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iSABAI
iRETREAT Chiang Mai
A Journey Towards a Calmer, Happier Life
Nestled in the tranquil mountains of Northern Thailand, iSABAI blends authentic Buddhist mindfulness, nature, nourishing food, and simple daily practices that support lasting wellbeing.
Whether you’re seeking a short reset or a deeper personal journey, you’ll gain practical tools to bring more peace into everyday life.
Join Any Day • Stay 3, 7, 14, 28 Days or Longer
WHY WE CREATED iSABAI
Maybe It’s Time to Pause
Modern life keeps us constantly connected, yet many of us feel increasingly disconnected from ourselves.
Our days are filled with emails, meetings, deadlines, and endless scrolling. The mind rarely has a chance to rest, and over time, stress and anxiety can quietly become part of everyday life.
iSABAI was created as a place to pause. Not to escape the world, but to learn how to move through it with greater calm, clarity, and balance.
During your stay, you’ll discover practical mindfulness that can be integrated into everyday life, long after you return home.
Your phone becomes quieter
Imagine Your First Day
The pace begins to slow.
The forest replaces the noise of everyday life.
As evening falls, you join your first gentle meditation with one of our Buddhist monks.
No pressure. No expectations.
Just the space to breathe, unwind, and begin.
Tomorrow, your journey begins.
iSABAI
A Different Kind of Retreat
Many meditation retreats ask you to arrive on one specific date.
Many repeat the same weekly programme.
Many expect complete silence from the moment you arrive.
iSABAI was designed differently.
✓ Join Any Day – Begin your journey whenever you’re ready.
✓ Stay at Your Own Pace – Choose from three days to twenty-eight days or longer.
✓ A Progressive 28-Day Curriculum – Every day introduces new meditation practices and practical wisdom. The journey only repeats after Day 28.
✓ Guided by Buddhist Monks – Learn directly from monks who live mindfulness every day.
✓ Mindfulness for Real Life – Practical, accessible techniques for everyday living.
iSABAI
Your Daily Rhythm
A gentle rhythm designed to help you slow down, reconnect, and embrace the iSABAI lifestyle.
Morning
Awaken with Clarity
• Wholesome breakfast.
• Sati & Sabai Meditation Practice
• Walking & Waterfall Meditation
• Alms Food Offering to Monks
Afternoon
Your Afternoon. Your Choice:
• Healthy Lunch
• Relax, Read, Journal
• Wellbeing & Thai Cultural Experiences
• iMONASTERY Tour & Private Monk Chat
Evening
Reflect with Wisdom
• Healthy Dinner
• Timeless Buddhist Wisdom Session
• Signature Candlelight Ceremony
Silence
Rest. Restore. Renew.
• Digital Detox
• Quiet Reflection
• Deep Rest & Wake Refreshed
Wake to Birdsong. Sleep Beneath the Mountain Sky.
Spaces designed for simplicity, comfort and deep rest
More than a place to stay, iRETREAT Chiang Mai invites you to embrace the iSabai lifestyle through a gentle daily rhythm of meditation, nourishing cuisine, movement, nature and rest.
Every stay includes comfortable accommodation, three nourishing meals daily, morning and evening Sati & Sabai meditation, and full access to our daily wellbeing experiences.
Forest Glamping
Sleep Beneath the Forest Canopy
Reconnect with nature in peaceful comfort:
✓ Forest Views
✓ 3 × 5 m Premium Tent
✓ 1–2 Guests
✓ Shared Bathroom
From THB 3,800 per person / night
Community Safari Tent
Shared Living. Shared Growth
Simple living. Meaningful connection:
✓ 6 × 18 m Luxury Safari Tent
✓ Up to 5 Guests (per half tent)
✓ Shared Bathroom
✓ Panoramic Terrace
From THB 1,500 per person / night
Airstream Retreat Suite
Boutique Comfort in Nature
A private sanctuary with modern comforts:
✓ Private 18 ft Luxury Airstream
✓ 1–2 Guests
✓ Private Ensuite
✓ Air Conditioning
From THB 9,800 per suite / night (1–2 Pax)
NOURISH
Healthy Food. Healthy Mind.
