INNER COMPASS, OUTER DANCE
When you do things from your soul, you feel a river moving in you, a joy.
- Rumi
Northern Thailand Retreat with Michelle Chua
October 20-29, 2024
This retreat is now SOLD OUT. Join the Waitlist below.
Early Bird Special
ends May 1, 2024.
Maximum 20 Participants
ends May 1, 2024.
Maximum 20 Participants
Are you ready for a Nature, Culture & Yoga Adventure that will open your mind and heart?
This retreat is for you if you seek...
- Fun ways to expand your perspective and sharpen your intuition.
- To travel with a diverse Yoga community that values and practices mindfulness, spiritual wellness and care for the communities they visit.
- To deepen or start a daily meditation practice to align with your inner compass regularly.
- Practical ways to integrate Yoga philosophy and mindfulness teachings into your life to promote clarity, compassion and authentic connection.
- To immerse in nature and cultivate a loving relationship with Mother Earth.
- To feel healthy when traveling abroad, supported by daily wellness practices.
- To travel sustainably, supporting local economy and environmental conservation.
- To explore Northern Thailand's famous landmarks and local hidden gems.
- To connect meaningfully with local culture, including indigenous wisdom.
- To experience myriad landscapes and communities along part of the famous rural Mae Hong Son Loop
- To nurture friendships with others who also seek to expand their awareness and love of life
If this resonates with you, you're invited to apply to join us!
Photo above: Our Bali Retreat in 2023
Highlights of Our Journey:
- Yoga, Breathwork, Mindfulness, Soul Movement, Reiki and Meditation sessions with Yoga Alliance Registered 500-hour Teacher and Certified Reiki Practitioner Michelle Chua
- Stay for several nights in each of the towns along the famous Mae Hong Son Loop: Chiang Mai, Pai and Mae Hong Son.
- Northern Thai locals sharing their culture, land and favorite local spots
- Connect with rescued animals at Elephant Nature Park, one of Asia’s most ethical elephant sanctuaries.
- Lanna Khantoke, a traditional Northern Thai dinner and cultural show
- Northern Thai cultural dance show and lesson
- Visit a traditional hilltribe village and participate in cultural exchange and an indigenous ritual to connect with Mother Earth.
- Visit a Thai Buddhist temple, an important landmark in the community.
- Waterfall Hikes and nature walks, with Guided Forest-bathing in Mae Sa Waterfall National Park and Pai and an optional athletic 4-hour rainforest trek in Mae Surin Waterfall National Park
- Visit Pai Bamboo Bridge
- A private hot springs soak, mudbath and massage treatment at a luxury spa
- Comfortable, clean and luxurious accommodations that support sustainable travel, practice environmental conservation and give back to the local community
- Flavorful plant-based cuisine of Northern Thailand
- Explore famous walking streets and markets in Mae Hong Son, Pai and Chiang Mai, where you can buy crafts directly from local artists
- Enjoy lunch and tea in Ban Rak Thai, a stunning lakeside Chinese village known for producing exceptional quality tea.
This is more than a vacation.
'Inner Compass, Outer Dance' is also a journey within.
Yoga is the journey of the self, to the self, through the self.
- The Bhagavad Gita
Freethinkers are those who are willing to use their minds without prejudice and without fearing to understand things that clash with their own customs, privileges, or beliefs. This state of mind is not common, but it is essential for right thinking...
- Leo Tolstoy
Yoga, Mindfulness & Meditation with Michelle Chua
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Global travel has been my catalyst for personal discovery and transformation. I love immersing in down-to-earth cultures that awaken open-mindedness, harmony with nature, the joy of simplicity, living wholeheartedly and appreciation of diversity. Ultimately, my adventures abroad have been teachers for living my Yoga and Mindfulness practice.
Michelle began practicing Yoga in 2001 and has been guiding Yoga since 2010. Read her bio here. Read what past retreat participants have to say here. |
A helpful tool for seeing our habits more clearly is to step outside of our daily norms of places and routines. Through the lens of mindfulness and Yoga that we'll explore on Inner compass, Outer Dance retreat, we'll practice non-judgmentally observing our thoughts and inner patterns. Our teachers will include new situations, the people we travel and share new adventures with, our Yoga and Meditation practice, our bodies, nature, the different cultures and just about everything! As you’ll see in the abundance of temples in Northern Thailand, the cultures we'll immerse in value spiritual awareness and mindful living, so it's a perfect setting for applying our Yoga and Mindfulness practices in daily life.
