12 Day 100-Hour Refresher Retreat Yoga Teacher Training in Koh Samui, Thailand
Refresher Yoga Teacher Training in Thailand
Are you a yoga teacher seeking an inspiring refresher course? Or are you craving a deep yoga immersion? Join the next Refresh Retreat at Vikasa Yoga Retreat, Koh Samui, Thailand. The 100-hour Refresh Retreat is designed for yoga practitioners, students, and teachers who seek a deeper understanding of their learning path. Sign up early to enjoy huge savings on tuition. Enjoy a strong daily practice in a lush tropical setting designed for evolution. This course is a 100-hour immersion, suitable for teachers or anyone who practices regularly.
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Highlights
- Daily yoga and meditation practice
- Theory, lecture, and hands-on workshops
- All class materials provided
- Daily healthy meals for brunch and dinner
- 11 nights accommodation
- Full access to all facilities: WiFi, pool, spa, salas and more
- Airport pickup from Koh Samui
- Certificate of completion
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Yoga styles
11 days with instruction in English
Accommodation
Facilities
- Spa
- Swimming pool (outdoor)
- Café
- Garden
- Restaurant
- Yoga shala
- Free Wi-Fi
Vikasa offers several types of accommodation, ranging from simple eco-friendly bamboo bungalows to full-sized hotel-style rooms. It is not a one-size-fits-all kind of place. The range of accommodations allows for a wider range of students to attend the course.
Rooms celebrate simplicity, with minimal decorations. There are no TVs or fancy mini bars filled with chocolate and alcohol, but hopefully, that’s not what you’ll come here for. It is a relaxed establishment where you can unplug and reconnect to something deeper in a meaningful way. As you will notice, some of the room options have a “+” which means they are a little bit bigger or nicer than the standard category.
A few tips for choosing your perfect room: If you like to stay close to the beach, check out our red-roofed Prana Cabanas. If you prefer a garden location with a village feel, try the Zen Bungalows. If you don’t want to walk down too many stairs, the Yoga Caves could be a good option for you. If you need a bit of extra space and a central location, the Lotus Pads are a good place to start.
Program
Certifications
The course/hours count as Continuing Education hours for Registered Yoga Teachers (RYT®) only.
The Vikasa Yoga Method
Vikasa means evolution when translated from Sanskrit. The Vikasa yoga method is based on individual evolution and development. Nature is in a constant state of change. The primary goal is evolution, and yoga can be seen as a tool to facilitate that. The Vikasa yoga method is an integral system of yoga based on classical Hatha yoga lineages, with some influence from Himalayan Buddhism and Taoism practices. The method is based on universal rules of yoga that ultimately allow the practitioner to develop highly intelligent and mindful practice. The training starts with a physical foundation, evolving into energetic, mental, and emotional development.
Learn at Vikasa Yoga Retreat
The curriculum for the 100-hour refresh retreat is based on the fundamentals of our famous 200-hour yoga teacher training. The complex 200 hours worth of training was boiled down to the bare essentials, giving the student a chance to experience some of the topics you would normally cover in an efficient and approachable way. Daily asana and meditation practice give a grounded sense of routine, while specific lectures and workshops allow for more focused learning.
Practice
- Asana: Refresh your memory on over 200 asanas. Work on correct alignment, breathing techniques, and sequencing to ensure a safe and connected practice.
- Pranayama: Breathe the tropical island air as we review the essential aspects of kapalaphati, nadi sodhana, ujjai, and square pranayama.
- Meditation: Begin each day with refreshing chakra breathing meditation, star breathing meditation, microcosmic orbit, and other techniques.
Theory
- Lecture 1 - Introduction to yoga
- Lecture 2 - Body and the 5 Koshas
- Lecture 3 - Ashtanga and the 8 Limbs
- Lecture 4 - Intelligent sequencing
- Lecture 5 - Balancing nutrition for life
- Lecture 6 - Pranayama and meditation
Workshops
- Workshop 1 -2: Asana alignment
- Workshop 3: Pranayama techniques
- Workshop 4 - 5: Learning adjustments
- Workshop 6: Inversions
- Workshop 7: Arm balances
- Workshop 8 - 9: Myofascial releases
Refresh Your Experience
Due to requests from the YTT graduates for a refresher course, this new approach is to brush up on your skills, get back on the mat, and refresh your practice.
Have you already completed yoga teacher training in the past and would like to refresh your experience? Or maybe you simply crave a deep immersive experience with a like-minded student community? This course is a 100-hour immersion, suitable for teachers or anyone who practices regularly. The curriculum includes a balance of asana, pranayama, and meditation, as well as lectures, workshops, and time to enjoy the island.
This unique 100-hour journey is designed for yoga practitioners, students, and teachers who seek a deeper understanding of their learning path. Enjoy an immersive yoga journey without worrying so much about certification or assessments. Everyone is welcome, regardless of background or practice style. It is recommended to have experience in personal practice as a prerequisite. Vikasa attracts a very diverse range of men and women from across the globe with a wide variety of age ranges and backgrounds. Vikasa is renowned as a cosmopolitan hub for yogis, and all our teacher trainings are attended by open-minded, conscious people who go on to form lifelong friendships. A positive and open community vibe is encouraged where all are welcome. Leave your ego at the door and enter a stress-free zone designed for personal evolution.
