Budget Yoga Holiday in Thailand
BUDGET YOGA HOLIDAY/RETREAT IN THAILAND Had Yuan/Had Tien Beach, Koh Phangan, 15th – 21st September 2008 £295 Single Occupancy £235 Two Sharing Price = per person/per week (two sharing available for couples and friends) Price includes yoga, food, accommodation and activities (see below) check in anytime on the morning of the 15th Sept and check out before 11am on the morning of 22nd Sept. Additional nights of stay can be arranged when booking. Early bird 10% discount if booking before June 15th Koh Phangan is an incredible island with very special energy, the natural beauty of its lush jungle vegetation and the crystal clear waters of the sea create a stunning location to relax and unwind on a holiday of yoga, swimming, delicious food, nature treks and boat trips. For both beginners and more experienced yoga students this retreat offers the chance to advance ones understanding of yoga as a tool of self discovery and development. Throughout the retreat we will cultivate an ever increasing degree of sensitivity, focus, openness and awareness both on and off the mat so that our daily living becomes more effortless and enjoyable. Through simple and clear instruction using the dynamic yoga method we will encourage our body and mind to surrender so that we may experience ourselves at a much deeper level. As we progress through yoga practice the body and mind are invited to let go of residual tensions so that awareness and energy flow more freely and harmoniously. Most mornings at 8am with a long yoga practice (2-3 hours). These morning sessions offer the opportunity to explore and utilise breathing, awareness, movement and stillness through a combination of simple yoga techniques (asana, pranayama, meditation and relaxation). Evening sessions (1-1½ hours) will encourage an explorative approach and illustrate many ways that one can practice yoga. Self practice seeions allow students to practic their own 'thing' whilst getting personaguidence from Scarlett As well as the yoga teachings each week will include the following meals, snorkelling trip and thai massage that appear on the schedule. Schedule | 8am | 11am | Afternoon | 4.30pm | 8pm | Mon | | Breakfast | | Yoga | Dinner | Tue | Yoga | Breakfast | | | | Weds | Yoga | Breakfast | Boat Trip | | | Thurs | Self practice | Breakfast | | Yoga | | Fri | Yoga | Breakfast | | | | Sat | Yoga | Breakfast | Thai massage | | | sun | Self Practice | Breakfast | | Yoga | Dinner |
There are many great restaurants in the Had Yuan and Had Tien Bay area and at little cost you can try out different places on tues, weds, thurs, fri and sat evening or even take the 10 minute boat ride over to the cool and trendy beach of Had Rin which has a fine selection of restaurants to discover. You can eat well with drinks for £5.00 a meal. Accommodation. Barcelona Resort bungalows The Bamboo Hut bungalow Beach Bungalows (many with sea view) attached bathroom and large balcony. Single Occupancy £ 295 Two Sharing £ 235 (two sharing available for couples and friends) Early bird 10% discount if booking before June 15th. Price = per person/per week The beach bungalow accommodation is in The Barcelona Resort (with sea views), The Bamboo Hut and Had Thien Resort. All accommdation is clean and comfortable with attached bathroom, double bed and a large balcony. If two seperate beds are required there is an extra supplement of £50 per week. Above weekly prices includes: Yoga, Accommodation, Daily Breakfast, 2 Evening meals, Thai massage, Snorkelling Boat Trip. Meals
Breakfast and Dinner is taken at the Bamboo Hut. This fantastic eating place is nestled on the rocks with a great view overlooking the bay. Breakfast will be a choice of English breakfast, Thai breakfast, or Museli and toast, including a juice and tea/coffee. Dinner will be a feast of different dishes including thai and western food. Getting there If you would like to arrive a day or two early or leave a day or two later, this can easily be arranged. For flights from all international airports to Bangkok use www.kayak.com. Koh Phangan is an Island situated on the south east coast of Thailand. The closest domestic airports are Koh Samui and Surat Thani. By Air. There are domestic flights from Bangkok to Surat Thani. From Surat Thani it is 3hr boat journey to Koh Phangan. (approx £30 for boat and flight)....check www.fly12go.com or www.skyscanner.net for cheap domestic flights There are flights from Bangkok to Koh Samui flying with bangkok airways. From Koh Samui catch a speed boat direct to Had Yuan (approx £65 for boat and flight) By Train/Boat. There are trains from Bangkok to Surat Thani. From Surat Thani it’s a 3 hour boat trip to Koh Phangan. Then a taxi and boat to Had Tien (approx £20 for train, boat and taxi) By Bus/Boat For the die-hard travellers there is the bus from Bangkok(12 hrs) to Surat Thani. From Surat Thani it’s a 3 hour boat trip to Koh Phangan and then a taxi and boat to Had Tien. (approx £10 for bus, boat and taxi). Thailand is super easy to travel in and many people arrive in bangkok and make their travel arrangements in Koh San Road (backpacker and traveller spot) which has many travel agents who help you make the right arrangements to suit your needs and budget Scarlett is in Thailand from August 20th and from that date will be happy to make domestic arrangements for students attending this.retreat. There are websites with lots of toursit information that may answer your questions regarding Thailand and Koh Phangan. The follow two links may be usefull for such information. FOR USEFULL INFO CLICK ON BANNER also visit http://www.phangan.info Other things to do on Koh Phangan 
Jungle treks walking or motorbiking Water Sports...kayaking, water jet sking, banana boat riding Diving.....learn to dive and get your PADI certificate on Koh Phagnan Shopping (get a suit or dress tailored made by great tailors) One day visit to Koh Tao or National marine park. Highly recommended! Herbal Steam Baths Partying......Koh Phangan is the home of the famous full moon partys and the beach where it all happens is just a 10 min boat ride away. 2008 Full Moon Party is on 14th August (this is the day before the start of the retreat..... you can sleep in...the first class is in the afternoon, 15th August!!!!) On Mainland Thailand 10 Day meditation Course with Thai Monkslephant trekking Safari tour one day or half day trip (includes elephant trekking, visit to Chinese temple, waterfall view by 4x4 
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