Yoga at The Sanctuary Thailand2023-07-27T17:57:27+07:00

Yoga at the Sanctuary

The Sanctuary Yoga is one of the oldest regular yoga programs in Thailand.  For over 25 years, we have offered a wide variety of transformative and fun yoga classes.  Our yoga classes are tailored for people of all levels and experience.  Beginners can learn the basics and continue to build their yoga practice; more experienced students can come join us to take their yoga to the next levels of depth.  Truly, Sanctuary Yoga is for everyone.

We offer 2 regular daily classes, each with its own flavour.  Our morning class is more dynamic and is similar to the Vinyasa Flow style, but with lots of breath, philosophy and meditation mixed in.  The afternoon class is quieter, focusing on stretching and releasing in the Yin Yoga style.

You can join us for drop-in classes or sign up for a complete yoga package that includes private lessons and other perks, to make your yoga experience even more delicious. Please see below for details.

Daily Schedule

  • Vinyasa Flow and Breath, 8.30-10am daily
  • For beginners and fasters 10.30am 
  • Regular deep dive yoga sessions in the afternoons 
Excellent4.5★★★★☆Jane FischerJane Fischer ★★★★★ The Sanctuary lives up to its name. There are no road vehicles (just boat taxis). We love the swimming at Haad Thien beach, the delicious and healthy food, detoxing with assistance of the expert staff at The Wellness Centre, massages and saunas at the Spa, practicing yoga and Tai Chi with excellent teachers and the walks in the jungles. We recently enjoyed our 4th visit to The Sanctuary. The staff at the resort’s reception expertly handled all our concerns and needs. We stayed 11 unforgettable nights in the Ocean View House. The house has a circular view facing the sunrise/moonrise and Koh Phanghan jungle. We look forward to more stays in this house.Response from the ownerThank you for your glowing review! We're thrilled you enjoyed your stay at The Sanctuary. Looking forward to welcoming you back soon. Michael GavinMichael Gavin ★★★★★ Originally only planned on staying 6 nights.That blew out to 2 weeks and my only disappointment was I couldn’t stay longer.All the staff made me feel particularly welcome and relaxed.Food was fantastic and healthy.Enjoyed a great reiki session with Sophie L and a couple of great meditation sessions with Michael.As a novice when it came to yoga I was apprehensive but Sophie S made me feel welcome and at least capable of finishing a class.Her classes had a great atmosphere and really I can’t thank her enough for her guidance and patience.Last but definitely not least I must mention Lacrima.I was lucky enough to join her for multiple meditation sessions and I absolutely loved the experience.It rekindled my love of meditation and a mere thank you to her seems insufficient for something so special.Can’t recommend enough!!!!A special placeSpecial peopleMany thanks to all!!Response from the ownerAw, what a fantastic review ! Really happy to read that this morning. Really pleased to hear you had a wonderful time - friends for life right !? Joze RikkenJoze Rikken ★★★★★ I absolutely love this retreat. It’s beautifully located. The food is healthy and wonderful. The staff is superfriendly, the yoga and meditation lessons are very very nice and in a stunning Buddha hall. I booked for 7 days but extended with another 4 and probably will stay the rest of my holiday 😃Response from the ownerDear Joze,Your kind words truly made our day! We're so glad to hear you're enjoying your time at our retreat. Your appreciation means a lot to us. Looking forward to making the rest of your holiday just as special! Joze RikkenJoze Rikken ★★★★★ I absolutely love this retreat. It’s beautifully located. The food is healthy and wonderful. The staff is superfriendly, the yoga and meditation lessons are very very nice and in a stunning Buddha hall. I booked for 7 days but extended with another 4 and probably will stay the rest of my holiday 😃Response from the ownerDear Joze,Your kind words truly made our day! We're so glad to hear you're enjoying your time at our retreat. Your appreciation means a lot to us. Looking forward to making the rest of your holiday just as special! Lily TunbridgeLily Tunbridge ★★★★★ A truly magical place:Firstly the Location WOW, the remote bay is tucked away from the hustle and bustle of Haad Rin and the rest of the island, enmeshed in the jungle and at one with nature.The staff working here really do make you feel looked after, the kindest staff members I have ever encountered.The Sanctuary offers to all !With a