We'll dive into compassionate self-awareness practices that empower our freedom to choose our focus and actions so that they authentically align with how we intend to show up in our daily lives and what we choose to create. This soulful journey outside of our daily norms is a calling to attune to your inner compass, that wise discernment within, and surrender into the flow of your unique dance, that is, how you move through your outer life journey when you courageously allow the wholehearted expression of your inner being.
We'll dive into compassionate self-awareness practices that empower our freedom to choose our focus and actions so that they authentically align with how we intend to show up in our daily lives and what we choose to create. This soulful journey outside of our daily norms is a calling to attune to your inner compass, that wise discernment within, and surrender into the flow of your unique dance, that is, how you move through your outer life journey when you courageously allow the wholehearted expression of your inner being.
Our 10-Day Itinerary
Much loving intention, first-hand research, collaboration with locals and passion inspired this itinerary! Travel along the Mae Hong Son Loop rainforest countryside, and stay in beautifully rejuvenating accommodations along the way to immerse in local life. The following is our intended flow of activities, which may change based on weather, our group's needs and availability of tours and sites. (Included meals are indicated as B, L and D for breakfast, lunch and dinner respectively.)
Day 1 – Sunday, October 20 (D)
Check-in time is 3pm at our sweetly welcoming 4-star hotel in Chiang Mai, about 20 minutes drive from the international airport. If you arrive earlier in the day, drop off your bags and unwind with a grounding stroll to acquaint yourself with the neighborhood. Find temples, massage spas, the city cultural center, cafes and markets just a few minutes away. Before dinner, meet your traveling Yoga community for our Opening Circle to ground, meditate together and consciously connect with your retreat intentions, each other and the land. We’ll enjoy our first meal together, chatting about local etiquette and our 10-day itinerary. Renew your energy for the journey ahead with a goodnight’s sleep adjusting to the time zone.
Day 2 – Monday, October 21 (B, D)
Wake up to freshly made breakfast at our hotel. We’ll ride about 30-45 minutes north to Mae Sa Waterfalls in Doi Suthep-Pui National Park to practice Forest-bathing Mindfulness and Meditation. Then, try the local cuisine at lunch on your own at a restaurant en route to our retreat center in Pai, about 2.5 hours north. There, we’ll check-in and relax with free time before enjoying a healthy locally sourced dinner and cultural dance performance and lesson.
Day 3 – Tuesday, October 22 (B, L)
Start the day with calming Breathwork and Meditation and move your body mindfully with Flow and Restore Yoga, (which is a hybrid of active Vinyasa Flow and Restorative Yin stretch) and Group Reiki Energy Healing with live handpan by a local musician in our retreat center’s spacious shala, fully equipped with props. After a deliciously nourishing breakfast, we’ll explore the surrounding nature at the famous Pai Bamboo Bridge and hike to a local waterfall. Return to the retreat center for a nutritious lunch and free time. If time permits, you might schedule a massage or spa treatment at a local spa with our guest discount. In the evening, hop on the group shuttle ride to Pai’s walking street to freely explore the markets and restaurants for dinner on your own.
Day 4 – Wednesday, October 23 (B, L, D)
Begin the day with Breathwork, Meditation and energy-balancing Flow and Restore Yoga and Group Reiki Energy Healing accompanied by live handpan music in the shala. After a nourishing breakfast, we’ll check-out from our retreat center and head north for about 2.5 hours to the quaint peaceful town of Mae Hong Son. We’ll stop for a traditional Northern Thai lunch in the enchanting city center and walk around the lake with elegant temples in the backdrop. If time permits, we may visit a Thai Buddhist Temple, a cultural landmark in the area; Otherwise, we may do this on Day 6. We’ll arrive at our eco-lodge with views of Mae Surin Waterfall National Park, just a 10-minute hike away. Enjoy some free time to unwind in your cottage overlooking verdant rice fields, swim in the infinity pool or lounge with an afternoon tea at the café. Then, gather together at the lodge’s restaurant for dinner with your travel mates. After, enjoy free time. You might cap the night with walking meditation around the luscious property.
