7 Days Meditation, Thai Massage, and Yoga Retreat in Chiang Mai, Thailand
VENUE
Mala Dhara Yoga Retreat Center Chiang Mai
TIME
Start: 12:00 PM - January 14, 2018
End: 2:00 PM - January 20, 2018
7 Days Meditation, Thai Massage, and Yoga Retreat in Chiang Mai, Thailand
with a lotus connection
Modern society allows you to be connected digitally, but there is a disconnection between your digital reality, your true self, and your immediate community. Join A Lotus Connection on this empowering journey to develop a deeper connection with yourself through healing and self-care. Hosted at the world-class resort in Chiang Mai, this luxury getaway will be your chance to relax, rejuvenate, and heal with the power of Thai Massage, yoga, meditation, Tai Chi, and so much more.
Experience a once-in-a-lifetime, Thai massage experience hosted by Abigail and the co-teacher, Chad Toups. As the lotus springs from the mud, you will grow too from seed into beautiful and precious blossoms. This, however, takes time and intention. Set some time aside for growth, and join A Lotus Connection in nourishing your physical, mental, emotional, astral, and psychic bodies.
Through yogic practices and conscience activity, you are able to be in connection with yourself and your surroundings. By allowing yourself time to listen and learn, you are able to foster healing and growth on countless levels.
Each day, you will greet the sun with a sunrise meditation, followed by Tai Chi and yoga flows. The morning noble silence allows you to tap into the intention for the day. The spa services and focus on self-care aim to encourage relaxation on every level with herbal steams, Thai massage workshops, reflexology, hot springs, and yoga. You will develop a deeper connection with self through healing and self-care. You will learn how to integrate these principles into your daily life.
Daily activities and workshops include guided meditation, Restorative yoga, Hatha flow yoga, pranayama, Thai massage, Thai Chi, and Qi Gong exercise, AcroYoga, and health coaching.
Sample Daily Schedule
- 07:00 Sunrise meditation
- 07:30 Yoga or Tai Chi
- 09:00 Breakfast (in noble silence)
- 10:00 Morning activity
- 12:30 Lunch and break
- 16:00 Afternoon activity
- 19:00 Dinner
- 20:30 Evening activity
Detailed Daily Curriculum
Jan13 Saturday
7:00pm Retreat meeting at Lam Phu House
Phra Pok Klao 9 Alley, Tambon Si Phum,
Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai, Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
Jan14 Sunday
8:00am -Leave for Doi Suthep via mini bus (mini Bus details)
-Lunch in Chiang Mai
2:00pm– Arrive at Mala Dhara
-Afternoon tea, fruit, pool time/ get settled in
4:30pm– Late Lunch/ early Dinner at Mala Dhara
6:30-8:30pm– Restorative Candlelight Yoga
Jan15 Monday
7:00-7:30am– Sunrise Meditation
7:30-8:30am– Tai Chi with Chad
8:30-10:00am– Breakfast at Mala Dhara
10:00-12:30pm– Alignment Yoga Workshop
12:30-4:00pm– Lunch at Mala Dhara
4:00-6:30pm– Thai Massage: Introduction to Thai Massage
7:00-8:30pm Dinner at Mala Dara
8:30pm– Herbal Steam Night (music, tea, and bonfire)
Jan16 Tuesday
7:00am– Sunrise Meditation
7:30-9:00am– Yoga Moon Flow with Abigail
9:00-10:00am– Breakfast at Mala Dhara
10:00am-12:30pm– Chakra Yoga Workshop
12:30-4:00pm– Lunch at Mala Dhara
4:00-6:30pm– Thai Massage: Learning the Flow
7:00-8:30pm Dinner at Mala Dhara
8:30pm– Stargaze under the New Moon while enjoying yummy desert!
Jan 17 Wednesday a Day of SELF CARE
7:00am– Sunrise Meditation
8:00am Hot Springs
Guascha lesson
Yoga session with Abigail
11:00am– Brunch at Hot Springs
12:00pm– Return to Mala Dhara
receive complimentary massage
Relax, enjoy pool
7:00pm– Dinner at Mala Dhara
8:30pm– Kirtan around the campfire
Jan18 Thursday
7:00am– Sunrise Meditation
7:30-8:30am– Tai Chi with Chad
8:30-10:00am– Breakfast at Mala Dhara
10:00am-12:30pm– Acro Yoga
12:30-4:00pm– Lunch at Mala Dhara
4:00-6:30pm– Thai Massage: Hot Herbal Steam Compress
7:00-8:30pm– Dinner at Mala Dhara
8:30pm– Herbology: Making your own essential oils
Jan19 Friday
7:00am– Sunrise Meditation
7:30-9:00am– Morning Yoga Flow with Abigail
9:00-10:00am– Breakfast at Mala Dhara
10:00am-12:30pm– Health Coaching with Abigail
10:00am-12:30pm– OPEN Instruction with Chad
12:30-4:00pm– Lunch at Mala Dhara
4:00-6:30pm– Thai Massage: Learn Tok Sen Style, Moving Energy
7:00-8:30pm– Dinner at Mala Dhara
8:30pm– Release floating lanterns: Setting intention for the next chapter of our journey
Jan20 Saturday
7:00am– Sunrise Meditation
8:00am– Morning Tea
10:30am– Depart Mala Dhara for Chiang Mai via mini bus (mini bus details)
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*OPTIONAL in Chiang Mai
*4:00pm– Thai cooking class followed by shopping at local Sunday Market
Abigail Brown
I am a licensed massage therapist, Thai Massage therapist, registered yoga teacher, and certified health and holistic nutrition coach.Thai Yoga Therapy is my specialty and my belief in healing. I am internationally & nationally trained and certified in ancient Nuad Bo-Rarn style Thai Yoga Therapy. I lived and studied in Chiang Mai, Thailand with my teachers, Chongkol Setthakorn and Pichet Boonthumme, as well as with several other rishi’s in my years of study in Thailand. I have been practicing since 2008, building a strong foundation in my work.
As a New Orleanian, dog lover, lover of life, my goal is to live a life of health and happiness. My heart is open to educate and empower you to live and enjoy the life you love. Life is a journey. I believe that the journey is the destination.
Chad Troups
Chad Toups is a Healing Arts practitioner with over 10 years hands on experience. A native of New Orleans, Chad studies the art of Tai Chi from Master King Lam and applies this in sessions focusing on chi awakening exercises and conscious movement. Also a Reiki Practitioner, studying under Sandy Trimble ICRT, Chad offers the Usui “Holy Fire” technique for scans, placements, and attunements.
Recently Chad has looked to further his knowledge and skills seeking out teachers in SE Asia. There he studied Hatha Yoga and Vedic lifestyle in Varanasi and Rishikesh India, as well as Nuad Bo-Rarn Thai massage at ITM in Chiangmai, Thailand.
Chad incorporates all of his teacher’s philosophies and information in private, or group, classes and workshops.