Every meal is thoughtfully prepared using fresh, seasonal ingredients to nourish your body, support mental clarity, and celebrate the simple joy of eating well.
iSABAI
Everything Is Taken Care Of
So you can spend less time planning and more time simply being present. Every stay includes:
Comfortable
Accommodation
Rest in thoughtfully designed spaces that invite deep relaxation, comfort, and peaceful sleep.
Three Nourishing Wellness Meals Daily
Enjoy wholesome, chef-prepared meals made with fresh ingredients to nourish body, mind, and spirit.
Morning Sati & Sabai Meditation Practice
Begin each day with guided mindfulness and gentle meditation to cultivate clarity, presence, and ease.
Evening Buddhist Wisdom & Meditation Session
Close the day with timeless Buddhist teachings and meditation to deepen insight and inner peace.
Reconnect
with Nature
Slow down, breathe deeply, and rediscover the healing rhythm of nature in a serene environment.
Complimentary Wi-Fi
Stay connected whenever you need to, while enjoying the freedom to unplug and be fully present.
Access to Retreat Facilities
Enjoy full access to our peaceful spaces, wellness amenities, and facilities designed to support your retreat experience.
Community Living
Share meaningful moments with a welcoming community of like-minded people on a journey of growth and wellbeing.
More Than a Programme. A Way of Life.
What is iSABAI
Inspired by Sati & Sabai, iSABAI combines authentic meditation, healthy living and meaningful experiences into one beautifully simple daily rhythm.
Our goal isn’t simply to teach meditation. It is to help meditation become something you genuinely enjoy, and naturally continue when you return home.
CHOOSE YOUR iSABAI JOURNEY
Join Anytime.
Stay at Your Own Pace.
Every iSABAI journey follows the same gentle rhythm of Sati & Sabai meditation, healthy living, nature, and mindful wellbeing. The difference isn’t what you’ll do. It’s how deeply you’ll experience it.
As your stay lengthens, your body begins to unwind, your mind grows quieter, and mindfulness naturally becomes part of your daily rhythm. To support this journey, we offer our Extended Stay Privilege: rewarding longer stays with greater savings and a deeper experience.
Because lasting transformation isn’t rushed.
It unfolds with time.
Extended Stay Privilege
3 Days Journey
A Fresh Beginning
Minimum
Stay
7 Days Journey
Develop
Finding Your Rhythm
Save 15%
14 Days Journey
Live
The Complete Journey
Save 20%
21 Days Journey
Deepen
Deep Transformation
Save 25%
28 Days Journey
Transform
A New Way of Living
Save 30%
YOUR AFTERNOON. YOUR CHOICE.
Enhance Your Journey
Each experience has been chosen to complement your journey
Wellbeing
Yoga
Find balance through mindful movement.
Gentle yoga to cultivate strength, flexibility, and inner calm.
Traditional Thai Massage
Restore body and mind
Experience Thailand’s ancient healing tradition to release tension and encourage deep relaxation.
Traditional Herbal Steam Experience
Cleanse. Relax. Renew.
Immerse yourself in aromatic Thai herbs that soothe the body and refresh the mind.
Thai Culture
Traditional Thai Cooking Class
Discover the flavours of Thailand.
Learn to prepare authentic Thai dishes using fresh local ingredients.
Northern Thai Cooking Class
Cook like a local
Explore the distinctive flavours and traditions of Northern Thai cuisine.
Northern Thai Dessert Workshop
A sweet taste of tradition
Create authentic Northern Thai desserts inspired by generations of local recipes.
Miang Kham with Lotus Leavesns
Thailand’s iconic royal snack
Prepare this colourful bite-sized delicacy wrapped in fresh lotus leaves.
Fruit & Vegetable Carving
Transform food into art
Learn the elegant Thai tradition of decorative fruit and vegetable carving.
Traditional Flower Garland Making
A timeless Thai tradition
Create your own handcrafted floral garland, a symbol of welcome, gratitude, and respect.
Tea Appreciation
Slow down, sip, and savour
Discover the art of mindful tea appreciation through Thailand’s rich tea traditions.
Thai Stretching
Move with greater ease
A traditional Thai stretching experience designed to improve flexibility, release muscle tension, and restore natural energy flow.
