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Nature Therapy and Yoga Retreat in Thailand
The lovely "Earth Retreat" is a one-week sanctuary, located in the Gulf of Thailand, Koh Phangan - one of Thailand’s most beautiful islands! You will gather where the jungle meets the sea. The earth will guide you home to ground your restless mind and body, while the water of the sea will teach you how to flow and embrace your softness. You will reclaim your wildness, accept your humanness in all its shapes and forms, and fall in love with every cell of your being.
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Highlights
- Daily yoga, meditation, breath work, and Buddhist teaching session
- Daily nature therapy sessions (eco therapy)
- Embodied experience and grounding in nature
- Plant medicine with cacao and truffles
- Yoga equipment and accessories mats, blocks, meditation cushion
- Pickup and drop off at the ferry station
- 2 vegan and vegetarian abundant and delicious meals
- 6 nights long in an eco-friendly Yoga Center in Koh Phangan
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Yoga styles
Accommodation
The bungalows are all freshly renovated and surrounded by stunning natural beauty. Only a short walk to the most beautiful panoramic view yoga shala of Koh Phangan. They are inspired by the natural environment and designed to create intimate and comfortable living spaces that embrace the whole of the forest. This is a place to rest and nurture, where you can feel at peace with the world.
Program
Living in an eco-resort and in the natural habitat nature grants permission to slow down, to listen deeply within, and peel away the layers that no longer serve you. When you engage with the natural world with meditative awareness and heart-mind connection, you find an opportunity for profound healing of your relationship with yourselves and with the earth.
A journey about connection
Through daily meditation, yoga, and breathwork you can strengthen your connection to the realm that sustains you and receive its loving embrace. Nature-based therapy practices like forest bathing, aqua healing therapy sessions in the ocean, and plant medicine rituals allow you to connect deep within while navigating healing paths to yourselves. By actively engaging with these ancient spiritual practices you are able to discover what lies beyond the boundaries of the material world, sparking a greater understanding of your inner being and its many mysteries.
Reconnecting and resting
Picture yourself in one of the most poetic settings imaginable; a panoramic view surrounded by spectacular natural beauty, with a gentle breeze brushing against your face. Now add to that the instruction of an experienced teacher, guiding you through gentle, combining movement, breathing, meditation, journaling, silence, and prayer in this serene environment – that is what awaits you at Koh Phangan's most beautiful yoga space. After a small detoxifying smoothie you will dive into an embodiment practice to explore your inner landscape, find more space inside and reawaken to your sensual, alive, and wise bodies. You will then share a delicious brunch with ingredients harvested from the permaculture garden and you will have some free time to explore the island and the most beautiful beaches or hike to the nearby waterfall of Koh Phangan.
You will meet again for a later afternoon workshop that will vary between nature reconnection practices, eco-therapy sessions, plant spirit communication, and creative expression explorations. The day will end with slow and unwinding practice, sometimes with gentle movement or with a sharing circle, some contemplative practice in nature, or a sacred plant medicine ritual. After dinner, you can stay silent, connect with your friends, or visit the village of Koh Phangan. If you choose to stay in silence, you may find yourself transported to another realm entirely. The sounds of the forest will wash over you and the stars will come out to play. You may even see some magical creatures!
Instructors
Gianna Winter
Her Retreats has been a leader in the wellness retreat industry. What started many years ago as a vision has grown into the most successful retreats in Europe for yoga and meaning journeys. When Gianna is not planning or teaching the next retreat, you will probably meet her at the Yoga Shala or in her second home Ko Phangan. She lives, trains and teaches in different communities in Asia and Europe. She combines shamanic work with western and therapeutic elements. Her classes are an intuitive mix of Vinyasa Yoga, flowing movements, Kundalini, Pranayama, meditation, energy work, Yin and dance.
Retreat location
In harmony with Nature
The Eco-Friendly Nature Resort will be your haven within the island's wilderness sanctuary during this journey. This private residence is nestled within one of the most pristine hidden sanctuaries in the world. You will be living in a regenerative living system unspoiled ecological reserve tucked away from the business of Koh Phangan, this sanctuary is your magic hideaway!
