11 - 17 August 2024

Embrace Evolution

Unearth the authentic loving self with a week-long immersive yoga retreat experience.

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7 Days in Paradise

Spend 7 days and 6 nights nestled in a tropical paradise bubble at Vikasa Yoga Retreat.
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Loving Environment

Feel the embrace of a safe space to grow with teachers who truly teach from the heart.

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Like-minded Community

Surround yourself with our mindful community who share the path of self transformation.

Upcoming Dates

11 - 17 August 2024

@ Vikasa Yoga Retreat, Koh Samui - Thailand​

Promotional Places Available

Promotional Discount: First 5 Sign-ups save $150 when you book your Evolve Retreat! Get it or you might regret it!

Are you yearning for a reset in time and space to reflect on where you are right now?

Are you ready to consciously set a new course for the future?​

Do you want to shed layers of baggage and unearth who you truly are in a loving environment?​

Join the next Evolve Retreat in Koh Samui, Thailand.

What You Get

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Full Access

Full access to all our Vikasa facilities including pool, spa, cafe and more

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Accommodation

Choose your preferred room at Vikasa Yoga Retreat, priced by selection

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Healthy Meals

Unlimited healthy breakfast and dinner buffets are included in your retreat

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Evolve Tools

Bring the feeling of evolve and adventure home with you

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Early Bird

Save money when you register early for the Evolve Retreat

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Tribe

Join the tribe and you’ll be the first to know about new events & VIP pricing

Meet The Teachers

Niki Lundberg

Niki has been hosting yoga and meditation retreats in Sweden, France and India for many years. She has witnessed and facilitated the personal evolution of hundreds of people. She is convinced the transformative power of yoga can be sparked instantly and sometimes a short yoga retreat is all it takes for lasting journeys to begin. Her senior teaching position in Vikasa’s Yoga Teacher Training programs combined with her background in psychology, entrusts Niki with the emotional development of our next generation of yoga teachers. In this role she is committed to developing yoga teachers who are technically proficient and emotionally aware with skills such as non-reactive listening and holding space. In formulating the Evolve Retreat, Niki and Michael included some elements inspired by the Vikasa YTT which they both help lead several times each year.

Michael Murray​

Michael worked for nine years as a finance lawyer before finding yoga as a means to handle stress. Very quickly it became much more than that for him. Yoga became a powerful tool to reconnect with his true self which he was repressing for a long time. It also led him to meeting his wife Niki and uncovering the purpose of his life. Today Michael and Niki share the transformative power of yoga with retreats such as the Evolve Retreat. Michael also teaches in Vikasa’s Yoga Teacher Training programs. His teaching style is physical yet playful, flowing yet accessible for all. Michael and Niki often teach together where their different yet highly complementary styles combine to create special experiences for their students. They created the Evolve Retreat as a guided nurturing space which is accessible for all levels of yoga and meditation education and experience.

Your Experience

This retreat involves a series of practices and experiences: physical yoga, active meditations (Kundalini meditations, Osho meditations), intention setting, eye-gazing, sound healing - designed to take you on a journey of evolution. First shedding layers, getting to know yourself better, then identifying areas for growth, evolution, then embarking on that journey by yourself but with others, learning the tools to continue that journey at home.

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Yoga

Daily asana, pranayama & meditation practice.

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Eye gazing, sound healing, gaining insight and tools in a safe space.

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Growth

Getting to know yourself, identifying areas for growth & intention setting,

Evolve in Love

The revolutionary Evolve Retreat was recently created to nurture your personal evolution in a welcoming environment of love and transformation. Navigate your guided personal journey of self-inquiry, self-discovery, assessment and rejuvenation. Identify and let go of whatever doesn’t serve you. Shed layers, tap into gratitude and begin to find your way back to who you truly are. Together, we will practice, play, laugh and cry. And you will leave us with not only a beautiful experience and set of memories, but a number of tools to continue your journey of self-evolution at home. All levels are welcome regardless of age, illness, physical condition or yoga experience. This retreat will allow experienced practitioners to deepen their own yoga journeys but is also entirely accessible for beginners.

