Chiang Mai yoga retreat in Thailand 2025- Thai food, waterfalls, temples, and more!

Going on a yoga retreat in Chiang Mai, Thailand with Bigger Life Adventures offers a unique and comprehensive wellness experience. With experienced and knowledgeable yoga instructors like Carrie guests can expect fun and dynamic classes suitable for all levels. Zach will be helping to guide some meditation and Wim Hof Breathwork practices as well. The supportive and inclusive community of like-minded individuals provides a sense of belonging and encourages growth.

This Chiang Mai yoga retreat in Thailand offers a variety of activities and experiences, from yoga to cultural immersion, that complement the yoga practice and help foster personal growth and transformation. The quality accommodations at Mala Dhara, healthy plant-based meals, and dedicated support from the Bigger Life Adventures team ensure that participants have everything they need for a fulfilling and rejuvenating experience.

What is included on this Chiang Mail, Thailand yoga retreat?

This Chiang Mai yoga retreat in Thailand will feature waterfall hikes, daily yoga and meditation, a cooking class, ethical elephant sanctuary visit, temple tours, shopping, steam sauana and ice bath experience, community, and much more!

Thailand, also known as the Land of Smiles, is a country rich in culture and heritage. The Thai people are known for their warm hospitality and respect for their Buddhist traditions and beliefs. Chiang Mai, located in northern Thailand, has a rich history dating back to the 13th century when it was the center of the Lanna Kingdom.

Today, Chiang Mai remains an important cultural hub and is home to numerous ancient temples and traditional festivals, such as the popular Songkran festival that celebrates the Thai New Year. Visitors to Chiang Mai can also experience the local cuisine, which features a unique blend of flavors and spices, and enjoy shopping at the famous night markets where they can find handmade goods and traditional textiles. In summary, visiting Chiang Mai provides an opportunity to immerse in Thai culture and experience its unique customs, traditions, and heritage.

Thailand, especially Chiang Mai, is a perfect place to host a yoga retreat.

Why is Thai food so good on a yoga retreat in Chiang Mai?

Thai cuisine is renowned for its bold flavors and balance of sweet, sour, salty and spicy tastes. It incorporates a wide range of fresh ingredients such as herbs, spices, vegetables and noodles to create dishes that are both delicious and healthy. Some of the most popular Thai dishes include Tom Yum soup, Pad Thai, Green Curry, Massaman Curry and Papaya Salad. Thai food also places a strong emphasis on presentation, and the dishes are often beautifully arranged on the plate to appeal to all the senses. In addition to its flavor, Thai food is also known for its versatility and adaptability to different dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, gluten-free and vegan. Overall, Thai food is a delicious and unique culinary experience that should not be missed while visiting Thailand.

The food in Chiang Mai, Thailand is some of the best food we have eaten on all of our travels, and plant-based vegan restaurants are everywhere! Mala Dhara will provide all vegan meals for us, and when we go out to eat we’ll be able to choose from plant-based or omnivore options. Participants in this yoga retreat in Chiang Mai will take a cooking class on an amazing, local organic farm!

Attendees of this yoga retreat in Chiang Mail Thailand will also have the opportunity to add on a sacred traditional Sak Yant bamboo tattoo done by a monk in Chiang Mai. This was one of the most incredible experiences we have ever had on our travels and we are excited to share this experience with our friends who come on this retreat!

After we have hosted this retreat twice, it was maybe even more magical than we imagined it

Click here for more information on this amazing yoga retreat  and put down a deposit on one of the last remaining spaces for the Thailand Chiang Mai Yoga Retreat in 2025!

We hosted 24 people in Thailand for our Chiang Mai yoga retreat. More than half of them got the special tattoo and we shared mystical experiences. After the retreats were over, it took a long time to integrate the things we learned there. I think I am still integrating to this day.

Accommodations at Mala Dhara yoga retreat center in Chiang Mai. They feature sustainable and unique rooms, plant-based Thai food, a saltwater swimming pool, and much more!