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8 Day Mindfulness, Meditation, and the Art of Yoga Wellness Retreat in Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Blue Indigo Yoga Cambodia, 12203, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Yoga and Wellness Retreat in Cambodia
Expert tip: This is one of the most popular yoga retreats offered in Cambodia.
Join Blue Indigo Yoga Retreat School, a Mindfulness center located on the banks of the Mekong. Reconnect with yourself in a peaceful and inspiring setting. Their experienced teachers will guide you through buddhist meditation, yoga, and Qi gong classes suitable for all levels. Enjoy the natural beauty of their location and let yourself be carried away by the serenity of the Mekong. Join them for an unforgettable Buddhist Meditation and yoga , Gi gong experience, in their beautiful shala surrounded by greenery that will talk you into relaxation.
Meet the instructors
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Highlights
- 2 Vinyasa & Hatha yoga sessions every day, pranayama and posture exercises
- Meditation Buddhist Theravada session, Anapana Sati and Vipassana Sati
- Blessing ceremony
- 7 nights accommodation
- Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- Free water and tea
- Free Wi-Fi access, yoga mat and materials
- Swimming pool
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Yoga styles
6 days with instruction in English
The organizer also speaks: French
Group size: Maximum of 19 participants
Airport transfer available:
Phnom Penh International Airport (US$ 20 per person)
Phnom Penh International Airport (US$ 20 per person)
Accommodation
Check-in Time:
13:00
Check-out Time:
11:00
You will be accommodated at Blue Indigo Yoga School. Nestled in a tranquil area surrounded by a centenary tree and flowers. You’ll have the choice of staying in a dorm, shared twin cottage, or private cottage. With seven rooms, each with a size of 40 square meters, the rooms are equipped with a big ceiling fan to keep the atmosphere cool, a private bathroom with shower, and a mosquito net.
None of the rooms have air conditioning. This place is really simple, accentuated with wood furniture to give you that homey, rustic feel. There is also a same-gender shared dormitory.
Yoga shala
On the center of the property, there is a 100 square meter ventilated yoga shala for meditation Theravada.
- One shala for Aerial yoga
- One shala for Qi gong
- One shala for meditation
In their beautiful shala, you can read up on yoga breathing techniques and sequences to practice pranayama, the ideal complement to Buddhist meditation , and different exercice of yoga.
Cats
You will share their beautiful land with the cats who live here. If you’re a cat lover, you’re in luck, as most of them are always up for a hug. If you are less fond of cats, don’t worry. If you don’t open your door for them, they’ll leave you alone.
Program
Discover the benefits of Mindfullness practice in a unique environment. Blue Indigo Yoga Cambodia School offers a place dedicated to well-being body, mind, and spirit. Such a yoga stay comes with a distinctive lifestyle. For instance, Blue Indigo serves organic vegetarian meals, they honor a structured daily routine, and provide an environment conducive to reaching your goals.
The instructors are certified by Yoga Alliance International, but more importantly, they have a solid teaching experience and their goal is to help you develop safely. Enjoy some time to relax your body and mind through the practice of yoga, meditation, Qi Kong and deep relaxation. The space that Blue Indigo created is dedicated to your physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.
While you are together, you can achieve great results by approaching each situation with a positive, fun, and loving attitude. Blue Indigo is committed to do their best to make your stay pleasant and beneficial.
Suggested behavior
To maximize your satisfaction and help preserve a stable group energy, Blue Indigo suggest that you:
- Disconnect from the Internet, your e-mail, phone, and Facebook
- Attend all the yoga sessions, be on time, remain within your limits
- Communicate with your instructors and staff on your progress, your concerns, or your suggestions
- Tell Blue Indigo if something does not meet your expectations and they’ll do their best to accommodate you
- Sleep early, wake up early, and drink a lot of water
Yogic ethical principles
A dedicated yoga practice involves respecting a set of ethical principles, which are called the yamas and niyamas in yogic tradition. They help to clear the mind and establish a solid foundation for your daily routine. It is strongly encouraged that you respect those principles as they will also create a balanced group energy during your retreat.
