8 Day Wellness Escape with Yoga, Meditation & Spa in Phuket

The retreat operates on a simple idea: you decide what your day looks like. Every morning you choose two group classes from that day's list — Hatha yoga, breathwork, chakra meditation with singing bowls, restorative yoga, qi gong, sound baths, aerial yoga, Muay Thai boxing, or Buddhist meditation, among others. Then you pick one activity: a creative workshop like mandala art therapy or Thai remedies, a 90-minute spa treatment, or a private guided meditation or movement evaluation. The staff helps you tailor it to your goals, whether that's burnout recovery, hormone balance, or just a break from work.

The setting is CC's Hideaway, a hillside property above Kata and Karon beaches in Phuket. It's a steep walk downhill to the beach, but they run a free hourly shuttle all day, and the Big Buddha monument is about a kilometer away. The retreat describes the property as 'serene elegance' — a mix of modern Thai decor, gardens, a pool with sea views, and quiet corners for reading or journaling.

A few things make this retreat stand out. The flexibility of the schedule is unusual — most retreats have a set itinerary, but here you genuinely build your own week. The teaching team is strong: Amy is a psychotherapist and 500-hour E-RYT yoga teacher with sound healing training, Stefanie has nearly 20 years teaching Hatha, Yin, and Yoga Nidra, Cristina is a sound healing facilitator, and Anastasia is a holistic nutritionist and wellness chef. You also get a daily cold-pressed juice or smoothie, and the option of the 5:2 fasting menu.

What guests tend to mention in reviews is the food, the friendliness of the staff and other guests, and how organized everything is — one reviewer noted they even packed her a lunch for the airport. The wellness program is well suited to solo travelers, and the small group size means you get personal attention without feeling crowded.

What's included

- Airport pickup and drop-off - 7 nights accommodation - 3 daily delicious and nutritious meals - Cold-pressed juice or artisan smoothie daily - Water, tea, and coffee served throughout the day - Welcome drink - Choice of 2 group classes daily: meditations, yoga, sound bath, qi gong, jungle and beach walks - Choice of 1 activity daily: creative and holistic workshops, 90-min spa treatments, private guided meditation or movement evaluation - Transportation during the retreat - Pre and post retreat support from the team

What's not included

- Flights - Travel insurance - Visa fee - Additional treatments - Laundry (per kg) - Private classes