If you’re looking for a place with natural sceneries, waterfalls, temples, a relaxed vibe and a serene environment to start your meditation journey, the beautiful town of Pai in Northern Thailand has got you covered. There are various meditation centers in the area that provide different unique programs and packages that can suit the needs of beginners and advanced practitioners. Daily classes where you can just drop in to have an hour or two of peaceful time are available. Longer retreats are also being offered if you want to improve your practice, need deeper healing or learn about Buddhism.
Here is our hand-picked list of the best places for you to check out. If we are missing anything, please let us know!
Pai Yoga Shala, founded in 2015, is a traditional venue surrounded by rice fields and lush gardens. It has two daily yoga classes and resident teachers that offer a variety of yoga styles including Hatha, Vinyasa, Yin, Meditation and guest teacher workshops. Long-term retreats are also available and they can accommodate all levels.
Events that can help you reset your mind, body and soul are held here from time to time. They work with highly-experienced guest teachers to provide individuals with other experiences such as Piercing Light Breathwork, which encompasses 5 elements of energy healing, yoga postures, bandhas, mudras, sound healing, guided visualization and hypnotherapy.
Located in the heart of Pai, Bodhi Tree Yoga Pai offers multiple daily classes. You can go at your own pace and they accommodate both beginners and advanced practitioners. They have a variety of yoga styles such as Hatha, Vinyasa, Bhakti, Yin Yoga, Pranayama and Meditation.
Modern practitioners can also enjoy Power Yoga and if you want to have a personalized session, you can book a private class with them. They also have classes in Breathwork where you can release uncomfortable emotions and trauma, and Candlelit yoga which is a guided meditation practice that can relax your mind and unwind the nervous system.
Anahata Mystery School has various healing and meditation sessions led by holistic health practitioners. They have Craniosacral Therapy which assists in the healing of trauma from injury, stress in the body-mind, and energetic inertias that disturb the craniosacral system. Body-centred Psychotherapy, Relationship Counselling, Holistic Counselling, Movement Therapy, and Yoga are also being offered.
Meditation retreats are also held here regularly. These include mindfulness and transformative meditations, tantric dance and Dharma talks. You can also join their Reiki and Restorative yoga sessions to boost your general wellbeing.
Detox Pai is a natural holistic detoxification center in the rolling foothills of the Himalayas, near Chiang Mai in northern Thailand. Their unique program includes herbal detox and meditation to bring you back to true health and vitality in every way. They focus on physical cleansing to rid oneself of harmful toxins, release blocked energy, and liberate oneself from destructive thoughts and cognitive patterns.
Retreats are offered in various lengths from 3 days to 10 days. Massages, mud clay facial packs and individual guided meditation sessions with an experienced teacher are also available upon request.
Train both your body and mind at Nam Yang Kung Fu Retreat. They have 67 years of experience and are open to all who seek self-mastery. They offer retreats on-site, online, and in their various international branches and seminars.
Two paths are available for you to choose from. First is the path of the warrior, which emphasizes the martial aspects of their arts and is more demanding in terms of fitness. Second is the path of the Monk, which puts more emphasis on personal and spiritual development and self-healing.
Wat Pa Tam Wua is a Buddhist Forest Monastery in northern Thailand. It is a place where you can learn about Buddhism and do spiritual practices to become more mindful, focused and happy. They provide accommodation, balanced vegan food, bedding and white clothes for free.
They offer meditation classes in the morning and afternoon. Anyone can also stay here for a minimum of three days and a maximum of ten days as long as you abide by the rules and attend all their daily activities.
Develop new habits and reconnect with yourself at Pai International Meditation Center. This minimalist venue is surrounded by nature and hot springs. The majestic views and peaceful surroundings make this perfect for destressing and meditation.
Aside from the hot springs, a refreshing cool pool is also available. You can boost your energy levels and keep your body and mind at ease by joining their yoga classes in the morning and in the afternoon. The food they serve in this center is healthy and nutritious. Their ingredients are locally produced and some of it is organically grown by the center.
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