Yoga retreats and meditation are part of the intangible cultural heritage of northern Thailand. Its greenery and watercourses make it a quiet and idyllic place to recharge for a few days. The province of Chiang Mai hosts a large number of these retreats that are conducted throughout the year. Tourists come to learn relaxation poses and personal development techniques there.
In the nearby mountains of the city of Chiang Mai, there are retreats of varying lengths, ranging from three to twelve days, offering different forms of yoga and meditation activities and learning.
Even for short retreats, a specific program is put in place so that you have the opportunity to explore several disciplines, each aimed at getting you back in touch with yourself.
Among the activities offered, you will generally find:
In addition, some services are provided to make your stay more enjoyable and relaxing:
Regarding meals, some retreat organizations cover them, while others do not. It is more common to have meals included for longer stays (more than 5 days).
In each retreat center, you will have the option to choose vegetarian or vegan dishes.
Like short retreats, longer retreats offer a slightly more developed diversity of activities but, above all, many more hours of classes than short retreats.
In terms of services, you will find the same accommodations as for shorter retreats.
Some aspects of these retreats may be worth considering and may influence your choice: