Breathe, Flow, Glow Wellness Weekend in Phuket

This is the short, punchy version of The Yoga Lodge's longer retreats — three days and two nights in a five-bedroom private villa in Sri-Sunthorn, Thalang. The property backs onto the ocean and looks out over Surin Beach, with the pool right at the front of the house. You get a private en-suite bedroom that opens either onto the garden or the pool deck.

The program is built around giving you a proper grounding in the basics of yoga. Each day includes a session that covers key poses, with lots of variation so you get a taste of different styles — restorative, vinyasa, and a sound therapy session. The teaching is all-levels, with modifications offered so you're never left behind. Carla, the founder, trained after years of dealing with chronic anxiety and teaches with a calm, personal touch. She's supported by Davina, and together they keep the group small enough that you'll get individual attention.

The villa is the centerpiece: an enormous swimming pool, a yoga shala, and rooms that open straight onto the water. The town of Surin is a few minutes away, where you can line up a Thai massage or grab a snack. The retreat is designed to be a taster — you leave with some practical tools for breathwork and meditation, and usually a few new friends. The price for a private room is €456, and the group caps at five guests plus a handful of day guests, so space is limited.

What's included

- 2 nights accommodation in a private en-suite room - 3 daily delicious and nutritious vegetarian meals - Water, tea, and coffee served throughout the day - Daily yoga classes - Daily meditation classes - Daily pranayama (breathwork) classes - Pre and post retreat support from our team - Wifi connection

What's not included

- Airport transfers - Flights costs - Travel insurance - Visa fee - Additional treatments - Additional activities not included in the itinerary