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Journey to THAILAND

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JOURNEY TO THAILAND: A Thai Yoga Bodywork Training & Cultural Experience in Chiang Mai
FALL TBA, 2025

Hosted by: Tanya Boigenzahn

Our 2023 trip SOLD OUT!

Cost and dates for our Fall 2025 coming soon!
CONTACT US to get on the wait list for updates to our 2025 trip!

Study Thai Yoga Bodywork on our retreat in Thailand! Learn from the best Thai Massage teachers in the world. Tourist option also available.

For: Anyone! This is a perfect retreat for those Thai Yoga Bodyworkers for additional training and CEs, as well as for those looking for a great getaway to bliss out, practice yoga daily (and get Thai massage!) and renew in the company of great people, and a exotic but chill foreign land

Options to choose from

  • Student

    Select One

    1. Experienced Thai Student
      Study Thai Massage for 2 weeks with Tanya’s master teacher, Ajahn Pichest, (must have at least 3 levels of study from Devanadi’s Thai Yoga Bodywork Practitioner Training program OR equivalent from another school/teacher
    2. Abdominal / Experienced Combo (add $TBA)
      Study 1 week of Chi Nei Tsang (Chinese abdominal training) + with Ajahn Pichest (see requirements above for studying with Pichest)
    3. TENTATIVE – Abdominal / Beginners (add $TBA)
      Study 1 week of Chi Nei Tsang (Chinese abdominal training) + 1 week of Beginners Thai Yoga Bodywork
    4. Other options may be added as we plan for the trip
  • Sightseeing/Tourist Option

    No Training. Have scheduled itinerary events with the whole group. Then dive deep into Thai Culture and explore a variety of cultural, shopping and sightseeing mini-trips planned on a variety of days.

    Included Events – all events below include private guide, Sarah Dorman, and transportation:

    • Wat Doi Suthep – visit the beautiful, historic Buddhist temple on the mountain overlooking Chiang Mai
    • A day of the shopping at the local markets for the best deals and hard to find items
    • Waterfall hike
    • Open day near end of the trip to decide where to go and what to do – make it amazing with Sarah’s expert help!

     

    Other Suggestions for Your Free Time Include:

    • Visiting the elephant sanctuary – the HIGHLIGHT of everyone’s trip!
    • Thai Massage – everyday!
    • Thai Buddhist temple tours
    • Tour landmarks such as Doi Innanthon (highest peak in Thailand)
    • Art shopping
    • Eating amazing Thai food – did we say Kao Soi?
    • Jewelry making
    • Batik print making
    • White water rafting and kayaking
    • Motorcycle treks
    • Visits to amazing remote temples, conservation areas, and remote hill towns
    • Sunday Walking Market (to get the BEST deals)
    • Flower market
    • Rising early to see the monks out as sunrise receiving their alms
  • Combo

    Select One

    1 week of study + 1 week of sightseeing

    1. Abdominal / Sightseeing (add $TBA)
      Study 1 week of Chi Nei Tsang (Chinese abdominal training) + sightseeing
    2. Sightseeing / Beginner (add $TBA)
      Enjoy 1 week of sightseeing + Study 1 week of Beginners Thai Yoga Bodywork
    3. Experienced / Sightseeing
      Study 1 week with Ajahn Pichest (see requirements above for studying with Pichest) + 1 week sightseeing
    4. Other options may be added as we plan for the trip
  • Optional Weekend in Pai

    Fri-Sun, TBA, 2025
    Totally optional, and available only to all Journey to Thailand 2023 participants.

    Get out of town and head to the beautiful mountains and green valleys surrounding Pai, a northern Thailand village with MANY activities and excursions at your fingertips.  

    Includes:

    • Shuttle to and from Chiang Mai to Pai
    • 2 nights hotel
    • Private van for planned and “WHIM!” excursions – there’s so much to do!
    • Your fabulous tour guide, Sarah Dorman (aka SaraCura)
    • All events included with Pai Adventure itinerary (tentative schedule includes: White Buddha, Chinese Overlook, Waterfall and bamboo bridge)

    Food, tips and any other fees are at your expense.

    Cost: $TBA

  • Room Options

    Standard Double: 2 Twin Beds or 1 Queen Bed
    Standard Single: 1 King Bed
    Deluxe Double: 1 King Bed
    Deluxe Single: 1 King Bed

A Thai Bodywork Training Experience in Chiang Mai

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Thai Yoga and Asian Bodywork Training

Sawatdee kaa! Join Tanya on an exotic journey to study, immerse, appreciate, receive, share, and grow just when you need it most. We’ll be spending time with some of the most renowned teachers in the world today learning the amazing bodywork techniques of Thai Yoga Bodywork/Thai Massage.

