Vitox
Vikasa’s Vitox program is aimed at detoxing the body at a deep cellular level, rather than bulk weight loss. Our detox specialists will provide support and encouragement in daily one on one coaching sessions.
Invest In Your Personal Evolution
Time spent detoxing 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
Eating better doesn’t mean starving yourself or forcing yourself to eat food that you don’t enjoy.
Naturally, much of the program will focus on learning about better nutrition and finding a new way of eating that works for you. We will help you analyze your approach to real-life situations involving food, from end-of-the-workday comfort food binges to celebrations. You will have ready-made strategies and tools to help you stay on track with new habits once you return home. Vitox will teach you how to respond to hunger cues, and to adapt your behavior to nourish yourself guilt-free. A major part of this learning process involves positive thinking and working out how to connect the frequencies of body and mind. If you learn how to think more positively, you are more likely to eat more healthily. In turn, you will feel better in your body and have the energy needed to regularly exercise.
Vikasa’s Vitox Program is a 100% holistic cleansing process.
Rather than focusing on deprivation and colonic irrigation, Vitox uses herbs combined with select whole raw foods that feed your body while it has the opportunity to clean itself from the inside out.
When you arrive at Vikasa, you will undergo a private consultation and initial assessment with a qualified Vitox coach. He or she will help you to devise your eating plan for the duration of the program.
There are various levels or options for your week on Vitox. There is an option to consume juices only, juices and raw food or a mix of only juice and raw food depending on how you feel.
Each day, your Vitox coach will review your progress and make any needed adjustments to ensure your detox process is as enjoyable and effective as possible. We employ a team of experienced specialists on nutrition, naturopathy, and health coaching to come up with a plan that will leave you looking and feeling amazing.
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
- Breathing Variations
- 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
Do you feel physically or emotionally heavy? And tired of having an unhealthy relationship with food?
The Evolution Of Detox
What do you imagine when you contemplate a detox program? Visions of hunger, weird food, kale juice, colonics and coffee enemas?
Vikasa’s Vitox Program is aimed at detoxing the body at a deep cellular level, rather than bulk weight loss. However, losing a few kilograms of extracellular fluid is a common outcome. Many of those who derive the deepest feelings of accomplishment after completing the course are those that have weight-related goals physically, mentally and emotionally.
A week in the serene Vikasa retreat can be a perfect opportunity to address unresolved emotional issues and to make a clean break with old, negative influences. Our detox specialists will provide support and encouragement in daily one on one coaching sessions. They will listen to you and make any necessary personalized adjustments during the course of the program, so you get the most out of your time with us.
Aside from learning about nutrition, you will leave Vikasa with a strong, positive mindset. You are a powerful creative being. You can change your perceptions by changing your thoughts and expectations. You can treat yourself with love and self-respect.
Get all the benefits of Vikasa lifestyle and Vitox program.
The Vikasa Lifestyle is achievable because it is built on small, incremental changes with simple action steps. A little effort and consistency means that the very best version of you can become your new norm. It simply isn’t enough to undertake an intensive program of diet, exercise, or meditation, then to allow yourself to slip back into bad habits.
The benefits of the Vikasa lifestyle and the Vitox program include:
- Increased energy and vitality.
- Weight loss.
- Decreased muscle and joint pain.
- Greater flexibility.
- Elimination of sugar cravings.
- Improved complexion.
- Improved mental focus.
- Enhanced immune system function.
- Decreased irritability.
Detox Retreat with Personal Coaching in Koh Samui
Vitox 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.
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Enjoy The Experience
Vitox has been specifically designed to minimize ‘healing crisis’, a mismanagement of free radicals released as toxins. Common symptoms can include lethargy, irritability, and cravings. These are symptoms of a short-term reaction to the healing process and will pass quickly as your body adjusts.
It is natural to have some hunger pangs during the first days of a cleansing program, often due to psychological, rather than physiological, factors. These will eventually pass as the stomach and mind become accustomed to your new regime. Some people lose weight during a cleansing program, and others lose very little. How much primarily depends on how fast or slow a person’s metabolism is, and how much weight they are carrying.
Each day during the Vitox program, you will feel different; physically, emotionally and mentally. Be patient with yourself and stay positive; you are going through a healing process which can be challenging.
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.
- Feel empowered, define spirituality as self-awareness.
- Develop a personal routine which supports your goals.
- 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
Strength
Improve your physical condition strength and health.
Flexibility
Prevent injury and feel lighter by becoming more flexible.
Learn how to manage your mind and the stress of daily life with calm clarity.
Vitality
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.
Community
Feel the welcoming embrace and make new friends.
Sleep
Happiness
Live in alignment with your intentions and actions.
Do you want to find a way to rejuvenate your body and mind through a better approach to eating?
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 big lifestyle shift that incorporates more health and happiness?
Frequently Asked Questions
Browse the FAQ or get in touch with one of our instructors for personal assistance.
The Vitox program and detox in general is incompatible with smoking and drinking alcohol. We recommend undergoing programs to remedy specific addictions before undertaking a detox program if foregoing these habits will overshadow your detox experience. In addition, you will have to go without coffee during the Vitox program, but the good news is that we have a tasty, healthy substitute in our blend of chicory root coffee.
The practice of meditation will still the mind as your body undergoes the changes brought about by a new, healthier diet. When meditating, we are able to focus inwardly and control our mental state. We can step back, observing who we really are and what we really want from life rather than short-term fixes that leave a feeling of emptiness afterwards.
You will learn breathing techniques to still the mind, reaching a state of grace and leading you away from the hectic, panic-laden responses to the demands of modern life. You will learn how to evolve as a person, adapting to your environment in a stronger, more sustainable manner. You will learn how to better control your environment and to project positivity rather than vulnerability.
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 Vitox 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.
Personal Programs are taught by experienced health coaches who have undergone specific training and scrutiny in their field. Rest assured your health coach will have the skills and experience to make your program effective and enjoyable.
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?
Let your body be the kind of place your sould would love to live.
