“Build joy, balance, inner peace, and strength”
8 Day New Year Yoga and Fitness Retreat in Koh Samui, Surat Thani
Samahita Retreat, 55/20-24 Moo 4 T. Namuang Koh Samui Surat Thani 84140 Thailand
Fitness and Yoga Retreat in Thailand
Paul and the Samahita team will guide guests across the range of yoga and meditation practices, core strength work, and cycle classes. Yoga and its techniques include sitting meditation forms, focused breathwork that develops into a pranayama practice, and the physical yoga practice of asana. As in their YogaCoreCycle program, they will also incorporate core strength sessions and cycle workouts.
Meet the instructors
Paul, Gillian, & Daniel
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Highlights
- Daily yoga classes
- Daily indoor cycle classes
- Daily core fitness activities
- Daily breath and meditation classes
- Special ceremony on New Year’s Eve
- Full use of all amenities and facilities
- 7 nights modern accommodation
- All-inclusive delicious and healthy food buffet
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
7 days with instruction
Accommodation
Check-in Time:
14:00
Check-out Time:
12:00
Facilities
- Sauna
- Spa
- Steam room
- Swimming pool (outdoor)
- Air-conditioned rooms
- Café
- Dining area
- Environmentally friendly
- Lobby
- Lounge
- Meditation garden
- Restaurant
- Smoke-free property
- Special menu request
- Yoga shala
- Free Wi-Fi
- Wireless internet
- Outdoor shower
At Samahita, the rooms are perfect for quiet contemplation and relaxation, as well as for catching up on work or email while enjoying the tropical breeze. The eco-friendly buildings make use of cross ventilation, natural lighting, rainwater harvesting, and solar power.
There are rooms for couples and singles, as well as loft-style accommodations that are ideal for families or two people sharing. Samahita is beyond a hotel, more than a resort. It is a purpose-built retreat center dedicated to your wellbeing, bringing vitality into your body and mind. It is a place to learn the tools that upgrade your life, and a place to relax and enjoy time at the beach. Regardless of which room you choose, the beach, pool, dining, and practice facilities are seconds away.
Their guest rooms are in two locations on the property:
“Inhale” beachfront rooms
“Inhale” beachfront rooms are right on the beach, with 100m of its own direct beachfront, an additional pool, incredible sea views, and morning sunrise views.
3 new types:
- Beachfront private
- Beach view private
- Beach Private
Beachfront private
In these exclusive beachfront sea-facing rooms, you'll have exceptional morning sunrise views to all day beach views from both the room and deck. This is the ultimate beachfront experience. Talk about location, location, location. True beachfront living, a rare gem to find! Only seven beachfront private rooms are available.
- King size bed
- Ensuite private bathroom
- Perfect for single travelers, ideal for couples
- Maximum capacity: 2 adults, one child
- 38 sqm with a private deck
- Clear beach and sunrise views
Beach view private
Enjoy prime views just 10 meters from the beach, as well as exceptional all day beach views from both the room and deck, with a few steps to the pool and beach. Only three beach view private rooms are available.
- King size bed
- Ensuite private bathroom
- Perfect for single travelers, ideal for couples
- Maximum capacity: 2 adults, one child
- 38 sqm with a private deck
- Direct beach views
Beach private
These nature view rooms are just 20 meters from the beach. You'll be in a prime location at the beach with delightful views of nature from the room or deck, but turn a corner and in a few steps, there’s the beach. Only 10 beach private rooms are available.
- King size bed
- Ensuite private bathroom
- Perfect for single travelers, ideal for couples
- Maximum capacity: 2 adults, one child
- 38 sqm with a private deck
- Multiple views of tropical nature and Samahita's glorious tamarind tree
“Exhale” garden view rooms
“Exhale” garden view rooms are set back behind the beachfront facilities in the garden area, with a variety of quality rooms at different price points for all budgets at great value.
3 types:
- Garden private
- Garden semi-private
- Garden shared loft
Garden private
This is Samahita's classic private room, situated just 70 to 80 meters from the beach. 20 of these rooms are available.
