8 Days Rejuvenating Yoga Retreat in Phuket, Thailand

Typically, you will have your yoga classes in the rooftop yoga studio or other nearby beaches and parks unless an excursion is indicated. All the yoga classes include guided asana practice, pranayama, meditation, mantra, and chanting. The instructors will make everyone feel welcome. They always have an eye on the participants and will offer help and support if needed. You can't be reunited with nature more than when you're doing yoga, watching the sunset, and listening to the birds on the rooftop studio.

This yoga retreat also offers one Thai cuisine cooking class at CC's Hideaway's restaurant along with a fresh market tour. You can learn how to cook famous tom yam soup, curry, and spring rolls. During the fresh market tour, you will also learn and taste all Thai herbs, vegetables, and spices.

The programs in this retreat are run with the following in mind:

The mission

To instill a connection and commitment to the environment and each other through experiential learning.

The vision

A healthy planet where all people live in balance with the earth.

The core values

CC's Hideaway demonstrates respect, care, and passion for the earth, all people, and all living things. CC's Hideaway strives for excellence in everything they do through integrity, open communication, and teamwork. Individuals are valued, engaged, and appreciated for their unique contributions. CC's Hideaways believes in life-long learning through positive shared experiences with the natural world. CC's Hideaways' efforts encourage others to recognize their interconnectedness with the earth through their actions.

Sample schedule

Monday - Program A - Fitness Day

• Hatha yoga session in the studio
• Breakfast
• Surf House visit (one hour)
• Martial art class in the studio or Aerial yoga
• Lunch in Refuge Restaurant
• Fresh Juice or healthy mix
• Vinyasa yoga session in the studio
• Dinner in Refuge Restaurant

Monday - Program B - Detox Day

• Hatha yoga session in the studio
• Breakfast
• Detox centre visit: spring clean package inclusive wellness consultation, colema treatment, fresh coconut water with a probiotic
• One hour massage (foot, oil, or Thai)
• Lunch in Refuge Restaurant
• Fresh juice or healthy mix
• Vinyasa yoga session in the studio
• Dinner in Refuge Restaurant

Tuesday - Program A - Big Buddha Day

• Yin yoga session in the studio
• Breakfast
• Big Buddha jungle trekking
• Chalong Temple visit
• Lunch at Organic Farm
• Fresh juice or healthy mix
• Hatha yoga session in the studio
• Dinner in Refuge Restaurant

Tuesday - Program B - Beauty Day

• Yin Yoga session in the Studio
• Breakfast
• Facial treatment, manicure, pedicure
• Lunch in Refuge Restaurant
• Fresh juice or healthy mix
• Hatha Flow yoga session in the studio
• Dinner in Refuge Restaurant

Wednesday - Program A - Thai Cuisine Day

• Hatha yoga session in the studio
• Breakfast
• Fresh market tour
• Cooking class in Refuge Restaurant
• Lunch and cooking testing
• Energy healing / fusion or yoga massage
• Fresh juice or healthy mix
• Outdoor yoga session with AcroYoga
• Seafood dinner (pre-order day before)

Wednesday - Program B - Day on a Desert Island

• Hatha yoga session in the studio
• Breakfast
• Desert Island tour - Bon Island tour
• Snorkeling and beach activities
• Picnic style lunch on the beach
• Fresh Juice or healthy mix
• Outdoor yoga session with AcroYoga
• Dinner in Refuge Restaurant

Thursday - 4-Waters Day

• Pranayama - Hatha yoga session in the studio
• Breakfast
• 4-Waters eco adventure
• Mangrove rivers trekking and kayaking
• Rainforest national park trekking, waterfall fresh water swimming
• Lunch by the waterfall in Phang-Nga Province
• Hotsprings Beach Resort: hot springs water, ice cold water swimming
• Sunset meditation on Natai Beach and swimming in the sea
• Fresh juice or healthy mix
• Light dinner in Refuge Restaurant

Friday - View Points Day

• Yin yoga session in the studio
• Breakfast
• Viewpoints tour: Kata/Karon viewpoint, windmill viewpoint, Cape Promthep
• Black Rock viewpoint trekking (secret place and subject to weather conditions)
• Lunch in Refuge Restaurant
• Energy healing / fusion or yoga massage
• Fresh juice or healthy mix
• Hatha flow yoga session in the studio
• Dinner in Refuge Restaurant

Saturday - Program A - Spa Day

• Hatha yoga session in the studio
• Breakfast
• Spa visit: 2,5 hours program in award-wining spa center
• Lunch in Refuge Restaurant
• Fresh juice or healthy mix
• Hatha yoga session in the studio
• Dinner in Refuge Restaurant

Saturday - Program B - Elephants Day

• Breakfast
• Phuket Elephant Sanctuary half day tour
• Vegetarian lunch at Elephant Sanctuary
• Fresh juice or healthy mix
• Hatha yoga session in the studio
• Dinner in Refuge Restaurant

Please note that this program is available for an additional fee of 1500 THB per person. PES is non-commercial project and all the money goes to support injured, tired, and old elephants.

