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OUR VISION
Sanctuary – A place of refuge or safety. Seek out our Sanctuary of wellbeing surrounded by nature and spirituality.
A LITTLE BIT ABOUT US…
The Sanctuary is a place to simply ‘be’. Reconnect and explore yourself thoughtfully and energetically. Think of us as your recharging point on your journey. It’s amazing what a little madness and a lot of magic can do! The Sanctuary aims to provide a unique and enriching experience, fuelled by magical people, healing opportunities and a beautiful, restful setting. Through our personal and well thought out menu to our Wellness Centre, to the Spa; we always have our minds on self-care, comfort and harmony. We work to balance the body, mind and soul, with daily and diverse yoga classes and a weekly changing schedule of workshops and talks from our amazing healers. All this heaven kept safe by the mystical Thai sea. Dive deeper into self-awareness and fun with a retreat like no other. Welcome to your home away from home. Let us and the bay look after you.
OUR LAND AND WATER
We are located on Koh Phangan Island, tucked away on the remote beach of Haad Tien. Named after the local Tien trees that grow along our beach line. These trees are hundreds of years old and said to hold healing properties. They connect the land and sea, offering protection, luck and growth. Our living jungle juxtaposes the concrete of the modern world. This jungle breathes and sighs. Just like the water it will hold you safe in its arms. Take your time here to watch and listen, you will be rewarded. The sea here can be calm and crystal clear, or powerful and raw; depending on the time of year. But always cleansing, always vibrant and always watching over us with a deep turquoise gaze.
LOST” By David Wagoner (1999)
Stand still. The trees ahead and bushes beside you Are not lost. Wherever you are is called Here, And you must treat it as a powerful stranger, Must ask permission to know it and be known. The forest breathes. Listen. It answers, I have made this place around you. If you leave it, you may come back again, saying Here. No two trees are the same to Raven. No two branches are the same to Wren. If what a tree or a bush does is lost on you, You are surely lost. Stand still. The forest knows Where you are. You must let it find you.
THE ROCKS AND CRYSTALS
Our resort is built on ancient granite quartz crystals. The ocean tumbled granite is unique, combining both the elements of water and earth, flowing yet rooted, emotions and practicality mixing. The granite grounds us and keeps us focused whilst allowing us to flow and overcome obstacles. You cannot help but be embraced by this energy.
THE PEOPLE
The staff here are a wonderful mix of Thai, Karen refugees from the North of Thailand and Burmese migrant workers. Our Sanctuary Family is diverse but we all have our home in the bay in common. The Sanctuary has been a small family run business since 1991; welcoming all who make it to our remote bay with open arms. Recently our waters have been embracing more and more people through word of mouth, social media and some lovely journalistic pieces we’re rather proud of. This is a place where staff and guests become friends and where friends reunite year after year. Once you are a ‘bay person’ you are part of our community for life. No matter where you are from, what you do, or who you are – we all dance to the same rhythm. Come with an open heart and mind and see the magic for yourself!
Detox Holiday
Yoga Retreat
Yoga Teacher Training
Beachfront accommodation
The One and a half Day Detox is an easy wellness introduction to fasting if you wish to give your body a break for a day. This short fast is particularly good when you feel the first sign of illness coming on, as it allows the body the resources to fight it off early.
You will need to arrive the evening before your fast begins, or no later than 8.30am if you wish to fast on your arrival day. You do not need to be staying in Sanctuary accommodation to take part in our detox programs.
Pilates and fitness at The Sanctuary Thailand, in addition to our Yoga classes we also offer privates of Pilates and fitness sessions on request if we have teachers available.
Pilates was developed by Joseph Pilates in the 1920s as a method of physical exercise that uses the mind to control the muscles and increase their strength, flexibility, endurance and coordination. Focus is placed on developing strong core muscles to greatly improve the efficiency and flow of all body movements. Pilates assists to develop longer, leaner muscles, relieve back pain and refresh the mind and body.
The classes will teach you the importance of proper breathing to increase oxygen circulation and execute body movements with maximum power and efficiency. You will learn simple and effective exercises that can be integrated into your daily routine.
• Herbal Steam and Plunge Pool
• Relaxing Oil Massage, 60 minutes
• Deep Cleansing Clay Facial
At The Sanctuary Thailand we are pleased to offer an exclusive Healthy Yoga Holiday package for our Web customers. This inclusive package offers 5 % discount off normal rates.