Not far from the center and just 10 minute drive to the following white-sanded beaches. Quietly stunning, the shala is around 120 m2, with high-quality hardwood floors and a panoramic sunset view of the ocean and islands on the horizon. The location is shielded by trees minimizing noise, yet bathed in the sounds of the jungle. You will find many hidden places for nurturing rest. Either on one of the sun decks or in one of the colorful hammocks under the shades of the many palm trees.
This Yoga Retreat is vegetarian-friendly
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Food
Organic and plant-based kitchen
The sacred place for people to go and feel inspired about a meal; it is also a home for those who love Mother Nature, and are deeply interested in caring for and protecting her. It is about feeling nourished and loving and caring for yourself and others. Meals should be prepared with love, and intent, and thrive off fresh ingredients.
The organic permaculture garden and neighborhood farmers’ markets are the inspiration behind each plate, and local gardens can bring something collectively to the table. The goal is to promote a plant-based diet by inviting others to live a more conscious and healthy lifestyle and presenting new ways of treating the planet and your bodies. All this while presenting delicious and beautiful dishes.
The following meals are included:
- Brunch
- Dinner
- Snacks
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
- Detox juices
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Organic
Things to do (optional)
Outdoor experiences
- Phang Waterfall
- Angthong National Marine Park
- Paradise Waterfall, to markets filled with amazing artisan food and products, explore snorkeling, and boat tours, here are endless experiences to uncover on the island!
Moreover, Gianna Winter Yoga & Retreats offers even more activities to make your stay truly memorable:
- Ashtanga yoga
- Hatha yoga
- Kundalini yoga
- Yin yoga, and more
Courses
- Meditation classes and philosophy lectures as well as in
- Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) sessions
- Fascia therapy
- Nutrition coaching is sure to help you keep up a balanced lifestyle during your holiday here
All of these activities are offered with love by highly experienced professionals so that you get the most out of your experience while staying with Gianna Winter Yoga & Retreats!
Spa treatments
- Acupuncture
- Chakra balancing
- Oil/Thai massage
- Reiki
- Lymphatic drainage massage
- Chi Nei Tsang
- Energy wash
- Fascia therapy
What's included
- 6 nights accommodation
- 2 vegan and vegetarian abundant and delicious meals each day by the trained chefs
- Authentic Buddhist teachings: Daily yoga, meditation, and breathwork sessions with a panoramic view in the most beautiful yoga space in Koh Phangan
- Nature therapy: Embodied experience and grounding in nature through; forest bathing, water therapy, nature-based art therapy, dance therapy, etc.
- Plant initiation: Honor, connect deeply with, hear, and receive the healing gift of a plant
- Plant medicine ritual: Cacao ceremony
- Journaling and sharing circles
- Community, connection, and gardening in the permaculture garden
- Yoga equipment and accessories: Mats, blocks, meditation cushion
- Swimming in the ocean, lazing in the hammock, and having plenty of time for yourself
- Pickup and drop off at the ferry station
- A goodie bag that will be filled with gifts that will support you in aligning with the energies of the retreat and land
- Time to reflect and rest
- Sleeping in a space that is peaceful and cosy
- A space where you are truly held, heard, and seen
What's not included
- Airfare
- Personal expenses
- Transport to and from the airport
- Plant medicine ritual: magic mushroom ceremony with a shaman
- Boats tour to Ao Phang Nga National Park
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Samui Airport
25 km
Transfer not provided
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Samui Airport (USM). Gianna Winter Yoga & Retreats can't wait to welcome you to Thailand! They recommend booking your flight to Bangkok or Koh Samui at least 2-3 days before the retreat begins so that you have plenty of time to arrive and get settled before arrival at the yoga retreat center.
The open ceremony will start at 5 pm, followed by dinner at 7:30 pm. Be sure to arrive before 4 p.m., so you don't miss anything! Gianna Winter Yoga & Retreats will be happy to arrange transportation for you once we receive your flight information.
Arrival by ferry
A connecting ferry takes you from Koh Samui to Koh Phangan.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 50% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.
