Hello From Ning, Adam and Family! We warmly invite you to True Nature Chiang Mai, Our family run retreat center rooted in the values of simple living, community, nature and spiritual practice. Our retreats offer an easy-going, community-based environment to connect with likeminded people while exploring various forms of yoga, meditation, workshops, group activities, and more. All aimed at supporting you in cultivating a deeper connection to your own sense of inner peace, vitality, and balance.
07:00 Morning gong / wake up
07:30 Yoga & meditation
09:30 Breakfast
11:30 Optional daily activities/workshops
13:00 Lunch and free time
4:00 PM Afternoon yoga and meditation
18:30 Dinner
19:00 Free time
21:30 Lights out
Arrival day starts from 2 pm
Departure day ends at 11 am
True Nature Chiang Mai's retreats are designed to give you an authentic and unique immersion into the practices of yoga and meditation in an easygoing, light-hearted, and supportive environment. You will get to practice both active and relaxing forms of yoga, explore various aspects of mindfulness and meditation, and be guided by experienced teachers in a lovely environment.
Whether you're looking to start your yoga journey off on the right foot or to deepen your current practice and understanding of meditation, the retreat programs will meet you right where you are. All that you need to bring with you is a can-do attitude and genuine willingness to learn, explore, and grow, they will do the rest!
True Nature shares these immersions in the hopes that together you can create balance and harmony within yourself and in the world. Bringing you step by step towards experiencing your own True Nature.
Due to the wide variety and sometimes confusion about yoga styles, below you can read a detailed description of what kind of yoga you will be practicing together on the retreat get some insight into what makes the venue special
During retreats, yoga classes run twice per day, once in the morning and once in the evening. Morning classes are focused on building vitality, and energy and making you feel alive. You can expect elements from Vinyasa, Hatha, and alignment-based yoga, these classes are suitable for everyone and they will always offer multiple variations and adjustments to choose from.
Afternoon classes are a unique mix of yoga therapy, mobility, Restorative, and Yin yoga. These sessions are like a deep release for the physical, mental, and emotional bodies. You will use fine-tuned exercises in breathing along with the help of various props to allow the body to naturally release, unwind, and let go of deep physical and emotional stress and tension.
You can be assured that whether you are a beginner or a seasoned practitioner, the experienced team of teachers will meet you where you are on your yoga journey and make sure you are safe and supported.
During retreats, there will be two meditation sessions daily, but you are welcome to do more in your free time if you wish.
The concept behind their meditation sessions is not to just stick to one strict style of meditation or blindly follow 1 technique. Instead, they aim to share with you the simple nuts and bolts of meditation that can be applied to any style, technique, or daily task. In this way, you are empowered to develop your practice with a firm base of understanding and insight.
Meditation sessions will include teachings, discussions, feedback, and journaling. All of which will help make mediation an accessible and enjoyable experience. They also place a large emphasis on not just isolating meditation to sitting on your cushion with your eyes closed, but how you can bring meditation into everyday life.
If you are completely new to meditation and mindfulness, their retreats are a perfect place to start. They practice in an easygoing and relaxed setting with time for questions and feedback. If you are already a regular meditator, then their retreats will help you in continuing to refine and develop your practice.
Although the main focus of this retreat is yoga and meditation, the retreat will still have room for fun community-based activities. The activities include vegetarian cooking classes with Ning, ice baths, waterfall visits, massage, make your own pizza night, and more. Please note some activities are at an extra cost.
The food at True Nature is delicious, healthy, wholesome, and prepared by resident chef Ning each day with an abundance of love and care. Ning taps into the rich tradition of Thai cuisine along with some healthy Western and Italian favorites. All of the food and ingredients are organic, locally sourced and in many cases grown right here in True Nature's very own garden. All of the meals are vegetarian or vegan and they are flexible to support those with special dietary needs.
What's on the menu
The menu changes all year round to suit the seasons, but you can be certain of one thing, Ning will be serving up delicious wholesome home-cooked meals daily to keep you energized and balanced throughout your stay. For lunch and dinner expect an abundance of stir-fries, curries and soups, accompanied by an assortment of fresh salads and fruits. breakfast includes fresh fruits, mixed muesli, granola, overnight oats, smoothie bowls, chia bowls, fresh eggs, and more.
The chef
Along with many other roles at True Nature, Ning is the resident in-house chef. She puts plenty of time and effort into her organic garden where she grows a variety of food throughout the year.
Ning prepares each meal with a sense of love and gratitude, she draws from her long-time knowledge and creativity in the kitchen to keep things fresh and new all the time.
The following meals are included:
The following drinks are included:
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
Other dietary requirements on request
A reservation requires a deposit of 50% of the total price. The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled. The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.
