Retreat Overview
A Week of Yoga, Rest & Renewal on Koh Phangan
Step away from the pace of everyday life and enter a week devoted to rest, reconnection, and renewal on the tropical island of Koh Phangan.
The Blooming Spirit Yoga & Deep Rest Retreat offers a nourishing blend of yoga, meditation, nature, and spacious time to slow down and restore balance.
Designed to support nervous system regulation and deep relaxation, this retreat invites you to soften out of stress and reconnect with the natural rhythms of your body and mind.
Each day begins with grounding morning practices to awaken the body, open the breath, and cultivate presence. Evenings invite deeper rest through Candlelit Yin Yoga and Yoga Nidra, guiding you into states of stillness where the body can unwind and restore.
Across the week, the experience unfolds through a balance of practice, nature, and ritual. A New Moon cacao ceremony opens the retreat with intention and sensory awareness, a midweek waterfall excursion offers connection with the island’s natural beauty, and a closing Rituals of Rest evening creates space for reflection, integration, and self-care.
Coinciding with the natural turning of the season, the final days of the retreat invite a gentle sense of transition and reflection, allowing space to integrate the journey and soften into what is unfolding next.
The rhythm remains intentionally spacious, allowing time to rest, journal, receive treatments, explore the island, or simply be.
This retreat includes two nourishing meals per day, with space to enjoy some of the island’s beautiful cafés and restaurants at your own pace.
This balance allows both structure and freedom, supporting a more personal and relaxed experience.
Step away from the pace of everyday life and enter a week devoted to rest, reconnection, and renewal on the tropical island of Koh Phangan.
The Blooming Spirit Yoga & Deep Rest Retreat offers a nourishing blend of yoga, meditation, nature, and spacious time to slow down and restore balance.
Designed to support nervous system regulation and deep relaxation, this retreat invites you to soften out of stress and reconnect with the natural rhythms of your body and mind.
Each day begins with grounding morning practices to awaken the body, open the breath, and cultivate presence. Evenings invite deeper rest through Candlelit Yin Yoga and Yoga Nidra, guiding you into states of stillness where the body can unwind and restore.
Across the week, the experience unfolds through a balance of practice, nature, and ritual. A New Moon cacao ceremony opens the retreat with intention and sensory awareness, a midweek waterfall excursion offers connection with the island’s natural beauty, and a closing Rituals of Rest evening creates space for reflection, integration, and self-care.
Coinciding with the natural turning of the season, the final days of the retreat invite a gentle sense of transition and reflection, allowing space to integrate the journey and soften into what is unfolding next.
The rhythm remains intentionally spacious, allowing time to rest, journal, receive treatments, explore the island, or simply be.
This retreat includes two nourishing meals per day, with space to enjoy some of the island’s beautiful cafés and restaurants at your own pace.
This balance allows both structure and freedom, supporting a more personal and relaxed experience.
Retreat Program Outline
June, 13
Day 0
Day 0
June, 13
Day 0
Day 0
Orientation day
June, 14
Day 1
Day 1
June, 14
Day 1
Day 1
Arrival & Check-in
- 18:30 → Opening Dinner (included)
- 20:00 - 20:45 → Relaxing Yoga Nidra
June, 15
Day 2
Day 2
June, 15
Day 2
Day 2
Monday (New Moon Opening)
- 08:00 – 09:30 → Morning Practice (Vinyasa, Breathwork, Meditation)
- 09:30 – 10:00 → Breakfast (included)
- 13:00 – 14:00 → Lunch (included)
- Afternoon → Free time (rest, beach, bodywork, journaling)
- Dinner → On your own
- 19:30 - 21:00 → New Moon Awakening The Senses Cacao Ceremony
June, 16
Day 3
Day 3
June, 16
Day 3
Day 3
Tuesday
- 08:00 – 09:30 → Morning Practice
- 09:30 – 10:00 → Breakfast (included)
- 13:00 – 14:00 → Lunch (included)
- Afternoon → Free time (rest, beach, treatments)
- 19:00 - 20:30 → Candlelit Yin Yoga
- Dinner → On your own
June, 17
Day 4
Day 4
June, 17
Day 4
Day 4
Wednesday
- 08:00 – 09:30 → Morning Practice
- 09:30 – 10:00 → Breakfast (included)
- Afternoon → Waterfall Excursion (group trip to a local waterfall)
- Lunch → On your own
- 19:00 → Dinner (included)
- 20:00 - 20:45 → Yoga Nidra
June, 18
Day 5
Day 5
June, 18
Day 5
Day 5
Thursday
- 08:00 – 09:30 → Morning Practice
- 09:30 – 10:00 → Breakfast (included)
- Afternoon → Free time / Lunch on your own
- 17:30 – 18:45 → Gentle Flow to Yin
- 19:00 → Dinner (included)
June, 19
Day 6
Day 6
June, 19
Day 6
Day 6
Friday
- 08:00 – 09:30 → Morning Practice
- 09:30 – 10:00 → Breakfast (included)
- 13:00 – 14:00 → Lunch (included)
- Afternoon → Free time
- Dinner → On your own
- 19:00 - 21:00 → Rituals of Rest: A Closing Aromatherapy Journey
June, 20
Day 7
Day 7
June, 20
Day 7
Day 7
Saturday
- 08:00 – 09:30 → Gentle Morning Flow
- 09:30 – 10:00 → Breakfast (included)
- 13:00 – 14:00 → Lunch (included)
- Afternoon → Rest
- Dinner → On your own
June, 21
Day 8
Day 8
June, 21
Day 8
Day 8
Sunday
End of Retreat
Check-out
End of Retreat
Check-out
June, 22
Day 9
Day 9
June, 22
Day 9
Day 9
Integration day
- Awakening the Senses — New Moon Cacao CeremonyThis opening circle invites you to arrive fully and gently connect with the group, setting the tone for the retreat ahead.
