Awakening the Soul~ THAILAND Yoga & Wellness Retreat

Chiang Mai Thailand

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Hanuman Yoga Retreat & Holistic Living
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Nov 19 - 21, 2023
Group size: 1 - 16
Awakening the Soul~ THAILAND Yoga & Wellness Retreat
Chiang Mai Thailand

Hanuman Yoga Retreat & Holistic Living
  • Email address verified
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10 reviews

Nov 19 - 21, 2023
Group size: 1 - 16

About this trip

You can't get any closer to nature than this! Join us for a nurturing 3 day retreat at Om Waters— a sacred space to dive deep into your soul. Only an hour from Chiang Mai, this one-of-a-kind floating retreat center is set on a beautiful lake in Sri Lanna National Park. Its off-grid location has been designed to put you at nature's pace— slowing down, clearing the mind, and immersing yourself in the magic of Northern Thailand. With very little external distractions, our senses will be heightened and able to absorb all that nourishes us. Throughout the retreat, we will weave together various modalities to address all levels of your being for a wholesome and holistic experience. 


YOGA & QIGONG:
Our Hatha yoga classes will benefit beginners, intermediates, and advanced yogis. Participating in our class is not about whether you are "good" at yoga or not. It's not goal-driven or doing poses by auto-pilot. Instead, yoga is an opportunity to spend time in your body, be attuned to the information and sensations that arrive, and staying curious.  This "body awareness" approach keeps learning infinite while building a strong and healthy relationship with yourself. 


MEDITATION:
Meditation is an opportunity to observe your mind, the habits it tends to go into, and bringing yourself back to the present moment. In meditation, we learn about our physical, mental, emotional, and energy state and use the information to bring balance. Benefits of meditation include: stress relief, increased focus, clarity, insight, creativity, and release. 


TRE®/ Tension-Trauma Release Exercises:
Learn this revolutionary tool for tension release and how stress and trauma affect the nervous system and body. TRE® consists of a simple yet powerful set of exercises that help re-initiate the body’s own mechanism of healing through body tremors. The tremors help lower the stress and tension held in the body, without the need for story, or re-living the original events, leaving us more relaxed, clear, grounded and at peace. A tool you can take home with you and use for life!


BREATHWORK + ENERGY WORK:
Connect deeper to your inner wisdom by accessing your right brain and intuitive self. We begin with a simple technique using the style of David Elliott's Breathwork— participants lie down and inhale through the belly, high chest, and exhale out the mouth. As we engage in this steady form of circular breathing for 20—30 minutes, trapped energy will unlock through an involuntary somatic response. We will then transition into regular breathing and connect to a higher vibration with a playlist set to specific sound wave frequencies. When we quiet the mind, our expanded state of consciousness can work through us and for us into release, insight, clarity, and more love.


FAMILY CONSTELLATIONS:
The more we tune into our sensations, the more information we receive about an experience.  We'll practice simple Family Constellation exercises to explore ways of feeling, seeing, and being. The clearer we are in our communication, the better we can get to the root of our needs. 


OUTDOOR BLISS:


Swimming, kayaking, napping, and being part of a conscious community

Your Retreat Guides

TAMMY HAYANO

Originally from California, Tammy has been an ex-pat and world traveler for over two decades.  She founded Hanuman Yoga Retreat & Holistic Living in 2013 to offer a variety of approaches for wellness, healing, and connection. For her, life is an inward and outward journey to expand the relationship with our self, each other, and Mother Earth. Tammy guides modalities that bridge the body, mind, heart, and spirit. She is trained in: Hatha Yoga, QiGong, Innerdance Energy Work, TRE® (tension-trauma release), Laughter Yoga, Family Constellations, and Craniosacral Therapy. Tammy is also a medium. Tammy’s experiences consistently receive excellent reviews on TripAdvisor, Airbnb Experiences, and WeTravel. Tammy is a nomad currently based in Alameda, California. Visit her website: http://www.hanumanholisticliving.com


ALESSIA GREEN

Alessia is from Italy and has lived in Asia for most of the past decade. From the age of 19, Alessia has been on the healing/spiritual journey, exploring and training in many different modalities— including energy work and healing techniques. She is a certified wellness and transformational coach, integrating Tarot & Oracle readings from her collection of 200 decks. Alessia loves nature, fantasy movies, and ecstatic dance. She gets "heart eyes" every time she sees a cat! Follow Alessia on Instagram and Facebook at Inner Radiance Coaching. 

