If you foresee any health problems, please bring your own. There is no malaria in Yangon or central Myanmar, but take precautions in the remote and border areas. For immunisations please consult your doctor. If you telephone, Fax or post details of your arrival flight, you can be met at the the Yangon airport and likewise on departure. Mail can take up to 10 days to reach us.
Transport is readily available.
It is preferred that foreigners practise at least one month. Please bring extra passport photographs. For long term meditation, you are invited to ordain as a monk, novice or nun. It is an excellent opportunity and will enhance your experience in meditation and Myanmar. However it is not obligatory.