Guided by the energy of the New Moon, this ceremony weaves together sensory experience and ritual. Cacao offers a heart-opening element through taste, while sound, candlelight, and gentle connection practices awaken the senses and invite presence.
Through shared space, subtle movement, and guided reflection, you are supported to soften, open, and begin to land in your body. This evening creates a foundation of trust, connection, and intention, allowing the nervous system to begin unwinding from the very first night.
- Gentle Vinyasa FlowMorning practices are designed to gently awaken the body and bring awareness to breath, movement, and presence.
Rooted in traditional yoga teachings, these sessions offer a slow and mindful flow, guided by the rhythm of the breath. Variations are offered throughout, making the practice accessible to all levels and allowing each person to move in a way that feels supportive and sustainable.
Rather than pushing or striving, the focus is on moving with ease and awareness, helping to release tension, improve circulation, and prepare the body for deeper states of rest throughout the day.
- Yin YogaA slow, grounding practice that invites deep rest and inner stillness.
Yin Yoga focuses on longer-held postures that gently work into the connective tissues, allowing the body to open gradually without force. With guidance throughout, you are supported to soften muscular effort and settle into a more receptive state.
Within this retreat, Yin Yoga is offered in a candlelit evening setting, creating a calm and nourishing atmosphere. It becomes a perfect transition into rest, supporting the body to unwind, the mind to slow, and the nervous system to settle before sleep.
- Yoga NidraAn ancient practice of guided meditation, with roots in the teachings of the Upanishads, Yoga Nidra is often described as “yogic sleep.”
This deeply restorative practice invites you into a state between waking and sleeping, where the body can fully rest while awareness remains gently present. Through guided body awareness, breath, and visualization, the nervous system is supported to shift into deep relaxation.
Yoga Nidra is one of the most powerful practices for rest and renewal, helping to reduce stress, support emotional balance, and restore energy on a profound level. Within this retreat, it offers a space to integrate, release, and experience true deep rest.
If you’d like to experience one of these guided meditations and Nola’s voice, you’re welcome to listen here:
Yoga Nidra: Breathing into Balance: A Guided Meditation for Emotional Stability
- Waterfall ExcursionMidway through the retreat, we’ll explore the natural beauty of Koh Phangan with a group waterfall excursion.
Surrounded by lush jungle and flowing water, this experience offers a chance to reconnect with nature, refresh the body, and enjoy the island beyond the practice space. Whether swimming, resting, or simply taking in the environment, this time invites a sense of lightness, play, and connection.
This outing complements the deeper practices of the retreat, bringing balance through movement, nature, and shared experience.
- Rituals Of Rest: Closing Aromatherapy JourneyAs the retreat comes to a close, we gather for a final evening of deep rest, integration, and self-care.
This closing experience weaves together gentle Yin, guided rest, and aromatherapy to support the body and nervous system in fully softening after the week’s journey.
Through scent, stillness, and subtle awareness, you are invited to receive, restore, and integrate all that has been experienced.
This evening also includes simple self-care practices that you can take home with you, allowing the essence of the retreat to continue beyond your time on the island.
What is a retreat?
The word "retreat" literally means "seclusion" and is used as an international term to denote time of solitude dedicated to either intensive practice, deep learning, or creativity.