Good to Know!

  • Things to bring: swimsuit, beach towel / sarong, own water bottle to refill, sunscreen, flashlight, layers for cool mornings/evenings.
  • Yoga mats will be provided.
  • Unlimited drinking water will be available. 
  • Please bring only natural toothpaste/toiletries. (Available on location if you need some. Waste water ends up back in the lake.)
  • Kayaks and SUP available for use.
  • This is an alcohol and drug free retreat. (If you really need to smoke, there will be designated smoking areas away from the communal spaces.)
  • No WiFi. And please, limit the selfies. :) This will be a digital detox --amazing how we can be more present and unwind if we disconnect from our technology. If you need to have access for emergency contact, we will assist you.
  • Accommodations: There are 12 single beds on the platform, facing the lake, with every two beds partitioned by a curtain. 8 beds are located in the upper level. 
  • No yoga, meditation, or nature experience needed. All levels are welcome. All activities are optional.
  • A USD $150 non-refundable deposit holds your spot! The remaining balance will be due on Nov. 1, 2023.  If you cancel your booking after the remaining balance has been paid, you will receive a 50% refund from the total retreat rate. 

What’s included

  • 2 nights accommodation
    "Rustic chic" in a dorm/shared space.
  • Fresh vegetarian meals
    Includes lunch & dinner the first day, 3 meals on Monday, and breakfast on check-out day.
  • Transport to Om Waters
    Roundtrip transport from Chiang Mai meeting point by songthaew; then transport by boat to Om Waters.
  • Hatha Yoga
    Build strength, flexibility, and balance
  • Qigong
    Increase energy flow with this ancient Chinese healing art
  • Meditation
    Practice building a healthy relationship with yourself
  • TRE®/ Tension-release
    Learn a simple technique to discharge physical, mental, emotional stress at the cellular level
  • Breathwork + Energy work
    Experience a somatic approach to expanding your consciousness
  • Family Constellations
    Explore simple Family Constellation exercises to receive insight and clarity

What’s not included

  • Airfare
  • Private sessions
  • Travel insurance
    Highly recommended to cover trip cancellation or interruptions, emergency medical/dental, and emergency evacuation/repatriation

Available Packages

South/North Face, Upper Floor

Located on the upper floor with access via a flight of stairs. Bathrooms are located on the ground floor. Beds have a partial view of the lake and are located on the south and north side (facing the back or front of the lake). 

$325
West Face, Upper Floor

Located on the upper floor with access via a flight of stairs. The bed is located on the corner, offering lake views and a small hill from the west side of the property. Bathroom is located on the ground floor. 

$349
North Face, Ground Floor

Located on the ground floor. The bed faces north, with a view of the back of the lake and a small hill. Bathrooms are on this floor.

$349
Full Lake View, Ground Floor-Female Only

Best view on the property!! The bed is on the ground floor, faces south, and has a full view of the lake. This is for a female only.

$399
Full Lake View, Ground Floor: Male Only

Best view on the property!! The bed is on the ground floor, faces south, and has a full view of the lake. This is for a male only.

$399


Itinerary

Sample Schedule
Nov. 19-21, 2023


Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023:
11 am    Meet at Akha Ama Coffee in Chiang Mai (Hussadhisawee Soi 3, Chang Phueak) to board our transport (songthaew). The journey to Si Lanna National Park will be about an hour. Transfer onto a boat to take a beautiful 20 minute ride to Om Waters.

