In the Pursuit of Freedom
What does it truly mean to move? This immersion will expose you to something far bigger than any one specific movement discipline. Explore a diverse range of modalities from all different lineages in a quest to discover your own unique forms of physical expression and how to apply these new found skill sets in a more intentional and freedom based format.
7 Days in Paradise
Spend 7 days and 6 nights at Vikasa Yoga retreat in exotice Koh Samui, Thailand
Expression and Play
Explore various movement-based practices to grow, evolve and learn
Like Minded Community
Have fun connecting, playing and training with like-minded, curious practitioners
Yoga and Meditation
Combine your movement workshops with more traditional yoga and meditation
Natural Beauty
Immerse yourself in beautiful island paradise where nature is one of your greatest inspirations
Upcoming Dates
11 - 17 December 2023
@ Vikasa Yoga Retreat, Koh Samui, Thailand
Last Spaces Available!
Limited Time Offer: First 5 sign-ups save $150 when you book your Move Retreat!
Want to explore yoga, dance, strength, martial arts and so much more?
Ready to learn safe, pain-free ways to move, advance and evolve?
Want to discover liberation and authentic expression?
Join the next Move Retreat in Koh Samui, Thailand.
What You Get
Movement tools
Classes that explore a diverse melting pot of movement modalities
Unlimited Yoga
Access to daily yoga and meditation classes in the ocean-front sala
Island adventures
Optional island hopping and adventures around Koh Samui’s best sights
Full Access
Full access to all our Vikasa facilities including pool, spa, cafe and more
Accommodation
Choose your preferred room at Vikasa Yoga Retreat, priced by selection
Healthy Meals
Unlimited healthy delicious brunch and dinner buffets with ocean views
Meet your Teacher
Shakti Bird (Sarah Bonsall)
Shakti began her movement journey with yoga almost 15 years ago and quickly cultivated a deep curiosity about optimizing the human body. It didn’t take long to discover that yoga asana on its own, is not a complete or practical means to movement and overall physical wellness. In search of more, she spent 2 years training and studying closely with an Ido Portal community in Boulder, CO. She was shown and got to experience that movement contains within it the worlds of yoga, hand balancing, meditation, flexibility, dance, strength, martial arts, and so much more. During those years she was exposed to more moments of failure, frustration, improvement, understanding, joy, and humility then ever before. She began picking up skills that she’d never dreamed of and got a taste of what it’s like to move and exist in a way that is not only limitlessly freeing, but pain free. Since then, she has been committed to deepening her studies, expanding her mindset, and demonstrating to others why they might like to do the same.
Your Experience
Prepare
Learn the importance of proper preparation, observation, practice, and integration.
Practice
Be exposed and work through movement modalities coming from all different backgrounds.
Integrate
Develop confidence and apply new skills in an advanced, intentional and freedom-based format.
Move and Play
The joy of this retreat is that it will expose you to something far bigger than any one specific movement discipline. Movement contains within it the worlds of yoga, hand balancing, meditative states, flexibility, dance, strength, martial arts and so much more. Oftentimes we are exposed to specialties that actually serve to limit our expansion as movers and also, the very essence of us as human beings. This movement journey will provide you with basic tools that will allow you to expand, communicate and integrate who you really are. You will be invited to draw conclusions in your own practice and find the magic in the seemingly mundane. In the pursuit of finding freedom, come prepared to observe, connect, and move… A LOT. Leave your ego at home.
“There is always a better way, so find it. Then find a better one.” — Ido Portal
Your Daily Schedule
The daily life at Vikasa starts with the sound of tropical birds as the sun rises over our east-facing hillside home. Every day will start with a morning practice devised from various movement practices and lineages. Class will be followed by a robust healthy brunch in the Life Cafe. Each day has a balance of masterclasses and movement-based practices, combined with the downtime and space to relax, reflect, journal, visit the spa and follow your bliss.
7.00 – 7.30
Meditation and Pranayama
8.00 – 9.30
Morning Practice
10.00 – 12.00
Delicious healthy Brunch
12.00 – 5.00
Masterclass / Free Time
5.00 – 6.30
Afternoon Practice
6.30 – 9.00
Buffet Dinner and Free Time
7.00 – 7.30
Meditation and Pranayama
8.00 – 9.30
Morning Practice
10.00 – 12.00
Delicious healthy Brunch
12.00 – 5.00
Masterclass / Free Time
5.00 – 6.30
Afternoon Practice
6.30 – 9.00
Buffet Dinner and Free Time
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.
Enjoy a FREE Raw Food Workshop with Boris.
