Over four nights and five days in Chiang Mai, Thailand, explore kindness meditation, known as Metta, through the lens of early Buddhist traditions and modern neuroscience. Learn not only to meditate on kindness, but to feel its qualities in your body, moving from passing states of kindness to lasting personal traits.
This retreat includes a traditional meditation schedule, plus an afternoon excursion to Wat Doi Suthep with a presentation on its important iconography.
You will leave with a fundamental, felt understanding of your own nervous system and the positive impact kindness has on it. You will also take away several evidence-backed, trauma-informed practices to generate more kindness, compassion, wisdom, and joy in your life.
“Kindness is the only modality that has been empirically shown to reverse the effects of adverse childhood experiences.” – Dr. Peter Levine
Return to yourself, gently and fully.
If you have any questions, please contact ChrisLuard108@pm.me.
Clinical Trauma Professional (Emphasis on Somatic Experiencing) with four decades of meditation training.
Formally trained in Theravada (Thai, Burma, Vipassana) and Mahayana (Tibet, Japanese, Korean)
This retreat invites you to slow down and reconnect with the rhythm underneath all the noise.
To realign, recharge, and remember who you are– beyond the to-do lists and expectations.
Moving through your days, checking the boxes, showing up for everyone else. Maybe you’ve even forgotten what it feels like to just be.
It’s not about escaping your life.
It’s about returning to yourself, gently and fully.
You will be held by nature, supported by a like-hearted community, and guided through movement, stillness, and connection.
You don’t have to hold it all together here.
You get to soften. To listen inward.
To receive the kind of care and presence you didn’t even know you were missing.
Spend 7 days with us on the beautiful island of Koh Samui. Held at a luxury eco-resort nestled in the hills overlooking the ocean, the combination of comfort and nature will surround and soothe you. This is the ideal place to unplug, slow down that fast pace, and get back in touch with nature.
This is truly a retreat for the mind, body, and soul.
Your days here will help you relax, reconnect with yourself, and rediscover your inner light. Together with a like-minded community of women, we’ll create a space for rest, rejuvenation, and deep transformation.
For the mind: Through practices like journaling, somatic and naturopathy workshops, mindfulness, and meditation, you’ll cultivate clarity, self-awareness, and a deeper understanding of yourself. These practices are designed to gently guide you out of autopilot and into a more present, grounded, and connected state.
For the body: Enjoy daily yoga or qi gong, invigorating swims and hikes, sauna, ice baths, and three nourishing vegan meals a day. These activities honor your body’s needs and help restore balance, energy, and vitality. You’ll feel supported as you move, rest, and nourish yourself in a way that feels deeply restorative.
For the soul: Transformational practices like breathwork, somatic movement, and sound healing will guide you inward, helping you reconnect with your inner radiance and expand outward with renewed purpose and joy. Together, we’ll create a sacred space for heartfelt connection and soulful self-discovery.
Meet the community and settle into the space.
Meet the community and settle into the space.
Meet the community and settle into the space.
Meet the community and settle into the space.
Meet the community and settle into the space.
Kaomai Lanna Hotel and Resort is a unique boutique accommodation on the route from Chiang Mai to Doi Inthanon. The 70 year old tobacco estate has been revitalized into a timeless retreat where heritage, nature, and sustainability thrive in harmony.
The grounds feature the Kaomai Educational Forest, an urban pocket forest conservation project dedicated to rewilding and restoring ecosystems in a human altered landscape, offering a serene, living classroom for quiet contemplation. The Guest Room Village includes four room types, each blending heritage and comfort, from rustic duplexes with exposed barn walls to culturally inspired heritage rooms.
Onsite, you will find Cafe Rong Bom, which means “tobacco drying barn,” a beautifully restored space within a unique twin tobacco drying barn. There is also Tao Cha, the Tea Barn, an award winning venue serving house blended teas made from locally sourced ingredients, including herbs from the resort’s own garden.
Yoga sessions can be enjoyed indoors or outdoors on the shady lawn. For those seeking creativity or hands on learning, the resort offers various workshops and activities connecting guests with nature, culture, and wellness.
This is not just a place to stay. It is a retreat where history, nature, and mindful living come together
Between sessions, Koh Samui gives you easy wins: calm beaches, short hikes, and local food that doesn’t overcomplicate the week. Add a sunset walk, a quick dip, or a relaxed dinner to help players reset and sleep well. Everything is close, so you spend less time commuting and more time recovering.
If you want a day-off upgrade, explore Ang Thong Marine Park, visit waterfalls, or browse night markets for souvenirs. Keep it simple, stay hydrated, and plan around training times. Parents can watch, relax, or work remotely with reliable connectivity at the resort and nearby cafés. Our team can recommend family-friendly spots and arrange transport on request, so your schedule stays smooth from start to finish.
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