6-Day Women's Wellness & Yoga Self-Healing Retreat in Koh Yao Noi, Thailand

The retreat runs for six days and five nights at Island Yoga on Koh Yao Noi, a secluded island in Thailand's Phang-nga province. Each morning starts with sunrise Tai Chi on the beach from 6 to 7 AM, followed by coffee or tea and a guided meditation session at the yoga shala. The meditation rotates through Japa Mantra, pranayama, silent sitting, and chakra work. From 8 to 9:30 AM, there's an energizing morning yoga class – open to all levels, with each teacher bringing a different style, so you can check the weekly board to see what's on offer. After a vegetarian buffet breakfast at the Yogi Cafe, the rest of the morning is free for the pool, the beach, or exploring the island on a scooter.

Afternoons are given over to the specialized women's health workshops that make this retreat distinctive. Lisa Levine, a practitioner with 35+ years of experience, leads sessions combining traditional teachings from Maya and Chinese medicine with practical self-care. You'll learn abdominal self-massage, basic Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practices, and other at-home techniques. These workshops are hands-on and taught in a way that's accessible even if you've never encountered this material before. The evening yoga class from 4 to 5:30 PM is a yin-restorative style, designed to balance the body after the day's activity. Evenings might involve sunset watching, sound baths, or gathering with the community for a meal.

What makes this retreat different from the typical yoga holiday is the depth of the teaching around women's health. It's not just a yoga class with a massage thrown in – it's a structured program where you actively learn how to care for your own body, with techniques that reinforce whatever medical or holistic care you're already receiving. The setting supports this introspective work: a small, quiet island where you're surrounded by nature, free from the distractions of mainstream tourism. The accommodation ranges from budget dorms to private A/C bungalows, all within a village-like atmosphere where you can easily connect with other guests or find your own space.

What's included

- 5 nights accommodation - 3 delicious vegetarian buffet breakfasts - Daily yoga classes (morning active + evening yin) - Daily meditation classes - Daily pranayama classes - Sunrise Tai Chi on the beach - 1 hour massage treatment - Specialized workshops on women's health and self-care - Abdominal self-massage workshop - Basic TCM practices workshop - Group excursions/activities - Swimming pool access - Beachfront cafe - Water, tea, coffee served throughout the day - Wifi connection

What's not included

- Airport transfers - Flights costs - Travel insurance - Visa fee - Additional activities not included in the itinerary (sound baths, boat trips, kayak trips)