Wellness Escape with Daily Yoga & Thai Massage in Chiang Mai

This retreat is all about giving your body a proper reset through daily yoga and massage. Your mornings start with a healthy drink and breakfast, followed by a private yoga session with instructor Zin. She's got 500 hours of certification, plus extra training in hand adjustments, and she brings a real knowledge of anatomy to her teaching – guests regularly mention how much they learn about their own breathing and alignment. Because the class is private, it's tailored to exactly what you need, whether that's working on backbends or just learning to breathe properly.

Each afternoon brings a different treatment: Thai massage on day two, a body scrub and wrap on day three, and aromatherapy massage on day four. These aren't quick add-ons – they're proper hour-long sessions meant to undo the tension that builds up from sitting at a desk. The resort, Away Chiang Mai Thapae, is a small design hotel with colonial charm and a prime location on a quiet lane in the old city. Thapae Gate is five minutes on foot, the Night Bazaar is eight minutes, and the Saturday and Sunday walking streets are both easy to reach. The pool is a real treat, as are the fresh juices, which guests rave about.

The food is fully vegan, and the Thai dessert cooking class on day three is a fun way to learn something you can recreate at home. The hosts, Mana and Alex, get frequent mentions in reviews for their warmth, and the family-run feel sets this apart from bigger retreat centers. You'll leave with looser shoulders, better breathing habits, and likely a new recipe or two. It's a low-key, well-run retreat that does exactly what it says: revives your body and recharges your energy.

What's included

- 4 nights accommodation in a Deluxe Private Room - Daily yoga classes (private) - 1 hour treatment per day (Thai massage, body scrub & wrap, aromatherapy) - Thai dessert cooking class - 3 daily meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) - vegan - Welcome drink - Welcome afternoon tea - Parking - Luggage storage - WiFi connection - Use of pool and garden

What's not included

- Airport transfers - Flights costs - Additional activities not included in the itinerary - Visa fee - Additional treatments - Travel insurance