Your Daily Schedule

The daily schedule for the 100 hour Refresh Retreat is a balanced mix of immersive practice, interesting theory and hands-on workshops. The daily life at Vikasa starts with the sound of tropical birds as the sun rises over our east-facing hillside home. We do mornings right here with meditation and gentle practice before a robust brunch in a community setting. Throughout the day you’ll have a mix of structured activities as well as down time and freedom to explore.

07:00 – 07:45

Pranayama and meditation (creation of a morning ritual)

8.00 – 9.45

Yoga flow

10.00 – 2.30

Brunch and
free time

2.30 – 4.30

Workshop / lecture / discussion / excursion

4.45 – 6.45

Evening practice (yin, relax, yoga nidra, sound healing)

6.45 – 9.00

Dinner and free time

07:00 – 10:00

Morning Yoga Practice

10:30 – 11:30

Healthy Brunch at Vikasa Life Café

11:30 – 14:00

Self Study, Relax and Recovery

14:00 – 16:00

Theory, Lecture or Workshops

16:00 – 18:15

Restorative Workshops

18:30 – 20:30

Healthy Dinnerat Vikasa Life Café

Want to get a taste of daily life at Vikasa? Try our yoga class online for free. The tropical birds, fruits and flowers? You’ll just have to imagine those for now.

Guest Experiences

We think our yoga retreats are pretty special, but don’t take our word for it. Check out these testimonials from our past guests to get a sense of the transformation they experienced. For a more detailed review, you might consider reaching out to our social network to ask first-hand about the retreat experience at VIKASA. Our community loves to help other yogis on their path.

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Get the FREE Eye Gazing class by Niki & Michael

Want to sample the Evolve Retreat teaching style and get a sense of who your teachers are? Why not take a moment to enjoy a free online course by Niki and Michael.

If you’ve never tried eye gazing before, you’re in for a delicious treat. All you need to begin is a quiet space where you feel comfortable to disconnect. Sink deep into a sacred moment of serene connection as you seemingly slow time and focus on the inner self. Let the outer world melt away as you recenter in the present moment. Open your eyes to a new feeling and a new day as you embrace evolution and Evolve in Love.

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Life Café

Eating wholesome and healthy food is part of our lifestyle philosophy at the beautiful Vikasa Life Café.

We’ve formulated a signature cuisine, combining healthy ingredients with pure indulgence for you to savor. Vikasa serves a wide variety of food styles to suit different dietary needs; we offer vegan-friendly, international, fusion, western, raw and non-vegetarian dishes. Enjoy the evolution of food at Vikasa and join us whether it be for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

Lifestyle Facilities

You’ll have access to all the wonderful VIKASA facilities which are designed to facilitate a holistic healthy lifestyle. Our world-class yoga salas are some of the best in Asia.

The VIKASA Bliss Spa offers a range of rejuvenating treatments to return your body to a natural state of bliss. Our infinity pool, juice bar, private beach and meditation rocks are all unique spaces to spend an afternoon. Our amazing staff are prepared to guide you in exploring the VIKASA facilities or explore the island paradise of Koh Samui.

How Much Will It Cost?

First 5 sign-ups save $150

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$1,540

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What’s included:

Full Access

Full access to all facilities: Wifi, Pool, Spa, Salas and Secret Beach.

All Materials

Classes, academic fees, text books, work-books

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Accomodation

Comfortable rooms at Vikasa Yoga Retreat priced by your selection.

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Healthy Meals

Healthy brunch and dinner designed for your training at Life Café.

Future

Continue your journey of self-love and evolution when you return home

Evolve Tools

Learn the tools for healthier happier lifestyle

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Reserve Your Pad

We offer several types of accommodation ranging from simple eco-friendly bamboo bungalows to full-sized rooms.

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Our Yoga Retreat Paradise

The Evolve Retreat takes place at Vikasa Yoga Retreat, our paradise on the tropical island of Koh Samui, in the Gulf of Thailand.

This location is easily accessible with direct flights from major hubs in Southeast Asia or a shuttle flight from Bangkok arriving nearly every hour. Our team will pick you up at USM, Samui International Airport. Vikasa is the perfect balance of a secluded yet accessible island paradise. We have some of the largest yoga facilities in South East Asia including 4 world-class yoga salas which allow you to practice over the open ocean. Vikasa has modern facilities that you’ll enjoy such as an infinity pool, private beach, fast wifi, housekeeping, and an incredible healthy cafe.

