{"id":16932,"date":"2023-04-26T00:20:18","date_gmt":"2023-04-25T17:20:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.devasom.com\/khaolak\/?post_type=news_sub&p=16932"},"modified":"2025-08-11T17:07:16","modified_gmt":"2025-08-11T10:07:16","slug":"devasom-sol-festival-2023-in-khao-lak","status":"publish","type":"news_sub","link":"https:\/\/www.devasom.com\/khaolak\/news\/devasom-sol-festival-2023-in-khao-lak\/","title":{"rendered":"Devasom Sol Festival 2023 in Khao Lak"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

This May 2023, join us and other like-minded souls at the Devasom Sol Festival in Khao Lak, Thailand. This luxury mindfulness festival, the first of its kind in Thailand, is filled with an extraordinary array of activities that will restore a healthy balance to your body and mind. Exclusive workshops by holistic and well-being experts from across Thailand will reconnect you to inner peace and the harmony of nature, in beautiful seaside Khao Lak.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Devasom Sol Festival is happening every weekend in May:<\/strong>
Friday, 5th of May to Sunday, 7th of May – Check Session Availability<\/a>
Friday, 12th of May to Sunday, 14th of May – Check Session Availability<\/a>
Friday, 19th of May to Sunday, 21st of May – Check Session Availability<\/a>
Friday, 26th of May to Sunday, 28th of May – Check Session Availability<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are also weekday activities available until the end of May – Check Session Available. A variety of activities including Kayak Nature Learning & Forest Bathing and Mandala Coloring Meditation (for kids) will be held daily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Devasom Khao Lak Guests:<\/strong> All Open Sessions<\/strong> are included during your stay, but please book your sessions in advance due to limited space. Two tickets for Ticketed Sessions<\/strong> are included when you book your stay with Devasom Sol Festival Offer. Additional Ticketed Sessions<\/strong> can be purchased and booked for THB 1,500 per session.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Outside Guests:<\/strong> Purchase your day pass to the Devasom Sol Festival for THB 2,500 per person. The day pass gives you access to all Open Sessions<\/strong> on that day and one Ticketed Session<\/strong> on that day, a souvenir and one Sol Drink. Please book your Open Sessions<\/strong> and Ticketed Sessions<\/strong> in advance due to limited space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To check available sessions or book and confirm your session, please contact LINE @devasomexperience<\/a>. We will text you for reconfirmation two days before your session is opened. Your booking will be canceled and assigned to other guests in waiting list if you decline or not reply within 24 hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Book Your Stay<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

To book or confirm your session, please contact
Line OA: @devasomexperience<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Experience a truly unique and uplifting getaway, one of the few festivals that empowers you with release from the worries of daily life and a stronger alignment of your center on your way to inner peace. With a full month of restorative activities and a picture-perfect setting, there\u2019s no better opportunity to rediscover your true essence and foster your connection with nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Discover a soulful celebration under the sun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are some of the activities you will experience:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Cacao Ceremony & Medicine Songs (Open Session)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Cacao is a powerful medicine that is also gentle and soothing to the heart. In meditation practice, cacao is often associated with the heart chakra. It supports the healing process, helps to clear emotional blockages, and stimulates joy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The ceremony begins with a grounding and rooting guided meditation, which welcomes you to connect deeply with the land. After drinking cacao, we will take you on a journey with Thai medicine songs and the vibration of shamanic drumming to connect with your heartbeat before the dance begins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ecstatic Dance (Open Session)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Enjoy a safe space to dance without limits or judgment. This is about getting great exercise, freeing your mind and body, and connecting with yourself and others in vibrant health. Dance as meditation goes back to the roots of human existence, and free-form sacred dance is present in many ancient cultures and religions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ecstatic dance empowers people of all shapes, sizes, and backgrounds to freely express themselves. This liberating atmosphere creates a melting pot of acceptance and fearlessness, giving everyone the permission and courage to dance without inhibition. As Gabrielle Roth said, “When your body surrenders to movement, your soul remembers its dance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Drum Circle, Bonfire and Ocean Whistle (Open Session)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A drum circle can be an effective tool to help people in recovery connect with one another and develop deeper bonds. The inclusiveness of a drum circle, combined with the lack of fine motor skills required and a primal driving rhythm, makes drum therapy accessible to everyone. It can support growth and healing in people recovering from a substance use disorder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Through group drumming therapy, people can open themselves up to a vulnerable place that allows for more significant healing and greater understanding. Feelings of isolation and disconnection are common in our modern world, dominated by screen time and social media. A drum circle can help repair those connections and bring people a new sense of belonging and inclusion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Aqua Sound Healing and Aqua Therapy (Special Session)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Have you ever heard of singing bowl water charging? Water has been used for purification throughout world history. Did you know that both the earth and humans are made up of 70% water? That may be why charged water is associated with the power of healing and manifestation in new age philosophies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The first benefit of water charged in singing bowls is that it can lead your brain into a meditative state. This happens as you watch the intricate patterns when water starts dancing in your sound bowl. Moreover, it can create a ‘centering effect’ inside your brain, which can help you relax!