Journey to Thailand

A THAI YOGA BODYWORK TRAINING & CULTURAL EXPERIENCE IN CHIANG MAI

November 6-22, 2025
Hosted by: Tanya Boigenzahn

Study Thai Yoga Bodywork on our retreat in Thailand! Learn from the best Thai Massage teachers in the world. Tourist option also available.

For: Anyone! This is a perfect retreat for those Thai Yoga Bodyworkers for additional training and continuing ed, as well as for those looking for a great getaway to bliss out, practice yoga daily (and get Thai massage!) and renew in the company of great people, and a exotic but chill foreign land.

Basic Cost: Book by July 1 to save $300
Standard TWIN (double)*: $2350 ($2650 after July 1)
Standard KING (single): $2750 ($3050 after July 1)
Deluxe KING (double)*: $2600 ($2900 after July 1) – SOLD OUT!
Deluxe KING (single): $3000 ($3300 after July 1) – SOLD OUT!

Optional add-ons for other study and optional excursions may be added later.

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INFO SESSION FOR JOURNEY TO THAILAND 2025

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Join Tanya on her bi-annual 2 week Northern Thailand experience. Study Thai Yoga Bodywork, eat amazing fresh food, visit monks and temples, take an organic cooking class, shop the Night Bazaar and receive daily Thai and/or foot massages to your heart’s delight!

If you can’t attend the ZOOM, sign up anyway and we’ll email you the recording.

Coming in 2025: We’ll host a FREE informal informational session hosting guides Tanya Boigenzahn, who has led multiple group trips to Thailand, and now invites YOU! PLUS special guest Sarah Dorman (SaraCura), our Chiang Mai Adventure guide and local resource, joins in from Thailand.

Select One

Experienced Thai Student
Study Thai Massage for 2 weeks with master teacher, Ajahn Aon Boonthamme, (must have at least 3 levels of study from Devanadi’s Thai Yoga Bodywork Practitioner Training program OR equivalent from another school/teacher
Abdominal / Experienced Combo (add $325)
Study 1 week of Chi Nei Tsang (Chinese abdominal training) + with Ajahn Aon (see requirements above for studying with Aon)
TENTATIVE – Abdominal / Beginners (add $TBA)
Study 1 week of Chi Nei Tsang (Chinese abdominal training) + 1 week of Beginners Thai Yoga Bodywork
Experienced Thai Student / Tok Sen (add $190)
Study Thai Massage for 1 week with master teacher, Ajahn Aon Boonthamme + 2 Levels of Tok Sen training with Leela during week 2
Abdominal Focus (add $550)
Study 2 weeks of Chi Nei Tsang (Chinese abdominal training)
Abdominal + Tok Sen (add $515)
Study 1 weeks of Chi Nei Tsang (Chinese abdominal training) + 2 Levels of Tok Sen training during week 2
Nerve Touch with Jack Chaiya (add $70) – still in planning mode – 1 week only
Thai Acupressure with Sinchai – ($TBA) still in planning mode – evenings after class as an add-on
Other options may be added as we plan for the trip

No Training. Have scheduled itinerary events with the whole group. Then dive deep into Thai Culture and explore a variety of cultural, shopping and sightseeing mini-trips planned on a variety of days.

Included Events – all events below include private guide, Sarah Dorman (aka SaraCura), and transportation:

Temple Tour day – visit beautiful, historic Buddhist temples with a local expert & guide
Shopping Day – shop at the local markets for the best deals and hard to find items
Nature Day – get out of busy Chiang Mai and explore! Activities may include: waterfall hike, herb walk, mountain trail hike, cute little cafés, elephants, etc.
Open Day near end of the trip to decide where to go and what to do – make it amazing with Sarah’s expert help!

Other Suggestions for Your Free Time Include:

Thai Massage – everyday!
Other Thai Buddhist temple tours
Tour landmarks such as Doi Innanthon (highest peak in Thailand)
Art shopping
Eating amazing Thai food – did we say Kao Soi?
Jewelry making
Batik print making
White water rafting and kayaking
Motorcycle treks
Visits to amazing remote temples, conservation areas, and remote hill towns
Sunday Walking Market (to get the BEST deals)
Flower market
Rising early to see the monks out as sunrise receiving their alms

Select One

1 week of study + 1 week of sightseeing

Abdominal / Sightseeing (add $325)
Study 1 week of Chi Nei Tsang (Chinese abdominal training) + sightseeing
Sightseeing / Beginner (add $TBA)
Enjoy 1 week of sightseeing + Study 1 week of Beginners Thai Yoga Bodywork
Experienced / Sightseeing
Study 1 week with Ajahn Aon (see requirements above for studying with Aon) + 1 week sightseeing
Experienced / Tok Sen (add $190)
Study 1 week with Ajahn Aon (see requirements above for studying with Aon) + 1 week learning 2 levels of Tok Sen with Leela
Other options may be added as we plan for the trip

monk chat

JOURNEY TO THAILAND: Thai Yoga Bodywork Training Experience in Chiang Mai + Thai Yoga Bodywork/Thai Massage Training

Sawatdee kaa! Join Tanya on an exotic journey to study, immerse, appreciate, receive, share, and grow just when you need it most. We’ll be spending time with some of the most renowned teachers in the world today learning the amazing bodywork techniques of Thai Yoga Bodywork/Thai Massage.

