7 Day Escape Yoga Retreat in Koh Samui, Surat Thani, Thailand
Yoga Holiday in Thailand
Spend 7 days in paradise nestled in a tropical paradise bubble at Vikasa Yoga Retreat. This will be a loving environment that will make you feel the embrace of a safe space to grow with teachers who truly teach from the heart. You will surround yourself with a like-minded community who share the path of self-transformation. See the incredible nature that Thailand has to offer such as jungles, beaches, and waterfalls. You will leave your comfort zone far behind and allow yourself to explore and connect in new ways.
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Highlights
- Daily asana, pranayama, and meditation practice
- Classes, academic fees, textbooks, and workbooks
- Full access to all facilities such as Wi-Fi, pool, spa, sales, and a secret beach
- Discover the beauty of nature and the richness of local culture
- Connect with a community of like-minded people
- Healthy brunch and dinner designed for your training at Life Café
- 6 nights accommodation
- Airport transfers
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Yoga styles
Accommodation
Facilities
- Spa
- Swimming pool (outdoor)
- Café
- Garden
- Restaurant
- Yoga shala
- Free Wi-Fi
Vikasa Yoga Retreat features different styles of accommodation making it easy to find the style that fits you best. If you're looking for absolute comfort, wake up in a king-size bed in the Ocean rooms. If you're traveling alone, you can enjoy the sweeping views from the single yoga caves.
Lotus Pad Plus
Awaken to the blissful ocean breeze and embrace sunrise with uninterrupted ocean or garden views. Comfortable furnishings flow around the centrally positioned king bed, complete with high-quality mattresses and bedding. Curl up on your private terrace with a book and cup of complementary in-room tea. Enjoy complimentary eco-friendly toiletries and a spacious, uncluttered bathroom. Lotus Pad Plus is the most complete and comfortable option, a perfect choice to recharge, unwind, and feel like yourself again in the unmatched natural beauty of Samui Island.
Lotus Pad
Renew your flow each morning gazing over the calming waves or nestled in the rejuvenating tropical gardens; these pads offer a serene space that centers around the plush king bed oriented towards the beautiful, expansive views. Each room is accented with local elements and eco-friendly toiletries. Most lotus pads have a private terrace to soak up the fresh island air, meditate, relax and take in the stunning natural surroundings. They’re conveniently located between the cafe and the yoga salas so you can recharge between classes.
Prana Cabana Plus
With Vikasa's private beach just steps away from your cabana, you'll have direct access for early morning swims or late-night moon gazing. Discover how nature can help ground you and make you feel at home in this small corner of paradise. Rise in the morning to the sound of the waves. These mid-sized free-standing cabanas offer all the basic creature comforts in a truly unique way. You'll feel miles away from home and closer to yourself than ever before.
Prana Cabana
Nestled right where the beach meets the jungle, you'll have the best of both worlds. These cabanas are a short walk from the beach, perfect for that mid-afternoon dip in the sea. Experience the most rustic and minimal accommodation and be free from distraction as you unwind and take in the inspiring surroundings from your own private terrace. Skip down to Vikasa's private beach and unwind with the sand between your toes. You'll have everything you need, and nothing you don't. Release yourself from the fuss of urban life and get back to basics.
Yoga Cave Plus
Rest and recenter in a compact yet calming space that combines comfort and simplicity. Restful tones and natural materials channel through the room drawing your thoughts inwards, and your gaze outwards to the sea and meandering coastline. Caves are modest in size with a single twin bed designed for solo journeys. The space may be small but you won't feel caved-in as sweeping ocean views give a sense of infinity. Each Yoga Cave is climate-controlled and has access to the shared but clean bathroom facilities right next to the block. Bathrobes and basic toiletries are provided.
Program
A Yoga Adventure in Motion
Are you ready to leave the monotony of daily life behind and jump into a new adventure? Do you crave an exotic destination rich in culture and natural beauty? Do you love the idea of a yoga retreat combined with exploration and a group of like-minded adventurers?
- 7 Days in Paradise - Spend 7 days and 6 nights nestled in a tropical paradise bubble at Vikasa Yoga Retreat.
- Loving Environment - Feel the embrace of a safe space to grow with teachers who truly teach from the heart.
- Like-minded community - Surround yourself with our mindful community who share the path of self-transformation.
- Natural Beauty - Immerse yourself in all Thailand has to offer with jungles, beaches temples, and waterfalls.
- Break Free - Leave your comfort zone far behind and allow yourself to explore and connect in new ways.
Your Experience
- Yoga - Daily asana, pranayama & meditation practice with stunning ocean views.
- Adventure - Discover the beauty of nature and the richness of local culture in an island paradise.
- Connection - Reconnect with yourself and make friends as you embrace a new experience.
