Meditation is an important part of healing. In Thailand I trained at a vipassana meditation ashram called Wat Ram Poeng, located just outside of Chiang Mai city. Vipassana, in the Buddhist tradition, means insight into the true nature of reality in which breath, thoughts, feelings, emotions and actions are used
Thailand
Island Paradise
There are many stunning islands in Thailand. Ko Tao is one of my favorites and known for its diving explorations right off its shores. There are reef sharks that live in the sandy flats and coral. If you know the right spots, you can snorkel above the sharks and watch
Wat Tam Wua Monastery
The most remarkable vipassana ashram is in Mae Hong Son city, Thailand. The forest Monastery is called Wat Tam Wua and is nestled in the forest, surrounded by mountains with streams that wind their way through. It’s a soothing and surreal environment. The monk would teach us that we suffer
Thai Massage
In Chaing Mai, Thailand I learned traditional Thai massage. The modality uses stretching and pressure along Zen or meridian lines. The body is moved by the therapist into various positions, releasing tight muscles through deep pressure, stretching, and lengthening. It can feel like a lazy yoga class for the client.
Journey of a Healer
I have written a compelling book called “Journey of a Healer,” for all the travelers, yogis, and spiritual warriors interested in a life altering adventure of exploration. The story is a personal diary of a two-year journey through southeast Asia, Nepal, Sri Lanka and India learning and practicing a new
Wat Tam Wua Monastery
In Thailand, not far from Pai, is a forest monastery called Wat Tam Wua. A stream winds its way through the monastery babbling over the rocks sparkling with liquid soul, whispering to me, calming me as I ease into the soothing surroundings of the forest. Several mountains around me create
Pai in the Sky
Thailand has the most beautiful town called Pai through the mountains. The area around it has fields with yellow flowers that carpet the landscape. There is a special place called Tha Pai Hot Springs Nature Reserve that has seven levels of small natural pools that get warmer the higher up
Bangkok
Thailand has everything a traveler wants and is filled with excitement. Bangkok is a city you can’t miss. Its wild and filled with tourists along Khao San Road. The outdoor street vendors cook up scrumptious foods fresh within seconds. Locals advertise the evenings kickboxing event or erotic performance called ‘Ping