FAQ

We only offer a vegetarian diet during the retreat. We can cater for just about any special diet, gluten free, non-daily products or other allergies, but please let us know in advance so we can stock up on what we need to feed you well.
We do our best to offer organic products, yet not all is organic in Pai!

In every description of a retreat (see our retreats page) you can find what is included in the price. With most of the retreats the 5 nights accommodation, yoga asana, meditation and breathing exercise and other related aspect. including 3 meals, ground transportation.
Not inclusive is the transportation to Pai, travel insurance, Tax on Arrival, Departure tax, laundry service and/or extra activities of Massage/Reiki.

By simply contact us via email: xhaleyoga.bhud@gmail.com we shall then forward a reservation progress. We are asking for a deposit of Bht. 5,000 to secure your place in the retreat of your choice. The deposit can be made via PayPal. You will be receiving a link in the confirmation email, please follow the instructions to make your deposit. It is easy and very safe. You may also pay your deposit by bank money transfer.

Balance payment is made on the first day of the retreat by cash, (we do not accept credit card).

On Arrival: there will be a transportation available in Pai town city. 3 times schedule, 12.00, 13.00, 14.00hrs.
The first session is on Monday, 3pm. the last yoga class is on Saturday morning which will be continued with a guiding session to help you keep up and harmonizing the self-practice on your day to day basis
On departure: the retreat end around 1pm. Then a transportation back to Pai town.

The minimum and maximum is 5-18 participants.

The age rage between 20-60 years old with a mixed of all nationality around the planet. Although our majority of guests are female, we have also had male guests participating in our retreats.

Xhale Yoga retreat is offered every second Monday during June until February each year. the retreat last six days and five nights. It always starts on a Monday and ends on a Saturday.

There are many ATM machine in Pai town where you can withdraw cash or money exchange, which is 6 kilometer from the resort.

For cancellations made more than 30 days prior to retreat, your deposit will be credited to any other Xhale Yoga retreat within 24 months from your original booking. Alternative, we shall refund deposits with an administration charge of a USD70 plus the transaction fees (if any).

For cancellations made less than 10 days prior to the retreat your deposit is not refunded.
There are no refunds for arriving late or leaving early. There are no partial refunds for any services, not used while the retreat is going.
The balance of your payment is due upon arrival at the retreat (in cash).

Massage and Reiki is available on call at your own expenses, booking in advance is necessary.

Xhale Yoga retreat will do its utmost to maintain its standard of never cancelling a retreat, but if for some unforeseen reasons the retreats were to ever cancel a retreat, participants are welcome to move retreat dates or their payment would be refunded in full. Announcement of cancellation would be done at least 14days prior to the retreat.

Yes, that’s possible only during December to February and it depends on availability. Please send request to ask for room fees.

Once the reservation is confirmed we send an information email to our guests.
It is necessary to bring your own yoga clothing. Or a T-shirt and pair of shorts are fine for yoga
We recommend taking a pair of comfortable sandals, this make it easy to go around from place to place where there is a request of ‘take your shoes off culture
Do not forget your swimming suit for hot spring trip!

A 30 days Tourist Visa is available on arrival at the airport in Bangkok and other border area.

The retreat centre, located 6km. from the heart of Pai town, offer an open space yoga sala, living room, dining area and meditation cave at the retreat center.
The twelve bedrooms, In Pai Resort, provides a free wifi service in most area, daily cleaning and laundry services (extra cost).

In Pai, there are three seasons, the wet, cool and dry season.
The wet season begins in May through October, and then it is the cool season with occasional rain.
It is very rarely do we have rain lasting all day, the rain usually comes in the afternoon or evening.
In the cool season, November through February, Pai experiences a large contrast between daytime and evening temperatures with morning temperatures averaging 21º C , and nighttime temperatures dropping as low as 8º C. December and January are the coldest months in Pai
In the dry season, which lasts from March through May, the temperature averages from 17º C / 63º F in March to 36º C / 97º F by late May.

From Bangkok: fly, Bus or Train to CHIANG MAI
fly domestic to chiangmai: check at www.airasia.com

From Chiang Mai: Fly or Bus to PAI
Fly to Pai from chiangmai; 20mins
please check at http://www.kanairlines.com for schedule and fees.
Bus or Minivan to Pai; 3hrs. ride
Tour companies and guesthouses all over Chiang Mai arrange bus/minivan service between Chiang Mai and Pai..cost bht.180 ($6)

**AYA service www.ayaservice.com, they normally run bus every hour from 7am. to 5pm

**Arcade bus station in Chiang Mai offer normal bus and minivan every hour from 6am. till late

We have a limitation of accommodation to prioritize to retreat participant. However, we do offer based upon availability. Reservation in advance is recommended.

The local currency is Thai Baht: more or less of Bht.30 to USD1