Yoga

"Yoga is an exact science. It aims at the harmonious development of the body, the mind and the soul. May you shine as a dynamic yogi!" -Swami Sivananda

"Yoga is a profound art and science developed thousands of years ago. Through the practice of yoga, body mind and heart are united awakening the spiritual energy within. "

Today, people are exploring yoga for many reasons. These range from managing stress, to preventative health measures, healing the body and quieting the mind. To practice yoga in Thailand offers you the opportunity to have a closer connection with nature.

Kamalaya Koh Samui is a perfect place for your yoga practice, with its resources ranging from the semi-outdoor hilltop Yoga Pavilion and open Yoga Sala to the enclosed Yantra Hall. Kamalaya's in-house yoga instructors offer personal and group yoga classes and regular programs for both novice and advanced practitioners. Styles offered are Ashtanga Vinyasa, Kundalini, and Hatha, along with pranayama, sound yoga and meditation.

Kamalaya's extensive menu of complementary therapies and holistic medicine provides extra support to your yoga practice. Over 70 treatments from Thailand, India, China and the West are available for you to enhance your personal wellbeing. These range from acupuncture and therapeutic massage, many treatments from Ayurveda (yoga's sister life science), spinal care and medical massage to nutritional counseling. Thailand's traditional form of massage is very complementary to the practice of yoga.

Recently Kamalaya launched their Yoga Synergy Retreats. Suitable for complete beginner level, these retreats give you an authentic introduction to all aspects of yoga; body, breath, mind and yoga philosophy with the added synergy of the instructors, facilities, wellness treatments, healthy cuisine and an inspiring setting within nature and tropical climate of Koh Samui, Thailand. Yoga Fusion retreats are suitable for those who are beginner/intermediate level and wish to experience different yoga styles, deepen their understanding of yoga, relate yoga to their lifestyle and develop a personal practice.

In addition, Kamalaya is attracting world-renowned teachers to Thailand to host their yoga retreats throughout the year. Recent examples include Danny Paradise for Ashtanga Yoga and Jessie Chapman, experienced teacher and author, with Kim Roberts, student of Richard Freeman for 10 years and Ganga White coming later this year.