Nov 27 to Dec 7, 2027

Koh Samui, Thailand

Hosted by Daniel Rama & Ness Baker

A 100-hour immersive designed for experienced practitioners and teachers ready to deepen their practice through advanced movement, functional anatomy, meditation, breathwork, and mindful teaching methodology.

Check-in November 27
Check-out December 7

This is not a beginner training.

The BALANCE Intensive is designed for practitioners who already have a solid foundation and are ready to refine the quality of their practice from the inside out. While the curriculum naturally develops teaching ability, the primary focus is personal transformation. Better teachers are first dedicated students.

Throughout ten immersive days, you'll strengthen your understanding of movement, anatomy, breath, meditation, and self-inquiry while surrounded by a community of equally passionate practitioners.

Prerequisites

• 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training or
• Minimum two years of consistent yoga or movement practice

This immersive blends traditional yogic practice with modern movement science, creating a balanced approach to sustainable strength, mobility, and mindful teaching.

Inversions & Arm Balances

Develop confidence in advanced skills through intelligent progressions, partner work, and individualized coaching.

Functional Anatomy & Biomechanics

Learn how the body truly moves so you can practice—and teach—with greater clarity, efficiency, and longevity.

Hatha Fusion Methodology

Study intelligent sequencing, alignment principles, and the subtle mechanics that make advanced practice feel lighter and more sustainable.

Meditation & Self-Inquiry

Cultivate consistency in meditation while exploring practices that develop awareness, resilience, and authentic presence.

Functional Mobility & Strength

Blend contemporary mobility training with traditional yoga to build resilient joints, healthy connective tissue, and lasting movement capacity.

Teaching Methodology

Develop greater confidence through hands-on teaching practice, supportive peer feedback, and individualized mentorship.

✔ Deep dive into fascia and structural integration

✔ Explore traditional and modern pranayama techniques

✔ Receive individualized coaching in small teaching groups

✔ Refine rhythm, cueing, voice and presence

✔ Learn practical assessment tools for movement and mobility

✔ Build a sustainable personal practice you can carry home

06:15–09:30 — Morning Practice & Pranayama

09:30–10:30 — Breakfast

10:30–11:30 — Rest & Integration

11:30–13:30 — Asana Lab

13:30–14:30 — Lunch

14:30–16:30 — Anatomy / Methodology

16:30–18:30 — Workshop

18:30–20:00 — Dinner

Schedule shown as an example. Final timetable may vary.

Daniel Rama

Recognized as a teacher of teachers, Daniel combines years of immersive Hatha yoga practice with a deep understanding of functional anatomy and modern movement science.

Having personally rebuilt his body following significant injuries, his teaching bridges traditional yoga with evidence-informed movement principles, helping students develop practices that are both powerful and sustainable.

Ness Baker

Ness offers an empowering and accessible approach to yoga that blends playfulness with precision. Her teaching encourages students to explore their limits with curiosity, while fostering an atmosphere of connection and growth. Whether guiding advanced asana or creative flow, Ness provides a supportive space for practitioners to expand their skills and embody joy in movement.

Nestled along Koh Samui's peaceful southern coastline, Samahita Retreat offers an environment intentionally designed for deep practice, recovery, and focused learning.

Unlike a traditional resort, Samahita has spent more than two decades cultivating a space where yoga, breathwork, movement, and holistic wellbeing naturally coexist. Practice takes place in beautiful open-air yoga shalas just steps from the sea, while spacious gardens, quiet beachfront paths, and dedicated meditation areas invite moments of reflection between sessions. 

Beyond the classroom, you'll enjoy access to two saltwater swimming pools, a beachfront lounge, a sea-view fitness centre, herbal steam room, wellness facilities, and peaceful spaces designed to help you recover as deeply as you train. 

For ten days, your only responsibility is to practice, learn, rest, and grow.

Your training includes nine nights of accommodation at Samahita Retreat, where comfort, simplicity, and wellbeing come together to support an immersive learning experience.

Accommodation options range from shared lofts to spacious private suites, each offering comfortable ensuite rooms designed for rest and recovery between full training days.

Nutrition is an integral part of the experience.

Brunch and dinner are thoughtfully prepared each day using fresh, whole-food ingredients, with an emphasis on nourishing meals that sustain high levels of physical and mental performance. Samahita has become well known for its exceptional cuisine, preparing meals in-house with locally sourced ingredients whenever possible while accommodating a wide range of dietary requirements. 

Whether you're enjoying a meal overlooking the ocean, sharing conversations after practice, or simply unwinding beside the pool, every aspect of the environment is designed to support your learning journey.

• Yoga teachers wanting to refine their teaching

• Experienced practitioners ready to deepen their practice

• Movement enthusiasts looking to build sustainable strength and mobility

• Professionals seeking a focused period of personal growth

• Returning BALANCE graduates looking to continue their journey