Activity Itinerary

*We encourage participation but it is not required. *Yoga 2x per day with guided breathwork and meditation (yin/yang) *Daily activities and workshops, with 2 offsite adventures. *Always honor your body and mind first and cater to what you need.

Meal Info

*3 onsite plant based meals per day included, offsite meals on adventures day are not (2x) *Daily snacks of coffee, tea, and fresh fruits. *Any Food Allergies can be accommodated. Please send all food allergies 3 weeks prior to retreat start date.

Airport and Transportation Options

*Airfare is not included. *Fly into Chiang Mai airport. *Retreat center is 30 min away from the airport. *Affordable taxis and shuttle services available directly outside of the airport.

FAQ’s and General Info.

Chiang Mai Info

*Dec - Jan is the best time to visit Chiang Mai. *Daytime is warm and nights are cool. *There’s many places around to explore and get food. *Nature is vast and beautiful, your adventure awaits.

Have Questions? Contact Us!

Meet the instructors.

Passionate about your healing journey.

John Jay discovered the benefits of a regular yoga practice while playing football at the University of San Diego. After completing trainings in both Hatha and Power Vinyasa styles, John Jay began instructing in 2010. Yoga’s vast array of traditions, schools and teachers allows each Yogi to blaze their own path organically; something that continues to excite him as both a student and teacher. As Lao Tzu said, “A good traveler has no fixed plans, and is not intent on arriving

Jess’ yoga journey started in 2017 after finding out she had degeneration in her cervical spine. While spinal degeneration cannot be reversed, yoga provided her the awareness to understand how her body feels and acknowledge how to move about life in her own unique way, finally feeling safe in her own body. From then on she knew she had to pass it forward. Since then, she holds multiple certifications on a variety of styles of yoga. Jess recently moved away from her home in California and is now a full time international yoga instructor traveling the world. She combines yogic roots from both Western and Eastern styles of yoga to bring an intelligent and deep practice far beyond just the movement in the physical body

John Jay

Jess Ghanma

Aside from Yoga, know that John Jay & Jess are never ones to take life too seriously. You can expect many laughs, cries and mistakes along the way. We too are humans, constantly evolving in this ever lasting journey of life.

What the People Say

“Jess’s adventurous spirit inspires me to keep adventuring and tuning into self. Radiant and lovely energy.”

Sebastian Colores

“John Jay has such a gift when it comes to creating a safe, fun environment for healing experiences. Definitely looking forward for his next event.”

Jacob Coleman

“I had a great time at Mala Dhara, the staff was helpful and friendly. The food was very tasty and the views were Spectacular! They also offer massage, I had the Thai massage and it was great”.

Antoni Abella V.

Contact Us

JJVERHAGEN3@GMAIL.COM JESSICAGHANMA@YAHOO.COM

maladhara.com 152 m.3, Mae Pong, Doi Saket District, Chiang Mai 50220

Mala Dhara - Retreat Center