Day 5 – Thursday, October 24 (B, L, D)
Start the day intentionally with Breathwork, Meditation and Flow and Restore Yoga and Group Reiki Energy Healing in the open-air shala. We’ll have a plant-based breakfast in the on-site restaurant. Then, choose your midday adventure: a) Lounge by the pool and get a massage; b) Go on an athletic river-crossing 4-hour hike deep in Mae Surin Waterfall National Park; c) Go easy on a gentler shorter nature walk; or, d) Pre-book and hire a private driver to tour Mae Hong Son city on your own. We’ll all reunite at dinner in the eco-lodge restaurant. We’ll cap the night together with Flower Meditation guided by Mukta, a local Yoga teacher and friend.
Day 6 – Friday, October 25 (B, L, D)
Welcome the new day of possibilities with Breathwork, Meditation and Flow and Restore Yoga and Group Reiki Energy Healing. After breakfast on site, ride 1.5 hours north towards the Myanmar border to a hidden gem called Ban Rak Thai, a beautiful village settled by Chinese immigrants renowned for their production of high quality tea. There, enjoy lunch and a mindfulness practice of tea tasting by the lake. Then, we’ll take a 30-minute ride on a longboat, the local mode of transportation, to a Karen Hilltribe village to participate in their ceremony for connecting with Mother Earth and watch their cultural dance. We’ll spend some time learning the artistic traditions of this indigenous group, often called the Long Neck tribe because the women wear rings around their neck to elongate it. Shop for authentic artisan crafts here directly from the artists. Then, we’ll enjoy dinner at a restaurant, visit a temple (if we didn't have time on Day 4) and return to our eco-lodge.
Day 7 – Saturday, October 26 (B, L, D)
Begin the day rejuvenating your mind-body-spirit with Breathwork, Meditation and Flow and Restore Yoga and Group Reiki Energy Healing. After breakfast, we’ll check-out and head about 2.5 hours south back to our retreat center in Pai. On the way, we’ll have lunch and enjoy a private mud bath treatment and massage at a natural hot springs luxury spa. Arrive at the retreat center with a refreshed glow and gently stretch your body with Sunset Soul Movement intuitive dance and Yin Yoga accompanied by live handpan music under the stars. Dinner will be served at our retreat center. Then, enjoy the night of free time.
Day 8 – Sunday, October 27 (B)
Wake up well rested and fortify your peaceful vitality with Breathwork, Meditation and Flow and Restore Yoga and Group Reiki Energy Healing accompanied by live handpan music in the shala. After a healthy nutritious breakfast, we’ll say good-bye to Pai and continue the drive further south about 2.5 hours to Chiang Mai, the city you flew into. There, we’ll check into our 4-star hotel, surrounded by restaurants, markets, cafes, massage spas, temples and hotels that you can walk to. Within 5 minutes walk is the Old City, where the famous Sunday Night Market is held and you can find street food, souvenirs and artisan crafts. Lunch and dinner are on your own, so that you can explore the area more freely or book a tour at additional cost through the hotel or a nearby tour center.
Day 9 – Monday, October 28 (B, L, D)
Start the day early with boxed breakfast provided by our hotel as we ride about 1 hour away to Elephant Nature Park, known as one of the most ethical elephant sanctuaries in Asia. We’ll connect and play with rescued animals and learn about their life stories and new way of living in freedom. Witness how these magnificent creatures immerse in the present moment. Plant-based lunch is included. Then, we’ll head back to our hotel for free time. Relax by the pool, rent a bike, get a massage or visit a museum. Be back before sunset for Meditation in the garden and ride together nearby to a traditional Lanna Khantoke Dinner, which is a Northern Thai feast with cultural show.
Day 10 – Tuesday, October 29 (B)
Gather for our Closing Circle and Meditation in the hotel garden Yoga space before our last breakfast together. Check-out time is at 11am, and Chiang Mai International Airport is about 20-30 minutes drive away.
Check-in time is 3pm at our sweetly welcoming 4-star hotel in Chiang Mai, about 20 minutes drive from the international airport. If you arrive earlier in the day, drop off your bags and unwind with a grounding stroll to acquaint yourself with the neighborhood. Find temples, massage spas, the city cultural center, cafes and markets just a few minutes away. Before dinner, meet your traveling Yoga community for our Opening Circle to ground, meditate together and consciously connect with your retreat intentions, each other and the land. We’ll enjoy our first meal together, chatting about local etiquette and our 10-day itinerary. Renew your energy for the journey ahead with a goodnight’s sleep adjusting to the time zone.