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Reiki Healing (Private Session)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cReiki\u201d is Japanese for \u2018universal life energy,\u2019 and is also a term used to describe a system of natural healing. We live in a world of energy that nourishes and maintains all living things. When this energy flows uninterrupted, there is balance and harmony within and around us, and we experience a sense of well-being. Reiki treatments can help the body emotionally or spiritually. Reiki treatment is a process that anyone can enjoy in the ordinary course of their life. Reiki can be used alongside other conventional or complementary treatments and often provides emotional support during recovery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tea Appreciation Workshop (Ticket Session – suitable for ages 18 and older)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Discover the art and culture of tea with this fascinating tea appreciation workshop by Baan Bai. Learn about the drink\u2019s health benefits and importance in Chinese culture, as you are taught how to properly brew and prepare it. Sip on soothing cups of premium tea, such as flower tea. After an enlightening workshop, enjoy a newfound appreciation for the delicious drink!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ceremonial Pacha, Ceramic Workshop (Ticket Session – suitable for ages 16 and older)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ceremonial Pacha is a project to preserve the ancient knowledge of pre-Columbian-inspired ceramic art. 100% hand built, unleash your creativity & transform a lump of clay into a wearable & instrumental art piece. Get tips and tricks as you go through the entire process from a passionate ceramicist who has a strong intention to preserve and spread the ancient knowledge of pre-Colombian culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Zen Rock Wrapping Workshop (Ticket Session)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In Zen Buddhism practices, rocks have a special place. The karesansui, or ‘dry gardens,’ are particularly famous for their representation of still or moving bodies of water using pebbles. Unlike the Daoists, who would admire nature for its wild wisdom, the Zen Buddhists were looking to go beyond it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Join us in this workshop to learn how to wrap stones using natural materials. Rattan stones from the river and branches come together to weave stones in various ways. This method of weaving is adapted from an ancient Japanese method of tying knots called mizuhiki. The Japanese usually use this method of tying the knot to adorn packages or envelopes as gifts for important occasions such as New Year’s Day, birthdays, and weddings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Macrame Crystal Necklace Workshop (Ticket Session – suitable for ages 16 and older)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Macrame is a technique of tying various kinds of knots to create decorative objects that originated from 13th-century Arabic civilization. The technique was used in many household products. In the early 1980s, macrame began to be seen in fashion fields such as jewelry. Focusing on knot tying is another form of meditation. While doing it, you will experience the healing properties of the crystal that you are holding. There will be a variety of hemp twine from Japan available for material selection. You will learn how to tie basic macrame knots and create your own crystal necklace to take home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sound Bath Meditation (Ticket Session)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A sound bath is a guided meditation that uses Singing Bowls and healing techniques to help participants enter a deep meditative state. The goal is to stimulate theta brain waves, which are associated with deep, meditative states that can aid the body in healing by calming the nervous system, slowing the heart rate, and restoring mental clarity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Natural Art Therapy (Ticket Session)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In this workshop, you will embark on an immersive nature walk to gather natural materials and inspiration. Using whatever speaks to you, you will create your own one-of-a-kind piece of jewelry. This workshop is suitable for absolute beginners, and no previous experience is necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Honey Wine Tasting (Ticket Session – suitable for ages 18 and older)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Natural honey wine made in the mountains of Chiang Dao. Mead is the oldest art of fermentation. The three essential ingredients of mead include honey and water which are fermented to create mead. It is commonly referred to many as honey wine and it was the first alcoholic drink to be brewed. The ancient Greeks considered mead to be a drink gods sent from heaven to earth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The main ingredient of mead is honey, it is believed to possess a variety of benefits as it comprises more than 180 substances which include minerals, enzymes, vitamins, antitoxic, and sugars. It also contains pollen which contains more proteins essential for good health than beef. This makes mead not only an ancient sweet drink but also it associates the drink with good health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Energy Healing Aroma Oil Workshop (Ticket Session – suitable for ages 16 and older)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Pure love and purpose: We invite you to revisit inner peace, and discover your own individual rhythms.
