Thailand Adventure
Retreat
Immerse yourself in the beautiful foothills of the Himalayas, dotted with sacred temples, smiling locals, delicious cuisine, jungle excursions with elephants, and the healing art of Traditional Thai Massage.
Heath and Nicole have been studying Thai Massage in Thailand since 2001 and have been bringing groups there to explore, experience and expand for over 15 years. They love to bask in the magical healing experiences found around every corner in the ancient moat city of Chiang Mai, Thailand and are excited to share these splendors with another group this year!
OCT. 17 – OCT. 28 2023 PINGVIMAN HOTEL CHIANG MAI THAILAND
Refuel and refresh on this healing adventure! At the heart of this adventure is the intention to embody loving kindness. Daily we practice the art of giving and receiving the gifts from the ancient healing art of Traditional Thai Massage, Thai Reflexology, Tok Sen, Herbal Compress and more. Refresh all your senses as you engage with a new land filled with unique sounds, smells, tastes as we make Chiang Mai our touchstone for discovery. Intrigue your curiosity as you imagine yourself exploring the foothills of the Himalayas, visiting ancient temples on mountain tops, walking through the forest side by side with free to be elephants, delighting in the symphony of culture, tradition, flavors, art, and loving kindness that is the beauty and magic of Northern Thailand.
Heath and Nicole have been studying Thai Massage in Thailand since 2001 and have been bringing groups there to explore, experience and expand for over 15 years. They love to bask in the magical healing experiences found around every corner in the ancient moat city of Chiang Mai, Thailand and are excited to share these splendors with another group this year!
OCT. 17 – OCT. 28 2023 PINGVIMAN HOTEL CHIANG MAI THAILAND
Refuel and refresh on this healing adventure! At the heart of this adventure is the intention to embody loving kindness. Daily we practice the art of giving and receiving the gifts from the ancient healing art of Traditional Thai Massage, Thai Reflexology, Tok Sen, Herbal Compress and more. Refresh all your senses as you engage with a new land filled with unique sounds, smells, tastes as we make Chiang Mai our touchstone for discovery. Intrigue your curiosity as you imagine yourself exploring the foothills of the Himalayas, visiting ancient temples on mountain tops, walking through the forest side by side with free to be elephants, delighting in the symphony of culture, tradition, flavors, art, and loving kindness that is the beauty and magic of Northern Thailand.
THAILAND ADVENTURE INCLUDES:
- All meals (except on free day), lodging, and local transportation
- Traditional Thai Massage Foot Reflexology 2-day training and 1-day Thai Herbal Compress training
- Receiving Traditional Thai Massage, Thai Foot Reflexology, Herbal Compress Therapy, Tok Sen, and more from local Thai practitioners
- Daily self-care and movement, massage and meditation practices
- Visits to the famous Doi Suthep and other local temples in the city, mountains, and forest
- Feasting on South-East Asian fare on the Chiang Mai street food tour and Thai Cookery school
- Experiencing the healing sanctuary for rescued elephants at Elephant Nature Park
- Practicing Vipassana Meditation and “merit making”
- Exploring the city and countryside with local Thai guides
- Navigate the Chiang Dao caverns by gaslight
- Receiving Thai Massage from practitioners from the Suppatra Blind Massage school
- Enrollment in Living Metta’s Table Thai Yoga Massage and Thai Foot Reflexology Home Study Courses
BONUS FEATURES:
- 34 NCBTMB Approved CEs
- Monthly emails with tips and suggestions on how make the most of your healing adventure to Thailand
- Caring and supportive travel and leadership team with Heath and Nicole Reed
- Massage and more massage!
THAILAND ADVENTURE EARLY REGISTRATION IS $3,000
·To ensure the quality of our time together, this retreat is limited to a total of 20 participants.
· Participants do not have to have any previous massage experience.
· You may reserve your spot with a $1000 deposit and remaining balance may be made in 2 more payments in the amount of $1,000 due on both June 1st and September 1st.
· Full Thailand Adventure cost assumes a shared, double room with another person. Add $1,000 charge for Private Room Accommodation.
· Early Healing Adventure Registration is $3,000 before June 1st and $3,500 if you register after June 1st 2023.
