koh samui, thailand 2024
Spend the week nestled in tropical paradise, embraced each morning by the sun rising over the ocean
and kindled at night by moonlight and the infinite star-scape
Experience a meaningful holiday that leaves you uplifted, inspired and radiantly alive
Sunday 20th october - saturday 26th october 2024
ko samui island, thailand
WHAT
Join us on this amazing week of living the island life with yoga and mindful meditation at our ocean front yoga shala. Feast on delicious, vibrant meals. Explore the breathtaking island of Koh Samui. Meet like minded people from all over the world whilst still having plenty of time to yourself to relax and reconnect. This retreat is a safe space to grow into a deeper realm of your body, and access the hidden depths of your heart.
Your daily island life will revolve around yoga classes in the shala over-looking the ocean, delicious and healthy organic meals, melt into thai-style massages to the sound of the waves, relaxing by the infinity pool, strolling down to the beach for a dip or take a tuk-tuk and explore the island.
WHERE / WHEN
An amazing 7 days and 6 nights in the tranquil Vikasa Retreat in Koh Samui, Thailand from Sunday 20th - Saturday 26th October 2024.
This special time away is intentional, a space purposely created to pause and turn the next page of your life slowly, living compassionately through a holistic experience.
WHO
Everybody from all fitness levels are welcomed. Whether you are new to yoga or well established in your yoga practice, you will find what you need. This retreat is all about meeting like-minded people, forge new friendships and embarking on exhilarating adventures together. Partners, friends or family not involved in yoga are also welcome to come along for the journey.
Whether your intention for the retreat is a personal break in the sun, a healing journey, a jump start into yoga or a deep transformation, this is the perfect week to break old cycles, begin new healthy ones and become more mindful overall.
OUR INTENTION
We both started our yoga teaching journey right here at Vikasa in 2014 - picture this:
Not knowing anyone and not ready for this ‘teacher training’, Jay with her dinner plate walks up to a girl sitting in the cafe.
‘Hi, can I sit here with you?’ Jay asked nervously
’Yes of course!’ Lianne replied
… and the rest is history! We spent the next month star gazing, dipping in the ocean, learning, laughing and little did we know 10 years later we would be back to where it all started…and this time with a group of you amazing souls!
We had one of the best experiences of our lives here and now we want to share the magic of Vikasa and Koh Samui with you.
We hope you will join us on this special adventure,
Jay (four) + Lianne (five) ♡
p/s four + five is our nickname for each other!
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Everything you need for a magical week at Koh Samui:
+ 6 nights accommodation at Vikasa (choose your room below)
+ a blend of yoga twice a day (flow, yin, nidra, meditation and journalling). Each session is created to help you recharge, energise and feel your absolute best. All practices are led by Jay + Lianne
+ healthy brunch and dinner buffet at Vikasa Life Café. Raw, vegan, vegetarian and non vegetarian options all available.
Trust me, the food is incredible!
+ sunset cruise around the island on our own boat on our last day
+ your own photoshoot session (optional)
+ manduka mats and yoga props provided
+ plenty of time to breathe in the salty air, stroll down to the beach, relax by the infinite pool, spend your day watching the waves or the blue skies or take a tuk-tuk to explore the island
+ new friends, reconnecting to your inner self, beautiful memories …. things money can’t buy ♡
- Exclude flights, travel insurance + transfers to/from airport
SCHEDULE
Your typical day in paradise will look something like this:
6 am – 7.30 am: Lie in or rise early to watch the stunning sunrise from your balcony. You might want to join us for a early morning dip in the ocean, or meditate with us on the rocks overlooking the ocean
8 am – 09:30 am: A juicy 90 mins yoga practice to start the day
09:30 am – 11:30 am: Enjoy your healthy brunch at Vikasa Life Cafe with the most magnificent view
11:30 am – 4 pm: This is your free time to chill by the pool, get a massage, read your book, swim in the ocean, explore the island of Samui or do nothing!
4 pm – 6 pm: 2 hours of blissful evening yoga with Yin, Nidra or gong bath
6:30 pm – 8 pm: Healthy dinner buffet at Vikasa Life Café
You will sleep well listening to the sounds of the ocean and knowing you have another day in paradise tomorrow.
island life at koh samui
Nestled into a rocky cliff overlooking the blue waters of the Gulf of Thailand, Vikasa is the ideal place for our retreat on the island of Koh Samui. The exotic location, surrounded by lush jungles and rustic secret beaches, offers a contrast our daily lives.
It is a wonderful location to unplug from the hectic demands of the modern world and to absorb the positive energy of the surrounding nature.
