6-Day Women's Self-Care & Yoga Retreat on Koh Yao Noi, Thailand

The structure of each day is simple and repeatable, which is what makes it work. Mornings begin with Tai Chi on the beach at 6 AM – you're watching the sun come up over the Andaman Sea while moving through slow, deliberate forms. That's followed by a meditation session at the yoga shala using a mix of techniques – Japa Mantra, pranayama, silent sitting, chakra work – so you get exposed to different styles rather than just one. The main yoga class runs from 8 to 9:30 and is energetic and dynamic, the kind of practice that gets your blood moving and leaves you ready for breakfast. Lisa and the other teachers each bring their own style, so classes stay fresh even if you're here for a longer stay. Breakfast at the Yogi Cafe runs until 10:30 – a buffet of local vegetarian dishes that changes daily. The afternoons are when this retreat differentiates itself from a standard yoga holiday. Lisa runs specialized workshops focused on women's health, drawing on her background in Chinese Medicine and Maya abdominal therapy. You'll learn abdominal self-massage techniques, basic TCM concepts like meridian flows and warming practices, and get a deeper understanding of how your reproductive, digestive, and pelvic systems are connected. These sessions are delivered with a practical, hands-on approach – you're not just listening to theory, you're actually learning techniques you can take home. There's also a one-hour massage included in the package, which is a nice chance to just switch off. Evening yoga from 4 to 5:30 is the opposite of the morning session – yin and restorative, holding poses for longer periods to release tension and prepare the body for rest. After that, the evenings are yours. You might join a group activity from the weekly board – sound baths, boat trips, kayak excursions – or just find a spot to watch the sunset. The retreat runs at the Nature Lodge resort, a family-owned property with a handful of bungalows and dorms spread through tropical gardens. It's not a luxury eco-resort – it's more of a no-frills, community-focused yoga village. But the rooms are clean, the shared spaces are comfortable, and the beach right in front is genuinely beautiful.

What's included

- 5 nights accommodation (choose from shared dorm or private room) - 3 vegetarian buffet breakfasts - Delicious vegetarian buffet breakfast daily - Water, tea, and coffee served throughout the day - Daily yoga classes - Daily meditation classes - Daily pranayama classes - Daily Tai Chi on the beach at sunrise - 1 hour massage treatment - Specialized workshops on women's health and self-care - Abdominal self-massage workshop - Basic TCM practices workshop - Group excursions and activities - Swimming pool and beachfront cafe access - Free WiFi - Wifi connection

What's not included

- Airport transfers - Flights costs - Travel insurance - Visa fee - Additional activities not included in the itinerary (e.g., sound baths, boat trips, kayak trips) - Lunches and dinners (other than breakfast) - Personal expenses - Optional extra spa treatments