Day 2 – Monday, October 21 (B, D)
Wake up to freshly made breakfast at our hotel. We’ll ride about 30-45 minutes north to Mae Sa Waterfalls in Doi Suthep-Pui National Park to practice Forest-bathing Mindfulness and Meditation. Then, try the local cuisine at lunch on your own at a restaurant en route to our retreat center in Pai, about 2.5 hours north. There, we’ll check-in and relax with free time before enjoying a healthy locally sourced dinner and cultural dance performance and lesson.
Day 3 – Tuesday, October 22 (B, L)
Start the day with calming Breathwork and Meditation and move your body mindfully with Flow and Restore Yoga, (which is a hybrid of active Vinyasa Flow and Restorative Yin stretch) and Group Reiki Energy Healing with live handpan by a local musician in our retreat center’s spacious shala, fully equipped with props. After a deliciously nourishing breakfast, we’ll explore the surrounding nature at the famous Pai Bamboo Bridge and hike to a local waterfall. Return to the retreat center for a nutritious lunch and free time. If time permits, you might schedule a massage or spa treatment at a local spa with our guest discount. In the evening, hop on the group shuttle ride to Pai’s walking street to freely explore the markets and restaurants for dinner on your own.
Day 4 – Wednesday, October 23 (B, L, D)
Begin the day with Breathwork, Meditation and energy-balancing Flow and Restore Yoga and Group Reiki Energy Healing accompanied by live handpan music in the shala. After a nourishing breakfast, we’ll check-out from our retreat center and head north for about 2.5 hours to the quaint peaceful town of Mae Hong Son. We’ll stop for a traditional Northern Thai lunch in the enchanting city center and walk around the lake with elegant temples in the backdrop. If time permits, we may visit a Thai Buddhist Temple, a cultural landmark in the area; Otherwise, we may do this on Day 6. We’ll arrive at our eco-lodge with views of Mae Surin Waterfall National Park, just a 10-minute hike away. Enjoy some free time to unwind in your cottage overlooking verdant rice fields, swim in the infinity pool or lounge with an afternoon tea at the café. Then, gather together at the lodge’s restaurant for dinner with your travel mates. After, enjoy free time. You might cap the night with walking meditation around the luscious property.
Day 5 – Thursday, October 24 (B, L, D)
Start the day intentionally with Breathwork, Meditation and Flow and Restore Yoga and Group Reiki Energy Healing in the open-air shala. We’ll have a plant-based breakfast in the on-site restaurant. Then, choose your midday adventure: a) Lounge by the pool and get a massage; b) Go on an athletic river-crossing 4-hour hike deep in Mae Surin Waterfall National Park; c) Go easy on a gentler shorter nature walk; or, d) Pre-book and hire a private driver to tour Mae Hong Son city on your own. We’ll all reunite at dinner in the eco-lodge restaurant. We’ll cap the night together with Flower Meditation guided by Mukta, a local Yoga teacher and friend.
Day 6 – Friday, October 25 (B, L, D)
Welcome the new day of possibilities with Breathwork, Meditation and Flow and Restore Yoga and Group Reiki Energy Healing. After breakfast on site, ride 1.5 hours north towards the Myanmar border to a hidden gem called Ban Rak Thai, a beautiful village settled by Chinese immigrants renowned for their production of high quality tea. There, enjoy lunch and a mindfulness practice of tea tasting by the lake. Then, we’ll take a 30-minute ride on a longboat, the local mode of transportation, to a Karen Hilltribe village to participate in their ceremony for connecting with Mother Earth and watch their cultural dance. We’ll spend some time learning the artistic traditions of this indigenous group, often called the Long Neck tribe because the women wear rings around their neck to elongate it. Shop for authentic artisan crafts here directly from the artists. Then, we’ll enjoy dinner at a restaurant, visit a temple (if we didn't have time on Day 4) and return to our eco-lodge.