caring and kind range of quality yoga teachers. Carrying out 3 core classes a day from vinyasa flow to yin yoga.To a life changing Detox centre assisted by a wonderful wellness specialist and a fabulous team who are very supportive of your detox journey.The spa has a fabulous range of treatments and feels extra beautiful as it is located in a tree house. The spa technicians are extremely talented and friendly.The sanctuary also has a healing centre called the tea temple. Different healers offer different methods, from acupuncture to astrology readings to meditation. All of whom are superb !The restaurant is also breathtaking as it’s located right by the ocean. A delicious varied menu followed by an exciting drinks menu from smoothies, juices and cocktails.All in all it was difficult to leave.You feel an overwhelming sense of calm and happiness being here ❤️Response from the ownerDear Lily,Thank you so much for all your lovely comments! We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay with us. We hope to see you again soon. Lily TunbridgeLily Tunbridge ★★★★★ A truly magical place:Firstly the Location WOW, the remote bay is tucked away from the hustle and bustle of Haad Rin and the rest of the island, enmeshed in the jungle and at one with nature.The staff working here really do make you feel looked after, the kindest staff members I have ever encountered.The Sanctuary offers to all !With a caring and kind range of quality yoga teachers. Carrying out 3 core classes a day from vinyasa flow to yin yoga.To a life changing Detox centre assisted by a wonderful wellness specialist and a fabulous team who are very supportive of your detox journey.The spa has a fabulous range of treatments and feels extra beautiful as it is located in a tree house. The spa technicians are extremely talented and friendly.The sanctuary also has a healing centre called the tea temple. Different healers offer different methods, from acupuncture to astrology readings to meditation. All of whom are superb !The restaurant is also breathtaking as it’s located right by the ocean. A delicious varied menu followed by an exciting drinks menu from smoothies, juices and cocktails.All in all it was difficult to leave.You feel an overwhelming sense of calm and happiness being here ❤️Response from the ownerDear Lily,Thank you so much for all your lovely comments! We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay with us. We hope to see you again soon. Michael GavinMichael Gavin ★★★★★ Originally only planned on staying 6 nights.That blew out to 2 weeks and my only disappointment was I couldn’t stay longer.All the staff made me feel particularly welcome and relaxed.Food was fantastic and healthy.Enjoyed a great reiki session with Sophie L and a couple of great meditation sessions with Michael.As a novice when it came to yoga I was apprehensive but Sophie S made me feel welcome and at least capable of finishing a class.Her classes had a great atmosphere and really I can’t thank her enough for her guidance and patience.Last but definitely not least I must mention Lacrima.I was lucky enough to join her for multiple meditation sessions and I absolutely loved the experience.It rekindled my love of meditation and a mere thank you to her seems insufficient for something so special.Can’t recommend enough!!!!A special placeSpecial peopleMany thanks to all!!Response from the ownerAw, what a fantastic review ! Really happy to read that this morning. Really pleased to hear you had a wonderful time - friends for life right !? Jane FischerJane Fischer ★★★★★ The Sanctuary lives up to its name. There are no road vehicles (just boat taxis). We love the swimming at Haad Thien beach, the delicious and healthy food, detoxing with assistance of the expert staff at The Wellness Centre, massages and saunas at the Spa, practicing yoga and Tai Chi with excellent teachers and the walks in the jungles. We recently enjoyed our 4th visit to The Sanctuary. The staff at the resort’s reception expertly handled all our concerns and needs. We stayed 11 unforgettable nights in the Ocean View House. The house has a circular view facing the sunrise/moonrise and Koh Phanghan jungle. We look forward to more stays in this house.Response from the ownerThank you for your glowing review! We're thrilled you enjoyed your stay at The Sanctuary. Looking forward to welcoming you back soon. Willemijn GijzelsWillemijn Gijzels ★★★★★ What a chilllllled place. We enjoyed our stay here so much... because of the serenity vibes, the kind staff and the good yoga+ classes. The rooms are a bit outdated... but the rest makes