ayurveda, and meditation workshops. “Monk Chat” Buddhist philosophy lesson with a Thai monk Single or shared accommodation in one of Mala Dhara’s fabulous sustainably-built earth villas or dorms. Rooms include comfortable beds, mosquito nets, Wifi. If you’re coming by yourself and select shared accommodation you will be assigned a roommate of the same gender. Delicious, local, vegan meals and desserts, coffee in the morning Use of yoga shalas, saltwater pool, farm, all common areas at Mala Dhara Elephant Nature Park ethical elephant sanctuary visit Guided “Sticky Waterfalls” excursion Herbal steam sauna and ice bath experience Yee Peng Thai holiday symbolic lantern release Chiang Mai night market adventure and a chance to visit temples at night A chance to be disconnected from technology and your day-to-day tasks. Although Wifi is available, we encourage you to be immersed in the moment! Not Included: A few meals which we will be eating out Transportation to and from Chiang Mai and Mala Dhara Eco Resort. We are happy to advise and assist you with booking your flights. We encourage you to add on extra days in Thailand if possible. Travel insurance which is recommended to protect your investment Optional extras such as: Thai bodywork or massage ($11 per hour to add on) Optional cave and ridge hike ($10 to add on) Optional Thai cooking class ($30 to add on) Extra trips to local attractions (transport is easy and inexpensive to add on during free time) Sak Yant sacred tattoo experience ($250 to add on) Investment: The price per person depends on the accommodation option you choose. Mala Dhara offers luxurious, earth house bungalows or rooms to suit different budgets. Shared or private bungalows are available. Specific bungalows will be assigned on a first-requested, first-served basis, so let us know if you would prefer to live in a specific bungalow! Book here: https://www.biggerlifeadventures.com/product/thailand-yoga-adventure-retreat/ SCHOLARSHIPS: Full price bookings help fund our 2 half-price recovery scholarships for this retreat. To apply for a scholarship, fill out this form: https://www.biggerlifeadventures.com/scholarships/ Cancellation policy: Since all retreat deposits and payments are used to secure venues, activities, and supplies, and since canceled spots require extra time and energy to re-fill, ALL PAYMENTS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE. In true emergency situations, your payment *may* be able to be transferred to a future retreat or event, based on the decision of our team. We recommend travel insurance to protect your investment in the event you cannot make it.