· Price of this Thailand Adventure does not include airfare to and from Chiang Mai, Thailand
Nicole and Heath have been visiting Thailand since 2001, and have cultivated a treasure-trove of local contacts to help Westerners connect with a truly authentic Thai cultural and healing experience. Some of our friends that you’ll be sharing time with are:
Teachers at the Old Medicine Hospital
This is the oldest traditional Thai Medical Learning Center in northern Thailand, here Heath and Nicole first studied Thai Massage. Taught by proteges following the great Master Sintorn Chaichakan’s lineage, students receive a thorough grounding in the theory and application of traditional Thai Massage. We will practice and receive traditional Thai massage, stretching, and reflexology therapies to balance the physical and energetic body, heal pain, and feel good from the inside out.
Blind Thai Massage Practitioners
It is common in many Asian countries to train blind citizens to become massage therapists. All participants on this retreat will receive a Thai Massage session from a Blind Thai Massage therapist (you may schedule more sessions for added charge). This is a unique, once-in-a-life-time experience, harnessing empathy and loving compassion for both giver and receiver.
Local Thai Guides
Meet with our favorite local guides, historians, meditation teachers, drivers, hosts, and other friends to get a feeling of the city, the culture, background, and local lifestyle. Ask all your questions and discover another way of being.
THAILAND ADVENTURE INDIVIDUAL REGISTRATION IS $3,000
Snapshot of our time together. (All events are included and optional to attend.)
Day 1 - Tuesday Oct 17
Sawadee & Welcome Heath or Nicole will Pick you up from the Train Station, Airport, Hotel Opening Intentions and Group Orientation at hotel Group Dinner at Dash
Day 2 - Wednesday, Oct 18
Breakfast provided at hotel Qigong in the Park Thai Cultural Immersion, Chiang Mai city orientation, and Temples Tour Lunch Participants Receive Traditional Thai Massage at a local temple (“Wat”) Group dinner
Day 3 - Thursday Oct 19th
Hotel breakfast and Morning Qigong in the Park. Vipassana Meditation practice with locals followed by lunch at our favorite Riverside restaurant. Receive Thai Massage from a Blind Massage practitioner and explore local cuisine on the Street Food Tour for dinner
Day 4 - Friday Oct 20
Hotel breakfast and Morning Qigong in the Park. Bathe in the natural beauty of the mountain side outside the city and navigate the Chiang Dao caverns by gaslight. Savor some downtime before we meet for dinner and explore the Night Bazaar
Day 5 - Saturday Oct 21st
Hotel breakfast and Morning Qigong in the park. Day one of Thai Reflexology Training at the Old Medicine Hospital. Group Dinner followed by an evening stroll through the “Wu Lai” market
DAY 6 - Sunday Oct 22nd
Hotel breakfast and Morning Qigong in the park. Day two of Thai Reflexology Training at the Old Medicine Hospital. Group Dinner followed by sauntering through the famous and expansive Sunday Walking Market.
DAY 7 - Monday Oct 23rd
Hotel breakfast and Morning Qigong in the park. Free Day. Explore with optional excursions: Thai Massage, Zip Line Adventure, Jungle Trek, Bamboo Float, Sticky Waterfalls, Golden Triangle, Pai bike tour, and more (lunch and dinner on your own)
DAY 8 - Tuesday Oct 24th
Catch the Golden Sunrise at Doi Suthep, walk through the jungles and discover Forest Temples, followed by group brunch. Rest or more exploration time in the afternoon followed by Group Dinner
DAY 9 - Wednesday Oct 25th
Hotel Breakfast. Travel to the Elephant Nature Park and enjoy the day walking, feeding, bathing retired and rescued elephants. Free time before Group Dinner
DAY 10 - Thursday Oct 26th
Hotel breakfast and Morning Qigong in the park. Daylong Thai Herbal Compress training at the Old Medicine Hospital. Free time before Group Dinner
DAY 11 - Friday Oct 27th
Hotel breakfast and Morning Qigong in the park. Daylong Thai Cooking Class Adventure; tour local food market, visit organic farm, and learn to prepare your favorite Thai dishes! Break before Closing Ceremony and Final Group Dinner
DAY 12 - Saturday Oct 28th
Group breakfast and Sawadees
REFUND & CANCELLATION POLICY FOR THAILAND ADVENTURE
There is a no risk, 14-day period to cancel your registration and receive a full refund for any reason.
Participants who cancel their registration after the 14-day grace period, but prior to August 1, 2023, will be returned 50% of their deposit plus 100% of any other payments.
Participants who cancel their registration after August 1, 2023 will receive no refund. You are only eligible to a 90% refund from canceled registrations after August 1, 2023 if we are able to fill your reservation.
We reserve the right to cancel this retreat no later than August 1, 2023. If we cancel, you will be refunded 100% of any of your payments for this event. We will not refund airfare.
Don’t miss this opportunity!