Warm up this Winter in Thailand: Relax, Rejuvenate, & Balance

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Warm up this Winter in Thailand: Relax, Rejuvenate, & Balance
Koh Pha Ngan, Thailand
Feb 1 - 10, 2023
Group size: 7 - 10
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$2,750
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About your trip

Do not miss out on this adventure; full of movement and culture. 


-Explore some place new in the world and within.  

-Be brave & experience hidden magic within our world but also uncover some hidden places in your heart.  

-Now is the opportunity, fully supported and fully guided. 


This retreat has been co-created with love by Anna & Angela. The two of us met over 7 years ago, in one of Angela's studios. Anna is also an entrepreneur & world culture photographer.  We are both world travelers, who love teaching and practicing yoga. 


Community building and connection will be a significant part of this retreat.  We will grow to know each other, ourselves and the locals.  


Anna has spent many months in Thailand and will be utilizing these friendships to bring us authentic experiences.  We are excited to reunite with many of her MAGICAL friends and guides.   


This is not your average yoga retreat.  We will be doing yoga asana along the way, but this retreat is geared for the SEEKER & adventurous soul . You will experience city, jungle, lake life & of  course island life in ONE. 


We will arrive and gather for our first meet in Bangkok. This will give you the opportunity to rest and freshen up from your worldly travels into this far away land. Maybe enjoy a massage or a bath.  


Once everyone arrives, we will travel together on an intercontinental flight to Surat Thani. (Booked by us.) 


Be prepared to soak up the Jungle life, in your eco treehouse, forest bathing.  Think wildlife safari, & ancient lake explorations. Some of you may venture out to the Elephant sanctuary to meet and care for these wise creatures. We will spend a few days in the jungle & on the lake.


After 4 nights of adventure, we will head out to Koh Pha Nhang island, for some relaxation & island life.


While on the island we will be immersed into the culture with a “Private Food Tour” of the island, along with daily yoga practice, mediation Guidance, coca ceremony, full moon party, scuba diving, beach days, & plenty of introspective time.


Payments plans are optional & deposits are non-refundable.  You won’t want to miss this anyway. 



FLIGHT ASSISTANCE & RECOMMENDATIONS

Book 2 flights ONE WAY in & out of Bangkok (BKK) 

+ 1 intercontinental flight from Ko Samui (USM) to (BKK) * will be booked together. 

I find that you get better pricing and more control over your departure/arrival times 


-arrival into BKK as soon as Feb 1, 2023, and no later than Feb 2, 2023, 10am. 

-departure from BKK no earlier than Feb 10, 2023, 4pm and before Feb 11, 2023 


*If you are in a hurry to get home or are looking for ways to condense time away; you have an option to fly directly from Kho Samui (USM) this may be a little extra in points/$ but you may get home faster. For this option you would book to depart either Feb 9 or 10th.  Ask for assistance. 



What's included

Lodging

Experience true Thailand in the city, eco resorts & private island villa with pools & yoga shala

Koh Pha Ngan Food Tour

We have partnered up to bring the island food experience to you. Meals are not included, so you are open to purchase what you would like from select restaurants, plus some free roaming meals.

Cocoa Ceremony

Open your heart through the ceremonial celebration of Cocoa. Traditionally used by the Mayans & Aztecs.

Yoga

Yoga Flows, Knowledge & Lifestyle

Wildlife Safari

Wake up with the sun and explore an ancient jungle lake in search of elephants, monkeys & lizards.

Full Moon Party

Iconic & Unpredictable; the full moon party is a must when on the island.

Special Guest

Local Meditation teacher guides us through what is means to meditate & how we can get there.

Elephant Care Program

We will meet & help a local elephant rescue. Bring clothes that can get muddy.

Floating Lake Camp

For two nights we will reside in floating houses that bring us closer to the ancient energy provided by Lake Cheow Lan.

Flight: Bangkok/Surat

Intercontintal flight: Bangkok to Surat Thani on 2/2/2023 will be included.

What's not included

Airfare

From US to/from Bangkok (BKK)

Airfare

From Ko Samoi to Bangkok for departure

Meals

You will have the opportunity to nourish yourself with the items of your choice.

1: ARRIVE IN BANGKOK

1: ARRIVE IN BANGKOK image

Get Grounded, Freshen Up & Gather

As the butterfly travels, so do we. 


Today we meet in Bangkok, Thailand.  (I'm so excited to add this to our itinerary)

You finally made it, let your custom adventures begin!


Once you arrive, you and fellow travel companions will be greeted 

and transported to a nearby hotel.

  

You will have the opportunity to relax and unwind.  


Some may choose a comfortable nap and others may hit the town in private cars. 

Both are best and you do not need to choose now.  


Let the worry and stress go. 


You are united with your Thailand Family for the next several days. 


Gym, Spa, Lobby Lounge & Restaurant, Pool and more. 


**Spa services additional but are of option. 


And remember, when traveling through exotic & bustling cities, remember to:

 “go with the flow”.  Your senses will be alert and alive. 


(photo is for fun)

2: ANCIENT RAINFORST

2: ANCIENT RAINFORST  image

Travel to & Root in our ECO-Tree Houses

As the bamboo grows, so do we.  


Together we will rise and enjoy breakfast (included).


Our journey continues.  


