7 Day Spiritual Yoga and Wellness Retreat in Chiang Mai

The Warriors House is a boutique retreat run by Paolina, a Yoga Alliance-certified teacher (since 2019) who was born in Thailand and raised in Italy. She opened the retreat in her homeland after years in London, and it shows in the blend of Italian hospitality and Thai methods. She draws on her training in Hatha, Vinyasa, Rocket, Iyengar, Hot Yoga, Ashtanga and her specialization in Anusaranga yoga, which combines Anusara's alignment with Ashtanga's flow.

Days here follow a set routine that leaves room for personal time. Mornings begin with Jala Neti (nasal cleansing), pranayama and meditation, followed by a yoga asana session that pushes you into backbends, arm balances and inversions if you want. After lunch there are hours to rest by the pool, take a bike out, book a Thai massage or simply do nothing. Evenings bring a second practice, often yin yoga or a chakra meditation workshop.

The retreat includes two workshops as part of the package: Yoga Nidra and The Sound of Chakras, where you learn the Bija mantras and mudras for each energy center. There's also an Ancestral Sounds sound bath. For added depth, you can book private extras not included in the price: traditional Thai meridian massage (from 1,000 THB), a Reiki session, a private sound bath, or Muay Thai training with Paolina's contacts.

The location is in Saraphi district, in a small village where life follows the sun. The Warriors House has two facilities: a traditional Lanna house with a garden, private lake and communal practice spaces, and a resort just a few minutes' walk away with bungalows, a large swimming pool, A/C, and Wi-Fi. During the week you'll also get spontaneous Karma talks about Thai culture, drawing on Paolina's work with local masters, hermits and monks.

Guest reviews consistently mention the quality of the teaching and the quiet, attentive atmosphere. As one recent guest wrote: 'Paolina is a very warm person, and a great teacher (& chef!). Highly recommended!' The retreat is open year-round, and you can adjust your stay to be shorter (from two nights) or longer (up to two weeks) by messaging the host.

What's included

- 3 nights accommodation (in a Warrior Bungalow) - 3 daily delicious and nutritious meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) - Daily yoga classes - Daily meditation classes - Daily pranayama classes - Ancestral Sound Bath (for 7-day retreat) - Yoga Nidra mini workshop - The Sound of Chakras mini workshop - Karma talks - Water throughout the day - Parking - Wi-Fi connection

What's not included

- Flights costs - Travel insurance - Visa fee - Additional activities not included in the itinerary (e.g., Thai massage, Reiki, Muay Thai) - Additional treatments - Airport transfers (available for extra fee)