15 Day Meditation Retreat on Koh Phangan, Thailand

If you’re ready to really commit to your practice, this 15-day program at One Yoga creates a beautiful rhythm that becomes second nature by week two. Your days start early with meditation at 6:30 AM, followed by morning yoga from 7:30-9:00. After breakfast, you’ll have self-practice time or Q&A sessions, then another hour of meditation before lunch. The afternoon brings yoga nidra or sound healing, a generous rest period, evening yoga at 4:00 PM, and ends with silent meditation at 7:00 PM. You’ll experience multiple styles including Hatha, Vinyasa, Yin yoga alongside Vipassana, Theravada, and Zen meditation practices. This comprehensive approach gives you a real taste of different traditions rather than sticking to just one method.

The beachfront setting puts you right on Koh Phangan’s coast with sea views from both the yoga and meditation halls. Your air-conditioned accommodation sits within this private resort property, creating a contained environment where you can focus entirely on your practice. The setup includes dedicated spaces for different activities – separate shalas for yoga and meditation, plus an air-conditioned dining lounge for the warmer parts of the day. Having everything within the resort grounds means you won’t need to venture out unless you want to during your free time.

This retreat works well for all experience levels, though the 4.69/5 rating from 55 reviews suggests most people find it genuinely rewarding. The daily schedule is full but not overwhelming – you get substantial rest periods and the pace allows you to settle in rather than feeling rushed. Solo travelers do well here since the group setting naturally creates connections. However, if you struggle with early mornings, prefer more flexible scheduling, or aren’t interested in silent meditation periods, this structured approach might feel restrictive rather than supportive.

Insider Tip: Pack layers for the air-conditioned spaces – after sweating through yoga sessions, those meditation halls and dining areas can feel quite cool, especially during longer sitting periods.

Your meals include vegetarian and vegan breakfast and lunch buffets on teaching days (Monday through Saturday), so you’ll need to arrange your own dinners and weekend meals. Beyond accommodation and meals, you get certified teacher guidance, daily classes, and 30-day access to their online studio with over 900 classes. The resort provides WiFi and maintains that peaceful beachfront environment. What’s not included are airport transfers, taxi rides to the resort, and any activities outside the program – plus meals on non-teaching days when you’re free to explore the island.

Getting to Koh Phangan requires flights to nearby airports then boat transfers, which aren’t included in the package. The retreat offers free cancellation, which is reassuring for international travel planning. You’ll want comfortable yoga clothes, meditation cushions if you prefer your own, and layers for air-conditioned spaces. The tropical climate means lightweight, breathable fabrics work best, though having something warmer for indoor sessions helps. Check visa requirements for Thailand based on your nationality, as these fees aren’t covered in the retreat cost.