We travelled from Australia to do our 200 hr QiGong ( Chi Kung) Teacher training course & have enjoyed every minute. The retreat is situated in a most beautiful part of Thailand & the course was extremely comprehensive being taught by some fabulously experienced teachers lead by Master Iain Armstrong. The teachers are passionate about their skills & teach with enthusiasm & expertise. We have just finished our 4week intensive course & are leaving very satisfied & much more confident & enthused to share & teach our QiGong experience back home in Australia. I was most impressed with Master Iain being so hands on with our course, very professional & encouraging which truly enhanced our time at Nam Yang Kung Fu/ QiGong retreat.

Just completed the 4 week Qigong teacher training at Nam Yang and it was a truly life changing experience! The course itself was really in depth and covered so many topics and the teachers were so professional and passionate about their subjects. The teaching quality was excellent - the knowledge and experience of the teachers was evident from day 1 and I have learned soooo much over the 4 weeks. Overall I was really impressed by the course structure and content. It was hard work, but so enjoyable and I felt like I have learnt as much as I possibly could in 4 weeks! The place itself is stunning - you feel as though you're in the middle of nowhere, being surrounded by rolling hills and beautiful views, but actually it's only a 10 minute scooter ride away from Pai town, where there are loads of restaurants, shops and cafes, so the location is ideal. The accommodation at the retreat is simple, but to a good standard, and is well maintained. The food is great and it's lovely how everyone eats together, so there's a real community feel :) I already miss my Nam Yang family, but hopefully I'll return in the not so far future. Thank you so much Master Iain and all of the Nam Yang team for such an awesome 4 weeks, and now I'm a qualified Qigong teacher (!) and can't wait to put all my new knowledge and skills into practice :) 👌

Escape the incessant buzz of everyday life and embark on a transformative journey at the Nam Yang Kung Fu Retreat in Pai, Thailand. This is not your typical spa getaway; it's an authentic Kung Fu camp where the simple, functional accommodations contribute to a deeper, more meaningful experience. The spartan setting strips away distractions, fostering a unique serenity that refreshes both mind and soul. During my ten-week stay at Nam Yang, I discovered a profound sense of peace. Picture this: sitting quietly outside my room, overlooking the lush Pai valley, completely immersed in the tranquility of nature—no phones, no laptops, no TV. This opportunity to unplug was not just rare; it was rejuvenating. The retreat begins each day with early morning sessions that are as peaceful as they are meditative, greeting the sunrise amidst the tranquil Thai countryside. The Kung Fu training includes extensive stretching and conditioning, paving the way to master the art's techniques. The instructors at Nam Yang are not only highly skilled but also genuinely supportive and engaging, always ready to assist and enrich your learning experience. Physically, I left Nam Yang much stronger, but the mental clarity and inner strength I gained were even more significant. Kung Fu here is taught as a defensive, calming art, promoting virtues like courage, confidence, and clarity—qualities that enhance life's zest without the aggressive competitive edge found in other martial arts. Just a short distance from the retreat, the town of Pai offers a gentle, welcoming atmosphere with its laid-back, hippie vibe and exceptionally friendly locals. Would I return to Nam Yang? Without a doubt. For anyone looking to transform physically and mentally, while finding peace away from the modern world’s chaos, Nam Yang Kung Fu Retreat is an adventure waiting to happen.