Day 7 – Saturday, October 26 (B, L, D)
Begin the day rejuvenating your mind-body-spirit with Breathwork, Meditation and Flow and Restore Yoga and Group Reiki Energy Healing. After breakfast, we’ll check-out and head about 2.5 hours south back to our retreat center in Pai. On the way, we’ll have lunch and enjoy a private mud bath treatment and massage at a natural hot springs luxury spa. Arrive at the retreat center with a refreshed glow and gently stretch your body with Sunset Soul Movement intuitive dance and Yin Yoga accompanied by live handpan music under the stars. Dinner will be served at our retreat center. Then, enjoy the night of free time.
Day 8 – Sunday, October 27 (B)
Wake up well rested and fortify your peaceful vitality with Breathwork, Meditation and Flow and Restore Yoga and Group Reiki Energy Healing accompanied by live handpan music in the shala. After a healthy nutritious breakfast, we’ll say good-bye to Pai and continue the drive further south about 2.5 hours to Chiang Mai, the city you flew into. There, we’ll check into our 4-star hotel, surrounded by restaurants, markets, cafes, massage spas, temples and hotels that you can walk to. Within 5 minutes walk is the Old City, where the famous Sunday Night Market is held and you can find street food, souvenirs and artisan crafts. Lunch and dinner are on your own, so that you can explore the area more freely or book a tour at additional cost through the hotel or a nearby tour center.
Day 9 – Monday, October 28 (B, L, D)
Start the day early with boxed breakfast provided by our hotel as we ride about 1 hour away to Elephant Nature Park, known as one of the most ethical elephant sanctuaries in Asia. We’ll connect and play with rescued animals and learn about their life stories and new way of living in freedom. Witness how these magnificent creatures immerse in the present moment. Plant-based lunch is included. Then, we’ll head back to our hotel for free time. Relax by the pool, rent a bike, get a massage or visit a museum. Be back before sunset for Meditation in the garden and ride together nearby to a traditional Lanna Khantoke Dinner, which is a Northern Thai feast with cultural show.
Day 10 – Tuesday, October 29 (B)
Gather for our Closing Circle and Meditation in the hotel garden Yoga space before our last breakfast together. Check-out time is at 11am, and Chiang Mai International Airport is about 20-30 minutes drive away.
One of our Yoga Spaces at the Retreat Center in Pai
Our Handpicked Accommodations
Each accommodation has been chosen based on sustainable travel practices, cleanliness, comfort, luxury, beauty, hospitality and convenience of location to nearby attractions, many of which can be accessed by foot or a short shuttle ride.
October 20-21 (1 night in Chiang Mai)
Arrive at a luxurious 4-star hotel that prides itself in heartful hospitality and comfortable elegance, right in the heart of Chiang Mai City about 20 minutes drive from the international airport. It’s a short walk to famous ancient temples, cafes and other city landmarks. The hotel includes a swimming pool, restaurant and garden. The hotel supports sustainable travel through minimal waste, energy conservation, using mostly local products, supporting local community and preserving nature in the area.
Enjoy a good night’s rest in your Deluxe Room with either two twin beds for shared roommates or a large double bed for a single or couple. Your room is equipped with air-conditioning, free Wi-Fi, hairdryer, a safe, private shower with hot water and minibar.
October 20-21 (1 night in Chiang Mai)
Arrive at a luxurious 4-star hotel that prides itself in heartful hospitality and comfortable elegance, right in the heart of Chiang Mai City about 20 minutes drive from the international airport. It’s a short walk to famous ancient temples, cafes and other city landmarks. The hotel includes a swimming pool, restaurant and garden. The hotel supports sustainable travel through minimal waste, energy conservation, using mostly local products, supporting local community and preserving nature in the area.
Enjoy a good night’s rest in your Deluxe Room with either two twin beds for shared roommates or a large double bed for a single or couple. Your room is equipped with air-conditioning, free Wi-Fi, hairdryer, a safe, private shower with hot water and minibar.
October 21-23 (2 nights in Pai)
Surrounded by peaceful mountains and rice fields, enjoy our stay at a Yoga and wellness retreat center, located 5-10 minutes shuttle ride to the internationally-visited markets and cafes of Pai walking street. This retreat center supports sustainable travel through water-efficient technology, energy conservation, supporting local business and artists and preserving the nature in the area.
