5 Day Beachside Yoga and Meditation Retreat in Port Dickson, Malaysia

The retreat is hosted by Guruji Murugan Chillayah, founder of the World Yoga Association and a Mahaguru in traditional Indian arts including Yoga, Silambam, Kuttu Varisai, and Varma Kalai. With over three decades of practice, he teaches yoga not just as physical postures but as a complete system with roots in Hindu culture and yogic science. Sessions are structured to include anatomy and physiology, yogic philosophy, and history, alongside the daily asana classes. Expect a teaching style that one recent guest described as 'firm but patient, inspiring and knowledgeable.'

The schedule is consistent for most of the week. Mornings start with Kshatriya yoga and meditation at seven, followed by breakfast, and then beachside activities like cycling. Evenings bring Hatha yoga, meditation, and mantra chanting before dinner. Afternoons include time for self-reflection and free relaxation, so the pace never feels rushed. This is a chance to step away from a busy schedule and simply follow a daily routine that supports the practice.

You are staying in a private hotel room, a whole unit with an ensuite bathroom, air conditioning, a desk, and daily housekeeping. The property sits near the beach in Port Dickson, surrounded by tropical residential gardens and featuring a swimming pool. The area is quiet and laid-back, a typical Malaysian coastal town that gets you away from the city without being remote.

Port Dickson itself is a stretch of coastline on the Strait of Malacca. The retreat location is close enough to the beach for morning walks and bicycle rides. There's a free excursion to a local temple as part of the program. As one participant put it, 'There is so much more to yoga than just positions taught in Europe'—that sums up the approach here. The world yoga certificate and traditional gifts like a Tulsi Japa mala and a handwoven meditation mat are meaningful takeaways from the week.

What's included

- Airport Pickup & Drop-off - 5-day (4-night) accommodation - Daily delicious and nutritious meals (vegetarian & vegan available) - Water, tea, and coffee - Daily yoga classes - Daily meditation classes - Daily pranayama classes - Immersive learning about Hindu traditions and culture - Inner spiritual cleansing with traditional yogic practices - Free excursions to sites of interest (temple visit — cultural studies) - Daily beachside activities (including: bicycling) - Yoga mats — may use mats provided by the organizer - Pre and post retreat support from our team - Luggage storage - Parking - Wifi connection - FREE Gifts: Tulsi Japa mala (for meditation) - FREE Gifts: Traditional handwoven natural plant-fiber meditation mat - FREE Gifts: World Yoga Certificate of Participation (upon completion)

What's not included

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