Recharge
Invest In Your Personal Evolution
Time spent recharging is always well invested.
Show up and trust the process
Personal programs don’t require you to make plans or decisions like you would on a holiday. We take care of everything.
Spend 7 Or More Days in Thailand
Spend a week or more immersed in your personal goals without distraction and vibe out to the rhythm of Thailand.
Balanced Transformation To-go
Leave feeling empowered to start a new path with new balance, confidence and lasting healthy habits to take home.
Learn At Vikasa Yoga Retreat
The Vikasa lifestyle, as taught in the Recharge program, teaches you how to take better care of your emotional and mental wellbeing.
Our team of supportive, qualified professionals includes a nutritionist, a naturopath, raw food chefs, health coaches and internationally trained yoga teachers. Your program coach will help you to incorporate the course techniques into your daily life, leaving you better prepared to take on the seemingly uncontrollable. Your personal wellness coach will arm you with information to enable you to make better-informed choices to discover what works best for you.
The Vikasa approach nurtures belief in one’s self and emphasizes the importance of a positive mindset to begin and maintain lasting positive change. You may have some bad habits but nothing is hard-wired for life; you can always be the person you want to be and to attract the things you desire most.
In the modern era, prescription drugs are given as a cure-all for general health issues, including managing our moods and energy levels. While we value and appreciate the necessity of conventional healthcare in many situations, we also believe that exercise and a healthy lifestyle can reduce reliance on pharmaceutical remedies. Often medication is a response that can be prevented with a holistic lifestyle that addresses the physical, energetic and mental states.
It is important to understand your complex relationship with food and to find a dietary regime that nourishes you. Best of all, you will discover a range of wholesome, organic foods that you can enjoy eating! Our wellness coaches will review your previous eating habits and help you to experiment with new types of foods to find a new approach to diet. Can you imagine feeling more energized, vibrant – even creative – simply by eating differently? What we eat doesn’t simply affect our weight; it also affects our emotional state and mental health. Like prescription drugs, our food intake has a chemical effect on our mental and physical systems, affecting memory, attention span, and emotions. Developing our awareness is the only way to break addictive habits that may be affecting this dynamic in a way that does us great harm.
Yoga to Recharge
Sometimes we are turned away from our true inner self and eventually forget it’s there. As a result, we forget about WHAT we are, WHERE we are and WHY we are here. During the course, you will learn about Ujjayi pranayama (often known as Ocean Breath) to strengthen the diaphragm, and calm the central nervous system. This also helps to combat a range of chronic complaints such as colds, liver problems, and mental and emotional imbalances. We will also teach you the calming techniques of Nadi Shodhana, a breathing exercise that balances the masculine energies of the body (which provide heating, stimulating, active functions) and the feminine (which are cooling, calming, and passive). This will aid concentration and release accumulated stress.
Asana
- What Is Asana?
- Why Is It important?
- Benefits and Inspiration
- How To Safely Practice
- Introduction to Tantra
- Science Behind Sequencing
- Basic Pranayama Breathing
- Intro To Intelligent Freestyle
- The Eight Limbs of Yoga
- Traditional Hatha Yoga
- Intro To Yin Yoga Sequencing
- What Are The Seven Chakras?
- Intro To The Vikasa Yoga Method
- Food, Nutrition, Digestion
Pranayama
- What Is Prana?
- Intro To Yogic Philosophy
- Benefits and Inspiration
- Intro To Nadis
- Pranayama Techniques
- Relaxation Techniques
- Mindfulness Techniques
- Intro To Mantras
- What Is Purification
- Why It Is Important
- Pranayama and Lifestyle
- Self Inquiry and Relisation
- Letting Go of Stress
- Practice and Endurance
Meditation
- What Is Meditation?
- Why Is It Important?
- Focus and Stability
- Awareness In Space
- Awareness In Body and Mind
- Practical Meditation
- Lifestyle Impact
- Health Benefits
- Regular Practice
- Setting Environment
- Breath and Thought
- The History of Meditation
- Getting Into Flow
- Intro To Kundalini
Have you ever felt like you are running on an empty energy tank that you can’t refuel?
Recharge The Battery of Your Soul
Balance is the origin of vitality. When we are out of balance, we are burning energy inefficiently. The Recharge program teaches ways to manage stress, create balance and harness the benefits of healthy lifestyle. Reconnect with yoga, nutrition and private one-on-one coaching sessions.
Personal coaching techniques aim to create awareness of behavior patterns that inhibit life performance. Gain control of daily life and live in greater harmony with a more positive mindset. In our normal waking state, we are sometimes bombarded with anxiety, bad memories and fear about what the future holds. Return to the present moment and center yourself in the foundation of your new lower-stress, higher energy lifestyle. Nurture a feeling of profound inner peace and recharge your soul.