We have 3 daily yoga classes and 1 Pilates class so lots of Yoga opportunity. This package offers you a 10 day healthy yoga holiday including daily yoga / Pilates classes, Private Yoga session, daily 1 hour massage treatment, daily steam room, Sanctuary therapy or healing session , complimentary arrival tea at our Tea Temple.
This is perfect in combination with our new 7 DAY RAW FEST Program – (7 Days of healthy raw food and herbal supplements).
The 3.5 day Mini Fast is great for a first wellness fast, or if you only have a short break! Give your body the chance to get rid of the gross waste products of digestion, by resting and cleansing the entire digestive system. This is a great one to perform regularly as a “maintenance” routine, to keep toxins cleansed regularly.
We recommend a stay of 5 nights for this detox (a minimum of 4 nights is required). We recommend at least 2 to 3 days pre and post-fast dietary preparation to maximize the benefits of the process. Guidelines are included with your booking confirmation.
Our Cleanse program is a 10.5 day fast. Here you gain the full benefits of a longer fast: detoxification, healing, and with this longer fast, a greater degree of weight loss too. We recommend at least 2 to 3 days pre and post-fast dietary preparation to maximize the benefits of the process. Guidelines are included with your booking confirmation.
Cacao is the pathway to the hearts calling. This small and beautiful bean is so revered for its heart opening effects that its journey has carried it worldwide.
Today Cacao has reclaimed its position as a sacred ceremonial medicine and is been offered within a dance ritual of letting go and manifestation.
Firstly we arrive from the ordinary into the non-ordinary, gathering in circle and sip the alchemical blend of cacao with other powerful herbs as we share our intentions of what it is we are blessing and letting go and what we are calling into being.
?It is said that life danced itself into being, so we use the sacred tool of dance in unison with the wisdoms of the 5 elements – Earth, Water, Fire, Air and Ether – to set our payers into motion.
?Exploring herbal medicine, dance and ceremony; learn how to hold space for others to bless and unwind effects of the past and manifest their dreams in the now.
Using the Dancing Alchemy Retreat as the first week of this training; we will go deeper in the second week into practices of sensory exploration and development; deepening our ability to hold space for others through learning to hold space for ourselves.
This teacher training covers everything from how to create sacred space for people to open up and feel safe, create brilliant musical set-lists (your no. 1 co-facilitator), tools to integrate trauma/emotional releases within a workshop space, and how to get people to sign up.
On the Transforming Shadows workshop you will learn how to transform unruly demons into employees and harvest the many gifts within challenges instead of exhausting yourself battling them.
It take SO little effort and drama to gently turn towards these places and reclaim their treasure….and there’s a lot of sheepish laughter and friendship in it….
What natural parts of yourself did you shut down as a kid? Let’s welcome them home together….
One of the main functions of the liver is to remove and breakdown environmental and internal toxins from the blood. This imposes a large burden on the liver day to day, as your liver is effectively your bodies filter and taking specific care of it once in a while is a great wellness gift to your body. In our Program you will be cleansing the liver of gallstones which dramatically eliminates congestion in the bile ducts, improves the functioning of the liver and digestion, which is the basis of your whole health. You may find that your allergies disappear too, more with each cleanse you do! Incredibly, it also improves the skin, the eyes and may reduce shoulder, upper arm, and upper back pain. In general you will have more energy and increased sense of wellbeing.
A liver cleanse is advised for those who may consume above regular amounts of alcohol or drugs or who have been exposed to toxic chemicals or mold. It is also beneficial for those eating fried foods, a lot of cheese or processed foods. Indications could be bloating, constipation alternating with diarrhea and with bad smelling stools. Also having a sensitivity to oily foods, skin or eye issues and perhaps emotional anger and irritation can be symptoms.
On our program we prepare you for the flush with herbal teas, elixirs of turmeric and beetroot/ milk thistle and raw apple cider vinegar that contains malic acid which is needed to soften the gall stones and open the bile ducts. The actual flush is the classic Epsom salts and olive oil/ lime drinks, followed by coffee colonic and electrolytes and probiotics in the morning to aid recovery.
A comprehensive and in-depth curriculum that focuses on practice; breathing, meditation and awareness; the ancient philosophy of yoga and, of course, the art of teaching.
Led by Lindsay and Viktoria, Yogagati’ Senior Trainers, you will emerge from our course having experienced why yoga is a way of life, not just a form of exercise. Drawing upon more than 20 years of collective teaching experience, our teachers will guide you in the intensive and spiritual teachings and practices of yoga so that you gain the skills and experience to start teaching professionally. Even if you are not interested in teaching yoga, we can help you to lead a healthier and more fulfilling life while motivating you to deepen your practice and knowledge.
