Yoga means union. It is not only physical asanas, but is a way of life. Ultimately the practices learned on the yoga mat become integrated and lived in every moment. At Island Yoga, we create an environment in which you can explore the expansion of yoga throughout your entire life. You will have the opportunity to experience not only Hatha yoga, but also bhakti, karma, pranayama, raja, and jnana. Yoga will help you to experience equanimity, growth, and union of your mind, body and soul. It will help you to experience yourself as empowered, conscious, loving, healthy, happy, peaceful and complete.

  

Daily Program

• 7-8am Heart Meditation
• 8-9:30am Energizing asana yoga practice
• 9:30am Yummy healthy yogi breakfast
• 10:30am-5:00pm Choose your adventure: Rest, explore, climb, kayak, massage, workshops…
• 5:00pm-6:30pm Relaxed and meditative asana yoga practice
• 6:30pm-7pm Meditation

Optional activities include: Free expression dance, dynamic meditations, emotional release, evening bhajans (devotional singing), cool movies, group dinner, and more!

  

The Asana Practice

The yoga classes themselves will alternate between Hatha, Ashtanga, and Vinyasa. We cover foundation and classic yoga postures, asana combinations, correct alignment, pranayama techniques and meditation instruction. There will be a strong focus on the flow of energy, awareness and heart opening.
Some of the classes will incorporate a Vinyasa flow style of yoga. This is a combination of asanas (poses) where synchronization of breath, balance and focused awareness produce a graceful rhythmic flowing yoga. Emphasizing the body-mind connection, the physical asanas maintain a healthy body through improved flexibility, stamina and strength, while pranayama, the yogic art of breathing, balances the emotions, increases energy and calms the mind.

Sacred Spaces

Our base is at Ulmer’s nature Lodge, a delightful resort in Tha Khao village. Accommodation is in spacious bungalows at the lodge, the adjoining Tha Khao Resort and Suntisook Resort a few minutes walk down the beach. You can choose from AC deluxe, deluxe or budget bungalows.
The restaurant is open for love filled healthy breakfast, lunch, take away, and dinner. Tha Khao also has a number of good restaurants and cafes. There are some great food choices around the island, both Thai and western. Vegetarian dishes and many yummy exotic fruits are also available.