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Early Bird Discount

Luck favors those who work hard and plan ahead. Be among the first 5 sign-ups to save $150 on your Retreat! Get it or you might regret it!

Selecting the Perfect Retreat

Choosing the right retreat will provide you with an experience that will support your body, mind, and energy to expand in new ways that will transform you and enrich your quality of living.

If you aren’t exactly sure what you are looking for, our yoga vacation is a great way to explore the Vikasa lifestyle and learn from all of the amazing resident and guest yoga teachers we have here. If you want a more focused experience we recommend joining one of the numerous themed specialty retreats or training events happening. You can enjoy more time focusing on the practice you already love, or discover a brand new experience and learn about its knowledge, and yourself in that light. You can find retreats here that focus on technique, and others that are more about exploring, healing, and balancing your inner-qualities. It might even be that you find your perfect retreat by coming across a teacher that you can somehow already feel the connection, and you can follow your intuition to come on a life changing trip of discovery and spiritual revelations with expert guidance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Browse the FAQ or get in touch with one of our instructors for personal assistance.

Vikasa is located on Koh Samui, which is an island in the Gulf of Thailand. Vikasa is in the south east corner of the island, in between Chaweng Noi and Lamai. Vikasa is a 20 minute drive from Koh Samui International Airport (USM) and a 35 minute drive from the Nathon and Lipa Noi ferry terminals.

The best way to get to Vikasa is to fly into Koh Samui International Airport (USM).  There are daily flights into Koh Samui from Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore and others.  We will arrange your pick up from the airport.

This will depend on where you are from. For details of Thailand’s visa arrangements with specific countries see here:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visa_policy_of_Thailand

Although tourist visas are generally required, there is an exemption for travellers from 30 countries (Australia, UK, USA, France, Germany, Sweden and others) who wish to travel to Thailand for 30 days or less. If you are a citizen of one of these countries you do not need to obtain a visa. Note that if you plan to stay for longer than 30 days, it is possible to obtain a short extension from the immigration office on Koh Samui at some point during your stay.

If you are not a citizen of one of the countries with which Thailand has specific visa exemption or waiver arrangements, you will need to obtain a 30, 60 or 90 day tourist visa before arriving in Thailand

This retreat is suitable for practitioners of all levels

Yoga clothes, tropical climate clothes and swimwear.  Yoga mats and props and towels are all provided. You may want to add an excursion to your program such as a waterfall hike, in which case a pair of sneakers would also be handy. If you want to use the Sky Gym during your stay you’ll need gym clothes too. 

Koh Samui is a beautiful tropical island located in the Gulf of Thailand.  It is approximately 90 minutes from the mainland via ferry, but is easily accessible via airplane.  It has a population of around 70,000 people and has key infrastructure such as a small international airport, good medical facilities (including hospitals), banking facilities (including ATMs), good wifi coverage and good roads.  It is possible to drive around the entire island in around 90 minutes, and visitors generally either travel via scooter or taxi as walking is difficult.  Vikasa is located between Chaweng Noi and Lamai in a quiet area of the island.  It is possible to walk from Vikasa to nearby beaches, but guests generally stay on the Vikasa premises or rent scooters or taxis for trips to nearby markets and shopping malls.  The weather is generally hot year round, with temperatures often around 30 degrees celsius.

We recommend that participants download the free lifestyle guide and read up on the Vikasa Lifestyle before arrival. If you don’t have time to read it that’s ok too, we will review some content during your program. 

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The Vikasa Yoga Method

Vikasa means evolution when translated from Sanskrit. The Vikasa Yoga Method is based on individual evolution and development.

Nature is in a constant state of change. Our primary goal is evolution, and yoga can be seen as a tool to facilitate that. The Vikasa Yoga Method is an integral system of yoga based on classical Hatha yoga lineages, with some influence from Himalayan Buddhism and Taoism practices. The method is based on universal rules of yoga that ultimately allow the practitioner to develop highly intelligent and mindful practice. Our training starts with a physical foundation, evolving into energetic, mental, and emotional development.