8 Days of Deep Healing, Awakening, and Inner Transformation

The daily structure of this eight-day retreat pairs chakra-focused yoga and meditation with a two-day Buddhist meditation masterclass led by guest teacher Bhante Maitree — a combination that sets it apart from a standard yoga-and-beach week. Tony Myers runs the programme with daily chakra meditation, chakra yoga, and pranayama sessions, supplemented by specialised workshops, group reflection circles, and free excursions to Buddhist temples and beaches on Koh Phangan. The retreat is based at Haad Yao Bayview Resort on Haad Yao beach; flights typically route through Koh Samui or Surat Thani airport, followed by a short ferry crossing to the island.

Accommodation is private, and transportation during the retreat is handled for guests, including transfers to temple and beach excursions. Two meals a day are included, vegetarian and prepared with organic ingredients, alongside walking meditation and classical pranayama sessions running through the week. Free time is built into the schedule for rest and integration rather than packing every hour with programming.

Watch out: The 5/5 rating comes from only four reviews, a thin sample for judging consistency — worth weighing alongside the review count rather than treating the perfect score as a guarantee.

The programme suits both newcomers to yoga and meditation and more experienced practitioners looking for a structured, guided week rather than unstructured free time. Airport transfers can be arranged directly with the retreat at an approximate cost of $30 each way between Koh Samui airport and the resort. Cancellation is free, though booking isn’t instant — confirmation comes from the host rather than automatically.

Insider Tip: Because the resort sits on Haad Yao rather than on Koh Samui itself, factor the ferry crossing and onward transfer into arrival timing — flying into Koh Samui doesn’t put travellers at the retreat’s door.

Beyond the physical practice, the retreat leans into a specific premise: that unresolved blocks sit in the body’s energy centres as much as the mind, and that chakra work addresses what talk-based approaches sometimes miss. That framing will resonate with some participants and not others — anyone wanting a purely physical yoga week, without the Buddhist philosophy and energy-work component, should check the daily schedule before booking.