What’s On at The Sanctuary?

Every week Sanctuary Life offer an exciting program of workshops, classes and healing sessions to all who come here. Being very in-the-moment, we plan the week one week in advance depending on which teachers are here and what our guests are requesting. We are blessed to have world-renouned facilitators passing through all year round and so we continuously have a colourful array of classes and workshops on offer.

What does a week at The Sanctuary look like?

Our week begins on a Sunday at 3pm with our event The Gathering at the Tea Temple. At this event we will tell you what the follwong week will bring. You can meet the facilitators and healers, ask questions, sign up for events and watch demonstrations.

Monday to Friday sees an array of events, classes and workshops. Classes last 1 hour to 1 and a half hours. Workshops may be half-day, whole day or even a few days long. We also have Tea Temple events, such as kirtan chanting, consciousness cinema (discourses and spiritual documentaries), and free talks. The Tea Temple is also open each day (except Sat) for teas, light snacks and our new age store.

Events we regularly host:

• Biodanza/ Five Rhythms/ Ecstatic Dance
• Weekly Astrology “Weather Report” talk
• Full Moon Ceremonies
• Kirtan Chanting by candlelight
• Blissful Balance of Ayurveda: talk and Q&A
• Transformational Breathwork sessions
• Tantric Meditation classes
• Life Drawing Classes
• Manifestation Workshop

Consciousness Cinema

We have a huge range of alternative documentaries and discourses. These are available on request if three or more people want to watch, and are usually screen at 4pm. Popular requests include:

• Dances of Ecstasy
• Baraka
• David Deida: spirit, sex, love
• Osho discourses
• Eckhart Tolle discourses
• Gangaji discouses
• Byron Katie: The Work
• Non-Violent Communication
• Krishna Das: the Yoga of Chant
• Sita sings the Blues (the Ramayana)

You can call into the Tea Temple at any time in our opening hours to find out more and sign up for classes.

We hope you will enjoy the events and activities at The Sanctuary!

Weekly Events

Tuesday Movie under the Stars

Lay back and relax on the beach underneath the starry sky and enjoy a movie from our eclectic collection, every Tuesday night at 8:30pm.  Movies are screened in the restaurant during wet weather!

Thursday Open Mic Night

From singing, guitar, poetry and comedy to raincoat fashion parades, dijeridoo and belly dancing; we’ve nearly seen it all at our very popular Open Mic night.  It happens every Thursday night at the Sanctuary restaurant.  Whether you are on stage or in the audience, it is always an entertaining evening.. our talented Thai staff often join in the fun!

The Gathering  -  3pm every Sunday

Join us at the Tea Temple every Sunday at 3pm for the opportunity to meet our healers…  learn about the natural therapies on offer, ask questions and participate in demonstrations.  It is also the perfect chance to meet other guests and find out about upcoming workshops, events and classes!  During the School of Life, workshop teachers will present talks and demonstrations at the Gathering, before their workshop begins on Monday.

Get outdoors!

Hiking

Either take on the challenge of the jungle walk to Had Rin town (approximately 2 hours) or perhaps explore the riverbed and the waterfalls as the trail meanders its way up the hillside. There are also walks to other bays further north on the east coast.

The viewpoint is a beautiful place that some people find on their first day here, yet others take years to discover! A short 15 minute walk to the top of the headlands reveals a stunning view up the coast and of neighbouring island Koh Samui. Getting there for sunrise is a pilgrimage well worth the effort.

Boat Trips

Traditional Thai long-tail boat trips can be arranged with any of the family boatmen. Cruise the east coast in a long-tail boat and enjoy waterfalls, stunning coral and deserted beaches.

Sea Kayaking

We offer sea kayaks for rent as an adventurous and healthy way to explore the beautiful east coast of Koh Phangan. Take a packed lunch, visit deserted beaches and practice your snorkelling!

Ang Thong Marine National Park

Located west of Koh Phangan, a speedboat day trip to the marine reserve can be organised for you. This is an amazing day out where you can snorkel in totally untouched coral gardens, picnic on empty beaches and explore the Emerald Lake.