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6 Day Journey of Awakening, Digital Detox, and Sunrise Meditation in Siem Reap, Cambodia
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About Hariharalaya Retreat Center
13 years, 400 retreats, over 10,000 guests, carefully curated healing retreat, awakening mind, body, heart with Yoga and Meditation, playful community approach.
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Joel
Mystic, Polyglot, Yogi, Vegan Chef, Poet, Classical Musician, Jeweler and Lover of Life. Joel was first initiated in a traditional Kriya Yoga path in 2000, which sparked a period of 10 years of intensive Sadhana, Self inquiry and Self discovery. He has dedicated his life to living and sharing the Dharma. He has dedicated his life to living and sharing the Dharma.
What Do People Say About Us?
All our reviews are from travellers with verified trips booked through our platform.
Feng Guo
from Australia, January 2025
Restorative getaway retreat
I liked the environment and how it cultivated a sense of peace, surrounded by plants and lotus ponds. The program was well thought out and we had everything that we needed. It ran very smoothly and was very relaxing, I don't think anything could be improved. The atmosphere was lovely and conducive for sharing with one another and engaging in personal growth and development.
Daniela Biccari
from Italy, December 2024
My personal awakening
Hari Hari è un posto speciale che fa bene alla mente e all’anima. Tutto é stato pensato e progettato nel dettaglio infatti le giornate sono molto bilanciate tra attività e tempo da dedicare a se stessi. Sembra di essere immersi in un giardino tropicale circondati da natura con tanti piccoli confort che ti fanno sentire coccolato dalle stanza curate nei dettagli, alla libreria dove poter scegliere tra tanti volumi interessanti fino al cibo che é assolutamente delizioso. Ti senti subito “a casa” accolto dalla gentilezza e dalla disponibilità di tutto lo staff e ti aiuta davvero a fare questo percorso dentro te stesso.
Da neofita dello yoga alla prima esperienza mi porto via lezione più importante e cioè che lo yoga e la meditazione sono due strumenti che possiamo utilizzare per stare nel presente.
Penso di essere stata particolarmente fortunata perchè si é creata in pochi giorni una bellissima alchimia anche con tutti gli altri partecipanti al retreat rendendo il tutto ancora più intenso e molto autentico. Non é semplice spiegare a parole i tanti momenti indimenticabili vissuti e l’energia viva che sento dentro dopo questa esperienza ma é assolutamente consigliata. Grazie di cuore.
Kacey Stoltzfus
from United States, May 2024
One of the best weeks of my life. The community of people I met was absolutely incredible. The nature oasis, day of silence, time for reflection, the meals shared, the conversations. I can't recommend this place enough. So so grateful.
Iona Kynaston
from Great Britain, May 2024
Retreat was 10/10
Lovely staff, beautiful accommodation, amazing food, such a lovely community experience. I have never left a place feeling so revived and calm and am so pleased I did this ! Feel like it has been life changing
Victoria Morelli
from France, May 2024
Already planning to come back!
This was one of the most incredible experiences of my life. Where to begin…the place itself is a little slice of paradise -the trees, the flowers, the lotus pond where you can meeet sunrise together with 4 adorable geese, the funny sounds of the geikos, the lovely singing of the birds.
The vegan food ( I am not vegetarian myself) is incredible! Not for a second did I miss the way I eat at home. Everything had so much flavor!
And the retreat itself…well if you want to reconnect with yourself and the world, if you want to challenge yourself spiritually and physically, if you want to meet amazing people and have meaning conversations with others as well as with yourself, come to Hariharalaya! I am leaving this place high on life, as if I drank a magic potion even though the only stimulant you’ll find here is the unlimited coconut juice and the energy and kindness of Joel and his disciples-Paige, Athira and Chris.
So if you want to give yourself a true gift come to this magical place and experience life at its best.
Thank you Hariharalaya! We will be back soon 😊
Ian Cladingboel
from Great Britain, March 2024
Yoga paradise
A beautiful yoga and meditation retreat in Siem Reap Cambodia. Fantastic staff, food and accommodation. Great programme of yoga, meditation and mindfulness plus an excellent pool.
Scott Davenport
from Netherlands, January 2024
A sublime community teaching the return to yourself.e
The beauty of Hariharalaya is due to the epic landscaping and facilities but also the care given to details in ensuring you have a life enhancing stay. I loved the agenda; creativity, games, exercise, pool party, silence and of course the most wonderful yoga and meditation instruction. Everything exceeded my expectations.
Carina Malinowska
from Thailand, January 2024
I loved the energy and well-put together program. The food, the balance between mindfulness and practice and fitness, dance and being creative. I feel empowered and recommend this yoga retreat with my whole heart. Thank you 🙏
Gintare Urbikaite-juozapaite
from Morocco, November 2023
Absolutely perfect!
Absolutelly everything was perfect, food, teachers, practises, everything! i really love this place!
