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Program Highlights
Our Awakening & Healing program is a tressure to us
Unique in its kind, our Awakening & Healing program features an extraordinary holistic set of practices, refined over more than a decade of continuous operation and a deep love for Yoga.
Our program is non-dogmatic and Heart based
This approach enables us to incorporate diverse techniques from various traditions into a unique, comprehensive program, prioritizing heart and connection above all. Our teaching methods blend both scientific and traditional knowledge.
We feature in our campus three beach front halls, an air conditioning hall and an indoor therapeutic pool.
We proudly offer one of the most beautiful and wide campus in Thailand. Including residential accommodation, restaurant, massage shop, sauna and ice-bath. We feature five multi-purpose halls, three of them by the beach, an air conditioning hall and a state of the art indoors therapeutic pool.
We are a Community and Family
Join an authentic yoga community where you can be yourself and celebrate life. Samma Karuna is a close-knit community of friends and family who practice a conscious lifestyle and care for one another.
We are a long established Yoga school of self-realization and healing
Samma Karuna is an internationally recognized school of self-realization where Yoga, Tantra and Breathwork practices are used on daily basis to facilitate Awakening & Healing to our students. Providing our team of senior teachers with extensive experience facilitating on a variarity of senarios and healing modalities.
Lifetime membership with the booking of the full 28-day program
Students who book our 28-day program receive a complimentary lifetime membership, granting access to all activities.* Please note that accommodation is not included in the lifetime membership.
Looking for a transformative Yoga retreat in Thailand?
What is this retreat about?
What is this retreat about?
Our Awakening & Healing program is a yoga retreat suitable for beginers and experienced practitioners of all ages.
It includes formal yoga practice (twice a day) as well as daily active meditations (Osho Dynamic®) and still meditation (Vipassana) pratice..
Additionally our retreat offers tantra practice, music and movement pratice (BioDevelopment®) and Breathwork pratice (Tetra breath) as complementary techniques to facilitate Awakening & Healing.
Our retreat is designed to foster happines and inner peace whislst addressing issues faced by contemporary individuals, covering topics such as family dynamics, self-worth, coping mechanisms, shame, sexuality and relationships.
The teachings you will receive emphasize the development of qualities such as love, simplicity, and compassion, guiding participants to let go of the illusion of control and embrace a state of spiritual surrender.
For who is this retreat?
Running throughout the year, this program has been created for people who are called to learn to live a happier, more fulfilled and enriched life, based on personal growth principles of acceptance, love and celebration.
You may take this program as a yoga holidays retreat to explore the world of yoga, as a Breakup or Healing retreat, or as a yoga and tantra training to deepen your understanding of yogi and tantric practices.
All levels are welcome, whether you attend alone or with a partner.
Upon arrival, a senior teacher will tailor the program to your experience and goals.
You can take this training program at your own pace.
Activities description
Below is a selection of classes offered during our transformative yoga retreat of Awakening & Healing, in Koh Phangan, Thailand.
For more information about dates and times, please check our monthly calendar.
Multi-Style Yoga asanas practice (morning and sunset yoga)
Samma Karuna offers a diverse range of yoga techniques and styles, catering to both beginners and experienced practitioners. Classes are available twice daily from Monday to Saturday and once on Sundays. For details on the style of yoga offered each day, please refer to our activity calendar.
Awakening Class (Tantra as a path to self-realization & Healing)
Our Tantra lectures combine experiential exercises, reflection, sharing, and meditation. As a Tantra school dedicated to self-realization, our primary goal is to guide students toward genuine, lasting happiness and a deeper understanding of their true selves. Embracing a non-dogmatic approach, we focus on helping you cultivate your own inner light and wisdom. Our lectures also address contemporary challenges, exploring topics such as Tantric sexuality, Tantra and relationships, self-worth, and practical tools for managing emotions.
Still meditation practice (Vipassana)
We gather every day to meditate together. We offer still meditation practice with a variety of techniques, starting from concentration practice (Anapana) and followed by meditation on equanimity of sensations and vulnerability.