- Suitable for singles or couples
- Maximum capacity: 2 adults, one child
- 35 sqm plus a private balcony
- Queen size bed
- Ensuite private bathroom
Garden semi-private
These are two private bedrooms with a shared bathroom, located 70m from the beach. 12 rooms are available (six semi-sets).
- Suitable for a family of four or two people sharing (but with some privacy)
- Maximum capacity: 2 adults, two children - across two semi-private rooms
- 25 sqm private-bedroom plus its own balcony
- Queen size beds
- 12 shared bathroom with separate access from adjacent semi-private room
Garden shared loft
Located 80m from the beach, this is an open plan shared room and bathroom. 24 rooms are available (12 sharing).
- Suitable for two people sharing or family of four
- Maximum capacity: 2 adults, two children
- 50 sqm plus a private balcony with table and chairs
- A duplex two bedroom, split level loft
- Queen size beds
- Private bathroom for shared occupants
In every room, you will find:
- Private nature balcony or a beachfront deck
- New optimal sleep mattresses in all private and semi-private rooms
- Fresh 100% natural non-bleach cotton sheets
- New, fresh, and comfy to touch bath towels in all rooms
- Double layer black out and sheer curtains in all private and semi-private rooms
- Sustainable and eco-natural bio bathroom toiletries
- Hot water kettle, tea mugs, water glasses, and homegrown herbal tea supplies
- Air conditioning
- Ceiling fan
- Mosquito screens for the fresh air nature effect
- Room diffuser for an essential oil in-room aroma
- Writing desk
- Refrigerator
- Personal locker drawer suitable for laptops and other personal effects
- Room safe
- Hair dryer
- Wi-Fi Internet access
- Peace, quiet, and at-home luxury in comfortable simplicity
Eco-friendly design
- Cross-ventilation of air
- Energy-saving magnetic key card
- Low energy appliances
- Reduced electromagnetic frequency (EMF) exposure due to no television
- Structured brick-work that minimizes both energy and sound loss
- Rainwater harvesting
- Photo sensor light switches
- Low-flush water-saving toilet and bathroom fixtures
The air conditioner is provided for your comfort. Please use as needed. Samahita does encourage the use of the fans and open breeze as much as possible to be conscious of the environment.
Program
The aim is for you to experience and practice yoga across its spectrum, taking care of the mental and emotional side to the different aspects of the physical.
Every morning will involve sitting and breathwork practices. Yoga asana practice will be offered on a number of levels that includes experienced self-practice, guided Vinyasa classes, explorative asana classes, and Restorative afternoon sessions.
Woven into this schedule are different core classes, and alternate cycle classes between silent-sunrise classes to mid-afternoon fun-cycle classes. You will be free to attend all sessions or choose those that are working for you on a particular day. The intention is for you to feel uplifted and clear in what to practice by the time you end the retreat.
On New Year’s Eve, there will be a special ceremony to acknowledge 2024 and welcome in 2025. The special ceremony will help you close and heal the past year, setting the energy and intention for the year coming with an impetus to follow through on it.
The rest of your time will be a nice break from all the crazy holiday happenings and commercial onslaught. Come and really enjoy a genuine holiday break.
Daily schedule
The program will begin at 17:00 on the first day of the retreat with a group welcome and departure will be at 12:00 on the last day. The schedule is subject to change at the discretion of the teacher.
- 07:00 - 07:25 Self-silent cycle
- 07:30 Meditation and breath practices
- 09:00 - 10:30 Asana practice: Either a centered or heart centered dynamic Vinyasa
- 10:00 - 13:00 Brunch buffet
- 15:00 - 15:30 Snack and refreshments
- 16:00 - 16:45 Fun fitness workout
- 17:00 Restorative asana, breath, and sitting
- 18:00 - 20:00 Dinner buffet
- 18:00 - 20:00 Steam room available
- 19:30 Evening program on certain days: Meditation, music, or dance
Instructors
Paul Dallaghan
Paul has been immersed in the practice and study of yoga, the breath, and meditative techniques for over 30 years. His dedication has come from a combination of intense practices, meditative experiences, silent retreats, and numerous pilgrimages in India, Tibet, and Thailand. He has had the good fortune to spend many rich years with his main teacher in pranayama and the meditative process, Sri O.P. Tiwari, and is now placed to carry forth these teachings and the tradition of Kuvalayananda. He was one of the dedicated few to spend years living in Mysore with Pattabhi Jois and certified by him.