Natural Hot Springs Excursion
Relax in nature’s own spa
Unwind in naturally heated mineral springs, a timeless wellness ritual that nurtures relaxation and renewal.
Authentic Buddhist Experiences
Food Offering Ceremony
Experience the joy of giving
Participate in the traditional Buddhist practice of offering food to the monks.
iMONASTERY Tour
Discover authentic monastic life
Explore our monastery and gain insight into the daily life and traditions of Theravāda Buddhism.
Private Monk Chat
Meaningful conversations that inspire
Meet one-to-one with an experienced English-speaking monk for guidance, reflection, and thoughtful conversation.
Craft Your Own Retreat
Whether you choose to relax, learn a new skill, immerse yourself in Thai culture, or deepen your understanding of Buddhism, every experience is thoughtfully designed to enrich your journey and make your retreat uniquely your own.
Experiences available at additional cost.
THE iSABAI EXPERIENCE
Small Daily Habits.
Lifelong Transformation.
True transformation isn’t created by doing more. It’s created by doing the right things, consistently.
Each day is thoughtfully designed to nurture your body, calm your mind, and cultivate lasting wellbeing through meditation, nourishing cuisine, mindful movement, nature, rest, and meaningful connection.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything You Need to Know.
Still have a few questions? We’ve answered the ones we’re asked most often.
YOUR TEACHING MONKS
Meet Your Monastic Guides
One of the things that makes iSABAI truly unique is the opportunity to learn directly from Buddhist monks. Their role isn’t to lecture. It’s to guide.
Through meditation, conversation, and practical wisdom, they’ll help you develop tools for navigating everyday life with greater calm and clarity.
Whether you’re completely new to meditation or have practiced for years, you’ll be welcomed with kindness, patience, and compassion.
Monk Sun
Helping you find calm through mindful awareness
Monk Sun guides guests through the foundations of Sati & Sabai meditation, making mindfulness simple, practical, and accessible for everyday life.
Monk Mark
Guiding your journey with wisdom and compassion
Monk Mark shares practical Buddhist wisdom and meditation to help cultivate inner peace, resilience, and a balanced way of living.
iRETREAT CHIANG MAI
Your Journey
Meditate together, join evening wisdom sessions, and enjoy opportunities for personal conversations with our monks in a relaxed and welcoming environment. More than teachers, our monks are companions on your journey toward a calmer, more mindful life.
iSABAI
Is This Journey Right for You?
You’ll feel at home here if you:
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Need to slow down and recharge
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Want to build healthier daily habits
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Feel mentally or emotionally overwhelmed
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Enjoy being surrounded by nature
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Are curious about meditation, whether you’re a beginner or experienced
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Seek greater balance in everyday life
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Want to take a break from constant digital distraction
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Simply want to feel more peaceful, present, and at ease
The Home of Sati & Sabai
Where Inner Peace Becomes a
Way of Life
At iRETREAT, we believe lasting wellbeing begins with the right conditions. When these elements come together, inner peace becomes more than a moment, it becomes a way of life.
✓ Meditation nurtures awareness
✓ Nature invites stillness
✓ Nourishing food brings clarity
✓ Community encourages growth
✓ Beautiful surroundings inspire peace
STORIES OF iSABAI
Every Journey Begins with One Small Step
The most meaningful transformations often begin with a single decision: to pause, breathe, and reconnect with yourself.
★★★★★
“Highly recommended for anyone who needs a break from a hectic life and who wants to learn and experience how meditation can help.”
Mike Rizzo
★★★★★
“The food also delicious, the residential chef will prepare different cuisine every meal. The staff are super friendly and helpful, especially Joy, she took good care of me and make it home for me!”
Carmen Wang
★★★★★
“The food was absolutely amazing and the meditation was very relaxing, the monk who led my sessions was very informative and wise. I learnt a lot. Thank you for the experience and hope to be back soon!”
Lucy Graves
CONTINUE YOUR JOURNEY
Transformation Doesn’t End Here
The iSABAI lifestyle is just the beginning. Continue your journey through immersive retreats, online meditation, and a global community dedicated to mindful living.
Begin your journey
Live the iSABAI way
Join Anytime. Stay at Your Own Pace.
Arrive whenever you’re ready. Stay for as long as you wish.
Leave with a way of life.