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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. Sightseeing option also available.

Cost: Book by July 1 to save $300
Standard KING (single): $2750 ($3050 after July 1)
Standard KING (double): $2350 ($2650 after July 1)
Standard TWIN (double)*: $2350 ($2650 after July 1)SOLD OUT!
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.

Download the BROCHURE PDF here

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Thailand Here We Come!

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!

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.

FREE INFO SESSION for Journey to Thailand 2025

Monday, June 16 at 5pm CDT
LIVE at Devanadi Yoga – 4401 Upton Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55410
or ZOOM

We’ll be hosting a FREE informal informational session soon with guides Tanya Boigenzahn, who has led multiple group trips to Thailand, and now invite YOU! PLUS special guest Sarah Dorman (SaraCura), our Chiang Rai Adventure guide and local resource, joins in as she is currently in MN visiting us from Thailand.

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

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Options to choose from

  • Student

    Select One

    1. 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
    2. Abdominal / Experienced Combo (add ~$325)
      Study 1 week of Chi Nei Tsang (Chinese abdominal training) + with Ajahn Aon Boonthamme (see requirements above for studying with Aon)
    3. Experienced Thai Student / Tok Sen (add ~$200)
      Study Thai Massage for 1 week with master teacher, Ajahn Aon Boonthamme + 2 Levels of Tok Sen training with Leela during week 2
    4. Beginners / Tok Sen (add ~$350)
      Study 1 week of Beginners Thai Massage + 2 Levels of Tok Sen training with Leela during week 2
    5. Abdominal / Beginners (add ~$475)
      Study 1 week of Chi Nei Tsang (Chinese abdominal training) + 1 week of Beginners Thai Yoga Bodywork
    6. Abdominal Focus (add ~$550)
      Study 2 weeks of Chi Nei Tsang (Chinese abdominal training)
    7. Abdominal + Tok Sen (add ~$515)
      Study 1 weeks of Chi Nei Tsang (Chinese abdominal training) + 2 Levels of Tok Sen training during week 2
    8. Thai Acupressure with Sinchai – (~$TBA) still in planning mode – evenings after class as an add-on
    9. Other options may be added as we plan for the trip
  • Sightseeing/Tourist Option

    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
  • Combo

    Select One

    1 week of study + 1 week of sightseeing

    1. Abdominal / Sightseeing (add ~$325)
      Study 1 week of Chi Nei Tsang (Chinese abdominal training) + sightseeing
    2. Beginner / Sightseeing (add ~$150)
      Enjoy 1 week of sightseeing + Study 1 week of Beginners Thai Yoga Bodywork
    3. Experienced / Sightseeing
      Study 1 week with Ajahn Aon (see requirements above for studying with Aon) + 1 week sightseeing
    4. Experienced / Tok Sen (add ~$200)
      Study 1 week with Ajahn Aon (see requirements above for studying with Aon) + 1 week learning 2 levels of Tok Sen with Leela
    5. Other options may be added as we plan for the trip

A Thai Bodywork Training Experience in Chiang Mai

monk chat

Thai Yoga and Asian Bodywork 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, we have a TENTATIVE 1 week beginners course just for you. Advanced students (3 or more levels with Tanya) and up with study with Master Aon Boonthamme from BTM for 2 weeks OR choose to take the optional Abdominal Chi Nei Tsang or Tok Sen courses 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
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Optional Weekend in Chiang Rai Adventure

  • OPTIONAL Chiang Rai Adventure Nov 14-16, 2025 Learn More

    chiang rai yoga retreat

    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 town with a variety of 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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  • OPTIONAL Koh Samui Island Vibes Nov 22-26, 2025 Learn More

    koh samui yoga retreat

    Sat-Wed, November 22-26, 2025
    Totally optional, and available only to all Journey to Thailand 2025 participants.

    Finally the beach! Come stay on the island The White Lotus made famous! Enjoy beachfront beautiful accommodations, planned sight-seeing adventures, yoga on the sand, as well as time to unwind, stick your feet in the sand and relax!

    Includes:

    • Airport shuttles
    • 3 nights luxury beachfront hotel
    • Beach Sunrise & Shine Yoga with Tanya
    • Boat Tour Day – snorkeling, fishing, swimming, visiting another island perhaps
    • Day with Private van for planned excursions
    • Breakfast included at the hotel
    • Your fabulous tour guides, Sarah Dorman (aka SaraCura) & Tanya Boigenzahn! 🙂
    • All events included with Koh Samui Island Vibes itinerary (tentative schedule includes: Temple Visit, Waterfalls, Hike, etc)
    • Secure Storage of items in Chiang Mai while out of town
    • 1 night (double occupancy) hotel in Chiang Mai before flying home (single by request and availability)

     

    COST: Pricing below does NOT yet include the flight from Chiang Mai to Koh Samui – expect that to be $200-400 additional – we will book this after July 1 once we have our core group and get the group rate.
    • DOUBLE (2 Twins or 1 King Bed): $750 ($825 after July 1)
    • SINGLE (1 King Bed): $850 ($925 after July 1)

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

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Common Q&A & 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 (after midnight on Fri, Nov 21). Many of you will have your last day of training and will hopefully be able to book a late evening flight.
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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 the Late Registration Date.

*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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Program Teachers

TANYA BOIGENZAHN

Tanya Boigenzahn

Devanadi Founder/Owner, E-RYT500, C-IAYT, RTT, AYS, CHTP, YACEP & Reiki Master