We will travel to the airport as a group & take an intercontinental flight to Surat Thani, Thailand. (included) 

  

Known in Thai as ‘City of Good People’, Surat Thani was once the seat of the ancient Srivijaya empire. Sitting east of the Khao Sok National Park & Phucket, while sitting west of the famous Thai islands Ko Pha Ngan & Koh Samui, this city is a common stop amongst travelers.  


Surrounded by lush greenery, inside a jungle older than the Amazon, you will find yourself settling in and “forest bathing”.  An opportunity to start connecting once again to Mother Earth. 


Together we will explore our new territory, get grounded and gather for yoga.


(photos of actual rooms) 



3: JUNGLE BY CANOE

3: JUNGLE BY CANOE image

White Limestone Cliffs & Wild Trips

As the limestone reaches toward the heavens, so do we. 


Wake up to a traditional Thai breakfast and get your day bag ready for the journey deeper inside the Khao Sok Jungle.


First, we will visit an Elephant Sanctuary and spend some time with local rescue elephants. 


Later, traveling by Long Tail Boat, we make our way deeper into the Khao Sok Rainforest & National Park, towards our home for the next two nights, floating on top of Cheowlan Lake. 


(photo of jungle palm trees from google)

4: CHEOWLAN LAKE

4: CHEOWLAN LAKE image

Floating Homes & Fresh Water

As the birds sings gratitude, so do we. 


Together we explore and grow strong as we observe the wildness around us. 

In the morning we enjoy a communal breakfast and yoga.  


Lots of lake activities to choose from or lounge around the lake-houses.

(photo of actual floating rooms-sadly cropped-google is your friend)

5: JUNGLE-SEA-MOON

5: JUNGLE-SEA-MOON image

Thai Islands & Full Moon Party

As the full moon dances, so do we.


Today, is the full moon.  A beautiful day for us all to embrace the changes and recharge under the light of night. 


Waking up with the sounds of the jungle and the sunrise peaking over the mountains, who knows what wildlife we may see: birds, fish, monkeys, or a rare sighting of wild elephants.


Then the day gets active, as we travel from the mainland to Koh Pha Ngang Island. 


Upon checking into the villa and taking a small rest, we will prepare for the Full Moon Party. It’s gonna be a wild ride. 


- Bus Ride to Donsak Pier

- Donsak Ferry & Ocean Ride  

-Check In to your new private Island Villa 

-Full Moon Party



(Photo from Google, Iconic Full Moon Party (optional) but available)




6: RELAX & REJUVEN8

6:  RELAX & REJUVEN8 image

Sand, Meditation, & Community

As the flowers breathe in, so do we. 


Waking up to familiar sounds of paradise, we begin to enjoy the ebb & tide of journey. Recouping from Full Moon Party, todays' opportunities bring us closer together through action & stillness. 




-Yoga 

-Special Guest & Meditation Guide

- Food tour & local fun


(photo of actual beach) 

7: ON ISLAND TIME

7: ON ISLAND TIME image

Exploration, Yoga, & Healing

As the palm trees smile, so do we. 


During the day, we will spend time together, practice our asanas & explore the island. 


-Scuba or Beach Day

-Cacao ceremony 

-Yoga

-Food Tour






(Photo from Google of the Cacao Plant)

8: DEEPER CONNECTIONS

8: DEEPER CONNECTIONS image

Night Market, Culture, & Comfort

As the sands surrender, so do we.  


Explore the island, beaches, and local businesses today.  


Beginning the day with a flow & breakfast, afterwards an eclectic array of options leads us deeper into our connection with the island & the locals. 


Continuing our food tour through the island, the night market provides a traditional look & taste into Thai culture.  


-Beach Day

-Night Market & Shopping

-Yoga Flow

-Thai Massage (optional)


(Photo from your private villa)

9: RISE & SHINE

9: RISE & SHINE image

Non-Attachment & Away We Go

As the north star shines bright, so do we. 


Today is the last full day on the island.  

We will use today to revisit what we have experienced and how we have grown.  


We will eat the last meal on our food tour and take ritual time to thank the island and each other.


-Yoga

-Tattoos

-Food Tour


(photo of thai beach)

10: FINALE

10: FINALE image

Cohesion & Community - Yoga & Final Breakfast

As the sun rises to begin again, so do we. 



Today is the final farewell & gathering at our home away from home. 


-Yoga class and check out. 


We ferry to Kho Sumai together.  


**Here you have an option:


# 1 Book your flight directly to the states from this Island. 


#2 Join us back to Bangkok and stay again in hotel.  This will be most simple, & exciting for those not interested in 9 hour+ layovers in Bangkok & middle of the night airport navigations.  


The hotel this evening will be included & we will pre-purchase the intercontinental flight together (this flight is not included but budget $100-$120. We will share this info once we have everyone's final details.) 


Once checked-in and settled you are free again to roam Bangkok or relax at the hotel. Most will travel in group or sit back and relax at pool. 


The options are yours <3 


-Yoga in the evening





(photo to inspire you, let us take one similar of you!)

11: FLY OUT

11: FLY OUT image

Departure Day

If you have not left already, today is our last together. 


Hotel check-out is 11:00am.


You are open to stay in Bangkok and explore on your own or make way to the airport for your departure flight. 


The hotel offers shuttle service.

Map of the trip locations

A. Koh Pha Ngan, Thailand

Koh Pha Ngan, Thailand

About your organizer

Anna Leona is a yoga teacher and culture photographer. She spends most of her time abroad working with various cultures & environmental movements. Angela founded multiple yoga studies in the PNW and continues to nourish and guide yogis from around the world to follow their hearts & dreams.

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