Combining principles from Indian Yoga and Traditional Chinese Medicine, Thai Massage is well-known as a highly effective therapy for easing common aches and pains. In this workshop, learn how to give a traditional one hour Thai Massage; learning the essential techniques of acupressure and assisted stretching. Our facilitator, Lee, is a certified and experienced practitioner…
Betty Yan is one of Island Yoga’s core instructors and she runs weekly laughter yoga workshops. Born and raised in Inner Mongolia, Betty is the latest addition to the Island Yoga team. With her ever open heart and captivating smile, she is much loved by students and staff alike.She received a degree in fashion design…
Tai Chi Master Anthony and David Sharpe, founder of Island Yoga, demonstrate the Yang Style Tai Chi 12 Form. Join us on the beach every day on your Island Yoga retreat where one of our teachers will guide you through the gentle morning meditation.
She is the owner of Ulmars Nature Lodge – the resort which Island Yoga is located on. Ning and her amazing team always make sure everything runs smoothly behind the scenes. They provide all our guests with delicious breakfast and meals from the Thai kitchen as well as keeping the bedrooms, gardens and facilities looking…
Meet Kerry McColl, our Business Manager here at Island Yoga. Kerry manages our marketing and business development functions and also helped launch our new Health Food cafe! In this video, she talks about her time on Koh Yao Noi and what makes Island Yoga such a special place to work.
Antonella Milo is an E-RYT 200, RYT 500 certified yoga instructor. She has been practising yoga for over 20 years and teaching here at Island Yoga for 3 years now. In this video, we chatted with Antonella about her teaching style and her top tips for developing your own home practice. Antonella is passionate about…
Krista is an E-RYT500 certified instructor and has been teaching yoga and movement practices for many years and completed several teacher training courses. In this video, she tells us about her experience on Island Yoga’s 200 Hour Teacher training and what makes Karen Miscall-Bannon such an outstanding teacher of teachers.
We ask Kru Sin why he moved to Koh Yao Noi and his favourite things about working at Island Yoga
Getting to Island Yoga from Phuket or Krabi is not only easy, but a truly beautiful journey! Taxis will be waiting for you when you step off the boat on Koh Yao Noi to bring you on the breathtaking journey through the island to our beautiful beach front retreat. To find directions from the main…
Every week we organise an island-hopping trip around the stunning waters and limestone karsts of Phang Nga Bay. There is an adventure to be had beyond just our campus, and you won’t miss out! This island is full of hidden gems like world-famous mangroves, to breathtaking ocean views, and spectacular limestone towers. We take small…
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Read More Today we have a slight variation on the traditional Virabhadrasana Vinyasa (Warrior series flow), a special Braveheart Warrior flow from our friend, and very own Scottish Braveheart, Blair. This is…
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Our friend and yoga instructor, Sam @great__yogi , has shared this powerful flow which incorporates animal style movements which encourage core stability, strength and improves flexibility and mobility. Join Sam…
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