Chiang Mai · 7 days
A typical day at the centre moves between sitting and walking practice. Breathing meditation and guided meditation sessions are paired with walking meditation, and the yoga on offer is gentle and open to all levels rather than a strong vinyasa-style class. The centre lists mindfulness, meditation, yoga and Thai culture…
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Chiang Mai · 7 days
A typical day at the centre moves between sitting and walking practice. Breathing meditation and guided meditation sessions are paired with walking meditation, and the yoga on offer is gentle and open to all levels rather than a strong vinyasa-style class. The centre lists mindfulness, meditation, yoga and Thai culture as the four strands of its longer retreats.
The shorter options are worth knowing about if you are passing through Chiang Mai rather than staying a week. There is a three-hour self-care retreat, a half-day meditation and yoga retreat, and a full-day version. The three, four and seven-day retreats are the ones to book if you want to sleep on site and settle into the routine.
Meals are home-cooked at the centre, which matters out in Doi Saket — you are not in the middle of Chiang Mai's restaurant scene, so having food provided is part of the appeal. The property is described as calm and peaceful, with reviews mentioning the peace and quiet and the chance to meet other guests.
The centre has collected reviews across several booking platforms, and its own site links out to those profiles rather than quoting them in full. Contact is direct — by email, phone or WhatsApp — and the team answers questions about which programme length suits you before you book.
What separates this from a city yoga studio is the location. Choeng Doi sits in Doi Saket District, outside Chiang Mai, so the days are spent on the property rather than walking out to cafes between classes. If you want a week of sitting practice, gentle movement and home-cooked food in northern Thailand, this is built for exactly that.
- Accommodation at the home and retreat centre on the 3, 4 and 7-day programmes - Breathing meditation sessions - Guided meditation sessions - Walking meditation - Gentle yoga for all levels - Home-cooked meals at the centre - Thai culture element on the longer retreats
- Travel to and from Chiang Mai - Airport transfers (not stated on the page) - Travel insurance - Personal expenses - Anything not listed as included