Tetra Breathwork®
Samma Karuna Tetra Breath is a gentle yet powerful conscious connected breathing technique, helping us connect with our body’s natural healing system. Developed at Samma Karuna, this Tantric breathwork offers profound insights, deep healing, and transformative states of clarity and bliss, guiding individuals on a journey of inner peace and self-discovery.
Biodevelopment® (Tantra foundation practice)
This class brings a vibrant twist to traditional Tantra practices by emphasizing music and movement, making the experience more dynamic and approachable. Incorporating an active rhythm, playfulness, and inner-child exploration, it offers a unique blend of Biodanza and Tantra. Developed by Ishi at Samma Karuna, this system enriches the Tantra experience with Ishi’s distinctive vision, creating a joyful and transformative journey.
Samma Karuna AUM meditation
Experience a powerful journey through fifteen stages of intense cathartic meditation, inspired by Humaniversity AUM meditation and Osho’s AUM marathon. Over three and a half hours, you’ll open up to your emotions, reconnect with your body, and celebrate life. This transformative process helps balance your emotions and recognize your essential nature—a state of being beyond thoughts and sensations. This foundational practice is available once a month only, so if you are visiting us for a short time please check our monthly calendar of activities before booking.
Samma Karuna Tantra practice (contemporary Trika Tantra)
Experience the richness of Tantra with our diverse practice sessions. Primarily focusing on Right Hand contemporary Trika Tantra and heart-based Tantra, our classes also incorporate other styles for a well-rounded approach. Perfect for beginners, singles, and couples, our sessions provide an inviting and supportive environment. If you are new to Tantra, we recommend beginning with our Biodevelopment practice to ensure a solid foundation.
Samma Karuna Shower of Love Tantra practice
It is not happy people who are thankful, it is thankful people who are happy. In this love meditation, we’ll explore the art of discovering and appreciating the light within ourselves and each other. This tantra practice will guide you towards a more grateful and joyful life.
Samma Karuna Sacred Hug Tantra practice®
When we hug, our hearts connect, revealing that we are not separate beings. Embracing with mindfulness and openness can foster reconciliation, healing, understanding, joy, and profound happiness. This practice encourages us to become aware of our defenses and reconnect with the divine presence within ourselves and others.
Self- Inquiry practice
Join our transformative self-inquiry class inspired by the Work of Byron Katie. Discover how to question and dissolve limiting beliefs, leading to deeper self-awareness and inner peace. Through guided exploration, you’ll learn to challenge your thoughts and embrace a more liberated, authentic self.
Osho Dynamic meditation® (daily)
We offer daily OSHO Dynamic Meditation at our school. OSHO Sannyasins are especially welcome. OSHO Dynamic meditation is considered a foundational practice for the development of inner-strengh, both for the path of Yoga as well as for path of Tantra.
Samma Karuna So Ham breathwork®
Samma Karuna So Ham is a powerful yet simple rhythmic breathing technique, that incorporates specific natural rhythms of breath, harmonising body, mind and emotions and helping to losen up tension in the solar plexus area, facilitating a full diaphragmatic breathing.
This technique helps to eliminate stress, fatigue and negative emotions such as anger, frustration and depression, leaving the mind calm and focused, the body energized and relaxed.
Sample day schedule
Sample day schedule
- 07.00 to 08.00: OSHO Dynamic Meditation®
- 07.15 to 08.15: Still Meditation practice (Vipassana)
- 08.30 to 10.30: Multi-style yoga asanas practice (active)
- 10:30 to 14.00: Break for lunch and rest
- 14.00 to 16.00: Tetra breath practice
- 16:00 to 17.30: Multi-style yoga asanas practice (relaxing)
- 18.30 to 20.30: Awakening class
- 20:00 to 22:00 Bom Fire & Sauna evening activity
Student testimonials
5/5
Beautifully decorated and with loving kindness managed retreat center offering a programme full of breathwork, yoga, tantra and meditation practices.You get to know like-minded conscious people in no time. The founder Ishi embodies the playfulness und aliveness of the place. Direct beach access.
Kevin
Samma Karuna makes you feel alive and present
5/5
Right in front of the ocean, in this magical island, there is this beautiful center for growth and healing. The community is my biggest take away of this experience, met so many amazing souls here!