Sunday - Cultural Heritage Day

• Hatha yoga session in the studio
• Breakfast
• Fresh juice or healthy mix
• Lunch in Refuge Restaurant
• Old Town cultural heritage tour
• Visit Thai and Burmese Buddhist temple
• Phuket City viewpoint visit
• Dinner in famous Thai restaurant with city view

During the retreat, you will enjoy a number of excursions and tours to popular attractions in Phuket. All included tours are listed day by day in the weekly program.

Big Buddha Jungle Trek

This program is ideal for people who like to hike, enjoy the flora and fauna of the Rainforest or who enjoy breathtaking views. Our trek begins on the slopes of the mountain where Big Buddha sits and takes you to Phuket’s Big Buddha. There you can explore and enjoy the best views in Phuket. After touring the area around Big Buddha, we go to visit the biggest Buddhist Temple in Phuket - Wat Chalong. Our next stop is to visit an organic farm and have lunch with a choice of many organic foods. On this tour you can get a monk’s blessings and hopefully meet new friends and enjoy some fresh fruit along way.

4 Waters Eco Adventure

This is a special way to see a different side of Phuket and Phang-Nga. This trip takes you off the beaten path away from the touristy areas and you may find your self alone in any one of these exceptional area. This all inclusive day trip lets you explore different ecosystems from the ocean to waterfalls - mangrove and rainforests. You can learn about rubber tapping and see fields of pineapples and sample local snacks. You'll have a chance to swim in four kinds of water: fresh water, sea water, hot springs water and ice cold water.

Old Town Cultural Heritage Tour

Visitors may not realise that Phuket has a rich and varied history, although you can't find many signs of this while enjoying the beach.

Our exclusive Old Town Tour starts in the evening and lets you discover the historical and cultural heritage that Phuket has to offer. This Tour includes Old Town Sunday Street Market visit, Old Town cultural heritage walking Tour, Koh Siray Buddhist Temple visit, Dinner in Thai Restaurant with City view.

Bon Island Tour

Explore small desert Bon Insalnd with CC's guide on traditional longtail boat. It is only 15 minutes boat ride from Phuket. Inland wildlife, plus all the marine life that abounds off its coasts makes Bon Island a great and easily accessible getaway from Phuket.

This retreat will be held in Phuket, Thailand, on the foothills overlooking the Andaman Sea between Kata and Karon Beach. These are some of Phuket's finest beaches and the local communities offer many restaurants, night life, and a variety of shopping and activities.

Nearby places

• Big Buddha, 10 kilometers
• Chalong Pier, 4 kilometers
• Karon Beach, 1.1 kilometers - 7 minutes
• Kata medical clinic, 700 meters
• Kata Noi beach, 900 meters - 7 minutes
• Kata Yai Beach, 1 kilometer - 5 minutes
• Kata viewpoint, 3.6 kilometers
• Patong hospital, 10 kilometers
• Phuket International Airport (HKT) - 45 minutes
• Rawai Pier, 7 kilometers

During the retreat, you will be served three healthy meals a day. Breakfast at CC's is all-you-can-eat and will be in the form of either an a la carte menu or a breakfast buffet. Lunch and dinner can be any two items off the regular menu. They will be all-you-can-eat. A freshly prepared juice of your choice will be prepared daily. A selection of fresh fruits will also be served along with coffee, tea, and water.

During the retreat, you will have plenty of time to do various activities:

• Book a detox or spa treatments
• Book a martial art class
• Book a surf lesson
• Do Aerial yoga and yoga combat
• Go shopping at the malls
• Join a Qigong class

There are program options that let you enjoy a day of detox or spa at an additional cost. The treatments such as massages or colonics will be conducted in the nearby centers.

• 7 nights modern accommodation
• Private roundtrip airport transfer, or transfer from other hotels in Phuket, ferry pier or bus station
• 2 yoga classes daily
• Delicious breakfast, healthy lunch, and dinner from a la carte menu with vegetarian and vegan options
• 1 fresh juice or healthy mix daily
• Free shuttle to three Phuket finest beaches and transportation for all activities
• Activity of the day: eco adventures, tours, cooking class, special yoga classes
• Massage, detox, spa (as listed in weekly schedule)
• Pranayama and meditation sessions

• Airfare