The retreat runs for four nights and four days. It starts in the afternoon at Ong Lang Garden on Phu Quoc, and the listed start date is Monday 28 December 2026. A four-night stay from that date covers New Year's Eve, and the retreat is pitched as a way to start 2027. Note that part of the organiser's write-up seems to be carried over from an earlier retreat: it mentions Koh Samui, Thailand and dates of 19–23 January. Confirm the dates and venue with Renée before booking flights.

Days are built around two things Renée is trained in: yoga and food. Expect a yoga class most mornings and a gentler session or stretching later in the day. Meals are designed by a dietitian who is also a working chef. She teaches cooking for a living, so it's likely the food conversations will be practical. Think what to cook, how to build a plate, and what to do with what you learned when you get home. Don't expect a lecture.

That is the main difference from a typical beach yoga retreat. Most yoga retreats have a yoga teacher and a kitchen team, and the two never really talk. Here they're the same person. If you have questions about energy, digestion, eating for training, or a specific dietary need, you can ask someone with the credentials to answer properly.

Renée Chan leads the whole programme. She is a Registered Dietitian, chef, culinary instructor and yoga teacher. She ran a retreat in Bali before the pandemic and is now bringing the format back to Southeast Asia. She appears to be based in Canada. The listing mentions British Columbia Dietitian/Nutritionist health benefits, which may let some guests claim part of the cost.

Ong Lang is on Phu Quoc's west coast, north of the busier Duong Dong and Long Beach area. It's known for calmer water, sunset views over the Gulf of Thailand and a slower pace than the island's resort strip. Free time can go on swimming, walking the beach or heading into Duong Dong's night market for a look around.

Practical notes: flights to Phu Quoc are not included. You'll be picked up at the airport on arrival and taken back on the last day. The ticket is sold through Eventbrite, which adds fees. The organiser says you can pay Renée directly by credit card (with a small card fee) or by e-transfer to avoid them.

What's included

- 4 nights at the retreat venue in Ong Lang, Phu Quoc - Daily yoga sessions led by Renée Chan - Nutrition guidance from a Registered Dietitian - Meals during the retreat - Airport pickup on arrival - Airport drop-off on departure

What's not included

- International and domestic flights to Phu Quoc - Eventbrite booking fees (avoidable by paying the organiser directly) - Credit card processing fee if paying by card - Travel insurance - Vietnam visa costs - Personal expenses and optional outings

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