Gabriela A
Samma karuna feels like a second home to me
5/5
Ever so thankful for Samma Karuna for providing a safe space for me to heal, learn the medicine of breathwork, and to simply be. The campus at Samma Karuna is simply magical and out of the world. Thankful for the one month at SK and the beautiful island of Koh Phangan!
Phoebe
For spiritual growth with wonderful community and souls
5/5
Samma Karuna is home to a beautiful community of souls working dutifully to develop themselves personally and socially, in a dedicated but open minded and non-dogmatic style of tantric Buddhism. I would strongly recommend attending any course here to anyone looking to get in touch with deeper or hidden layers of who they are, no matter your background or religion
Sam de Puri
This place can change your life
5/5
Such a beautiful and peaceful place ♥️ Various yoga and tantra classes you can join all day. Most importantly the staff and volunteers turn the space into a very nice community. If you need compassion, kindness or you just want to be in a nice community this is the place
Llgas Yuksel
A beautiful community
5/5
School was by the beach and the teachers were amazing! It was very healing experience for me; Yoga, tantra and meditation helped me to find my inner child again! The community of Samma Karuna started to feel like a family and home!
Jens S
Inner Child
5/5
I stayed in Samma for two weeks with the Awakening and Healing program and I had a wonderful time there. I liked the different classes, such as Tetra Breath, Biodevelopement classes, meditation etc. Also the yoga classes are amazing. Even after the two weeks I stayed longer and did one intensive breathwork over 3 days and the BioDev TTC. Thank you for everything Samma, I’m hoping to come back and enjoy more of this amazing place ❤️
Annika D
Live changing!
5/5
The teachers were all incredible and bought a unique teaching that really helped with my healing and self connection. The property on the water is beautiful. Sunsets were a bonus! I can’t wait to come back and next time as a volunteer/teacher. The breathe work was unlike anything I’ve ever done.
Allison Kastner
Magical Place
5/5
Samma Karuna is the perfect place to connect with yourself and to heal. It's an authentic school with good teachers and inspiring classes. I won't forget the time spent there. It meant a lot to me.
Viviana L
Definitely worth it!
PACKAGE HIGHLIGHTS
Special rates for 11, 22 and 28 days bookings-
Extraordinary 6 to 28 days holistic program for Awakening & Healing
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Premium beach front location in Koh Phangan
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Stay at our residential campus
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Enjoy beachfront halls and an indoor therapeutic pool for practice
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6 Classes a day available*
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All levels welcome, suitable for couples and singles
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Exclusive practices created by senior teachers and refined over a decade of continuous improvement
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Initial meeting and follow-up with a senior teacher to tailor the program to your personal goals
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Complementary pick-up service from Tong Sala pier
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Three complementary Thai massage sessions
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Two days complementary Reiki workshop when booking 11 days or more
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Welcome bag and introductory booklet
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Accommodation available at the retreat
Accommodation available at the retreat
We offer a variety of accommodation ranging from dorm accommodation to comfortable bungalows with amenities and a sea view. Accommodation is offered inside our campus or in our partner resort next door. The accommodation included in your course fee is TYPE C. However, you may choose to upgrade your accommodation (TYPE B to A) by contacting us after your booking.
Type D
4 Bed Dormitory Room with A/C and shared toilet outside the room (from €45 a day)
Type D+
4 Bed shared Bungalow with A/C and shared toiler inside the bungalow (from €50 a day)
Type C
Standard bungalow with private toilet and A/C shared with another student
(from €75 a day)
AVAILABILITY CALENDAR
You may change your arrival date later on at no cost.
Type D (4 BED DORMITORY)
Type D+ (4 BED BUNGALOW)
Type C (BUNGALOW SHARED)
Course Booking
Course Booking
WE HAVE SPECIAL RATES FOR 11, 22 AND 28 DAYS RETREAT.
PRINCES START FROM USD 47 AT NIGHT WITH ACCOMMODATION INCLUDED.
PRINCES START FROM USD 47 AT NIGHT WITH ACCOMMODATION INCLUDED.