Hello caroline,

I am sort of in the same position as you. I have studied here in the
Netherlands thai yoga massage for 2 years now and want to learn it
from an more authentic source.
It occured to me that you are in a same fase of considering what to
do. Therefore i'd like to share with you my opinion.

I was considering in going to Thailand/Chang mai first. Going during
the day to the practice/massage school having lessons with approx. 30
people and then going to your room in a guesthouse in a busy and
crowded city is quite different from the advantages of kathmandu,
Nepal.
I think it appeals more to me to go to Nepal. The one month course
and sleeping over there as well. Being with people with common
interests seems great to me. After the praticing lessons being in the
same environment and spirit. It has some more magic for me that way,
I guess. and don't mention the view at the Himalaya.

Thailand is a country that I problably will visit some time as a
tourist.

I am very curious to learn what you decide. I want to go next year in
summertime, but I have heard that Rahul the teacher of the healing
hands center is abroad in Europe then. (in july and august) So I am
planning to go in september. haven't booked yet. but i am very
serious about my plans.

maybe this helped you a little bit in making your choice.

if someone has another opinion and would like to share this, please
do!

love and light,
ellen