Gillian Breetzke
Gill was born in South Africa and has lived in the UK, Ireland and Asia. She began her international teaching career in Inner city London schools, then on to Dublin and Yangon. She now combines her love of yoga and music in Koh Samui, a unique transformational place. She began her daily practice of yoga in 2004, training with Paul Dallaghan and Richard Freeman, and is Yoga Alliance (500RYT) and 1100 hour Centered Yoga Certified. Samahita has always been a welcoming, transformative space for her and in early 2016 she was grateful to fully embrace this magical place and call it home.
Daniel Stringer
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Daniel began practicing Yoga in his home town Bristol, U.K. in 2003. He traveled to Mysore, India in 2006 to study the Ashtanga Vinyasa system directly from the Jois family. From Mysore, he was led to Samahita in Koh Samui where he found his primary teacher Paul Dallaghan. He spent 10 years teaching in the vibrant yoga scene of Hong Kong at numerous studios including Pure Yoga and remains connected to the community. He is registered with Yoga Alliance at the ERYT 500 Level and as a Continuing Education Provider.
Location
Samahita Retreat is located on the south coast of Koh Samui, a tropical island in the Gulf of Thailand that still has long stretches of pristine beaches and unspoiled land.
The ideal setting for Thailand holiday packages, it is only about an hour away from Bangkok by air, an hour plus from Singapore, and three hours from Hong Kong. Koh Samui has the allure of a remote island paradise, but with the accessibility of the region's most popular destinations.
Situated on Laem Sor Beach, Samahita Retreat is surrounded by towering coconut trees in a quiet and spacious area with incredible sunrises and sunsets that play with the colors of the water, sand, and tropical fauna. Only a few hundred meters away is the well-known Laem Sor Pagoda, which houses the remains of Leung Poo Daeng, a realized monk.
The only other structures in the area are privately owned villas. As such, the beach at Samahita Retreat is private and virtually undisturbed, creating a beautiful, peaceful setting for you to enjoy your Thailand yoga holiday and chosen wellness package.
The main shopping areas are still within easy reach, about fifteen to thirty minutes away by car or motorbike. Samahita Retreat's gentle setting inspires long, refreshing walks on the beach or through the meandering back roads.
Distances
- Shopping areas - 15 minutes
- Samui International Airport (USM) - 45 minutes
- Bangkok - 1 hour by air
Features
Activities
- Sauna
- Spa
- Steam room
- Swimming pool (outdoor)
General
- Air-conditioned rooms
- Bar
- Environmentally friendly
- Lounge
- Restaurant
- Smoke-free property
- Special menu request
- Yoga shala
Services
- Free Wi-Fi
Food
A philosophy on food
People live on, and often for, food. And yet, the same food can shorten this life and reduce its quality. There are so many approaches to food and diet, each with its own justifications. At the simplest level, and a principle of Ayurveda and thus yoga, food should be both delicious and nutritious.
To keep it natural means that all meals are homemade without processed food, use local ingredients as much as possible, organic if available, and are a well-balanced mix of ingredients. Equally, to keep it healthy in today’s modern food environment means no sugar, no iodized salt, no MSG or related products, and only the use of stable and healthy oils and fats.
Vitality and quality of life are directly influenced by the food you take, which impacts your energy levels. It affects practice and activity progress. Samahita cares about that at their retreat center and do their best to serve you food that is natural, healthy, and absolutely delicious.
An approach to food
Your stay at Samahita, on any program or package, includes a complete offering of food across the buffets. The timing of food on the buffet is designed to support your practice and activity level. Equally, how the food was made and what are in it are vital to your reenergizing of life and how your body gets cleaner, lighter, and stronger.
Hidden ingredients like oils, salt and sugar, along with bad food combinations, are often the main culprits behind low energy, weight gain, poor digestion, disturbed sleep, and a variety of other maladies.
Samahita has a team of over 10 Thai cooks and a talented head chef. They make all the food there with care and love. Samahita also hires a large team to ensure that everything is homemade and fresh.