Join Boris and learn the art of the perfect healthy chocolate smoothie! This video tutorial will walk you through the basics of creating a perfect smoothie plus tips and tricks to keep it thick, creamy and delicious as well as nutrient dense and sustaining. Smoothies are a staple on our menu at Vikasa, all designed and thoroughly taste tested by Boris and the team. Fresh smoothies utilise the freshest seasonal ingredients for a hydrating and satisfying treat that can be enjoyed any time of the day. Learn how to use raw cacao and the incredible benefits of chocolate in its raw natural form. All raw, all vegan, this smoothie will become a staple in your kitchen. Boris has a unique way of demonstrating that allows for educational content to be thoroughly enjoyed and savoured. Enjoy this taste test of what’s to come if you join us for a week on the Thrive Retreat at Vikasa.
Enjoy a FREE Raw Food Workshop with Boris
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Life Cafe
We believe the way we eat and make food matters. An integral part of the Vikasa Life Cafe philosophy is awareness of what we put in our bodies and the impact it has on ourselves, each other and the earth. Your food choices greatly affect your well-being and your future. Establishing the right eating habits is the first step to self-mastery. Healthy food at Life Cafe is served in a community setting, making the cafe the beating heart center of Vikasa.
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, private beach and meditation rocks are all unique spaces to spend free time. Our staff are available to guide you in exploring the facilities or the island paradise of Koh Samui.
What’s my investment
First 5 sign ups save $150!
Promotional Offer:What’s included:
Full Access
Full access to all facilities: Wifi, Pool, Spa, Salas and Secret Beach.
Gourmet Meals
Vibrant abundant buffet brunches and dinners with ocean views
Movement
Daily yoga, meditation and movement classes with Shakti
Future
Accommodation
Comfortable rooms at Vikasa Yoga Retreat priced by your selection.
Transformation
Experience liberation and authentic expression as you tune inwards and play outwards
Need more information? Get in touch for personal assistance. Contact us
Reserve Your Pad
We offer several types of accommodation ranging from simple eco-friendly bamboo bungalows to full-sized rooms.
- Available
Yoga Cave Plus
Rest and recenter in a compact yet calming space that combines comfort and simplicity. Restful tones and natural materials channel through.
- Rooms with ocean view
- Single bed (single occupancy only)
- Shared bathroom (hot shower)
- Budget rooms
Promotional Rate:
$3,500
All Included
Standard Rate:
$5,180
All Included
- Available
Prana Cabana Plus
With Vikasa's private beach just steps away from your cabana, you'll have direct access for early morning swims or late night moon gazing Discover.
- ocean view
- Near the beach I air-conditioning
- Hot shower
- Terrace
Early Bird Rate:
$3,500
All Included
Standard Rate:
$5,460
All Included
- Available
Prana Cabana Plus
With Vikasa's private beach just steps away from your cabana, you'll have direct access for early morning swims or late night moon gazing. Discover how nature can help ground you and make you feel at home in this small corner of paradise. Rise in the morning to the sound of the waves. These mid-sized free-standing cabanas offer all the basic creature comforts in a truly unique way. You'll feel miles away from home and closer to yourself than ever before.
- cosy space
- ocean view
- Near the beach
- air-conditioning
- Hot shower
- Terrace
Early Bird Rate:
$3,500
All Included
Standard Rate:
$5,460
All Included
- Available
Lotus Pad
Renew your flow each morning gazing over the calming waves or nestled in the rejuvenating tropical gardens; these pads offer a serene space.
- Rooms with garden view
- Queen or Twin bed
- En-suite bathroom (hot shower)
- Private balcony with bean bag
Early Bird Rate:
$3,500
All Included
Standard Rate:
$5,460
All Included
- Available
Lotus Pad
Renew your flow each morning gazing over the calming waves or nestled in the rejuvenating tropical gardens; these pads offer a serene space that centers around the plush king bed oriented towards the beautiful, expansive views. Each room is accented with local elements and eco-friendly toiletries. Most lotus pads have a private terrace to soak up the fresh island air, meditate, relax and take in the stunning natural surroundings. They’re conveniently located between the cafe and the yoga salas so you can recharge between classes
- ocean or garden view
- air-conditioning
- hot shower
- terrace
Early Bird Rate:
$3,500
All Included
Standard Rate:
$5,460
All Included
- Available
Prana Cabana
Nestled right where the beach meets the jungle, you'll have the best of both worlds. These cabanas are a short walk from the beach, perfect.
- Rooms with ocean view
- Queen or Twin bed
- En-suite bathroom (hot shower)
- Private balcony with bean bag
Early Bird Rate:
$3,500
All Included
Standard Rate:
$5,460
All Included
- Available
Prana Cabana
Nestled right where the beach meets the jungle, you'll have the best of both worlds. These cabanas are a short walk from the beach, perfect for that mid-afternoon dip in the sea. Experience our most rustic and minimal accommodation and be free from distraction as you unwind and take in the inspiring surroundings from your own private terrace. Skip down to Vikasa's private beach and unwind with the sand between your toes. You'll have everything you need, and nothing you don't. Release yourself from the fuss of urban life and get back to basics.