This trip is open to all levels of learning. If you are new to studying Thai massage, I have a TENTATIVE 1 week beginners course just for you. Advanced students (3 or more levels with Tanya) and up with study with Master Pichest for 2 weeks OR choose to take the optional Abdominal Chi Nei Tsang or the TENTATIVE Beginners Thai Massage course during one of the weeks.

Tourist / Yoga / Sightseeing

Just come and BE. Besides our scheduled excursions and yoga classes, and have ample time to walk the streets of Chiang Mai, get daily Thai Massage treatments, shop, or plan a variety of other activities and day trips during your off time.

Treat Your Body

During your time off from training and activities, choose a wide variety of Thai Massage practitioners to receive great bodywork and Thai Foot Massage from! Plus sample all the wonder benefits of Thai Herbal massage, foot reflexology, spa services, and more.

Included Activities

As if Thai Yoga Training and receiving massage weren’t enough to do, your trip also includes:

Welcome event at a local hang out
Thai Cooking course at an organic farm
Day at the Elephant Nature Park
Yoga & meditation classes on scheduled days
Walking tour of Chiang Mai
Closing dinner with the group
Monk chat at Buddhist Temple

Recommended FREE TIME Activities Especially for “Sightseeing Option”

Thai Massage – everyday!
Thai Buddhist temple tours
Tour landmarks such as Doi Innanthon (highest peak in Thailand), waterfalls, etc
Art shopping
Eating amazing Thai food. Did we say Kao Soi?
Jewelry making
Batik print making
Shopping at the local markets
White water rafting and kayaking
Motorcycle treks
Visits to amazing remote temples, conservation areas, and remote hill towns
Sunday Walking Market (to get the BEST deals)
Flower market
Rising early to see the monks out as sunrise receiving their alms

OPTIONAL: Weekend in Chiang Rai Adventure

Fri-Sun, November 14-16, 2025
Totally optional, and available only to all Journey to Thailand 2025 participants

Get out of town and head to the beautiful mountains and green valleys surrounding Chiang Rai, a northern Thailand village near the “Golden Triangle” with MANY activities and excursions at your fingertips.

Includes:

Shuttle to and from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai
2 nights luxury hotel (breakfast included)
Private van for planned and “WHIM!” excursions – there’s so much to do!
Breakfast included at the hotel
Rise & Shine Yoga classes with Tanya
Your fabulous tour guide, Sarah Dorman (aka SaraCura)
All events included with Chiang Rai Adventure itinerary (tentative schedule includes: White, Black and Blue Temples, Goddess Overlook, Waterfalls, etc)

COST – Standard Rooms (River View):
– DOUBLE (2 Twins or 1 King Bed): $495 ($570 after July 1)
– SINGLE (1 King Bed): $650 ($725 after July 1)

COST – Deluxe Rooms (River View/Pool Access): SOLD OUT!

Food (outside of breakfast), tips and any other fees are at your expense.

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Common Q&A & Other Links

Other Important Info:

Most people will book their departure on Thursday, Nov 6, 2025. Book your flight to ARRIVE in Chiang Mai, Thailand on Friday, Nov 7. Most of you will have a late check in at our guesthouse.
Book your departure FROM Thailand on Saturday, Nov 22 in the wee hours of the morning (around 12:15am, or late Friday night).

Registration Notes & Booking:

Pricing & Payment Plan Notes: Pay your $600 deposit (non-refundable, non-transferable) now to reserve your spot, then pay your final balance on or before July 1, 2025 to receive the Regular Pricing otherwise your registration will be updated to reflect the Late Registration Pricing. All registrations and/or payments made after the July 1, 2025 will be charged at the Late Registration Price. Only PAYMENTS IN FULL will be accepted after July 1, 2025.

*DOUBLES PRICING: Please note that in order to be eligible for the per person DOUBLE occupancy rate, you will need to have 2 paying adults paying the DOUBLES Price in the room. Once you book your room, please contact Us with their name so we ensure you are assigned to the same room.

Complete registration includes 3 things:
1) $600 non-refundable deposit or payment in full
2) Signed waiver and retreat agreement
3) Completed Thailand Info Form

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