Thailand

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Thailand - Schedule

 
The week starts with evening yoga class on the Saturday you arrive. It
concludes with the morning yoga class the following Saturday. The daily
schedule includes morning yoga followed by breakfast, free-time and then
evening yoga followed by more freetime. Your teacher and host will be
organising various activities for you during your week.

Thailand - FAQs

FAQs

 

What is the weather like?

The dry season is November to April when the weather is dry and sunny. The rainy season is between May and October. The heavier monsoon weather is only for a short period of time however, and for most of the rainy season there are short bursts of showers and the sun comes out again. It is warm all year round and never gets cold. It's a good idea to bring a raincoat with you however, even in the dry season, isolated showers are not unheard of.



What do I need to bring?

Thailand - Getting There

Getting to Koh Ngai Island:


The best way to get to the island is to catch the Nok Air flight to Trang mentioned below and we will help arrange your transfers from the airport


Air: Fly to Trang Airport. Flights depart Bangkok with Nok Air, www.nokair.com. We can arrange transfers for you (van and boat) to the resort from the airport. Flights are inexpensive and can be booked online. The flights take approx 1 hour 20 minutes.


There are no public boats going to Koh Ngai. If making your own way to Pakmeng Pier, please try to arrive at the pier by 11:30am to catch the 12pm speedboats (450 baht) run by the larger resorts on the island--Fantasy Resort, Koh Ngai Resort, etc. There is usually a 4:30pm slow boat (takes 50-60 min.) that also runs daily, but availability depends on the resort's own guests. Private long tail boats (1200-1500 baht) can be arranged for various times throughout the day. The latest time of departure for all boats is about 5:30pm. Please note that all boats need to be booked in advance.

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Your host and teacher can arrange transfers from the airport.. We will help to arrange this on booking.



(Please note that on departure from Thailand, there is a 500 Thai Baht (apx 12 euro) airport tax which will not be included in your international air-ticket. Make sure you keep enough cash for it!

Hotels of interest:


www.reflections-thai.com

 

www.theatlantahotel.bizland.com

 

Phuket

www.ccbloomshotel.com

 

Krabi

www.krabi-seaview.com

 

Guests travelling from Europe have found Trail-Finders very helpful in organising flights.

Thailand - Activities

Yogatraveller has chosen Koh Ngai not only for its stunning scenery but for the abundance of activities available.



Diving and Snorkelling:

In Thailand, with much of the coral formed on the breaching sea-cliffs, many of the divesites are suitable for snorkelling too. You can snorkel off the beaches, hire a longtail or join a tour. Learn to dive at a reputable Padi Dive Centre and for those already certified, explore the coral reefs and marine life of some of the best dive sites in the world. Swim with Whale Sharks, Manta Rays and giant schools of Pelagic Fish, or just slowly explore the macro details of these colourful worlds in Thailand and Africa.



Hiking:

On Koh Ngai, the whole island is yours to explore. It's a bird watchers paradise and there are coconut plantations and jungle to explore. There are organised guided walks or you can set out on your own.The high-peaked and heavily forested granite mountains to the north and east are serious hiking, camping and mountain biking

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territory. Some of the forest reserves, including a couple straddling the border with Phatthalung province, reportedly still harbour wild elephants and tigers. A big attraction is the number of waterfalls - splendid motivation for hiking up any hillside. A classic is Sairung Waterfall, which is accessed via prepared trails. Many others are less accessible and more interesting for seasoned hikers.


Kayaking:

Hire a sea kayak and explore the island and its secret secluded beaches from the sea.



Boat trips:

Head off to visit the surrounding islands in this beautiful National Park. Meet locals and visit a fishing culture that hasn't changed in hundreds of years. Take a trip to the famous Emerald Cave and swim with the fish and eat the local food.



Spa:

Relax and enjoy the pampering of a thai, swedish and aromatherapy massage, a facial and other beautiful treatments from the resorts own spa.

Thailand - Accomodation

You'll be staying at the exclusive Thanya Resort which is at the end of a golden stretch of sandy beach. Peaceful and secluded there is little to distract you here.