- cosy space
- near the beach
- air-conditioning
- hot water shower
- terrace
Early Bird Rate:
$3,500
All Included
Standard Rate:
$5,460
All Included
- Available
Lotus Pad Plus
Awaken to the blissful ocean breeze and embrace sunrise with uninterrupted ocean or garden views. Comfortable furnishings flow around.
- Rooms with ocean view
- Queen or Twin bed
- En-suite bathroom (hot shower)
- Private balcony with bean bag
Early Bird Rate:
$3,500
All Included
Standard Rate:
$5,460
All Included
- Available
Lotus Pad Plus
Awaken to the blissful ocean breeze and embrace sunrise with uninterrupted ocean or garden views. Comfortable furnishings flow around the centrally positioned king bed, complete with high quality mattress and bedding. Curl up on your private terrace with a book and cup of complementary in-room tea. Enjoy complementary eco-friendly toiletries and a spacious, uncluttered bathroom. Lotus Pad Plus is our most complete and comfortable option, a perfect choice to recharge, unwind, and feel like yourself again in the unmatched natural beauty of Samui Island.
- Rooms with ocean view
- Queen or Twin bed
- En-suite bathroom (hot shower)
- Private balcony with bean bag
Early Bird Rate:
$3,500
All Included
Standard Rate:
$5,460
All Included
- Available
Yoga Cave
Rest and recenter in a compact yet calming space that combines comfort and simplicity. Restful tones and natural materials channel through.
- Rooms with ocean view
- Single bed (single occupancy only)
- Shared bathroom (hot shower)
- Budget rooms
Promotional Rate:
$3,500
All Included
Standard Rate:
$5,180
All Included
- Available
Yoga Cave
Rest and recenter in a compact yet calming space that combines comfort and simplicity. Restful tones and natural materials channel through the room drawing your thoughts inwards, and your gaze outwards to the sea and meandering coastline. Caves are modest in size with a single twin bed designed for solo journeys. The space may be small but you won't feel caved-in as sweeping ocean views give a sense of infinity. Each Yoga Cave is climate controlled and has access to the shared but clean bathroom facilities right next to the block. Bathrobes and basic toiletries are provided.
- Rooms with ocean view
- Single bed (single occupancy only)
- Shared bathroom (hot shower)
- Budget rooms
Promotional Rate:
$3,500
All Included
Standard Rate:
$5,180
All Included
- Available
Zen Bungalow
Immerse yourself in nature in an authentic Thai style bungalow built from natural local materials. These cute free-standing bungalows are uncluttered.
- Rooms with garden view
- Single bed (single occupancy only)
- Private bathroom (hot shower)
- Eco-friendly
Early Bird Rate:
$3,500
All Included
Standard Rate:
$5,460
All Included
- Available
Zen Bungalow
Immerse yourself in nature in an authentic Thai style bungalow built from natural local materials. These cute free-standing bungalows are uncluttered to nurture a clear mind, with the comfort and convenience of a private bathroom with complimentary toiletries. This is the ultimate escape from uninspired hotels and overbooked resorts that zap your energy, and instead creates a personal space ideal for the solo traveler that carves their own path. With a private hot shower and climate control, these bungalows give the full jungle experience without sacrificing comfort.
- garden view
- air-conditioning
- hot shower
- Eco-friendly
Early Bird Rate:
$3,500
All Included
Standard Rate:
$5,460
All Included
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Our Yoga Retreat Paradise
The Move 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.
Early Bird Discount
Luck favors those who work hard and plan ahead. Be among the first 5 sign-ups to save $150 on your Move 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
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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 program is designed for complete beginners to novices or those with limited experience. Personal programs are a great way to start from the beginning and learn correct habits and techniques.
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.
Absolutely! This retreat is for everyone, those who are brand new to raw food or plant based living as well as those that may be more well versed or experienced with this style of cuisine and lifestyle. Come with an open mind and open heart!
All food will be free from gluten and dairy, all vegan and made with nothing artificial. Food is all 100% wholefoods right from nature! If you have any other food intolerances, please let us know in the application form. This retreat will use nuts.
For sure! If you’re keen on the food but not the yoga classes that is fine, everything is optional. You are welcome to come along and enjoy the pool, beach or island adventures instead of yoga if you prefer. We do believe that yoga and healthy eating go hand in hand and we may suggest you might like to try a class or two- however this is 100% up to you. You have unlimited access to yoga classes for the whole week if you choose to go.
Yes! You will have recipes to take home with you so that you can continue your healthy food journey and new healthy routines back home again.
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