Urban Yoga & Meditation Escape in Bangkok, Thailand

The retreat takes place at Embrace Energy Yoga in central Bangkok, a yoga center run by Yogi Lalit and his team. Lalit has been teaching in Bangkok for 15 years and works as a guest trainer in Thailand, Japan, and across India. His training is solid – he studied traditional Sanskrit, yoga philosophy, and mantra chanting for his bachelor's degree, and he's currently doing a master's in yoga science and Tantra. He teaches Ashtanga, Iyengar Hatha, and Iyengar Vinyasa, and he also does healing yoga therapy, which means the sessions can be adjusted if you have a specific physical issue or a lot of stress to work through.

Days start with a yoga class – morning sessions are more energizing, evening ones are gentler and more about grounding. There's also a daily meditation and a daily pranayama session, which is a big part of the program here. Yoga therapy is included as part of the teaching, so if you come with something specific – back pain, anxiety, trouble sleeping – Lalit can give you practices to take home. The group is capped at ten people, so there's room to ask questions and get individual attention.

Between sessions you have time to explore. The retreat is near Silom and Saladeng, so you can walk to Lumpini Park for a stroll, hit the shopping malls, or wander the markets. There's an optional cultural excursion on day two that takes you to temples and iconic Bangkok spots. The schedule is flexible – the host says it can change depending on who's there and when you arrive – so don't expect a rigid itinerary.

The accommodation is a partner hotel close to the yoga center, with private rooms that have air conditioning, Wi-Fi, and a private bathroom. The retreat price includes two nights, three days, all meals, and the full yoga program, but not flights, transfers (though they can arrange a pickup for an extra charge), or extra treatments.

What's included

- 2 nights accommodation in a private hotel room - 3 daily meals (lunch, dinner, and breakfast) - Daily yoga classes - Daily pranayama classes - Daily meditation classes - 1 hour treatment - Wi-Fi connection - Welcome drink - Specialized workshops - Group excursions/activities

What's not included

- Airport transfers - Travel insurance - Flights costs - Visa fee - Additional treatments - Additional activities not listed in the itinerary