Your single or shared room has air conditioning, a small fridge, drinking water, kettle, private shower with hot water, a safe, outdoor clothesline and a terrace with nature views of sunrise or sunset.
Surrounded by peaceful mountains and rice fields, enjoy our stay at a Yoga and wellness retreat center, located 5-10 minutes shuttle ride to the internationally-visited markets and cafes of Pai walking street. This retreat center supports sustainable travel through water-efficient technology, energy conservation, supporting local business and artists and preserving the nature in the area.
Your single or shared room has air conditioning, a small fridge, drinking water, kettle, private shower with hot water, a safe, outdoor clothesline and a terrace with nature views of sunrise or sunset.
October 23-26 (3 nights in Mae Hong Son)
Practice Community-Based Tourism with our stay at an eco-tourist resort set among luscious rainforest and rice fields in Mae Hong Son. The Tourism Authority of Thailand recognized this eco-lodge with The Award of Excellence as Best Resort. The resort employs locals from the surrounding hilltribe villages, contributes to preserving the natural environment in the area, provides locally sourced products and ingredients and warmly welcomes nature lovers with friendly hospitality.
Built in the local Shan style, your wooden bungalow cottage offers views of rice fields and jungle with the soothing sounds of a nearby creek. Your bamboo and teak cottage is equipped with hot water in a private bathroom with shower, air-conditioning, hair dryer, complimentary drinking water, private terrace and/or balcony, free Wi-Fi and double bed (for couples or single travelers) or two single beds (for you and a roommate).
Practice Community-Based Tourism with our stay at an eco-tourist resort set among luscious rainforest and rice fields in Mae Hong Son. The Tourism Authority of Thailand recognized this eco-lodge with The Award of Excellence as Best Resort. The resort employs locals from the surrounding hilltribe villages, contributes to preserving the natural environment in the area, provides locally sourced products and ingredients and warmly welcomes nature lovers with friendly hospitality.
Built in the local Shan style, your wooden bungalow cottage offers views of rice fields and jungle with the soothing sounds of a nearby creek. Your bamboo and teak cottage is equipped with hot water in a private bathroom with shower, air-conditioning, hair dryer, complimentary drinking water, private terrace and/or balcony, free Wi-Fi and double bed (for couples or single travelers) or two single beds (for you and a roommate).
October 26-27 (1 night in Pai)
We return for a one-night stay at our previous Yoga and wellness retreat center in Pai.
October 27-29 (2 nights in Chiang Mai)
In the heart of Chiang Mai city only 20 minutes drive from the international airport, we’ll stay in a 4-star vegan boutique hotel. Located only 10 minutes walk to the famous Sunday Night Market and various temples and cafes, enjoy a comfortable clean home base while you explore the surrounding area. The property is built in a classic colonial style of the early 1900s and offers modern amenities: swimming pool, a spa and wellness center, free Wi-Fi, coffee and tea in your room, a Yoga garden and mostly organic vegan restaurant. This hotel supports sustainable travel through minimal waste, recycling, energy conservation, water conservation and investment in local community projects.
Your single or shared room includes air conditioning, safe, tea and coffee, fridge, fan, minibar, kettle, toiletries, shower with hot water, hairdryer and bathrobe.
We return for a one-night stay at our previous Yoga and wellness retreat center in Pai.
October 27-29 (2 nights in Chiang Mai)
In the heart of Chiang Mai city only 20 minutes drive from the international airport, we’ll stay in a 4-star vegan boutique hotel. Located only 10 minutes walk to the famous Sunday Night Market and various temples and cafes, enjoy a comfortable clean home base while you explore the surrounding area. The property is built in a classic colonial style of the early 1900s and offers modern amenities: swimming pool, a spa and wellness center, free Wi-Fi, coffee and tea in your room, a Yoga garden and mostly organic vegan restaurant. This hotel supports sustainable travel through minimal waste, recycling, energy conservation, water conservation and investment in local community projects.
Your single or shared room includes air conditioning, safe, tea and coffee, fridge, fan, minibar, kettle, toiletries, shower with hot water, hairdryer and bathrobe.
What's Included in Your Retreat Investment:
- 10 Days/9 Nights Accommodation in a Single or Shared Room in Chiang Mai, Pai and Mae Hong Son with retreat center, eco-resort and hotel amenities.