‘Vikasa’ is Sanskrit for becoming visible, expanding and shining forth. Inspired by the notion of personal integration and evolution, Vikasa was created as a safe space to try yoga for the first time. Our open arms policy welcomes all levels and all people. Our heavenly yoga retreat in Koh Samui provides an idyllic setting in which to achieve this change in both private and group settings. More importantly, you will have a new philosophy and lifestyle to take home and incorporate into your daily life. If you are curious about yoga, mindfulness and overall searching for a better lifestyle, the Vikasa Recharge program is for you.
Access a higher state of mind. Tap your intuition and an unlimited source of creativity.
In the Recharge program, we will focus on holistically bringing you back into balance. Your private one-to-one coaching sessions will analyze your current habits and help you develop new ones. We incorporate the practice of pranayama, and breath control during both private and group sessions.
Prana is the energy of life that spreads throughout everything that exists. Prana links the mind and the physical body, powers our hearts and activates physical functions.
The physical practice of yoga postures—also known as asanas – supports work with the mind, where stress and other sufferings originate. Learning asanas will help you to strengthen your physique and to release stress at the same time. No need for expensive equipment – a mat and a positive mindset are all that’s needed!
Meditation teaches us how to clear the mind of such stressors and to be calm and clear in our thoughts. This creates an ability to focus with precision while in a state of deep relaxation. Nutrition is a key part of feeling energized and healthier. Discovering a better relationship with food is a key part of the Recharge Program.
Wellness Yoga Retreat with Personal Coaching in Koh Samui
The Recharge program is recommended for stays of 7 nights or more. This program is available year-round and the rates are all inclusive of your room, meals, program, learning materials and selected spa treatments.
Recharge Program
START FROM:
$1,689/ Week
Rates vary based on room selection.
- Daily personal 1 : 1 coaching sessions.
- 2 healthy abundant meals every day.
- Spa treatments and select therapies.
- Take home work book and materials.
- Welcome kit and swag bag.
What’s included:
Program Work Book
- Work Book Included
- On-site Assignments
- Take Home Assignments
Yoga Classes
- 1 x 90 mins - Intro to Hatha
- Unlimited group sessions
Spa Treatments
- 1 x 60 min choice
- 1 x 90 min choice
- Optional add-ons
Private Coaching Sessions
- 1 x 90 mins - Intake Session
- 2 x 60 mins - Private Coaching
- 1 x 90 mins - Review Session
Meditation Sessions
- 1 x 90 private meditation
- Unlimited group sessions
Excursions
- Optional add-ons
Covered Topics
Asana
Safely practice beginner poses.
Pranayama
Breath, practice and techniques.
Meditation
Practice awareness and find focus.
Bandha
Learn the basics of energy control.
Sequencing
Intro to freestyle to start your flow.
Alignment
Help you safely align.
Philosophy
Introduction to the world of yoga.
Anatomy
Basics of the science of the body.
Stress Relief
Learn techniques for a relaxed life.
Lifestyle
Learn by living in 7 immersive days.
Nutrition
The fuel a yoga body needs.
Self Love
Cultivate and reconnect to self.
A Koh Samui Wellness Retreat Designed For You
Curious about our wellness retreat? Get a taste of the Vikasa Lifestyle before you arrive for your personal coaching program.
Start familiarizing yourself with our approach to living your healthiest and most authentic life. Get tips on healthy eating, stress management, gratitude practice and more. You’ll be well on your way to wellness with a head start in the right direction. No preparation is needed before the Begin program, however, it’s never a bad time to start eating right and implementing small changes. We believe that shocking the system with a huge lifestyle change may be less beneficial than implementing small daily adjustments.
Our programs are designed to give you a lasting shift in behavior with a solid game plan for when you return home. Your success is our success and we want to see you follow through with the promises you make to yourself. We are here to support your journey but the person who has to take the first step, is you. Download the Vikasa Lifestyle Guide and begin your journey to better health and wellness.
Download the free Lifestyle Guide
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Enjoy The Experience
At Vikasa Yoga Retreat, we have carefully nurtured an environment that facilitates personal evolution and development.
The ocean views, the palm trees swaying in the gentle breeze instill a sense of tranquility. The nourishing diet, the ambiance of the tropics, the sense of community, the private coaching sessions; These allow you to reach a new mindset that you can apply every day for a sense of contentment and peace within yourself.
Processing emotional issues and discarding bad habits can be daunting. Taking time and focusing on one’s own wellbeing – rather than money, career, or family – can feel unfamiliar. Ironically, it can be difficult to relax and justify the time and space needed for personal evolution. However, it’s worth the effort – the benefits of a supportive coach will help you adjust to the Vikasa lifestyle as you recharge your mind body and energy. Self-improvement is not all hard work, in fact it can be quite enjoyable. The Vikasa Bliss Spa sessions included within the Recharge program package will soothe you into a state of bliss with absolutely no effort required!
Feel a sense of achievement as you embrace a healthier lifestyle, and a sense of community with like-minded people on the Vikasa campus.
Arrive to Vikasa with a decision to try something new, meet new people, eat new things, learn something new and embrace the new. This is the mindset for transformation.