up for it.Response from the ownerThak you for the kind words - Living in the jungle we are continually updating and modernizing our magical little space. Delighted you enjoyed our warm hospitality. Best wishes Nolan Daniel LessonsDaniel Lessons ★★★★★ I would say this is one of the most special places I’ve ever visited. The setting is absolutely spectacular. The staff are amazing - so kind, friendly and personable, and just great to hang and chat with. Nan in the wellness centre is unbelievable - she’s kind, incredibly smart, and will answer any questions and help you reach any health goals. Nolan the GM is a legend - lovely guy that makes you feel right at home. Then there’s Cav - he will ensure you’re laughing and having a good time the whole time you’re here - total legend. Nina runs the gym, and it does the best workouts - I wish I had her as my personal trainer forever - she will make you work, but gives you so much kind and warm encouragement. Tash is a lovely Brit, who will have nice little chats and always make sure you’re having a good time, Tuna in the office is a legend, William and Sammy in restaurant are lovely, funny, cool people. The facilities are fantastic - steam room, infrared sauna, movement room, beautiful yoga spots, meditation, healers, massages, facials and more. Food is amazing as well. This is one special place. The only issue, is you might not want to ever leave, and it’s not uncommon for people to stay longer. If you come, you won’t regret it. It’s the best place I’ve ever found.Response from the ownerWow, reading your review put the biggest smile on our faces! 😄 We're beyond thrilled that you found our place so special and unforgettable. It means the world to us that our team, from Nan and Nolan to Kav, Nina, Tash, Tuna, William, and Sammy, left such a positive mark on your stay.Knowing you enjoyed the wellness center, gym, and all the little things in between makes our efforts truly worth it. And hey, if you ever decide to stay forever, we won't complain! 😉Thanks a million for sharing your thoughts. We can't wait to have you back whenever you're ready for another round of good times and relaxation. Willemijn GijzelsWillemijn Gijzels ★★★★★ What a chilllllled place. We enjoyed our stay here so much... because of the serenity vibes, the kind staff and the good yoga+ classes. The rooms are a bit outdated... but the rest makes up for it.Response from the ownerThak you for the kind words - Living in the jungle we are continually updating and modernizing our magical little space. Delighted you enjoyed our warm hospitality. Best wishes Nolan Daniel LessonsDaniel Lessons ★★★★★ I would say this is one of the most special places I’ve ever visited. The setting is absolutely spectacular. The staff are amazing - so kind, friendly and personable, and just great to hang and chat with. Nan in the wellness centre is unbelievable - she’s kind, incredibly smart, and will answer any questions and help you reach any health goals. Nolan the GM is a legend - lovely guy that makes you feel right at home. Then there’s Cav - he will ensure you’re laughing and having a good time the whole time you’re here - total legend. Nina runs the gym, and it does the best workouts - I wish I had her as my personal trainer forever - she will make you work, but gives you so much kind and warm encouragement. Tash is a lovely Brit, who will have nice little chats and always make sure you’re having a good time, Tuna in the office is a legend, William and Sammy in restaurant are lovely, funny, cool people. The facilities are fantastic - steam room, infrared sauna, movement room, beautiful yoga spots, meditation, healers, massages, facials and more. Food is amazing as well. This is one special place. The only issue, is you might not want to ever leave, and it’s not uncommon for people to stay longer. If you come, you won’t regret it. It’s the best place I’ve ever found.Response from the ownerWow, reading your review put the biggest smile on our faces! 😄 We're beyond thrilled that you found our place so special and unforgettable. It means the world to us that our team, from Nan and Nolan to Kav, Nina, Tash, Tuna, William, and Sammy, left such a positive mark on your stay.Knowing you enjoyed the wellness center, gym, and all the little things in between makes our efforts truly worth it. And hey, if you ever decide to stay forever, we won't complain! 😉Thanks a million for sharing your thoughts. We can't wait to have you back whenever you're ready for another round of good times and relaxation. js_loader

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