Class size is limited to 18 students so you’ll receive more individual feedback and opportunities for questions.
The Yogagati program is designed to empower participants from day one. During the three-week intensive course, we guide students through the methodologies, techniques and principles essential to effective yoga instruction. Alongside the practical element of the course, lessons will include a focus on the principles of sequencing, alignment, adjustments and modifications; functional anatomy and physiology; an in-depth consideration of yoga philosophy and what it takes to make a career out of teaching yoga.
What sets the Yogagati School program apart from other courses is our commitment to leaving behind the one-size-fits-all approach and instead creating a respectful, stimulating and relaxed learning environment that ensures every individual is heard and supported. Students emerge from the Yogagati course with a solid foundation ready to begin their yoga instructor career.
But don’t just take our word for it, we invite you to come and fully immerse yourself in the Yogagati teacher training program and find out for yourself.
This 200-hour training will be led by the phenomenal Peter Clifford who has practised yoga for 50 years. It is limited to a small group to ensure personal attention from Peter.
OUR COURSE INCLUDES
This 200hr Teacher Training is a Game Changer, designed for dedicated students who are ready to crack open their physical practice and explore Yoga as a vibrant, multidimensional experience which radically shifts the way that we relate to ourselves and approach life.
In this Intro to BBTRS learn and embody the fundamentals of both receiving and holding space for a BBTRS session- Felt sense, Resource, Resonance, Touch, Presence, Integration, Charge & Discharge, Somatic Experiencing, Trauma Release exercises, Titration, Pendulation & Grounding to support us in moving into the deeper realms of trust and surrender, exercising boundaries and gently moving beyond our comfort zones. We will explore authentic expression through movement and voice. We will look at the interruption and armoring formed around the heart and body and begin to open up to more love, connection and feeling once more.
The BioDynamic Breathwork & Trauma Release System® 6-Element approach empowers your body’s natural process for healing from start to finish, releasing chronic tension and restructuring your systems on a cellular level.
Experiencing and journeying through the BBTRS system will leave you with ability to intimately connect with yourself and others. So you can feel the full range of emotions and sensations you are capable of as a human being and celebrate life to the fullest.
BBTRS® calls on the power of all of the body’s systems. Our 6-Element approach supports your body’s unique needs at any given moment. This creates a flexible and dynamic experience that goes deeper than traditional therapies.
We are pleased to offer our NEW Yoga mini-break. This is aimed at those who do not have time for 7 + days visit but want to dive in and discover yoga. This program offers a daily yoga class, daily massage treatment and steam visit as well as 1 private yoga class and 1 private therapy session at the Tea Temple during the short visit.
This is a perfect optional extra to this program is our new 3 DAY RAW FEST – (3 days of healthy raw food and herbal supplements)
{ please note this program is not available in peak season Dec 15 to Jan 10 }
This gentle detox wellness program works through resting the colon, by removing a complex diet and providing natural energy & vitamins from veggies & simple whole foods and supplements. You can choose from the completely Raw cleanse or the Clear and Clean menu options which are dairy free, gluten free, with only natural fruit sugars. At the end of your Clear and Clean / Raw Fest you should finish feeling healthier, lighter, and brighter!
You will be choosing the dishes of your choice from our specialist Raw and Cleansing Menu in the restaurant and elixirs, shakes & supplements at our Wellness Center.
This is a great program to combine with our Healthy Yoga Holidays. This program includes welcome consultation, informative talks during your stay and post cleanse advice.Enjoy our sauna and relaxing with fellow cleansers in our dedicated wellness center.
Offers you a special safe space and place to unwind, de-stress and let go. Spend three days in a glorious jungle, on the ocean, on an island in a bay without daily city noises, pollution and the need for transportation. On this retreat we get to drop down to a place where we can meet ourselves gently, in presence, peace and with a sense of personal freedom. Without getting “fluffy” “Shakti” and “guru-like”, the invitation is to simply step truly and authentically into you, when you are relaxed, less defended, more open, energised, embodied, integrated and grounded.
The 3.5 day Mini-Fast is great for a first fast, or if you only have a short break! Give your body the chance to get rid of the gross waste-products of digestion, by resting and cleansing the entire digestive system. This is a great process to perform regularly as a “wellness maintenance” routine, to keep toxins cleansed regularly. We recommend 2 to 3 days pre and post-fast dietary preparation to maximize the benefits of the process. Guidelines are included with your booking confirmation.