Outdoor Yoga Adventure + Inner Peace
Imagine all the relaxing and peaceful aspects of a yoga retreat, combined with all the excitement of exotic adventure. Our Escape Retreat is a yoga adventure that perfectly balances both worlds. Enjoy the comforts of a gently structured morning yoga and meditation routine with exciting day trips to local adventure sights such as waterfall hiking, ethical elephant experiences and island temple hopping. You’ll have all the access to the wellness facilities on offer including yoga classes with one of Vikasa’s top instructors. Mikey is not just an expert yoga instructor, he’s also an expert in adventurous sightseeing around Koh Samui and its archipelago. Don’t miss this chance to step outside your comfort zone in a safe and exciting environment.
What You Get
- Full access - full access to all Vikasa facilities including the infinity pool, well-being spa, cafe, and more
- Accommodation - choose your preferred room with everything you need for the perfect comfortable stay
- Healthy meals - unlimited healthy brunch and dinner buffets to fuel you through your retreat week
- Escape tools - gain skills and wisdom to bring the feeling of escape and adventure home with you.
- Tribe - join the Vikasa tribe and become part of a global like-minded community plus VIP perks
Lifestyle Facilities
You’ll have access to all the wonderful Vikasa facilities which are designed to facilitate a holistic healthy lifestyle. Their world-class yoga salas are some of the best in Asia. The Vikasa Spa offers a range of rejuvenating treatments to return your body to a natural state of bliss. Their infinity pool, juice bar, private beach, and meditation rocks are all unique spaces to spend an afternoon. Relax by the pool and work on your tan, indulge in a spa or holistic treatment, or sit back with a cold coconut and take in the views from the Life Cafe.
Your Daily Escape Retreat: Yoga Adventure Schedule
The daily schedule for the Escape Retreat is a balanced mix of immersive practice, hands-on workshops, and lots of fun and inspiring adventures around beautiful Koh Samui. Start your day with the sound of tropical birds as the sun rises over our east-facing hillside home. Begin with meditation and a strong yet accessible morning practice before a robust brunch in our beautiful Life Cafe. Throughout the day you’ll have a mix of exciting activities as well as downtime and freedom to explore more or relax on your own terms. Optional evening activities are also available such as gong sound healing, ecstatic dance, and inspiring yoga talks in the Life Cafe.
- 07:00 - 07:45 Pranayama, meditation, and morning ritual
- 08:00 - 09:45 Inspiring morning yoga flow with Mikey
- 10:00 - 14:30 Brunch and adventures/activities around the island
- 14:30 - 16:30 Workshop/lecture/optional excursion
- 16:45 - 18:45 Evening practice or free time for beach, pool, siesta
- 18:45 - 21:00 Dinner and optional evening activities- sound healing/dance
Instructors
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.
Retreat location
Vikasa Yoga Retreat is located on the tropical island of Koh Samui in Thailand.
Imagine a place where people openly surrender to waves of change and transformation. Vikasa means ‘evolution’ in Sanskrit. Join the tribe and embrace personal evolution in an inspiring environment. Raise your vibrations, find meaningful connections, and experience transformation in your daily life. Yoga is not something you do. Yoga is your natural state. Vikasa believes a healthy world starts with healthy people, and every evolution starts with just one person. If you change yourself, you can change the world. They believe evolution leads to a natural progression of individuality where uniqueness is celebrated as a natural piece of the oneness we are all part of. They also believe in self-love, self-reliance, and taking responsibility for your own happiness. The self is the foundation of connection and the first step in any transformative journey.
Koh Samui is also an ideal place for a yoga retreat with outstanding natural beauty everywhere you turn. Time on Koh Samui is an opportunity to relax, unwind, explore, and focus on yourself. Enjoy the natural energy of palm trees, white sand, purple sunsets, turquoise waters, dense jungle, and exotic waterfalls. Vikasa Yoga Retreat is located in one of the most beautiful parts of the island, just next to the famous Chaweng viewpoint. Although completely secluded and private, they are just minutes away from the most beautiful beaches such as Chaweng Noi, Coral Cove, and Silver Beach. They are also just a short drive from the most popular and busy shopping and dining areas of Chaweng, Lamai, and Bo Phut. Koh Samui is rather small and easy to explore on your own.
Distances
- Chaweng and Lamai - 10 minutes
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
What's included
- All classes, workshops and Escape retreat signature experiences
- Full access to all Vikasa facilities including the infinity pool, well-being spa, cafe, and more
- Learn the tools for a healthier happier lifestyle
- Unlimited healthy brunch and dinner buffets to fuel you through your retreat week
- 6 nights accommodation in comfortable rooms at Vikasa Yoga Retreat
- A like-minded tribe to enjoy the journey alongside
- Airport transfers
What's not included
- Airfare
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Samui Airport
6 km
Transfer included
Arrival by airplane
Book your flight to arrive at Samui Airport (USM).
There are daily flights into Koh Samui from Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, and others.
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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