Yamas
- Ahimsa: Non-violence, compassion, and non-harm towards yourself and others
- Satya: Truthfulness, honesty through actions, speech, and thoughts
- Asteya: Non-stealing, detaching from covetousness, and cultivating a less materialistic view on life
- Brahmacharya: Abstinence, moderation in all things and sensual cravings
- Aparigraha: Non-greed, attitude of generosity, and non-possessiveness
Niyamas
- Saucha: Purity, cleanliness of body and mind
- Santosha: Contentment, being satisfied with what you have
- Tapas: Self-discipline, diligence, and perseverance in your practice
- Swadhyaya: Self-study, study of scriptures but also of oneself
- Ishvarapranidhana: Surrendering to a higher intelligence, the realization of and dedication to the divine presence within all
Balance and harmony
Their retreat package incorporates daily group discussions and full mindfulness program, while focusing on developing your inner tools. This enables you to create and maintain balance and harmony in your life, no matter what circumstances you may face.
A space to nurture the frazzled mind and nervous system but most of all, shed the obligations and pressures of work and life. There is time to walk or ride a bike through town. Rest, read a book, chat with others, or just take in the yoga retreat gardens. You will feel instantly relaxed in the tranquil and inclusive environment of Blue Indigo.
Don't miss the tasty homemade tea blends and the healthy menu that's in store for you, along with the simple room accommodations that are the perfect place to relax and relieve stress.
Program for physical and emotional balance
from Tuesday to Sunday every day 3 sessions
- Anapana Sati & Vipassana Sati meditation
- Yoga
- Vinyasa
- hatha
- Posture
- balance
- Aerial
- Restaurative
- Pranayama
- Qi Gong
- Introduction of Qi Gong
- Meditation
You also have your own practice to do.
Note: Mondays are rest days, without classes. You can choose to do a silent day, to chill at the swimming pool, explore the neibourghood, practice yoga and/or meditation on your own… The day is yours to make whatever you want to.
Sample daily schedule
- 06:00 – 07:00 : Anapana Sati & Vipassana Sati Meditation
- 07:30 : Breakfast
- 10:00 – 11:30 : Vinyasa Yoga
- 12:00 : Lunch time
- 16:30 : Pranayama / Posture
- 17:00 : Hatha – Restorative Yoga
- 19:00 : Dinner
Thursday:
- 16:00 : Aerial Yoga
Saturday:
- 17:00 : Qi Gong
Instructors
Nina Kot Navel
Nina will be one of the instructors for this retreat.
Patrick Firouzian
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Patrick is an Aerial Yoga Alliance certified teacher and practices yoga regularly for the past 10 years. He has over 30 years of experience in web technology and over 20 years of experience with photography and multimedia, working as a humanitarian photographer for multiple organizations. His goal is to see each of you complete this teacher training course with a beautiful website, blog, video of yourself, and your practice or teaching to share with your family and friends or use to apply for your next volunteer or teacher job. You will learn this art and science all along in this program.
JAN KOYAMA
Jean-Yves has over 8 years experience in Yoga, meditation and Buddhist philosophy with Vipassana.. He obtained an Aerial Yoga TTC (50h) and teaches regularly, and practices Ayurvedic massage when time allows. He is the founder and owner of Blue Indigo Yoga Cottage in Siem reap, an intimate, all inclusive center dedicated to Yoga. Operating since 2014, the cottage has hosted hundreds of practitioners and multiple TTCs and workshops.
Asma Chaouch
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Asma has been teaching and exploring yoga for several years, she is a certified level 2 Iyengar Yoga Teacher by Patanjali Yoga Switzerland. She is also certified in Aerial yoga and prenatal instructor. Mostly teaching and training in Asia for the last four years, she continues her studies about yoga and functional movement. Asma also has an artistic background in fine arts painting, circus art, and dance and has been a theatre actress for 7 years before her yoga career. Her classes are a mix of her artistic and yogic journey.