Katrin Staffeld
from Germany, March 2023
I am so thankful that I chose the 4 week retreat at Hariharalaya Center. It is a dreamy yoga meditation oasis to settle into yourself and connect with like minded people. This retreat has everything it takes to go into a transforming, healing and inspiring time. I met wonderful open people there. The meditation and yoga session are structured for all levels so that the classes are also very accessible for beginners. The food was a pleasure every day in the diversity. The retreat has so many different highlights for me, I particularly enjoyed the Mindfull workshops, Esthetic Dance, and Fire Ceremony. Hearing the gong to wake up every morning was very soothing. A big thank you to Joel and his team who make it every week with so much joy, depth, attention and intensity have created a framework where you feel absolutely comfortable and have created a special atmosphere. A heartfelt thank you
Maryam Marhoon
from Bahrain, August 2022
The classes and energy in the retreat ♥️
Hannah Semple
from Thailand, July 2022
best week ever!!!!
Awwwww wow. However long you plan to stay double it! I booked just 1 week but wish I had the time to stay longer. This retreat was so so amazing and beyond all my expectations. The community, classes, food, accommodation were perfect. It was great to take some time for myself and be given the tools to practice yoga and meditation myself going forward. Whether you are a beginner or expert they cater for everyone and I really cannot recommend Hariharalaya enough!
Anonymous
from Cambodia, May 2022
Review
WOW!!! What is wonderful and excellent experience. Thank you.
Kenneth Bayless
from United States, March 2022
The problem with long, positive reviews :)
The problem with long positive reviews is that they can set another person's expectations very high. It's just because we read them wrong. This review is written as though the person reading can treat their travel experience like an investment.
If you are investing in the betterment of your mind, body, and overall heart-health ...you are going to love your stay at Hariharalaya. Please keep in mind that if the first sentence applies to you...you will arrive willing to follow the program. Long meditation will be difficult in the beginning, but you'll make it through. The digital detox may be difficult in the beginning. But again...you will make it through. The list goes on.
Joel and his staff have only invited you to Hariharalaya because they have something to offer. Yes you are a paying customer and you have a right to get value for your hard earned money. The return on this investment will not be tracked by hashtags or photos. It will be tracked by the written pages in your journal: the pages turned in your books: the silence found in your heart and mind: the perspective gained through vulnerable discussion and listening.
Don't take my word for it AND ONLY visit this amazing place if you are going to put in the effort. Yes...it takes effort to be still. To listen when you're tired. To eat healthy food you might not eat normally. To exercise when it's hot and humid outside ;) .
But you will be glad you did.
Laura Russell
from Great Britain, March 2020
Bringing you back to yourself
Everything! This whole retreat has been carefully considered and constructed. All the staff are incredible to make this such a special space and environment.
Anonymous
from Belgium, December 2019
Exciiiting
Intégration in a group
Carolin Michalowsky
from Germany, October 2019
Back into life
Joel and his loving team have created a place free of judgement where you’re encouraged to just be your own self and experience life at its fullest.
Excellent food, peaceful environment, adorable staff, laughing yoga and a lot of dancing
Katie Gwilt
from Great Britain, October 2019
Fantastic experience, will definitely be back!
Everything was fantastic. The food, the accommodation, the settings and facilities, the instructors, the yoga itself and all the extras included in the programme. I got birthday cake and a song while I was there too. Met fabulous people and will 100% go back. Cannot recommend this retreat highly enough 👌🏻
Pip Sherratt
from Great Britain, February 2019
Blissful week
The whole experience was delightful, I shall return.
Anonymous
from Cambodia, January 2019
Beautiful retreat setting upset by neighbour's loud music
Accommodation and gardens were beautiful. Food was abundant and delicious. Good organisation of a variety of activities.
Nelda Schulte
from Canada, December 2018
My week in Hariharalya
I got exactly what I wanted from this vacation - a body, mind and soul break with great people, great food in Cambodia - a country I wanted to visit (this was my first trip there). They had many activities - cooking, visit to the hidden temple, games night, Khmer wedding musicians and game, massage that kept things interesting and lively and it was well organised.
Carmen Low
from Singapore, September 2018
Either u hate or love it
For us, we loved it, we loved the practice of mindfulness, silence and the yummy vegan food... the staff are all very smiley and helpful. Our stay is wonderful. Thanks to Hariharalaya, we went back feeling lighter and more mindful.
Reina Van Strien
from Netherlands, May 2018
Hariharalaya
Hariharalaya is een prachtige pled om tot rust te Komen. Helaas is er veel luide muziek die dat verstoort. Ze hebben een strak programma waar je je aan moet houden. Dat vond ik lastig, alles ging zonder klok maar met gong. Hierdoor weinig rust met de afspraken die je ook had. Ik vond de groep van 30 mensen erg groot, maar heb veel leuke gezellige mensen ontmoet. Gevoelens delen in een groep van 30 mensen die je eigelijk niet kent, vond ik heel ongemakkelijk, en zoals het ging en de staf daar niet op inspeelde vond ik heel ongepast. Mijn tranen hebben me geheeld. De Hariharalaya is een geoliede machine die 90 mensen per maand op bezoek krijgt. Het is als een cassettebandje dat op repeat staat, en in mijn ogen daardoor erg vlak. De yogalessen vond ik fantastisch.
