At the Buddhist temple Wat Trivisudhidam in the famous city of Ayutthaya, we will stay in simple dormitory style rooms with mat, blanket and pillow and enjoy the two vegetarian meals served daily. We will discuss foundational Buddhist teachings, practice sitting and walking meditation, chanting and basic yoga, and experience the power of traditional healing teas and hot water bath treatments.  in an effort to cultivate a personal understanding of the origins of disease, cleanse harmful karma and cultivate a connection to the ancient origins of Thai Yoga Massage.

We will take the Overnight Train from Ayutthaya to Chiang Mai and enjoy first class sleeping accommodations with linens, blankets, pillows, A/C, and dining car.

In Chiang Mai, we will stay at the Manee House, a friendly guesthouse located in the heart of the Old City with simple double occupancy rooms, hot showers, laundry service available, pool, and WiFi available.

This will be our home for the next couple of days as you some free time to unpack your meditation experience and explore the hub of Northern Thailand.  Unwind with a Thai Yoga Massage, relax in an herbal steam bath, hike the nearby mountains and enjoy the bustling city life.

We move to Chiang Dao and the quaint accommodations of The Nest 2, quaint guesthouses in an idyllic setting, in a peaceful, mountainous valley featuring simple double occupancy rooms, hot showers, pool, WiFi available, and an award-winning European Gourmet restaurant. 

We will visit the Chiang Dao Caves, a natural cave temple with stalactites & a fish pond, plus Buddhas & other religious statues. Enjoy a full day visit to Elephant Nature Park; Relish river bathing with elephants, feeding time, and visiting the many other animals that reside here.

We move to Pun Pun Organic Farm, in Mae Taeng, a primitive but cozy community boasting adobe and bamboo structures with stunning views of the peaceful valley below. You will enjoy simple dormitory style rooms with mats, linens, blankets and mosquito nets, composting toilets, fabulous organic Thai-fusion meals Thai-style outdoor showers, and a community cafe with specialty drinks and local handicrafts for sale.

Here, you learn about earthen building in an effort to understand and appreciate the ways in which the traditional Thai lifestyle can positively influence individual, community and global health. Take a traditional Thai cooking class to learn about indigenous techniques and flavor combinations.  Daily yoga and meditation practice will continue. Introduction to Thai Yoga Massage will begin.

For our Thai Yoga Massage training, we move to Earth Home in Mae Taeng, a natural building and permaculture farm outside of Chiang Mai. Their lovingly crafted double and triple occupancy adobe rooms with private bathrooms are sure to keep you comfortable as we immerse ourselves into five days of learning about traditional Thai Yoga Massage. And an herbal compress class (Luk Pra Kob) will complement our studies of these indigenous healing practices. 

Final student trades complete the Thai Yoga Massage training.  We then depart Earth Home to travel to Chiang Mai and enjoy a graduation dinner together.  The next day affords you some free time to explore Chiang Mai’s famous Sunday Market, get one last Thai Yoga Massage, do some yoga, or sit in meditation, contemplating the completion of your Adventures in Healing.