Insight Yoga and Meditation Retreat

Insight Yoga and Meditation Retreat

The practice of compassion, acting out of compassion, is an expression of embodying your Light. It is a reference to the remembrance of who you are. When you know who you really are, you will naturally be full of compassion. Compassion is love in action. It is an expression of knowing who you are and who everyone else is: an embodiment of Light. When you know this, there is nothing to judge, nothing to fix, nothing to change about anyone, anything, or yourself.

To completely and unconditionally love, you need to move out of your head and into your heart.

How do you do this?

You do this by becoming still, by quieting the voices in your mind and feel into the fullness of who you really are. There is no special technique or magic spell you need to know, but there are some tools that may be helpful. In this retreat we will engage in various practices to assist in remembering who you are and finding your innate compassion, in order to see that the world, everyone in it, and every single moment, is perfect as it is.

This Insight Yoga and Meditation Retreat is for practitioners and yoga teachers who enjoy the practice of yin yoga as a doorway into mindfulness meditation and Buddhist practices. The retreat format of this program, which includes two days of silence, will lead to a deeper understanding and a practice that is solidly rooted within. Cultivating loving kindness, compassion and resilience, is a way to deepen the connection with yourself and others, and is a path to genuine care for humanity and true happiness.

• Exploration of movement (Yang), stillness (Yin), and breath practices to elicit a wholesome expression of Chi in the body, fostering vitality and overall well-being;

• Practice of Yin yoga sequences to target the upper body enhancing breathing capacity and shoulder mobility, Heart and Lung Chi, and to manage specific mind states;

• Development of self-observation without judgment through writing, conscious communication, and meditation practices, leading to greater self-awareness, personal growth and self-compassion;

• Insight and Mindfulness Meditation;

• Investigating the teachings of the Four Mind Changings (The Seven Points of Mind training by Atisha, or: Lojong practice).

The retreat will start on Saturday November 2 at 7:30 pm

Daily schedule (subject to change):
Morning Tea – 7:00 am
Brunch Buffet – 10:00 am-1 pm
Dinner Buffet  – 6:00-7:30 pm

Saturday, November 2
Arrival (from 2 pm)
Evening session 7:30-9:00 pm

Sunday, November 3
Morning Practice 8:00-10:00 am
Evening Meditation 8:00-8:30 pm

Monday – Thursday, November 4 – 7
Morning practice 8:00-10:00 am
Afternoon session 3:00-6:00 pm
Evening Meditation 8:00-8:30 pm

Friday, November 8
Morning practice 7:30-8:30 am
Closing session 8:30-10:00 am

Breakfast
Check-out at noon.

The retreat fee is per person, and is inclusive of accommodation for 6 nights, 3 buffet meals daily, and full use of the Samahita Retreat facilities.

Special rate available for friend or family member who does not participate in the program.

About the location

Samahita Retreat has been a pioneer in healthy programming for the body, breath and mind for almost 15 years. Known as one of the most authentic yoga teaching locations worldwide while introducing a balance of practices and activities for both body and mind that includes meditation, Pranayama and breath work as well as full cardio and core strength fitness routines.

Samahita Retreat is set away from the busy tourist areas, chosen for its proximity to Koh Samui’s important cultural and historical landmark, Laem Sor Pagoda. Formerly known as “Yoga Thailand” this lifestyle retreat center features a variety of guest room options, wifi across the property, 4 dedicated yoga shalas, an indoor cycle studio at the beach, an open air fitness and barre sea-view loft, a detox and wellness center, eco-lifestyle boutique, juice and coffee bar, drinking water stations, and the celebrated buffet–style health-food restaurant, Sattva Dining.

Samahita Retreat website

Accommodations

All rooms are set back from the main retreat, perfect for quiet contemplation and relaxation. The eco-friendly buildings make use of cross ventilation, natural lighting, rainwater harvesting, and solar power. There are rooms for couples and singles, as well as loft-style accommodations that are ideal for families or two people sharing.

Regardless of which room you stay in, the yoga shala, restaurant and lounge, swimming pool, and beach are only one minute away. You can see the ocean from some of the balconies in the top level rooms, but we cannot guarantee sea views.

Room options

Private Room

Approximately 35 square meters of personal space, which includes a private balcony. The room has a Queen-size bed with individual reading lamps and personal built-in shelf space at the headboard. Also included is a large writing desk (2.5m), bookshelves, storage cabinet that can be locked and can accommodate even large laptops, hot-water kettle, medium-size fridge, built-in wardrobe with sufficient space for luggage, ceiling fans, and air conditioning. Fully equipped bathroom with large shower area and room for clothes hanging and drying.

Semi-Private Room

Guests can enjoy approximately 25 square meters of personal space, including a private balcony. Room features include a queen-size bed with individual reading lamps, writing desk, bookshelves, lockable storage cabinet, hot-water kettle, medium-size fridge, built-in wardrobe, ceiling fans and air conditioning. The bedroom section of these rooms is private and includes a dedicated entrance as well as direct access to a fully furnished bathroom, which is shared between two rooms.

(Our reservations team will arrange bookings so guests of the same sex are in these room types, unless guests are friends and request otherwise).

Shared Two-Bedroom Loft

Approximately 50 square meters of personal space, which includes a private balcony. The room is split-level, with a loft. Each bedroom has its own private space. There is a fully equipped bathroom shared by both bedrooms. Some of these rooms are equipped with an outdoor rain shower. Each bedroom has a Queen-size bed with individual reading lamps and a personal built-in shelf space at the headboard. Also included is a large writing desk, bookshelves, storage cabinet that can be locked and can accommodate even large laptops, hot-water kettle, medium-size refrigerator, two wardrobes with sufficient space for luggage, two ceiling fans, and air conditioning.

(Our reservations team will arrange bookings so guests of the same sex are in these room types, unless guests are friends and request otherwise).

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