About this trip
This retreat is open to everyone—whether you are a Yoga Veda student or not! If you’re looking for an authentic retreat experience that you can trust, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Come and deepen your practice, rejuvenate your mind and body, and explore the beautiful island of Koh Yao NoI, Thailand. Whether you're new to Ayurveda or a seasoned practitioner, this retreat offers a unique blend of learning, growth, and relaxation for all.
For those who need to complete their in-person study requirements, we’re excited to offer a clinical component as well, led by an esteemed Ayurvedic practitioner from our Yoga Veda team. With this retreat, students will have the opportunity to gain 60 observation hours under an experienced Ayurvedic Practitioner.
Island yoga retreat center
All our classes and meals will be in the beautiful Island Yoga retreat center on Koh Yao Noi. We'll have healthy, delicious Thai food buffets for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Koh Yao Noi remains an undiscovered jewel of Thailand. Halfway between Phuket and Krabi, the island has easy access and yet free from mainstream tourism. Take a scooter ride through the rainforest and into the local village which offers local crafts and cuisine. Pristine beaches, showcase crystal blue waters and spectacular views. Capture the spellbinding sunrises. If you want to get in touch with yourself, this is the perfect island. It is a deeply restorative and magical place. It helps you let go of the crazy mind chatter... being in the calm of this space is a form of yoga in itself!
Accommodation
You can book your own accommodation of choice, there are many resorts 5 minutes walking distance from the Island Yoga Retreat center, see below some recommendations:
- Koh Yao Sea View Bungalow
https://www.kohyao-seaview-bungalow.com/
- Sunrise House, Koh Yao Noi
https://www.booking.com/hotel/th/baan-tha-khao-bungalow.en-gb.html?aid
- Baan Suan Coconut Koh Yao Noi
https://www.booking.com/hotel/th/baan-suan-coconut-ko-yao-noi.th.html?aid
About your teachers
The retreat will be led by Anne Hermans one of Yoga Veda's Teacher trainers. During the retreat in Thailand, she will be teaching morning meditation, pranayama and traditional hatha yoga (Sivananda style). For the non-Ayurveda students, she will give Ayurveda workshops in the morning, and she will lead a few sharing circles and spiritual healing sessions in the afternoons. In the evening after dinner we will end our day calmly with yin yoga, nidra or meditation. We observe mauna, noble silence, every day from our evening practice until after the morning practice.
Practical information
The retreat is from Sunday the 23rd of February till Sunday the 2nd of March. The retreat will start with a lunch at 13.00 on Sunday and will end after lunch on Sunday the 2nd of March around 15.00. If you’re traveling from a different time-zone it’s recommended to come a few days in advance to let your body slowly adjust before diving into the retreat. You can fly to Phuket or Krabi and most accommodations can arrange ampick up and ferry from there.
€100 early bird discount with code: EARLYBIRD
Feel free to contact me for more information or to sign up!
With love,
Anne
6.30-8.30 - Meditation, Pranayama & Asana practice
9.00-10.00 - Breakfast
10.00-13.00 - Ayurvedic workshops / clinical
13.00-14.00 - Lunch
14.00-16.30 - Free time / Ayurvedic consults / clinical
16.30-17.30 - Spiritual healing class
18.00-19.00 - Dinner
20.00-21.15 - Yin Yoga / Yoga Nidra
22.00 - Lights off
