Private 6-Day Yoga and Restoration Retreat on Koh Samui

The retreat starts with your arrival and a meeting with your dedicated teacher to talk through your experience, any injuries, and what you want from the week. Mornings start with a dynamic Vinyasa or Hatha flow around sunrise, and evenings wind down with Yin and restorative yoga, often with sound healing. In the afternoons, a few times a week, you'll do Reformer Pilates at the Isla studio—something you won't find at other yoga retreats on Samui—plus beachfront mat classes on the sand.

Workshops happen every other day, covering breathwork and the basics of yoga philosophy, not as a lecture but as a practical part of your practice. There's also a half-day island excursion and a restorative spa treatment included, which you can fit in around your free time. The whole program is built so you have generous empty afternoons—time to swim, read, walk to Fisherman's Village, or book an extra massage.

The instruction is led by the Isla team, founded by May, with teachers like Nek, who's mentioned in guest reviews for being patient and attentive. Because it's a small operation with its own studio and cafe, you get continuity rather than a rotating roster of strangers. The pace is gentle, but the classes are real work—guests mention that sessions are both enjoyable and strenuous.

The setting matters as much as the practice. You're on Bophut Beach, a calm, upscale stretch on the north-east coast, ten minutes from the airport and walking distance to the restaurants and markets of Fisherman's Village. The hotel is a genuine 5-star boutique beachfront property, and the Deluxe Seaview rooms open directly onto the water. You get the privacy of a hotel and the attention of a small retreat, rather than a big group experience.

For anyone recovering from burnout, this is designed as a proper rest. The light schedule, the sea views, the sound healing in the evening—it all works toward helping you leave lighter than you came. But it's not a strict wellness bootcamp; it's flexible enough to suit a beginner or a more experienced practitioner.

What's included

- Airport Pickup & Drop-off - 5 nights at a 5-star beachfront hotel (Deluxe Seaview or Deluxe) - 3 daily delicious and nutritious meals - Your own dedicated yoga teacher for your stay - 2 daily yoga sessions — morning dynamic Vinyasa/Hatha flow and evening Yin / restorative practice - Reformer Pilates + beachfront mat classes (2–3x a week) - Workshops every other day — breathwork and yoga philosophy - Curated lunches and dinners by Isla Café, plus daily hotel breakfast - 1 restorative spa treatment - 1 curated island excursion (half-day) - Sound healing woven into your evening practice - Welcome amenities on arrival - Dedicated concierge support throughout - Round-trip airport transfers and all ground transport, wifi, parking

What's not included

- Flights costs - Travel insurance - Visa fee - Additional activities not included in the itinerary - Alcoholic drinks - Personal expenses and gratuities