1:00 pm    Arrival / Lunch / Welcome / Free time / Private sessions
4:00 pm    Qigong + Meditation
6:00 pm    Dinner
7:45 pm    Breathwork + Innerdance Energy Work Awakening


Monday, Nov. 20, 2023:
8:00 am    Hatha yoga

9:00 am    Breakfast

10:15 am    Meditation (30 minutes)

11:00 am    Free time / Private sessions

1:00 pm    Lunch break / Free time

4:30 pm    TRE®/tension-trauma release 

6:00 pm    Dinner

7:45 pm    Family Constellations Workshop


Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2023:
7:30 am    Hatha Yoga + meditation

9:00 am    Breakfast

10:15 am    Closing circle

11:00 am    Head back to Chiang Mai. Goodbye hugs.

Your Organizer


HY
Hanuman Yoga Retreat & Holistic Living
10 reviews
Tammy Hayano is the creator of Hanuman Yoga Retreat & Holistic Living. For her, teaching is both an inner and outer journey of interconnectedness and transformation. She loves bringing people together to offer meaningful experiences— building a conscious relationship to the self, others, nature, and the spirit world. Tammy is trained in: Hatha Yoga, Qigong, Innerdance Energy Work, TRE/tension-trauma release, Laughter Yoga, Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy, Breathwork, and Family Constellations. She is also a medium and psychic.

Reviews

I absolutely loved this retreat with Tammy & Alessia!! Everything flowed really well and I felt there was a really good balance between scheduled sessions & free time to just relax, swim and connect with the wonderful group of people. The venue at OM Waters was really a special experience. I had been there before, but the surroundings were even more beautiful than I'd remembered. I especially loved the "Family Constellations" session with Tammy ~ it was really an expansive and profound experience for me (and definitely stretched my comfort zone as well). The food was also overall really great and they made special accommodations for vegan and gluten-free. After the retreat, since the resort is floating on the lake, I did experience a sense of "still moving" for 1 day after the retreat, haha, but totally worth it ;) I'd absolutely recommend Tammy's retreats and would love to join again in the future!
By Heidi W for Awakening the Soul~ THAILAND Yoga & Wellness Retreat on Dec 06, 2023
I had a fabulous time. Om Lake was spectacularly beautiful. Tammy and Alicia were wonderfully warm facilitators. I would highly recommend this retreat if you are looking for beauty, solitude, and a deeper meaning for yourself. Francine
By Francine R for Awakening the Soul~ THAILAND Yoga & Wellness Retreat on Dec 01, 2023
I enjoyed engaging in so many activities, including yoga, chi kong, and breathwork, and swimming which were my favorites with competent and attentive hosts and lovely folks who chose to enjoy our retreat. Tammy and Alessia performed well with their presentations. The sleeping quarters were challenging as my room was abutting the wall of the dining area where folks liked to gather and gab. I had a long noisy walk to the toilet at night which was difficult and someone was snoring above or behind me and unfortunately my ear plugs did work so I slept very little the first night. The food was cooked and prepared with good intention but I question the quality of some of the ingredients of some dishes and I thought there was not a lot of nutritional benefit knowing what I know about food. I did suggest to staff that they ditch the soymilk as it. has a poor reputation if not organic. I am on a Keto diet so the food was not so. appealing to me.
By John Michael S for Awakening the Soul~ THAILAND Yoga & Wellness Retreat on Nov 24, 2023
The retreat at Haramara was simply amazing. Tammy is an extraordinary facilitator and a wonderful soul. I was able to strengthen my yoga practice thanks to Tammy's most professional teachings. Besides that we were able to enjoy a number of astonishing modalities, in particular in the field of energy work, which were indeed fascinating. Haramara is a heavenly place perfect to get away from everything, find peace and quiet and connect with nature.
By Marco F for Medicine for the Soul— A yoga retreat into the 5 Universal Elements on Mar 03, 2021
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I had a fantastic time. There were a variety of activities and all were nourishing. The accommodations were great and the food was tasty. I loved being by the ocean, hearing the waves and watching the sunset or the moon. This is my second retreat with Tammy and I just love what she put together for the New Year. I'm so grateful for this opportunity and for the connections made!
By Denise M for New Year's Yoga, Meditation, Wellness Retreat on Jan 10, 2021
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