- 21 Deliciously nourishing plant-based meals (A few lunches and dinners are for you to explore restaurants on your own.)
- Airport pick-up for your arrival flight on October 20, 2024 before 2pm at Chiang Mai International Airport
- Airport drop-off on October 29, 2024 at Chiang Mai International Airport after 11am Hotel Check-Out
- Group ground transport to all accommodations and group activities according to itinerary
- All group activities and tour costs included in the Retreat Highlights and Itinerary
- Group Flow and Restore Yoga classes and Yin Yoga with optional Group Reiki Energy Healing sessions with Michelle Chua, some including live accompaniment by a local handpan musician
- Group Forest-bathing Mindfulness practices in nature and Meditation sessions with Michelle Chua
- Group Soul Movement dance session with Michelle Chua
- A private mud bath, massage and spa treatment at a natural hot springs wellness center
What's Not Included:
- Your roundtrip airfare to Chiang Mai International Airport in Thailand
- Any gratuity you may choose to give your drivers, tour guides or housekeepers at our accommodations
- Few meals not included in the itinerary
- Any additional excursions and spa treatments not listed in our group itinerary
- Travel insurance
Your Retreat Investment:
The amount depends on your choice of Single or Shared Accommodation, which includes all locations in Our Accommodations and everything listed in What's Included in Your Retreat Investment in the sections above. For Shared, you will need to find your own roommate before registering. Early Birds who register by May 1, 2024 save $200 off the regular investment amount.
To save your spot on this retreat, a $500 non-refundable deposit is required, after your application is approved. Your remaining balance for your retreat investment is due by August 1, 2024.
Cancellation Policy: Written cancellations received by email by June 1, 2024 will receive a refund of total amount paid minus the $500 deposit and any payment processing fees incurred.
EARLY BIRD SPECIAL (SAVE $200 thru May 1, 2024):
For a more intimate group experience, we will accommodate 10-17 maximum participants. Early applications are highly recommended as this retreat may fill up quickly!
To save your spot on this retreat, a $500 non-refundable deposit is required, after your application is approved. Your remaining balance for your retreat investment is due by August 1, 2024.
Cancellation Policy: Written cancellations received by email by June 1, 2024 will receive a refund of total amount paid minus the $500 deposit and any payment processing fees incurred.
EARLY BIRD SPECIAL (SAVE $200 thru May 1, 2024):
- Shared $2,400 USD per person
- Single $2,900 USD
- Shared $2,600 USD per person
- Single $3,100 USD
For a more intimate group experience, we will accommodate 10-17 maximum participants. Early applications are highly recommended as this retreat may fill up quickly!
REviews of Root 2 Rise Yoga with Michelle chua:
Michelle truly lives out what she teaches. She is so much more than a yoga teacher - I learned this when I went on her exquisitely curated trip that she organized to Costa Rica this past June 2018...Hopefully like me, you'll be delighted by her effervescent love of movement, nature, and all people! Michelle clearly stands out with her beautiful and bright energy. I love how her practice and teaching encompass body, mind and spirit. She not only teaches yoga but lives and exudes it. Michelle not only teaches 'yoga', she embodies it fully with her heart and soul... Michelle is by far one of the best instructors I've ever had, period. Patient, clear in her explanations and demos, and so encouraging... My first yoga class was with Michelle years ago. You can have the best (yoga pose) sequence and not teach from your heart. With Michelle, I also feel her passion when I'm in her class. I can see she loves what she does, and she inspired me to want to teach yoga, too. |
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I'm so grateful to have met Michelle! Her kind energy opened up my interest in pursuing yoga and meditation. She is such an incredibly light and soul. She starts with grounding ourselves through mindfulness and breathing exercise. She brings the most authentic energy to the class by sharing the history and understanding behind poses, names, and techniques. I truly appreciate her work and impact on my well-being! I’ve had dozens of instructors over the years, but Michelle is far and away the best yoga mentor I’ve ever practiced with. She epitomizes grace during these difficult times. Michelle has saved my sanity and my back while working from home, keeping me grounded with her sharing of yogic teachings and meditation techniques. Her repertoire of physical asanas is encyclopedic, and I’ve loved learning new poses and stretching my boundaries. Jump in, all. You’ve got this! |
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