 

 

The beach-style bungalows are all made from Teak and each has its own deck. The rooms are air-conditioned and have a minibar.

 

 

The resort's restaurant is arguably the best on the island and you can sit and look out to sea and the surrounding islands as you eat your healthy breakfast each morning.

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Although the resort is right on the beach, it also has its own beautiful infinity swimming pool.

 

 

There is also a purpose built yoga deck which is so close to the sea the water practically comes to meet you while you are practicing. It is shaded by palm trees and open at the sides to the gentle breeze.

 

Thailand - Yoga Teacher

Vincent was born in Rome, Italy, and he has also lived in England, India and Thailand. He has traveled intensively enriching his spiritual and practical experience in the tradition of Yoga. Vincent has also been an acting teacher and musician and has explored methods to unite creativity with Spirit. He has been practicing meditation and Yoga for 14 years. In India, he lived as a monk in the Kriya Yoga tradition as taught by Paramhansa Yogananda, living next to one of the few living disciples of that great Master.

 

 

In that time he has practiced Yoga and meditation with the monks where he has also led classes. He received his Sivananda teacher training certification in India, Vrindavan, but his style has expanded as he has been influenced and touched by various traditions.

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His Yoga style alternates focused movements with moments of stillness creating flows that are dynamic and deep at same time.

 

 

His retreats usually develop organically according to peoples needs, even though the structure of the Yoga classes remains unaltered. He has self published two books and gives private counseling for life-changing in tune with the metaphysical methods of Yoga.

 

 

His website is www.joycelestial.org Vincent is the host of the radio show Awareness of the Soul at www.bbsradio.com every Tuesday at 9:00am Los Angeles time, 5:00PM London time. The direct link to his page is www.bbsradio.com/awarenessofthesoul

Thailand - The Location

 

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You'll be staying in a beautiful resort on a tropical island. It is the definition of paradise. There are no roads, no vehicles and no noises. You will enjoy the exclusivity of one of the most beautiful and unspoiled tropical islands you're ever likely to see.

 

 

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It's a fun holiday too. You'll do yoga every morning in the shade of our purpose built yoga sala, right by the waters edge. You'll spend your day either relaxing, getting massaged, exploring the surrounding islands or snorkelling and diving.

 

 

You will definitely enjoy the delicious and healthy Thai food and mouth watering fresh fruit shakes and cocktails. The resort has it's own infinity swimming pool and the warm waters of the Andaman Ocean come practically right up to it. Sunset yoga and meditation round off the day and why not take a barefoot stroll along the beach to enjoy dinner in one of the neighbouring resorts. One thing you will definitely enjoy is the uninterrupted view of the night sky, with no light pollution you will see the stars like never before.

 

This holiday will really take you away from it all. The ultimate island experience, you will feel like you've stepped off the pages of the world. It can take a few days to really get into the pace of life, but the indulgence and

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pampering shouldn't be too hard to adjust to. Life is simple here, yoga, food, swim, yoga, sleep, food! Our host and teacher is there right experiencing it all with you and he is on hand to orgainse diving/snorkelling, massages, trips to the local fishing islands & Emerald Cave and a group sunset boat trip which is included in the package. Bring your camera and your sarong but leave your watch at home...

 

 

Koh Ngai/Hai Island (known by both names) is a tiny island located in Trang province in the Andaman Ocean. Surrounded by karst limestone islands and fringing reef, it is quiet, peaceful and isolated. Spend your day snorkelling right off the resort, relaxing and getting massages or hire a small boat to explore the surrounding islands and find your own private beaches. Trips can be arranged to the Emerald Cave and the little known Koh Kradan and Koh Rok, beautiful islands populated with fishermen and their families.

 

There are 6 resorts on the island each with different restaurants and it's nice to spend an evening hanging out under the stars with the gentle breeze blowing. There's not much going on at night time so if you're looking for early nights and long leisurely days, this is the trip for you! For information on getting to the island please click here.

 

 

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