Wellness Escape with Daily Yoga and Meditation in Kampot, Cambodia

The Yoga Palace is a genuinely local place. It's owned and operated by a Khmer family, and staying here means you're part of their household, eating Sina's cooking and getting a feel for everyday Cambodian life. The retreat itself is small, so you get personal attention from Jake, who has a Master's in Psychology and years of experience facilitating retreats, and the other instructors—Emily, a Yoga Alliance certified teacher, and Noah, who has two decades of practice and is also a Structural Integration practitioner.

Every day starts with a 7:00 morning yoga class inspired by the 5 Tibetan Rites, focusing on core stability, strength, flexibility, and alignment. The evening class at 17:15 is usually more restorative or Yin, often with meditation woven in. After lunch, the afternoon is yours—you can visit a nearby pool, relax at the center, or explore Kampot's natural sites. Optional workshops run five times a week, covering things like breathing techniques, yoga philosophy, or even basic Khmer language lessons. Evenings wind down with a 20:00 meditation session, practicing mindfulness, compassion, or candle gazing.

What really sets this retreat apart is the included Structural Integration session. It's a form of bodywork that works on the fascial network, helping to improve posture and release chronic tension. The specialist has over 25 years of experience. The insights from this session are used to tailor your yoga instruction throughout your stay, so you get a more personalized practice.

The location is peaceful, surrounded by green fields and traditional Cambodian homes, yet only minutes from Kampot's center. You'll have views of Bokor Mountain from the rooftop practice space, and the sunsets are something people remember. This is a retreat that balances structured practice with freedom, and it works for beginners and experienced yogis alike.

What's included

- 7 nights accommodation - 3 daily vegetarian/vegan meals - Unlimited purified water, tea, and coffee - Daily yoga classes (2 per day) - Daily meditation classes - 30-minute Structural Integration (Rolfing) session - Specialized workshops (5 times weekly) - Pre and post retreat support - Free WiFi - Free parking

What's not included

- Flights - Travel insurance - Visa fees - Additional treatments and activities - Airport transfers (available for €43 per person)