15 Day Mental Health, Trauma & Depression Retreat in Thailand

New Paradigm Trauma Retreat caps this 15-day program at four participants — the smallest group size of any retreat in this comparison set — and pairs that with private accommodation for all 14 nights in Chiang Mai. The daily practice stays gentle throughout: Hatha, Yin, and Restorative yoga rather than any vigorous style, alongside daily meditation and pranayama breathing sessions.

Watch out: this is a wellness program built around yoga, meditation, and group workshops, not a clinical treatment service. Nothing in the program listing names a licensed therapist, psychiatrist, or clinical supervisor on staff, and none should be assumed. Anyone managing a diagnosed mental health condition, currently in treatment, or taking medication for depression or trauma should talk to their own doctor or therapist before booking, and should not treat this program as a substitute for medical care.

The included program extends beyond the yoga mat: specialised workshops, group excursions, a cooking class, guided nature hikes, and a course manual round out the 14-night stay. Pre- and post-retreat support from the operator’s team is also part of the package, extending contact before arrival and after departure. Meals cover breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and organic options available.

Insider Tip: the four-person cap means booking well ahead matters more here than for larger retreats — availability is limited by design, not by demand, so a preferred date can fill even with the 5-star rating reflecting only 8 reviews so far.

The 5/5 rating is based on a small sample of 8 reviews, worth keeping in mind alongside the program’s structure rather than reading it as a large-scale track record. At $7,832, this is priced well above the shorter retreats in this set, reflecting the 14-night length, the maximum-4 group cap, and the private accommodation held throughout. Flights, travel insurance, the visa fee, additional treatments, and any activities outside the itinerary are excluded from that price. Free cancellation is available; confirming the exact cancellation window directly with the operator is worth doing given how far in advance a 15-day stay typically needs to be booked.