A transformational retreat & a fascinating process of purification of mind, body & soul that’s full of love & laughter! I work with a transmission of Energy or Light, from the heart of the Universe. When we evoke this Light in our circle It begins to work on each individual and the group at large both independently and simultaneously unlocking our bodies from anxiety, fear based belief systems, cultural conditioning, sexual & non-sexual trauma & abuse and unconscious behaviour & thought patterns & more. From our family & country of origin we absorb so much, this can remain unconscious for many throughout an entire lifetime as we really do not know all that the body holds until we have felt it let go and transform.
The purpose of this work is always to get back to love, realise our true nature as beings made of love and to feel the deepest connection with Spirit. After working in this way for some time and with commitment, our deepest purpose is revealed to us and our lives get more “on track”. This is a process of sacred alignment for serious spiritual seekers and practitioners who like having fun.
I truly believe at the heart of all deep work is laughter and fun. Joy is our birthright and anything shrouding that must be and will be transformed. This work can be a lot of fun; maintaining a sense of humour is the quickest way to unlock Truth.
This process will support and deepen any practice, from healing, yoga, martial arts, energy work, parenting, relationships and more.
ThaiVedic Bodywork is a unique opportunity for people across the globe who are interested to help others heal through touch therapies and guidance. It is unique because it is not just another modality to have in your tool belt, but more importantly it is a governing system, a tool belt itself; where all modalities can be understood and used more effectively. The ThaiVedic System can show you the benefits and weaknesses of all healing techniques and on what individuals and conditions these techniques will be most suited.
The perfect union of timeless Ayurvedic principles and Buddhist Thai Yoga therapy, this bodywork art bridges one of the world’s greatest holistic medicine systems with the therapeutic techniques of Thai Yoga Massage.
The 5.5 day Fast allows your body to rest that little bit longer and detoxify that little bit more. Giving your body this chance to rest will allow for deeper elimination and some gentle healing. We recommend at least 2 to 3 days pre and post-fast dietary preparation to maximize the benefits of the process. Guidelines are included with your booking confirmation.
Release the effects of the past and embody the present
Awaken feelings of freedom, peace, stability, empowerment, bliss, joy and love
Cultivate take home self-care practices to enhance daily life and long-term health
Gain an understanding of the body’s inner languages through meditation and mindfulness
Expand your emotional and physical resilience and maintain equilibrium
Build a deep love for self that can be shared with others in a healthy way
Have fun and let yourself play
Scientifically sound is a vibration at a particular frequency, and it can be used to produce physical changes in organisms. Some vibrations can be beneficial while others can be harmful, sound can be concentrated and intensified until it shatters and destroys, or sound can be used to soothe and heal.
Sound is a form of energy that has frequency, pitch, volume, tone and many subtle qualities and these were used by the Tantric Yogis and Rishis who discovered during deep meditations certain sounds and psychic vibrations that they called Mantras which were heard when yogis entered Samadhi and other states of higher consciousness.
Modern physics now agree with ancient yogis who through their meditative experiences have known that the sound is a primordial form of energy. It is the original substance and basis of the whole universe; the solar systems are an expression or manifestation of sound energy this sound is known as Nada in Yoga.
In this course, we’ll explore the power of sound, how we can ignore the mind’s endless thoughts during Mantra practice by maintaining constant awareness on the Mantra and we’ll discover how to use Mantras to heal yourself and others by chanting into their bodies.
Yoga Nidra was developed from a Tantric practice known as Yoga Nyasa that placed Mantras mentally within separate parts of the body into a Yoga practice to reduce tensions and anxieties in the mind and body.
During Yoga Nidra, the mind is very receptive and open to suggestions, known in Yoga as Sankalpas, placed within the subconscious mind. Sankalpa is a Sanskrit word meaning resolve and is a very powerful affirmation tool where a mental statement is impressed on the subconscious mind when it is receptive and sensitive to auto-suggestion, self-hypnosis, that can be used to create and change one’s destiny.
In this course, you’ll learn the practice of Yoga Nidra, how to create your own Yoga Nidra which will help you to replace your negative Samskaras (habitual patterns of behavior which are reactions to personal belief systems) that do not enhance the quality of your life with more positive, creative Samskaras. You’ll learn how to plant that seed, let it grow, so that it will enhance the quality of your life and will help you to free yourself from your desires and expectations step by step.