Enjoy an immersive yoga journey without worrying so much about certification or assessments. Everyone is welcome, regardless of background or practice style. It is recommended to have experience in personal practice as a prerequisite. Vikasa attracts a very diverse range of men and women from across the globe with a wide variety of age ranges and backgrounds. Vikasa is renowned as a cosmopolitan hub for yogis, and all our teacher trainings are attended by open-minded, conscious people who go on to form lifelong friendships.
Your daily schedule
The daily schedule for the 100-hour refresh retreat is a balanced mix of immersive practice, interesting theory, and hands-on workshops. The daily life at Vikasa starts with the sound of tropical birds as the sun rises over our east-facing hillside home. We do mornings right here with meditation and gentle practice before a robust brunch in a community setting. Throughout the day, you’ll have a mix of structured activities as well as downtime and freedom to explore.
- 07:00 - 09:15 Morning yoga practice
- 09:30 - 11:00 Healthy brunch at Vikasa Life Café
- 11:00 - 14:00 Self-study, relax, and recovery
- 14:00 - 16:00 Theory, lecture, or workshops
- 17:00 - 18:30 Evening yoga practice
- 18:30 - 20:00 Healthy dinner at Vikasa Life Café
Instructors
Konstantin Miachin
Kosta’s journey into yoga has taken him to the far reaches of the world, from remote Himalayan ashrams, to his initiation by a master monk in a sacred Sak-Yant ceremony in Thailand. His passion has led him to search out for his own personal development throughout the world. Kosta's years of worldly experience have led to deeper understanding of yoga as a personal journey and spiritual evolution.
Niki Lundberg
When Niki first discovered yoga she fell in love with the way it moved her closer to her inner self. From that day, her life changed completely. Yoga has taken her on a beautiful journey from Sweden into the world. She now travels the world teaching classes, workshops, retreats, and training in Thailand, India, Australia, and Europe. Niki believes that yoga can be life-changing, both on an individual and a collective level. With yoga, you can find your way back to yourselves, to discover who you truly are, and from there, your potential is limitless.
Mikey Lazano
Michael Lazano first came to yoga as a means for increasing flexibility, but after discovering how much more there is to yoga, quickly fell in love with the practice, which actually happened on a visit to Vikasa for a yoga holiday; he came back and completed both his 200 and 300-hour teacher trainings here, before eventually returning permanently, to live in beautiful Koh Samui and take a place on the Vikasa team. Although Michael only found yoga later on in life, in many ways he was born into the lifestyle, and raised as a vegetarian with a strong spiritual and moral compass.
Michael Murray
While initially drawn to the physical aspects of yoga, Michael remains stimulated by the interplay between the physical practice and the more spiritual, inner journey that can be opened up by the physical practice. In pursuit of this interplay, Michael teaches strong and flowy Vinyasa classes focussed both on correct alignment and intuitive movement and also facilitates discussions and lectures on emotional intelligence and personal development.
Retreat location
Training in paradise at Vikasa Yoga Retreat
The Refresh Retreat takes place in our paradise at Vikasa Yoga Retreat, on the tropical island of Koh Samui, in the Gulf of Thailand.
This location is easily accessible with direct flights from all major Southeast Asian hubs, such as Hong Kong, Shanghai, Kuala Lumpur, and Singapore. Once you’ve arrived, a team will pick you up at USM Samui International Airport. Vikasa was selected as a place for transformation due to its ideal balance of secluded island paradise, healthy, freshly prepared food, and four world-class yoga salas constructed in a beautiful setting designed to get results. Each week, you’ll also be able to fully explore the stunning, green, natural surroundings of Koh Samui, with its abundance of waterfalls, white-sand beaches, and dense jungle, on your day off. Plus, you’ll have full access to all resort facilities, including Wi-Fi, an infinity pool, a spa, and the acclaimed Vikasa Life Café.
Unique features
Activities
- Spa
- Swimming pool (outdoor)
General
- Café
- Garden
- Restaurant
- Yoga shala
Services
- Free Wi-Fi
Food
Life Café
Eating wholesome and healthy food is part of our lifestyle philosophy at the beautiful Vikasa Life Café. Vikasa has formulated a signature cuisine, combining healthy ingredients with pure indulgence for you to savor. Vikasa serves a wide variety of food styles to suit different dietary needs; they offer vegan-friendly, international, fusion, western, raw, and non-vegetarian dishes. Enjoy the evolution of food with all-inclusive healthy and abundant buffet brunches and dinners during your retreat.
The following meals are included:
- Brunch
- Dinner
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Raw food
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
- Other dietary requirements on request
Spa treatments
You’ll have access to all the wonderful Vikasa facilities, which are designed to facilitate a holistic, healthy lifestyle. One of these facilities is the Vikasa Bliss Spa, which offers a range of rejuvenating treatments to return your body to a natural state of bliss.
What's included
- Classes, academic fees, textbooks, workbooks, and diploma
- Full access to all facilities: WiFi, pool, spa, salas, and secret beach
- 11 nights accommodation
- Healthy brunch and dinner designed for your training at Life Café
- Airport pickup from USM airport
- Enjoy graduating with your fellow students
- Certificate of completion
What's not included
- Flights
- Airport drop-off
- Other personal expenses
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Transfer included
Samui Airport
6 km away from your destination
Arrival by airplane
Airport pickup is included in the price. The team will greet you with a smile on your arrival at USM airport. Drop off is extra.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 14% 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.
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