FAQ — Workshop in Chiang Mai
Where is the venue of workshop?
The workshop is held near :
Uniloft Chiang Mai
147 QXR2+H2V หมู่ที่14 Soi Ban Mai Lang Mo 1, Suthep, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
How do I get there from the airport?
Install Grab app
Travel time: ~10–20 minutes
What about transportation during the stay?
Use Grab for daily travel
Local red taxis (songthaews) are available
Bike/scooter rental recommended for flexibility
Where should I stay?
Lots of hotels and apartment options available.
Short-term look online:
Airbnb.com
Booking.com
Long-term accomodation:
Facebook rental groups (monthly options cheaper)
Food options
Farmers market + Aggie Hut + cafés nearby
Many vegetarian options available
Use Grab for delivery to the dojo
Important:
Do not drink tap water
Use bottled or filtered water
Cash and payments
ATMs widely available
Money changers easy to find
Wise card commonly used
Can I buy things online?
Yes, use Lazada:
Deliver to your accommodation
Reception can receive items
Often cash on delivery
Evening activities
Nimmanhaemin area has:
Cafés
Restaurants
Shops
Relaxed evening environment
Close to Nimmanhaemin area (Nimman)
All key facilities (food, cafés, transport) are within 5–10 minutes radius
🥗 Vegetarian Food & Markets Nearby
Chiang Mai University Farmers Market
Location: Inside Chiang Mai University
Distance: ~5–10 minutes from dojo
Best for:
Fresh vegetables
Sugar-free foods
Affordable local produce
Aggie Hut (CMU Agricultural Market)
Address: Chiang Mai University Agricultural Area, Suthep, Chiang Mai
Distance: ~5–10 minutes from dojo
Known for:
Organic vegetables
Local farm produce
Cheap, clean food options
☕ Cafés & Casual Food (Near Dojo Area)
Basecamp Coffee House
Address: Suthep Road, Chiang Mai 50200
Phone: +66 95 448 4895
Distance: very close to dojo
Good for:
Coffee
Light meals
Quiet working space
Galae Restaurant
Address: 65 Moo 1, Suthep Road, Chiang Mai 50200
Phone: +66 53 328 455
Distance: ~5–7 minutes
Garden-style restaurant
Vegetarian-friendly Thai food available
Uchi Japanese Gastrobar
Address: Punna Residences, Nimmanhaemin Soi 6, Chiang Mai 50200
Phone: +66 64 896 6196
Distance: ~5–10 minutes
Clean, high-quality food
Vegetarian options can be requested
Nimman Bar and Grill
Address: Nimmanhaemin Road, Lane 12, Suthep, Chiang Mai 50200
Phone: +66 53 222 111
Distance: ~5–10 minutes
Larger restaurant
Wide food selection (vegetarian available on request)
🥢 Other Food Options (Very Abundant Nearby)
Chinese Mala Restaurants (Suthep / Nimman Area)
Many small mala shops within walking / short ride distance
Customizable:
Vegetables
Tofu
Mushrooms
Pay by weight
Cafés (General)
Most cafés in this area can prepare:
Vegetable fried rice
Vegan smoothies
Custom vegetarian meals
🛍️ Evening & Walking Area
Nimmanhaemin Road (Nimman Area)
Distance: ~5–10 minutes
Main lifestyle zone:
Cafés
Restaurants
Shops
Night activity
Good for walking, relaxing, socializing
🌿 Nature & Quiet Spaces
Ang Kaew Reservoir (Chiang Mai University)
Distance: ~5–10 minutes
Good for:
Walking
Relaxation
Sunset views
Wat Umong (Forest Temple)
Distance: ~5–10 minutes
Quiet, natural environment
Ideal for:
Meditation
Silence
Grounding
🏧 Practical Essentials
Cash & Payments
ATMs available throughout Suthep and Nimman
Money changers easily accessible
Many foreigners use Wise card
🚲 Bike / Scooter Rental
Many rental shops around Nimmanhaemin
Ask:
Your hotel
Nearby cafés
Daily and monthly rentals available
📦 Online Delivery
Lazada
Deliver to hotel or accommodation
Reception can receive parcels
Often cash on delivery
⚠️ Important Practical Notes
Do NOT drink tap water
Use bottled or filtered water only
Most places accept cash; some accept card
🧭 Area Summary
Region: Suthep, Chiang Mai
Core hub: Chiang Mai University + Nimmanhaemin
Everything (food, transport, essentials) is within:
5–10 minutes from the dojo
Elastic Qigong
Focuses on developing internal elasticity—training the body to store and release energy efficiently. This enhances martial movement, reduces injury, and builds a responsive, spring-like structure in both physical and energetic layers.
Intrinsic Energies
Trains direct perception and manipulation of internal forces. You learn to feel, refine, and project energy with precision—useful for healing, meditation depth, and subtle control in martial applications.
Evocation
Centers on externalizing and interacting with forces beyond the self. This develops clarity of intention, control of symbolic systems, and the ability to influence conditions through structured energetic operations.
Kabbalah
Provides the structural map behind all practices. You learn how forces organize across planes—giving you a framework to understand, direct, and stabilize inner and outer transformation.
Hermetics
The unifying system. It integrates energy work, mental discipline, and practical application into a single path—focused on mastery, balance, and conscious creation.
Final Note
This workshop is designed to be practical, immersive, and directly applicable—whether your focus is martial arts, meditation, healing, or deeper Hermetic development.