For those who prefer not to do a full detox and colonic program, this wellness cleanse includes one light meal a day and no colonics. Ideal for those wanting a more gentle approach. This cleanse can be done for the length of time that suits you.
The Sanctuary Thailand is pleased to offer an exclusive Healthy Yoga Holiday package for our Web customers. This inclusive package offers 10 % discount of normal rates and offers you a 7 day healthy yoga holiday including daily yoga / Pilates classes, Private Yoga tuition, daily Massage treatments, daily steam room, Sanctuary therapy session & complimentary arrival tea at our Tea Temple.
This is perfect in combination with our new 7 DAY RAW FEST Program – (7 Days of healthy raw food and herbal supplements).
ou can start this holiday package on any day to suit your travel plans.
{ please note this program is not available in peak season Dec 15 to Jan 10 }
Self Re-Discovery is an invitation to expand the horizons of self-awareness in 7 days through the 7 chakras, by realigning with our energetic centres and reconnecting to the natural life force within us and around us.
Guided by our research on the principles of Energy & Physiology, we combine different modalities under the guidance of our amazing facilitators to explore the curious relationship between body, mind, higher self and how they relate to the manifestation of the reality of our day to day lives.
Join us in reclaiming the intelligence of our higher self as we journey through the seven chakras starting from our Root on our first day up to our Crown on our last. Each day, we will learn how to identify, release and activate each energy center in the body through Yin/Yang & Anahata Yoga, 7 Chakra energy work, Reiki, Breathwork Medicine, Guided Visual Meditations, 5 elements Dance, Cacao Ceremony and Somatic Group exercises to understand how to embody our innate wisdom to lead a more balanced, abundant and empowered life.
“Reshape your life” weight loss Package offers you chance to get your body back into shape whilst taking a look at broader health and lifestyle choices that may be getting between you and the happier, healthier life that you really want.
This is total lifestyle package which includes Detox/fasting, yoga, pilates, personal fitness, massage treatments + a range of counselling, bodywork, breath work and alternative healing options.
his programme has an action-packed schedule, with plenty of time for resting and playing and also lots of fun with your hands on coordinator all the way through.
Yoga is an ancient art of self-development, used for thousands of years for physical health, mental well-being and spiritual fulfillment. The system is complete and comprehensive in its nature, utilizing body, breath, mind and spirit as tools for transformation. Modern practice involves mainly Asanas (postures) and breath to build good health and harmonious functioning of the whole being.
The meaning of the word yoga is to ‘join together’ the body unites with the breath to develop the mind and spirit, creating a unified and integrated person.
The Sanctuary Thailand does not offer physically dynamic yoga classes, choosing instead to return to Asanas as a focus for breath and stillness, to enhance your experience of tranquility, inner peace, and quiet mind.
We call our 7.5 day fast “The Complete Cleanse”. The first few days of fasting gets rid of the gross waste products of digestion, but only after this can the body pull out its tools to get to work on healing. We recommend at least 2 to 3 days pre and post-fast dietary preparation to maximize the benefits of the process. Guidelines are included with your booking confirmation.
We have a diverse and exciting array of accommodations available for you – from simple dormitory beds to exotic and romantic houses inspired by traditional Thai architecture. We hope this page will serve as a guide to help you find the best options. We have two kinds of accommodation: Bookable and Non-Bookable. Please note that Non-Bookable rooms except for our Main Dorms and Zorba Dorm are bookable over the peak period between December 15th – January 10th.
The most direct way to get Ko Phangan is to fly from Bangkok to Koh Samui Island with Bangkok Air. Thai Air also flies to Koh Samui so check out their offers too. Note that Bangkok Air has a very flexible ‘change your ticket’ policy and they have 20 flights a day to and from the islands.
Koh Phangan island is easily accessible by boat from several places in southern Thailand. Most boats arrive on Koh Phangan at one of two towns, Thong Sala or Haad Rin. If your boat lands in Thong Sala, go to Haad Rin town via taxi truck (20 minutes, 100 baht per person), where you can get a car taxi, or boat taxi, to Haad Tien, home of the Sanctuary.
The easiest way to get to The Sanctuary, between mid April to late October, is on the Thong Nai Pan ferry boat. This ferry departs from Mae Nam town (not the pier) on Koh Samui every day at 12 noon and brings you directly to Haad Tien (get off at the second stop Haad Tien). The journey is approx one hour.
Mae Nam is about 45 minutes by taxi from Samui Airport.
