February 10: Phuket

Accommodation: Airport Resort Hotel
Quaint little hotel - conveniently located a short walk away from Sirinthon National Park, and Nai Yang Beach - just five minutes from the Phuket Airport.

February 11-16: Ko Ra

Accommodation: Koh Ra Ecolodge
Rustic wooden cabins - double and triple occupancy rooms - private beach and bay - delicious Thai cuisine - peace and quiet- local handicrafts for sale.
 
Activities: Thai Yoga Massage Intensive Part 1 (***details and schedule below), yoga, meditation, rituals, kayaking, snorkeling, surfing, hiking, relaxing,

February 17-20: Ko Phra Thong or Kuraburi

Accommodation: Homestays
Typical Thai village homes - simple, but comfortable double occupancy rooms - Thai-style toilets with bucket showers - wonderful home-cooked meals - plenty of new friends!  

Activities: teaching yoga and Thai Yoga Massage, batik, Thai cooking, swimming, hiking, cultural exchange

February 21-22: Surin Islands

Accommodation: Mu Koh Surin National Park
Spacious park service issued double and triple occupancy tents - restaurant with yummy local cuisine - modern showers/toilets - store and rental shop - pristine beach and bay - crystal clear blue water - plenty of sunshine.

Activities: world-class snorkeling, swimming, a visit to a Moken village, relaxing

February 23: Kuraburi

Accommodation: Boon Piya Resort
Simple double occupancy rooms - hot water - WiFi - conveniently located near local market

Activities: Free time, catch up on email, re-supply all necessities, re-connect with ZIA PROJECT hosts/participants

February 24 - March 2: Khao Sok National Park

Accommodation: Jungle Yoga
Floating bamboo huts surrounded by stunning views and the sounds of gibbons and cicadas, but NO mosquitoes! - Fabulous Thai cuisine - massage therapist on staff - store with yoga apparel.

Activities: Thai Yoga Massage Intensive Part 2 (***details and schedule below), yoga, meditation, ritual, kayaking, swimming, hiking, spelunking, star-gazing, and relaxing in the hammocks.

*** Thai Yoga Massage Intensive:

60 NCBTMB Approved Continuing Education Credits Available

The intention: This innovative and comprehensive 60-hour intensive is designed to prepare the practitioner to safely and confidently perform, and creatively integrate, traditional supine and prone techniques into a fluid and effective 120-minute session.

Cultivating deep roots In an effort to deepen the practitioner's understanding and experience of this work; cultivate healthy, efficient body mechanics; and nurture the optimal state of mind to promote healing; this curriculum devotes a significant amount of time to honoring and practicing the rich cultural and spiritual traditions on which Thai Yoga Massage was founded. Please come with an open heart and mind in preparation to practice yoga and meditation, explore Ayuervedic medical theory and discuss relevant Buddhist philosophy.

Daily Schedule:

6:30-8:30 yoga and meditation
 
8:30-9:30 breakfast

10 -1 Thai Yoga Massage Class

1-2 lunch

2-4:30 siesta

4:30-6:30 Thai Yoga Massage Class

6:30-7 break

7-8 dinner 

This journey is limited to 14 participants, so register early to avoid disappointment! This is an adventure, not a tour, therefore, the itinerary is subject to change.

Please bring an open mind, an open heart and a good sense of humor!

The basics

This journey will begin at 9:00 AM on February 11th at the Airport Resort in Phuket, and will end at 4:00 PM on March 2nd at the Phuket Airport.

Getting to the Airport Resort: From the Phuket Airport there is a complimentary shuttle service. 

It is wise to plan on arriving in Phuket a day before our journey together begins so that you have time to adjust to the time difference. Accommodation at the Airport Resort on February 10th is included in the cost of the journey.

Returning to Bangkok: Experience has shown that by the end of our journey together, participants have come to LOVE Thailand and feel quite comfortable navigating it on their own; so not surprisingly, they don't want to leave. We recommend that if you have the opportunity to build a few extra days or weeks into your itinerary, DO IT! But if you must return to Bangkok right away, flights from Phuket to Bangkok run very regularly and one-way fares are reasonably priced. The flight takes about one hour.

Thai Airways:http://www.thaiairways.com/
Thai Air Asia:http://www.airasia.com/
Bangkok Airways: http://www.bangkokair.com/

TBD

Packing List - Please pack as light as possible!

Please bring: yoga mat, meditation shall, journal, pens, head-lamp, thin sleeping-bag liner, pack-towel, alarm clock, watch, conservative clothing (covered shoulders and legs) to wear during the meditation retreat and to visit the Wats (temples), comfortable clothing to practice yoga and Thai Yoga Massage, a warm layer for occasional cool night and morning, sun-hat, sunglasses, day-pack or shoulder bag, bathing suit, sleepwear, sandals or flip-flops, walking shoes, toiletries, medications, camera.

Don't bring: anything fancy or valuable - you won't need it!

Internet connection: We will not have internet access during the vast majority of this journey. Please let loved ones know that you will be unplugged and tell them not to worry. Turn on your vacation response and enjoy the freedom!

Mobile Phones: If you have an unlocked mobile phone, we suggest that you bring it with you. It is very easy and inexpensive to buy a Thai SIM card and pay-as-you-go minutes at any 7/11. We will be staying in some very remote areas, so tell loved ones not to worry if you can't be reached by phone.

Money: The exchange rate is approximately 32 baht to 1 US dollar. ATM's are conveniently located everywhere in Bangkok and Chiang Mai and tend to offer a very good exchange rate. Most small shops, local markets and restaurants only take cash, but occasionally Visa and MasterCard are accepted at higher-end hotels and boutiques. PLEASE tell your bank and credit card companies the dates that you will be in Thailand to avoid having your accounts frozen due to "unexpected activity".

Budget: This journey includes all of your accommodation, transportation, course fees, entrance fees and most meals from the time you reach the Airport Resort on February 10th through 4 PM on March 2nd. We suggest that you budget about $300 to pay for gifts, massage treatments, tips, and meals/optional activities while we are in the Surin Islands.

Passports: You must have a passport valid for at least 90 days following your departure from Thailand to enter the country. If you are an EU, Australian or American citizen you will receive a visa on arrival good for 30 days. If you are from another country or plan on staying in Thailand longer than 30-days please read about visa requirements and other important details at http://thailand.visahq.com/

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Trip Cost: $2985

Price includes: all of your accommodation, transportation, course fees, entrance fees and most meals from the time that you arrive at the Airport Resort on February 10th through 4 PM on March 2nd.

Price does not include: transportation to/from Thailand, travel insurance (required), meals in the Surin Islands, tips, optional activities.

Go for IT!

If you still have questions or would like to speak to us more about this journey, ask here.  If you would like to register, pay a trip deposit, and secure your place on this amazing journey, click the button below.

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Registration is limited to 14 travelers.