Riverlight Wellness Retreat
RIVERLIGHT
Something Has to Change
Nobody books seven nights in the mountains because everything is fine. People come carrying something, and they're ready to put it down.
Bad breakup?
You say you're fine. Then you check their page at 2am.
Seven nights away from the phone, the places, and the what-ifs. Room to feel it, say it, and start letting go.
Got cheated on?
The replay won't stop. It follows you into everything, even the good days.
Honest circles, deep breathwork, and people who won't flinch. You don't have to carry it by yourself.
Stuck in business?
You built the thing, and now it runs you. The phone never really goes off.
Step off the wheel long enough to see clearly and get your fire back.
Work. Bills. Repeat?
Sunday night dread. Monday on autopilot. Another month gone.
Break the loop for a week. Let your head get quiet enough to hear what you want next.
Tired of being the strong one?
Everybody leans on you. Nobody asks how you're doing.
The meals, the rides, and the plans are handled here. Your only job is to show up.
Looks good on paper?
From the outside, it's all working. So why doesn't it feel like it?
Get back to rivers, real talks, and feeling alive again.
Can't name it? You just know something has to change? That's reason enough.
Not ready to book? Email rockykandola@me.com or DM the word RIVER on Instagram. Riverlight is a wellness retreat, not therapy or medical care.
I flew to Thailand broken.
This retreat isn't something I designed from a brochure. It's the medicine that put me back together ... offered to you.
A few years ago I was in a freeze response so deep I didn't know it had a name ... numbing, performing "fine," sabotaging what mattered. Twenty-eight days of nervous-system work in Thailand changed my baseline. Not fixed. Changed. I'm still walking this path.
That's exactly why I can walk it with you. The person worth following isn't the one claiming to be finished, it's the one a few switchbacks ahead saying: I know this part of the trail. It almost broke me. Come on.
So I built the week I wish someone had built for me. I run point on every Riverlight retreat myself and personally choose the coaches and practitioners who work with you.
Pai, Through My Eyes
Hear It From Me
Short talks from my own journey ... healing, connection, and finding my way back to myself.
Follow the journey on Instagram @rockykandola
Seven Nights, One River
ARRIVE & GROUND
Private transfer through the mountains, riverside cabins, opening circle, first yoga on the water, a night of fire and play.
OPEN & RELEASE
Deep breathwork journeys, sunrise canyon meditation, waterfall immersions, guided sauna + ice, candlelight sound bath, hot springs.
INTEGRATE & RISE
Reiki, jungle hike, Thai massage, cacao ceremony, integration workshop, closing feast by the river.
RETURN
Sunrise silent sit, journey home with a 90-day integration plan so the week keeps working long after you land.
The Healing Work
Every coach and practitioner is chosen personally for your retreat.
Circles
Guided circles, Osho Dynamic Meditation, somatic movement, and integration.
Breathwork
Two deep breathwork journeys with an experienced facilitator.
Sauna + Ice
Guided hot/cold contrast therapy, twice during the week.
Sound Bath
A candlelight sound journey with bowls, gong, and voice.
Reiki
A full morning of reiki and energy work.
The River
A riverside wellness stay with daily yoga and cabins on the water.
What's Included
Included ... everything on the ground
- 7 nights in a riverside cabin
- Every meal ... Pai's best kitchens + riverside feasts
- All transport in Thailand, airport to airport
- Daily yoga · 2 breathwork journeys · Osho Dynamic
- Sauna + ice ×2 · sound bath · reiki · Thai massage
- 4 waterfalls · hot springs · canyon sunrise · jungle hike
- Cacao closing ceremony · circus fire-show night
- Scooters + adventure credit (ATV / dirt-bike)
- 90-day integration plan & welcome gift pack
Not included
- International flights USA ↔ Chiang Mai (~$900–1,400 RT)
- Travel insurance (required)
- Visa if applicable, alcohol, personal shopping
Good to know
- Co-ed ... men and women welcome
- Zero experience needed in anything
- Alcohol-free container
- If you can walk 30 minutes, you're qualified
Choose Your Retreat
Come Together
Tell us your month. We confirm your exact dates once your group is set.
Your Own Week
Pick any available week. The full Riverlight experience, with private 1:1 coaching.
Your deposit counts toward your total. Questions first? Email rockykandola@me.com with the word RIVER.
FAQ
Is this therapy?
No. Riverlight is a wellness retreat, not therapy or medical care. If you're in crisis or working with a doctor or therapist, please talk with them before you book.
When can I come?
Any time of year, as long as you book at least 60 days ahead. Choose your preferred month when you place your deposit. Small Group dates are confirmed once your group is set. Private guests can pick any available week.
What's the best time to go?
Riverlight is open all year, but we usually steer guests away from February through April. That's burning season in Northern Thailand, and the air can get smoky. You can still book those months ... we'll just talk it through with you first.
What's the difference between Small Group and Private?
Small Group is the full week with up to 8 guests. Private is the full week for one guest or a couple, with private 1:1 coaching.
Who leads the retreat?
Rocky runs point on every Riverlight retreat and personally chooses the coaches and practitioners for it.
Can I get my deposit back?
Yes. Your deposit is fully refundable up to 60 days before arrival. After that, or after your balance is paid, you can move your booking to another available date.
Do I need yoga or breathwork experience?
None. Every practice is taught from zero, and everything is invitation ... never obligation.
Is this co-ed?
Yes. Men and women are welcome.
What about flights?
You book your own flights to Chiang Mai (CNX) once your dates are confirmed. We meet you at arrivals and handle every single thing after that ... transport, meals, sessions, cabins ... until we drop you back at the airport.
Is there alcohol?
No ... this is an alcohol-free container for the week. Your nervous system will thank you.
How fit do I need to be?
If you can walk 30 minutes, you're fine. Everything scales to you.
Booking Terms
- Total price: Small Group is $1,995 per person. Private is $3,995 per person. International flights and required travel insurance are not included.
- Deposit: $500 per person for Small Group or $1,000 per person for Private, paid at checkout and applied to your total.
- Booking window: Book at least 60 days before arrival. Your preferred month is a request until we confirm your dates by email.
- Balance: $1,495 per person for Small Group or $2,995 per person for Private, due 30 days before arrival.
- Cancellation: Cancel up to 60 days before arrival for a full deposit refund. After that, your deposit is non-refundable but can transfer to another available date. If you cancel after paying your balance, you can move your booking to another available date.
- Not medical care: Riverlight is a wellness retreat. It does not replace therapy, medical care, or crisis support.
- Contact: Pillars of Light by Rocky Kandola, 1554 South Sepulveda Blvd., West Los Angeles, CA 90025 · 228-596-5678 · rockykandola@me.com