Complementary morning coffee and tea will be out by 06:45. Buffet items will be available from 08:15 until 13:30 and again in the evening from 18:00 until 20:00.
Samahita tries to cater for a wide variety of diets, giving raw and vegan options while also catering for those who like to eat fish and dairy. They also display all possible allergens for the guests' safety.
They make fresh juice daily in their own kitchen for the brunch buffet and offer homemade soy milk, coconut milk, cow milk, brown rice milk, and a homemade electrolyte drink. These will be fully available for both your taste buds and your cells when you stay at Samahita.
Buffet
They offer a complementary buffet to you during your stay at Samahita. Daily choices of plates will be served to you, with additional options spread out across the buffet.
- A full breakfast buffet with homemade bread, muesli, and granola
- Fresh fruits from Thailand
- Homemade selection of nut butter and jams
- Fresh and organic salads, sprouts, and seeds
- Homemade healthy salad dressings
- Raw dishes, salads, and pastes
- Fermented probiotic-rich veggies
- Vegan milk, dairy milk, and homemade electrolytes
- Freshly made juices and Thai herbal tea mixtures
- Black tea and brewed Hilltribe Coffee
- Freshly made egg options of your choice
- Delicious variety of lunch items - Thai and international
- Tasty and enjoyable variety of dinner items
- Vegan, vegetarian, and fish options
- Raw salad, fishbone broth, green detox soup, miso soup, steamed veggies, and greens
Coffee, juice, and treats bar
Available to order directly at the bar
- Organic hill tribe Thai coffee barista-style
- Bulletproof (keto) coffee
- Mocha, matcha, and vegan bulletproof coffees
- Tea, chai, and matcha green tea
- Fresh squeezed juice combinations
- Wheatgrass and gotu kola shots
- Freshly made smoothies
- Probiotic drinks
- Whey protein, vegan protein, MCT oil, cacao
- Homemade chocolate treats
- Homemade energy balls and granola bars
- Gelato homemade Italian-style ice cream
- Take-away homemade spreads and treats
- A la carte food menu
The following meals are included:
- Brunch
- Dinner
- Snacks
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Lacto-ovo Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Organic
- Raw food
- Seafood
- Other dietary requirements on request
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation
Things to do (optional)
The schedule on different programs allows for several hours in the middle of the day between sessions to wander and visit different spots. Samahita's reception staff will gladly help you organize sightseeing trips of your own.
You can hire taxis from the retreat center and also a number of tourist destinations on the island offer pick up and drop off services where you can visit local sights and night markets.
Samahita offers a full total-self-care menu of hands-on treatments, as well as float and infrared sauna therapy. Book them a la carte during your stay or save and get the best value when you book one of Samahita's value package programs: Brain Health Upgrade or Total Self-Care.
Samahita's Total Self-Care therapies are designed to induce full relaxation and revitalization, nurturing the whole body. Therapies are selected to help optimize physical, emotional, and mental health.
Their range of therapies is designed to address the special needs of your skin, muscles, joints, deep tissue, and optimal functioning of your cellular health. It will be worth the time to indulge and take care of yourself. Enjoy massages, facials, scrubs, and skin treatments.
What's included
- All training and practices for the duration of the program dates
- Yoga and core fitness classes
- New Year celebration
- Herbal steam room access from 18:00 to 20:00
- Saltwater swimming pool
- Kayaks and paddleboards
- All room facilities (air conditioning, fridge, kettle, hairdryer, safety box)
- Housekeeping and Wi-Fi Internet
- 10% service charge and applicable government tax (VAT)
- 7 nights accommodation
- Daily buffet meals and afternoon snack
- Mineral drinking water
What's not included
- First night stay in Thailand
- Airfare
- Airport transfers
How to get there
Recommended Airports
USM
Samui Airport
17 km
Transfer not provided
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flights to arrive at Samui Airport (USM). The rate for an airport transfer is 1,000 THB per car (maximum of four people) or 1,500 THB per van (larger groups, four to eight people). Rates are inclusive of VAT (government taxes). Please contact Samahita Retreat for more information.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 50% 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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