This trip is open to all levels of learning. If you are new to studying Thai massage, I have a TENTATIVE 1 week beginners course just for you. Advanced students (3 or more levels with Tanya) and up with study with Master Pichest for 2 weeks OR choose to take the optional Abdominal Chi Nei Tsang or the TENTATIVE Beginners Thai Massage course during one of the weeks.

Tourist / Yoga / Sightseeing

Just come and BE. Besides our scheduled excursions and yoga classes, and have ample time to walk the streets of Chiang Mai, get daily Thai Massage treatments, shop, or plan a variety of other activities and day trips during your off time.

Treat Your Body

During your time off from training and activities, choose a wide variety of Thai Massage practitioners to receive great bodywork and Thai Foot Massage from! Plus sample all the wonder benefits of Thai Herbal massage, foot reflexology, spa services, and more.

Included Activities

As if Thai Yoga Training and receiving massage weren’t enough to do, your trip also includes:

  • Welcome event at a local hang out with DJ, sauna, cold plunge and more!
  • Thai Cooking course at an organic farm
  • The annual Loi Krathong & lantern festival! We will have a private Krathong building class and launch them together in a ceremony at the river.
  • Yoga & meditation classes on scheduled days
  • Walking tour of Chiang Mai
  • Cacao ceremony and breathwork workshop
  • Thanksgiving dinner with the group
  • Monk chat at Buddhist Temple

Recommended Free Time Activities especially for “sightseeing option”

  • Visiting the elephant sanctuary
  • Thai Massage – everyday!
  • Thai Buddhist temple tours
  • Tour landmarks such as Doi Innanthon (highest peak in Thailand), waterfalls, etc
  • Art shopping
  • Eating amazing Thai food. Did we say Kao Soi?
  • Jewelry making
  • Batik print making
  • Shopping at the local markets
  • White water rafting and kayaking
  • Motorcycle treks
  • Visits to amazing remote temples, conservation areas, and remote hill towns
  • Sunday Walking Market (to get the BEST deals)
  • Flower market
  • Rising early to see the monks out as sunrise receiving their alms

Itinerary

Optional Weekend in Pai Adventure

  • Pai Adventure TBA 2025 Learn More

    Fri-Sun, TBA, 2025
    Totally optional, and available only to all Journey to Thailand 2023 participants

    Get out of town and head to the beautiful mountains and green valleys surrounding Pai, a northern Thailand village with MANY activities and excursions at your fingertips.  

    Includes:

    • Shuttle to and from Chiang Mai to Pai
    • 2 nights hotel double occupancy only at this point
    • Private van for planned and “WHIM!” excursions – there’s so much to do!
    • Your fabulous tour guide, Sarah Dorman (aka SaraCura)
    • All events included with Pai Adventure itinerary (tentative schedule includes: White Buddha, Chinese Overlook, Waterfall and bamboo bridge)

    Food, tips and any other fees are at your expense.

    Cost: $TBA

Common Q&A & Links

Other Important Info:

  • Most people will book their departure on Thursday, TBA, 2025. Book your flight to ARRIVE in Chiang Mai, Thailand on Friday, TBA. Most of you will have a late check in at our guesthouse.
  • Book your departure FROM Thailand on Friday, TBA as late as you can. Many of you will have your last day of training and will hopefully be able to book a late evening flight. If you need to fly out on Saturday, TBA, please let us know if you would like us to book another night at our guesthouse for that evening.

Registration Notes & Booking:

Early Bird & Payment Plan Notes: Pay your $500 deposit (non-refundable, non-transferable) now to reserve your spot, then pay your final balance on or before TBA, 2025 to receive the Early Bird Pricing otherwise your registration will be updated to reflect the Regular Pricing. All registrations and/or payments made after the Early Bird Date will be charged at the Regular Price. Only PAYMENTS IN FULL will be accepted after the Early Bird Date.

*DOUBLES PRICING: Please note that in order to be eligible for the per person DOUBLE occupancy rate, you will need to have 2 paying adults paying the DOUBLES Price in the room. Once you book your room, please contact Us with their name so we ensure you are assigned to the same room.

Our 2023 trip SOLD OUT!
Cost and dates coming soon!

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Program Teachers

TANYA BOIGENZAHN

Tanya Boigenzahn

Devanadi Founder/Owner, E-RYT500, C-IAYT, RTT, AYS, CHTP, YACEP & Reiki Master