A retreat implies that a person withdraws from society and their daily routine for a certain period (several days or even weeks) to rest, live in simple conditions, alone, in silence, and in nature.
Most often, retreats take place in quiet natural settings, away from noise and hustle of big cities.
Retreat programs at the Indriya Retreat center offer opportunities for a deep and authentic retreat experience.
A retreat is not an entertainment program or a chase for excitement; it is a deep internal practice aimed at healing your mind and heart through intensive meditation:
A retreat implies that a person withdraws from society and their daily routine for a certain period (several days or even weeks) to rest, live in simple conditions, alone, in silence, and in nature.
Most often, retreats take place in quiet natural settings, away from noise and hustle of big cities.
Retreat programs at the Indriya Retreat center offer opportunities for a deep and authentic retreat experience.
A retreat is not an entertainment program or a chase for excitement; it is a deep internal practice aimed at healing your mind and heart through intensive meditation:
Experience the Place
- Accommodation in an eco-bungalow with shared or single occupancy.
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- Healthy and balanced vegetarian meals twice a day, with cacao and ginger water in the evening.
- Tea available during the daytime and drinking water 24/7.
- A spacious meditation hall for meditation and yoga practice.
- Meditation cushions and yoga mats are provided.
Testimonials
The retreat emphasizes:
- Daily yoga and meditation
- Yin yoga and Yoga Nidra practices
- Connection with nature
- Spacious time for rest and integration
- Meaningful group experiences such as the New Moon cacao ceremony
- Fresh perception bringing you back to enjoying simple things
- Connection with your intuition, fresh creative ideas
- Uplifted spirit and inspiration for new achievements
Optional Add‑On Offerings
Participants may also have the option to book private sessions during free time, such as:
• Private yoga sessions
• Meditation guidance
• Yoga Nidra sessions
• Bodywork or therapeutic sessions
These optional offerings can enhance the retreat experience and allow participants to deepen their personal journey.
• Private yoga sessions
• Meditation guidance
• Yoga Nidra sessions
• Bodywork or therapeutic sessions
These optional offerings can enhance the retreat experience and allow participants to deepen their personal journey.
As a result of practice:
- Deep nervous system relaxation
- Mental reset & emotional release
- Reconnection with your body
- A deeper personal practice
- Restored energy and vitality
- Experience of slowing down
- Connection with nature
- Clarity and inner insights
- Sense of support and community
- Awakening of sensitivity and awareness
- A sense of renewal and completion
About the teacher
Nola Bloom
Nola Bloom is a yoga and meditation teacher based on Koh Phangan, Thailand, where she has lived for nearly two decades and has been teaching for more than 16 years.
Originally from Canada, Nola’s yoga journey began during her travels in Thailand and deepened through years of dedicated practice and study. She trained in Ashtanga Yoga, a discipline that continues to influence the strong foundation of her teaching, even as her work has evolved toward more nourishing and restorative practices such as Yin Yoga, meditation, and Yoga Nidra.
Over the past 15+ years Nola has taught at many of the island’s most well‑known yoga spaces including The Sanctuary, Orion Healing Centre, Yoga House Café, Arcana, Shivari Art of Life, and other established centers on Koh Phangan, supporting thousands of students through yoga, meditation, and holistic wellness practices.
Having lived on Koh Phangan for so many years, Nola offers retreat participants something uniquely special: the guidance of a long‑time resident who knows the island intimately. She loves sharing the quieter beauty of the island — peaceful beaches, waterfalls, jungle paths, and the calming rhythms of nature that make Koh Phangan such a powerful place for retreat and renewal.
Nola is also the host of The Blooming Spirit Podcast, where she shares guided meditations and dharma talks inspired by yoga philosophy, nature, and personal experience. Her teaching style is intuitive, grounded, and nurturing, helping students reconnect with themselves and experience the profound nourishment that comes through deep rest and mindful awareness.
Originally from Canada, Nola’s yoga journey began during her travels in Thailand and deepened through years of dedicated practice and study. She trained in Ashtanga Yoga, a discipline that continues to influence the strong foundation of her teaching, even as her work has evolved toward more nourishing and restorative practices such as Yin Yoga, meditation, and Yoga Nidra.
Over the past 15+ years Nola has taught at many of the island’s most well‑known yoga spaces including The Sanctuary, Orion Healing Centre, Yoga House Café, Arcana, Shivari Art of Life, and other established centers on Koh Phangan, supporting thousands of students through yoga, meditation, and holistic wellness practices.
