You can't get any closer to nature than this! Join us for a nurturing 3 day retreat at Om Waters— a sacred space to dive deep into your soul. Only an hour from Chiang Mai, this one-of-a-kind floating retreat center is set on a beautiful lake in Sri Lanna National Park. Its off-grid location has been designed to put you at nature's pace— slowing down, clearing the mind, and immersing yourself in the magic of Northern Thailand. With very little external distractions, our senses will be heightened and able to absorb all that nourishes us. Throughout the retreat, we will weave together various modalities to address all levels of your being for a wholesome and holistic experience. 

YOGA & QIGONG:
Our Hatha yoga classes will benefit beginners, intermediates, and advanced yogis. Participating in our class is not about whether you are "good" at yoga or not. It's not goal-driven or doing poses by auto-pilot. Instead, yoga is an opportunity to spend time in your body, be attuned to the information and sensations that arrive, and staying curious.  This "body awareness" approach keeps learning infinite while building a strong and healthy relationship with yourself. 

MEDITATION:
Meditation is an opportunity to observe your mind, the habits it tends to go into, and bringing yourself back to the present moment. In meditation, we learn about our physical, mental, emotional, and energy state and use the information to bring balance. Benefits of meditation include: stress relief, increased focus, clarity, insight, creativity, and release. 

TRE®/ Tension-Trauma Release Exercises:
Learn this revolutionary tool for tension release and how stress and trauma affect the nervous system and body. TRE® consists of a simple yet powerful set of exercises that help re-initiate the body’s own mechanism of healing through body tremors. The tremors help lower the stress and tension held in the body, without the need for story, or re-living the original events, leaving us more relaxed, clear, grounded and at peace. A tool you can take home with you and use for life!

BREATHWORK + ENERGY WORK:
Connect deeper to your inner wisdom by accessing your right brain and intuitive self. We begin with a simple technique using the style of David Elliott's and Tai Hubbert's Breathwork— participants lie down and inhale through the belly, high chest, and exhale out the mouth. As we engage in this steady form of circular breathing for 20—30 minutes, trapped energy will unlock through an involuntary somatic response. We will then transition into regular breathing and connect to a higher vibration with a playlist set to specific sound wave frequencies. When we quiet the mind, our expanded state of consciousness can work through us and for us into release, insight, clarity, and more love.

CACAO CEREMONY:

Learn about this ancient plant medicine as we invoke the heart-opening spirit of Mother Cacao to work with us and through us for greater transformation.

OUTDOOR BLISS:

Swimming, kayaking, napping, and being part of a conscious community

TAMMY HAYANO

Originally from California, Tammy has been an ex-pat and world traveler for over two decades.  She founded Hanuman Yoga Retreat & Holistic Living in 2013 to offer a variety of approaches for wellness, healing, and connection. For her, life is an inward and outward journey to expand the relationship with our self, each other, and Mother Earth. Tammy guides modalities that bridge the body, mind, heart, and spirit. She is trained in: Hatha Yoga, QiGong, Innerdance Energy Work, TRE® (tension-trauma release), Laughter Yoga, Family Constellations, and Craniosacral Therapy. Tammy is also a medium. Tammy’s experiences consistently receive excellent reviews on TripAdvisor, Airbnb Experiences, and WeTravel. Tammy is a nomad currently based in Alameda, California. Visit her website: http://www.hanumanholisticliving.com

• Things to bring: swimsuit, beach towel / sarong, own water bottle to refill, sunscreen, flashlight, layers for cool mornings/evenings.
• Yoga mats will be provided.
• Unlimited drinking water will be available. 
• Please bring only natural toothpaste/toiletries. (Available on location if you need some. Waste water ends up back in the lake.)
• Kayaks and SUP available for use.
• This is an alcohol and drug free retreat. (If you really need to smoke, there will be designated smoking areas away from the communal spaces.)
• No WiFi. And please, limit the selfies. :) This will be a digital detox --amazing how we can be more present and unwind if we disconnect from our technology. If you need to have access for emergency contact, we will assist you.
• Accommodations: There are 12 single beds on the platform, facing the lake, with every two beds partitioned by a curtain. 6 beds are located in the upper level. 
• No yoga, meditation, or nature experience needed. All levels are welcome. All activities are optional.
• A USD $150 non-refundable deposit holds your spot! The remaining balance will be due on Oct. 5, 2024.  If you cancel your booking after the remaining balance has been paid, you will receive a 50% refund from the total retreat rate.