Retreat location
The philosophy of the Blue Indigo Yoga Wellness Center in Cambodia is focused on creating a space conducive to learning and deepening ,Buddhist meditation ,yoga exercises and Qi kong.
Located in Phnom Penh, on the banks of the Mekong, this center offers a peaceful and natural environment to practice these timeless spiritual disciplines. They're opposite the island of Koh Dach, the island of silk, and 14 kilometers from the capital, Phnom Penh. Many Cambodians from the capital live here, on the other side of the river. It's very pleasant, because the villages are authentic, and life is peaceful.
Blue Indigo Yoga is a certified school by Yoga Alliance International, ensuring high standards of quality and teaching. The center offers a variety of yoga classes suitable for all levels, from beginner to advanced. Whether you want to get started with yoga or deepen your practice, Blue Indigo Yoga offers a welcoming space to support you on your journey.
These retreats offer a complete immersion in the practice of yoga, with daily sessions of yoga, meditation, and other holistic activities. It is the ideal opportunity to recharge your batteries, reconnect with yourself, and find inner harmony. As the largest religious and spiritual monument known today, the area has a unique culture and vibration, with deep roots in Theravada Buddhism.
You will experience that spiritual culture while practicing at the center or in the countryside, under the shade of centenary trees.
Distances
- Phnom Penh, 14 kilometers
Unique features
Activities
- Massage
General
- Environmentally friendly
- Garden
- Lounge
- Meditation garden
- Multilingual staff
- Restaurant
- Terrace
- Yoga shala
- Yoga studio
Services
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Laundry
- Mosquito net
This Yoga Retreat is vegetarian-friendly
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Food
During your stay, you will be provided with daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The food served during your retreat will be a nutritious and homemade variety of vegetarian dishes with local ingredients. It’s a fusion of Cambodian ingredients and tastes with some French insights.
Meals are served front of the mekong, simple and friendly. All meals are shared in the restaurant and are seen as a social occasion, a chance to bond and share stories with fellow guests and teachers.
Blue Indigo’s Cambodian cooks serve essentially Khmer vegetarian meals, with seasonal fruits and vegetables. These meals are perfectly balanced and participate in your physical and spiritual welfare.
Breakfast typically includes fresh fruits, bread, local honey, sesame porridge, yogurts. Teas are specialty mixes of the house, with flower aromas. Lunch is simple and light, with raw and cooked options, some salads, and local specialties.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Organic
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation
Things to do (optional)
You may try the following activities during your free / personal time at the center:
- Biking through the beautiful rice fields
- Explore local Cambodian cultural village
- Explore trekking tours and day trips
- Visit the Mekong river with its villages
Explore the countryside
This is a 25-kilometer ride, having a fun time in rural areas by experiencing a genuinely different atmosphere. You will ride among rice fields, vegetable farms, haycock, local markets (tasting local delicacies such as fruits and cakes), experience daily village life, and rest in a Buddhist pagoda.
Spa treatments
You can also book these treatments for a fee:
- 60 minutes reflexology massage / 15 usd
- 60 minutes Ayurvedic yoga massage / 25 usd
- Sound healing / 60 minutes / 25 usd
What's included
- Daily yoga classes
- daily meditation classes
- 7 nights accommodation
- Free Wi-Fi access
- Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner with free water and tea
- Access to the pool, massage, and library
- one reflexology massage [40mn]
What's not included
- Extra excursions
- Massage (Reflexology and Ayurvedic yoga massage)
- Sound Healing
How to get there
Recommended Airports
PNH
Phnom Penh International Airport
22 km
Transfer available for additional US$ 20 per person
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Phnom Penh International Airport (PNH). Transfers from and to this airport are not provided. To get to the retreat center, you may take a tuktuk or a taxi.
Arrival by ferry
From Phnom Penh, you take the Japanese bridge, and you can get there by Svay Chrum ferry port. After, take a tuktuk (7 USD) to Puk Russey village.
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Airport: Phnom Penh International Airport
Airport transfer available:
Phnom Penh International Airport (US$ 20 per person)
Additional charges may apply. You can request this in the next step.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 18% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.
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