Iyanala Bapankumar
from India, March 2018
Everything was better than expected and the food was good overall it's value for money
Parry Workman
from China, January 2018
Happy Hariharalaya
Everything
Joanne Hansen
from Thailand, January 2018
Finding yourself
Hariharalaya is an amazing, beautiful place. The natural surroundings help to keep the place cool even in the heat of Cambodia. The chefs make incredible, delicious, wholesome vegetarian food and there is always more than enough. I loved not needing an alarm clock or my phone for 6 days. Joel does a great job at teaching chanting and meditation. If you need to relax and unwind I would highly recommend visiting. I also loved Julia’s conscious massage course it helped to let me loosen up with touching and being touched. The highlight of the stay was visiting the temple, being blessed by the monks, asanas under the trees with the sun shining through the branches and the breeze gently allowing the leaves to fall down around us, a walking meditation around the temple and forest with leaves crunching under our feet and an eye gazing meditation to connect with our fellow yogis.
Sophie Russell
from Australia, December 2017
Hurrah for Hariharalaya
The attention to detail was surprising and wonderful - encouraging stillness, play, nourishment & nurture.
Monique Sanders
from Vietnam, November 2017
Life changing stay
Er waren alleen maar positieve dingen. Alles klopte voor mij van de stilte tot de basic yoga principes en het leren mediteren klimmen e weer lekker gek doen
Catherine Cudmore
from Australia, November 2017
A beautiful experience.
Staff are lovely and very genuine. They sincerely care and live the sort of life they espouse. Unlike some retreats I have been on they are not just going through the motions. There is something for every one at this retreat and the yoga is quite gentle. The accomodation is basic but perfectly adequate and makes for a low environmental impact. If you have issues with bugs and critters you may find the location challenging. I loved it.
Sandra Brunkow Simonsen
from Denmark, November 2017
6 days of absolutely bliss
The food was deliscious, the place was heavenly, activities fun and different.
Anonymous
from Great Britain, October 2017
Inspirational
Instruction, food, juice bar, ambience, fellowship, evening entertainment, rustic simple facilities
Irina Isai
from China, October 2017
quiet place to find your inner peace
Food was amazing, schedule is well-managed, even we had some free time but there was always something to do, i especially loved the dharma talks by Joel Altman.
The whole atmosphere in the retreat is wonderful, such a supporting and loving space I'd love to come back to
Halyna Varnatska
from China, October 2017
A wonderful chance to slow down..
Everything
Ying Tung Liu
from Hong Kong, September 2017
Perfect place for your meditation retreats
I like about every single thing of the retreat experience! The schedule, the food, accomodation, staffs, just everything
Monia Jourdaine
from Australia, September 2017
Asanas class
Foods was good , the environment , we are surrended by the nature
Hyejin Lee
from South Korea, September 2017
New experience getting to know myself
People, program, food everything was way much good than I expected. You can relax in the beautiful village surrounded by palm trees and other tropical plants, and learn how to meditate and focus on yourself.
Anonymous
from Taiwan, August 2017
great relaxing and fun week
Die Woche hat sehr viel Spaß gemacht. Es gibt sehr viel Freizeit, aber man kann kostenlos die (mini) boulder halle nutzen, den kleinen lounge pool, instrumente, malsachen, spiele, Hängematten, Räderverleih, Bibliothek... Die Yogalehrer haben die Sessions seht gut aufgebaut.
Helene Gossen
from Australia, August 2017
An amazing retreat to unwind and meet great people
I particular enjoyed the yoga massage
Tracey Wilmen
from Australia, June 2017
Reconnect with yourself
A wonderful place to enjoy community living, nature, yoga and to live in the present moment.
Daniel De Villiers
from South Africa, June 2017
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the experience was beyond all expectations ... from the booking to the departure. the yoga, meditation, dharma talks and extra yogic experiences ... the food, digital detox and general chill of no watches, shoes, money and slow down of life was yogic bliss. oh and especially the team at Hariharalaya and the community spirit, both with the community and fellow guests. nameste
Sonja Makela
from Australia, June 2017
Great experience
Theachers were amazing and inspiring, food was so delicious!
Liana Repoulia
from Singapore, May 2017
Perfect self restoration place
Food was amazing, the location great, people positive, energetic. Great experience!!
Trish Hewlett
from Australia, May 2017
I liked the fact I went in with no expectation and to be open and come away with the mindset that I achieved what I had hoped for and that was amazing to do so and be within oneself and the outside world was at a stand still as was my mind!!!
Navneet Kampani
from Bahrain, May 2017
Good start to a journey of Yoga
Overall location and the complex with various facilities..
Staff - excellent.
Food - great
Ambience- great
Activities - great