- Dig deep and discover why certain imbalances exist.
- Work with your personal coach to make a lasting plan.
- Interact with like-minded people in a safe community.
- Redefine the boundaries of your true comfort zones.
- Step into a new path of transformation and evolution.
- Discover your new home away from home at Vikasa.
- Focus solely on your growth in an idyllic environment.
The Long-Term Benefits
Balance
Bring your energy tank and your daily life into a state of balance.
Flexibility
Focus
Learn how to manage your mind and the stress of daily life with calm clarity.
Energy
Your overall energy, endurance and enthusiasm will increase.
Metabolism
Enjoy the daily rhythm of an optimized digestive track.
Awarness
Become sharper, wiser and more aware of your body, mind and decisions.
Connection
Feel the welcoming embrace and make new friends.
Restful
Excitement
Live in alignment with your intentions and actions.
Do you feel suffocated by constantly striving for a balanced work, home and personal life?
Guest Experiences
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 alumni network to ask them first-hand about their experience at Vikasa.
About Vikasa Yoga Retreat
Vikasa is truly a paradise location which adds an extra dimension to your yoga practice as a whole.
The environment is conducive to relaxing where you can disconnect from the hustle and bustle and focus inwards on your practice and spiritual growth. Here at Vikasa our core values are the three ways in which consciousness expands. This expansion starts with the self, it grows through our minds, bodies and energy until we are powerful motivators of connection and manifestors of change through our communities and throughout our world.
Vikasa is the ideal healthy lifestyle venue for a yoga training, due to its balance of secluded island paradise, freshly-prepared food and a yoga sala constructed in a beautiful setting and designed to get the best out of students – making it the perfect environment for study.
We are a relaxed establishment where you can unplug and reconnect to something deeper in a meaningful way.
Vikasa Yoga Retreat in Koh Samui offers several types of accommodation ranging from simple eco-friendly bamboo bungalows to full-sized rooms. We are not a one-size-fits-all kind of place. Our rooms are democratically priced because we believe this range of accommodation allows for a wider range of students to experience Vikasa.
Tips for choosing your perfect room: If you like to stay close to the beach, check out our red-roofed Prana Cabanas. If you prefer a garden location with a village feeling, try the Zen Bungalows. If you don’t want to walk down too many stairs, the Yoga Caves could be a good option. If you need a bit of extra space and a central location, Lotus Pads are a good place to start.
Yoga Retreat With Accommodation In Koh Samui
Our rooms celebrate simplicity. We have minimal decorations to create a feeling of zen. You will notice some of our room options have a “+” which means they are a little bit bigger than the standard category.
- 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
Are you ready to make a lifestyle shift that incorporates balance, health and happiness?
Frequently Asked Questions
Browse the FAQ or get in touch with one of our instructors for personal assistance.
The Recharge private coaching sessions provide the tools to determine how to build yourself a more positive environment. You will learn how to gently impose the Vikasa lifestyle on your own daily routine and surroundings. You will be able to enforce positive habits and stimuli and turn away from the negative to be the best you can be. The tools you learn will enable you to eschew the negative and turn towards more positive, affirming influences in your life. Embrace what is best for the new you.
The Vikasa lifestyle will be your bedrock, a point of reference you can turn to when you are stressed or uncertain. You will feel able to cope with any and allow you to uncover unconscious patterns and behaviors that are keeping you from living a balanced life. You will find confidence in getting to the crux of limiting beliefs that are preventing you from achieving your full potential.
Being equipped with breathing techniques and nutritional information will provide a solid platform on which to base your lifestyle. However, these alone will not precipitate dramatic change without learning how to fortify your mindset and adapt your environment to one more conducive to your new-found habits. Your life philosophy is created by your own thoughts and beliefs, which mold your perception of your environment and, in turn, your own reality. This can be positive or negative, depending on your mindset and on which aspects of your reality you place your focus.
Aside from the obvious benefit of enhanced focus, meditation also enables us to look for the answers that are only available with access to the higher mind (intuition and unlimited source of creativity).
There are also social benefits, as you will become part of an enlightened community, and you will be able to remain calm when communicating.
It may be difficult initially to adhere to a smooth rhythm of breath at the beginning. With practice, it will become easier. Through pranayama, we gradually control the mind and its balance with the physical world.
The course syllabus includes instruction on different types of meditation such as mindfulness meditation, chakra meditation, yoga nidra, kundalini meditation and vipassana meditation.
It also covers meditation postures such as Sukhasana (easy), Vajrasana (thunderbolt/diamond), Swastikasana (auspicious), and Padmasana (lotus).
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
Yes, the Recharge program is suitable for participants of all levels including complete beginners.
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.
The programs are facilitated by specially trained Vikasa staff with significant expertise in their field. You will receive input from a number of practitioners during your stay.
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.
Are you ready to reach your personal goals?
Live in greater harmony with a more positive mindset.