Why should you go there and how do you do it right?

Come here expecting a structured program, not just a photo stop. This is a retreat center where monks lead spiritual practice. Reviewers describe it as demanding, not gentle, with meditation and gentle yoga in the morning, philosophical teachings throughout the day, and ample time for personal matters. Participants arrive exhausted from their stressful daily lives and leave saying the stay has given them renewed energy. This is the typical pattern, and it is remarkably consistent.

Beginners are no problem here. The staff and volunteers are consistently praised for their excellent support of newcomers from the very first moment, and many leave with friends from other countries. The location itself also plays a part: peaceful and surrounded by wooded hills – a place where you can find tranquility before you've even been taught anything. If you're looking for something spiritual during a Pai party week, this isn't the place for you. But if you're truly ready to switch off your mobile phone, then this is exactly the place for you.