7 Day Begin: The Ultimate Beginner's Personal Program in Thailand

HOMA Cherngtalay’s 7-day “Begin” program pairs private 1-on-1 yoga sessions and private 1-on-1 wellness coaching with daily group classes across Hatha, Vinyasa, Yin, and Restorative styles — a mix of individual attention and group practice that few beginner programs in Phuket offer at the same price point. The one-on-one sessions are built into the package rather than sold separately, which is part of why this retreat costs more per night than group-only alternatives.

Watch out: lunch is not part of the package — meals cover HOMA’s breakfast buffet and a VIKASA-menu dinner only. It is worth flagging since an inclusions list built around “twice daily meals” can read as covering all three at a glance.

Accommodation is a private Studio Classic Apartment for the full stay, and the program adds a RECHARGE workbook and welcome tote bag, a one-hour treatment, specialised workshops, and pre- and post-retreat support alongside the daily schedule. Vegetarian and vegan options are available for both included meals. Airport transfers, flights, travel insurance, the visa fee, additional treatments, extra Phuket excursions, and any additional private yoga, reiki, or sound healing sessions beyond the program are all excluded.

Insider Tip: with lunch excluded, the midday gap is a natural window to eat out in Cherngtalay rather than rely on the property — an exclusion that doubles as a chance to explore the area between morning and afternoon sessions.

The 5/5 rating comes from only 20 reviews, a much smaller sample than most retreats in this price range, so it is worth weighing alongside the program structure rather than treating it as a settled track record. The “all levels” tag combined with private 1-on-1 sessions suits complete beginners who want personalised pacing without pressure from a group, though anyone who prefers the energy of a full class for every session may find the private-session format quieter than expected. Free cancellation runs up to 30 days before the retreat starts.