Vikasa is not a typical hotel. The accommodation is meant to be comfortable but simple. There are no TV’s but you can spend all day watching the waves or how the thunder rolls in without warning and clears within minutes. Here, we focus on what is really important during your stay - a transformative yoga retreat experience.
You will experience an immersion to a healthy lifestyle that will leave your body and mind feeling fresher than you would if you stayed in a five star hotel. Regardless of the room style you choose, your retreat experience will be abundant of new friends, insanely amazing food, epic memories and a week that you’ll remember forever.
See you in paradise 🏝️
choose your room:
prana cabana - twin or double
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 our most rustic and minimal accommodation and unwind in your own private terrace.
cosy space I near the beach | air-conditioning | hot water shower | private terrace/balcony
per person sharing a room: £1400 early bird // £1650 thereafter
solo occupancy: £1650 early bird // £1800 thereafter
prana cabana PLUS - twin rooms
With Vikasa's private beach just steps away from your cabana, you'll have direct access for early morning swims or late night star gazing. You'll feel miles away from home and closer to yourself than ever before as you fall asleep to the sound of the waves.
cosy space I right on the beach I air-conditioning | hot water shower I private terrace/balcony
per person sharing a room: £1550 early bird // £1750 thereafter
solo occupancy: £1850 early bird // £1950 thereafter
lotus pad - twin or double
Renew your flow each morning gazing over the calming waves or nestled in the rejuvenating tropical gardens;
Aa serene space with views of either the ocean or the tropical gardens. 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 and relax in. They’re conveniently located between the cafe and the yoga salas so you can recharge between classes.
ocean or garden view | air-conditioning| hot water shower I private terrace/balcony
per person sharing a room: £1400 early bird // £1650 thereafter
solo occupancy: £1650 early bird // £1800 thereafter
- book now -
To join us on this magical retreat at Koh Samui, Thailand, please email theyogaglowuk@gmail.com to confirm your choice of room along with any questions you may have.
You will hear back from me within 48 hours with information on how to reserve your place with a non-refundable £250 deposit. The remaining balance will be due by October 1st. Monthly payment plans are available.
Time to get excited about the retreat! We will send you your retreat guide with pack list, location and other useful information nearer the time :)
Hope you can join us on this blissful retreat by the ocean,
four + five and the team at Vikasa
faqs
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Absolutely! Many yogis arrive independantly and leave with life long friends! You can choose between booking your own private room or stay in a shared room with other people of same gender.
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This is a retreat for all levels. If you have been in my classes, you will know that I always provide options. If you’re new to yoga or feels like taking a kinder option, you will be supported. If you are looking to deepen your practice, you will be challenged and guided safely.
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you are all welcomed, whatever your gender, age, experience, intention.
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Generally about 3+ hours. 1.5 hours in the morning - meditation, morning vinyasa; 1.5 hours in late afternoon - yin yoga, yoga nidra. On one of the days we will only have morning yoga so we can go on a day trip (this is optional)
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Well, the retreat isn’t until October 2024, so plenty of time to book it off.
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Not at all. This is your retreat, your space and your time! There are plenty of space to retreat to, have a nap, read your book, journal or take a tuk tuk to explore the island
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In 3 simple steps:
1. choose your room
2. £250 non refundable deposit via bank transfer
3. the remaining balance divided by however many months left and set up a standing order!
for example:
Twin room at £1400. Pay £250 deposit in Nov 2023.
Balance of £1150 divided into 11 (from Dec 2023 - Oct 2024, there are 11 months).So £1150 divided by 11 = £104.55 a month in standing order.
Your retreat to Thailand is all paid for by October 2024, and all you have to do is pack your bags and look forward to paradise!
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All the food, transfer from airport, all the yoga and equipment and a sunset boat cruise is included in your investment. You need to pay for your own flights, travel insurance, and transfers back to the airport (unless if you are staying on longer to explore)Whilst you are here on your retreat, you need to bring enough for:- your own spending money especially if you’d like to paddle board - optional treatments / massages on site- optional day out
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We sure can! Vikasa Life Cafe is amazing and can definitely accommodate your dietary requirements. Both the breakfasts and dinners are fresh, local produce, largely vegan/vegetarian with some pescatarian options.
If you have any requirements or allergies please be sure to inform us before the retreat.
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Koh Samui is a very easy destination to get to. It really depends on your airline preference, and if you wanted a stopover to explore other cities.
1 – Fly into Bangkok (BKK) and take a flight to Koh Samui (USM) via Bangkok Airways or Thai Airways.
Other options are to fly into Singapore and take Singapore Airline to Koh Samui (USM) or fly into Malaysia and take AirAsia to Koh Samui.Please send us your travel details as soon as you have them and please don’t forget to update us if the airline changes your arrival or departure time.