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Washington Post, article by Heather Murphy
Washington Post
Heather Murphy
Yoga in Thailand
The stunning island featured in the movie, "The Beach," does exist and is more than just a playground for Leonardo DiCaprio and his lovers. Phi Phi, as it is called, draws thousands of non-stars every year who are looking to expand their yoga repertoire on its perfectly white sandy shores.
Perched beneath palm trees and limestone cliffs is Yoga Traveller's retreat center where visitors from across the world gather to meditate, practice yoga and eat communal meals.
It's a bonding place, says founder Michelle Riordan. Between yoga sessions, new companions can rent kayaks, scuba dive and scale rock formations together.
While many yoga retreats attract primarily women, the abundance of adventure sports at the center tends to draw just as many men as women, says Riordan. At the end of the day, massages and fresh fruit drinks await.
Details: The Yogatraveller Phi Phi retreat center is open all year. The cost is $690 in the high season (Nov - Apr) and $590 in the low season (May - Oct) for one week including accommodation, breakfast, yoga twice a day, meditation twice a day and snorkeling trip. For more information, e-mail info@yogatraveller.com or call +353(0) 868289178.