A wonderfully aromatic, body oil blending style, using both physical and spiritual aromatherapeutic techniques. Working with the very best in organic essential oils.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A highly creative and spiritual method of aromatherapy, that incorporates a balance of mind, body and soul. The session begins with calming and effective breathing techniques. We then let our bodies move into loose & free natural rhythms; enabling body and soul to uniquely connect with individual essential oil aromas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finally we develop our own unique body oil recipe, ready for blending. Unique to your inner self: You will create a truly bespoke and healing body oil, and develop the techniques that achieve the best outcome for your skins health; glowing skin, glowing soul.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Yin Yoga Class with Singing Bowl (Ticket Session)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Yin yoga class with Tibetan singing bowls is a restorative experience that combines the calming practice of yin yoga with the healing power of sound. Led by an experienced teacher, participants will hold poses for extended periods while the soothing vibrations of the Tibetan singing bowl promote deep relaxation and release tension.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This class is suitable for all levels, offering an opportunity to promote balance and enhance overall well-being.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Through this unique combination of practices, participants can expect to feel rejuvenated, grounded and connected to their inner selves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Chakra Awareness Meditation (Ticket Session)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Chakra meditation is a type of meditation that aims to clear blocked chakras and harness the power of these energy centers located throughout the body. Through chakra meditation, you actively engage with your whole body, exploring its layers on a healing level and observing the effects of your thoughts and emotions. The ultimate goal is to ensure that your chakras are balanced, enabling energy to flow freely throughout your body and allowing for a strong connection between your mind and body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guided Meditation and Breath Work (Ticket Session)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Guided meditation describes a type of meditation led by a teacher, in person or via audio or video. When starting out, having an expert lead you through the basic steps of your meditation practice is recommended. Whatever skill we are learning in life, having an experienced teacher we can trust and relate to is important. But when it comes to exploring the intricacies and subtleties of the mind, it is not just important but essential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Breathwork is a breathing exercise or technique in which you change your breathing pattern. People typically use breathwork to improve aspects of their mental, physical, and spiritual well-being, such as focusing or releasing negative thoughts. It may help provide relief from stress, pain, or feelings of anger. Long deep breaths help us feel calm, centered, grounded, and energized. How we breathe often indicates how we feel. The reason for this is because deep breathing activates the parasympathetic nervous system, which takes us out of fight or flight (the sympathetic nervous system).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Kayak Nature Learning & Forest Bathing (Ticket Session)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A guided kayaking tour through serene waterways surrounded by natural beauty. With an expert guide providing knowledge about the local flora and fauna, participants can connect with nature while reducing stress, increasing mindfulness, and deepening their appreciation for the natural world. Additionally, the simple practice of forest bathing, which involves being calm and quiet amongst the trees and observing nature while breathing deeply, can help both adults and children de-stress and boost health and wellbeing in a natural way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kids Mindfulness and Nature Activities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

These activities engage children with nature and promote wellbeing through activities such as mindful safaris, art therapy, forest bathing, mangrove exploration, animal nature and sound sessions, and campfires, encouraging curiosity and appreciation for the environment while developing important skills and a deeper connection with nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n