The Power of Silence
Are you already interested in meditation and looking for a way to go deeper? Do you want to experience the power of yogic meditation without giving up the basic comforts of life? Would you like to learn from a true meditation master in a distraction-free environment?
7 Days in Paradise
Spend 7 days and 6 nights at Vikasa Yoga Retreat in exotic Koh Samui, Thailand.
Silent Environment
Feel the embrace of a safe space to reconnect with the Self without any distractions.
Learn from a Master
Deepen your understanding of meditation and yoga from a masterful teacher.
Like-minded Community
Surround yourself with our mindful community who share the path of self-discovery.
Tech-Free Zone
This retreat suggests disconnecting from your daily devices to fully embrace the Silence.
Small Group
The Silent Retreat will only accept roughly 10 people to ensure a peaceful environment.
Upcoming Dates
August 14-20, 2023
@ Vikasa Yoga Retreat, Koh Samui - Thailand
Last Few Spots Available.
Limited Time Offer: First 5 sign-ups save $150 when you book your Silent Retreat! Get it or you might regret it!
Ever wish you could tune out all the background noise and your own thoughts?
Need a detox and a reset from technology, social media and your busy life?
Looking for an authentic meditation experience but not a monastic lifestyle?
Join the next Silent Retreat in Koh Samui, Thailand.
What You Get
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 breakfast and dinner buffets are included in your retreat
Silent Tools
Bring the feeling of silent and adventure home with you
Early Bird
Save money when you register early for the Silent Retreat
Tribe
Join the tribe and you’ll be the first to know about new events & VIP pricing
Meet Your Teacher
Alexey Vyazovov
Alex was initiated into the practice of yogic meditation at the age of 16 and remained fully immersed in the practice for several years to realize its essence. He later started to teach meditation, philosophy and yoga classes sharing the knowledge of self-realized yogis along with his own experience and insights received during his apprenticeship and years of daily study and practice. Alex has trained over fifty 200HR and 300HR Yoga Teacher Trainings apart from dozens of advanced Yoga courses and workshops both online and in person.
Your Experience
Anovopaya
Individual asana, pranayama, mantra or mandala meditation practice.
Shaktopaya
Directing mental energy to self-realization and awareness is attained.
Shambavopaya
Reach a state of non-judgmental awareness without external support.
A Balanced Approach to Stillness
Perhaps you’ve heard of Vipassana experiences that take place in monasteries or caves in exotic places. We think those are amazing experiences, but they come with their own challenges. This will be a fully silent retreat, reaping all the benefits of an immersive meditation experience, without giving up daily conveniences such as a comfortable bed and healthy food. In addition to popular mindfulness practices originally created by monks and for monks, you will learn rarely taught techniques specifically designed for people living a socially engaged life. Participants will hand in their phones and devices on the first evening and be in silence until the end of the retreat. Enjoy a simple group yoga practice to warm up each morning and greet the day. Every afternoon there will be a philosophy talk, allowing the mind the time and space it needs to truly deepen into awareness. Participants can enjoy the scheduled program which allows for downtime while providing lots of structure. Wind down the evening and let go of the day with special treats such as gong bathing, candle gazing or singing bowls.
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 breathwork and meditation, creating a morning routine and ritual you will be able to take home with you as a tailored self practice, followed by a robust healthy brunch in. Each day has a balance of immersive practice and exercises. There will also be space to relax, reflect and journal.
7:30 – 8:00
Breathwork and meditation
8:00 – 9:30
Gentle Asana Practice
10:00 – 11:00
Mindful Brunch
11:00 -12:00
Afternoon Lecture
12:00 – 13:30
Group practice
13:30 – 15:00
Individual practice
15:00 – 17:00
Group practice
17:00 – 18:30
Awareness Practice
18:30 – 19:30
Mindful Dinner
20:00 – 21:00
Evening activity
7:30 – 8:00
Breathwork and meditation
8:00 – 9:30
Gentle Asana Practice
10:00 – 11:00
Mindful Brunch
11:00 -12:00
Afternoon Lecture
12:00 – 13:30
Group practice
13:30 – 15:00
Individual practice
15:00 – 17:00
Group practice
17:00 – 18:30
Awareness Practice
18:30 – 19:30
Mindful Dinner
20:00 – 21:00
Evening activity
Download the FREE Guided Meditation
There are as many ways to meditate as there are people. Want to sample the Silent Retreat meditation style and get a sense of your teacher’s approach? Why not take a moment to enjoy a free online course by Alex. Alex’s style of teaching is insightful and thorough. Let him take you deeper on your journey within. 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. Strip your environment of distractions and allow for a space of stillness. Open your eyes to a deeper sense of connection to yourself and those around you.
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Life Café
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.
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.
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.
All Materials
Classes, academic fees, text books, work-books
Accomodation
Comfortable rooms at Vikasa Yoga Retreat priced by your selection.
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
Escape Tools
Learn the tools for healthier happier lifestyle
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
Yoga Cave Plus
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.
- solo traveler
- Rooms with ocean view
- air-conditioning
- shared bathroom facilities with hot water showers
- Bathrobe
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
Our Yoga Retreat Paradise
The Escape 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.
Guest Reviews
We think our yoga retreats are pretty special, but don’t take our word for it. Check out these testimonials from our past students 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.
This was not my first Yoga Teacher Training, I’ve completed others before but this time I grasped so much detail. I’ve adjusted how I align my students and I definitely teach with more confidence now. This was next level.
Sharon Carlton
The two most amazing things about Vikasa are the food and the people. The teachers are more like friends who share their deepest passion with you. Even if you don’t plan to teach, the experience alone is priceless.
Theresa Koppler
This Yoga Teacher Training was emotional! I didn’t really know what I was signing up for but now I can look back and see that something shifted in me. I’m carrying this experience for the rest of my life.
Alex De Demko
Early Bird Discount
Luck favors those who work hard and plan ahead. Be among the first 5 sign-ups to save $150 on your Silent 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.
