Chiang Mai Wellness Vacation

Your healing journey in Thailand begins today. Upon arrival, you'll be warmly welcomed by your private guide and driver, who will escort you to your riverside hotel for check-in.

If you arrive during the day, take this time to slow down and unwind by the pool, letting the tropical atmosphere ease you into the rhythm of Thailand. Enjoy a relaxed dinner at the hotel and a peaceful evening to rest, reset, and gently recover from the long journey ahead.

Accommodation: De Chai the Deco Chiang Mai, Deluxe Room

This day marks the first stage of your meditation class: helping your body and mind slow down and transition into a more relaxed, mindful state. The focus is on learning how to notice and release tension, becoming aware of how your body and thoughts are connected, and establishing a foundation for meditation practice.

Throughout the day, you will participate in three guided sessions. The first session introduces how to observe the body and the mind, helping you recognize physical and mental patterns that affect your well-being. The second session explores common unhelpful thought patterns, often called "viruses of the mind," and teaches ways to notice them without being controlled by them. The third session provides an introduction to mindful meditation with a focus on comfort and ease, helping you experience the calm and clarity that comes from simply being present.

By the end of the day, you will have practical tools to relax your body, observe your thoughts without judgment, and practice meditation in a gentle, approachable way.

Accommodation: iRETREAT Jungle Bliss, Pa Pae, Tent

After two days of practice, you have already established a solid foundation in mindfulness and meditation. Today, you will take your learning a step further, exploring deeper aspects of how the mind works. Are you ready to go deeper?

The first session will introduce the concept of mental "defilements," habitual patterns that can cloud perception and trigger stress or emotional reactions. You will learn to recognize these patterns in everyday thoughts and behaviors in a practical, relatable way.

The second session focuses on the fundamental aspects of the mind, often called the "Seven Bases," providing a framework to understand how attention, perception, and intention interact. Guided exercises help you observe these processes without judgment, allowing a calmer and clearer response to life situations.

The final session is an extended meditation that integrates the day's session. This longer practice strengthens focus, deepens awareness, and reinforces your connection to the present moment.

Accommodation: iRETREAT Jungle Bliss, Pa Pae, Tent

By now, you have established a solid meditation practice and gained insight into your mind. Today introduces new challenges designed to help you explore mindfulness on a deeper level. ou may notice a greater sensitivity to your own emotions and those of others, which is a natural step as your practice deepens.

The morning session explores the Four Noble Truths, providing a framework to understand the sources of stress and suffering in everyday life. Through this, you can begin to see patterns that previously went unnoticed, connecting your personal experiences to broader insights from Buddhist philosophy.

The afternoon focuses on the Five Hindrances, common mental obstacles such as restlessness, doubt, or craving. Through extended meditation, you practice observing these challenges without reacting, developing focus, patience, and emotional balance. By the end of the day, you will have a deeper understanding of your mind and practical ways to navigate its natural tendencies.

Accommodation: iRETREAT Jungle Bliss, Pa Pae, Tent

Today marks the conclusion of your mindfulness program. The morning begins with a final session reflecting on the Four Responsibilities in Life, allowing you to review and integrate the insights and skills you have cultivated over the past week. This gentle reflection helps you connect the mindfulness experience to your daily life and personal intentions moving forward.

A closing ceremony follows, providing a moment to honor your practice, celebrate your progress, and acknowledge the journey you have undertaken. Afterward, you will enjoy a final lunch at the retreat center.

In the afternoon, a private transfer will take you back to Chiang Mai town for an overnight stay. You will leave the retreat feeling lighter, more centered, and equipped with practical mindfulness tools, carrying a sense of ease and clarity into the days ahead.

Accommodation: De Chai the Deco Chiang Mai, Deluxe Room

Enjoy a final breakfast at your hotel. When it is time to leave, your private driver will transfer you to Chiang Mai International Airport for your departing flight. Carry with you the calm, clarity, and insights gained from this journey, taking a sense of peace and mindfulness into your everyday life.