Having lived on Koh Phangan for so many years, Nola offers retreat participants something uniquely special: the guidance of a long‑time resident who knows the island intimately. She loves sharing the quieter beauty of the island — peaceful beaches, waterfalls, jungle paths, and the calming rhythms of nature that make Koh Phangan such a powerful place for retreat and renewal.
Nola is also the host of The Blooming Spirit Podcast, where she shares guided meditations and dharma talks inspired by yoga philosophy, nature, and personal experience. Her teaching style is intuitive, grounded, and nurturing, helping students reconnect with themselves and experience the profound nourishment that comes through deep rest and mindful awareness.
INDRIYA RETREAT CENTER on Koh Phangan is A SPACE TO FILL YOU, OPEN YOU UP, AND INSPIRE
Indriya Retreat is an international retreat center located on Koh Phangan, Thailand, near a small stream and surrounded by fruit trees and tropical greenery. Guests are immersed in an atmosphere of seclusion, tranquility, and deep restoration, making it an ideal space for retreats, mindfulness practices, yoga, and inner transformation.
Bathrooms
A separate building with all necessary facilities — toilets, sinks, and shower cabins.
Vegetarian food
Comfortable Huts
The huts are wooden. Inside, there are two fully equipped sleeping places (with mattresses, quality bed linen, blankets, pillows, and towels).
Our spacious dining area offers balanced vegetarian meals. Fruits, soups, curries, salads, and hot dishes — with a new menu every day.
Retreat Price
Entire house — $2,150
$1500 – retreat price without accommodation (meals included)
Place in a shared house — $1,900
Estimated retreat pricing:
Place in a shared house — $1,900
Entire house — $2,150
$1500 – retreat price without accommodation (meals included)
This price would include accommodation, daily breakfast, selected shared meals, light dinners and the full retreat program.
To register for the retreat, you should fill out the form below and pay the registration fee using VISA, MASTERCARD.
Place in a shared house — $1,900
Entire house — $2,150
$1500 – retreat price without accommodation (meals included)
This price would include accommodation, daily breakfast, selected shared meals, light dinners and the full retreat program.
To register for the retreat, you should fill out the form below and pay the registration fee using VISA, MASTERCARD.
Registration fee - What is it for?
Firstly, the registration fee confirms the seriousness of your intention to attend the retreat and guarantees you a place in the group.
Secondly, the registration fee helps cover the ongoing expenses of the Indriya Retreat Center that are directly related to running the retreat. These expenses include:
Food and Supplies: Purchase of food, groceries, drinking water, and toiletries.
Staff Costs: Salaries for cooks and administrators.
Services: Laundry service.
Facility Expenses: Payment of land rent, electricity bills, garbage disposal fees, as well as repair and maintenance costs.
Operational Costs: Other general administrative and operational expenses.
Secondly, the registration fee helps cover the ongoing expenses of the Indriya Retreat Center that are directly related to running the retreat. These expenses include:
Food and Supplies: Purchase of food, groceries, drinking water, and toiletries.
Staff Costs: Salaries for cooks and administrators.
Services: Laundry service.
Facility Expenses: Payment of land rent, electricity bills, garbage disposal fees, as well as repair and maintenance costs.
Operational Costs: Other general administrative and operational expenses.
After the payment of the registration fee and filling up your personal data, you will receive an organizational letter confirming your participation.
Early Bird $100 Discount
We offer an Early Bird option with a special benefit.
Participants can receive a $100 discount by making a prepayment through our website in May. This allows us to secure their spot and keep their contact details on record.
Prepayment via the website:
$400 — single occupancy / remaining balance to be paid on-site — $1,500
$650 — full house / remaining balance to be paid on-site — $1,500
$300 — participation without accommodation / remaining balance to be paid on-site — $1,200
With the Early Bird discount applied, the final amount due on-site will be reduced by $100.
Participants who register in May will be added to the Early Bird list, and the $100 discount will be automatically applied upon arrival.
Participants can receive a $100 discount by making a prepayment through our website in May. This allows us to secure their spot and keep their contact details on record.
Prepayment via the website:
$400 — single occupancy / remaining balance to be paid on-site — $1,500
$650 — full house / remaining balance to be paid on-site — $1,500
$300 — participation without accommodation / remaining balance to be paid on-site — $1,200
With the Early Bird discount applied, the final amount due on-site will be reduced by $100.
Participants who register in May will be added to the Early Bird list, and the $100 discount will be automatically applied upon arrival.
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- Branch Address: 66/9 Moo 5, Koh Phangan, Koh Phangan, Surat Thani, 84280 Thailand
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