6 Day Luxury Yoga & Wellness Escape in Phuket

The retreat is run by the Mangosteen Ayurveda & Wellness Resort, which occupies an entire hillside in Rawai, Phuket's quieter southern district. The resort has 50 villa-style rooms spread across 25,000 square meters of gardens, with views towards Phi Phi Island and the surrounding sea. Because it's adults-only, the atmosphere stays peaceful, and there are no children around the pool or the yoga sala.

Daily life here follows a simple rhythm. Mornings start with a 60-minute yoga class, which might be led by Koong, who trained in Rishikesh and specialises in Vinyasa Flow, or by Ann, who teaches Hatha, Ashtanga, and Aerial yoga and came from Kata Hot Yoga in Phuket. Orlando, another instructor, focuses on Hatha with a lot of attention to Yoga Therapy and spine health, and his sequence work is particularly good for people dealing with stiffness or back trouble. Afternoons bring a second class, often with a meditation or pranayama breathing session attached. Between classes, there's time to use the gym, swim in the saltwater pool (open 24 hours), or take the shuttle down to Nai Harn Beach.

The food is vegan for the wellness program, with some vegetarian options, and you can ask for a non-vegan Thai meal if you want one. Meals are served three times a day, and there are health drinks included — things like booster wheatgrass shots with triphala, or evening veggie drinks. The Ayurvedic doctor on site, Dr. Nezeem, can guide you on food choices and treatments if you want that level of input.

The villas themselves are a big part of the experience. They were designed by Australian artist John Underwood, who used a lot of teak wood, terracotta floors, and rich Thai textiles, so the rooms feel more like a boutique hotel than a standard resort block. There are five villa categories, from the 58-square-meter Superior Garden Villa up to the Royal Balcony Jacuzzi Villa, which sits high on the hillside with sea views and space for three adults. Whether you pick the cheapest room or the largest, you're in your own private space rather than sharing with strangers.

What's included

- 5 nights accommodation in your own private villa - 3 daily vegan meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) - 5 health drinks (booster wheatgrass shots with triphala or evening veggie drinks) - 2 daily 60-minute yoga classes including meditation or breathwork - 30-minute spa or massage experience per person - Shuttle service to the beach during free time - Access to the gym and saltwater pool (open 24 hours)

What's not included

- Airport transfers (available for 2,600 THB per round trip) - Additional yoga or meditation classes (750+ THB per person) - Flights - Travel insurance - Personal expenses - Additional spa treatments beyond the included 30-minute session