From December 6 to December 12, 2025.
Indriya Retreat, Ko Phangan
Indriya Retreat, Ko Phangan
Vipassana Retreat
with dmitry glazkov
with dmitry glazkov
Vipassana Silent Meditation Retreat
Golden opportunity to meet your true nature, cultivate inner peace, conscious action and mindful thought.
Vipassana is a profound meditative practice that develops ’clear-seeing insight’ into the nature of intentions and conditioning, and leads to letting go of selfish attachments, negative habits, harmful views and results in freedom.
Dive into an ancient method of meditation - pristinely simple in principle and profoundly transformative in application.
Vipassana is a profound meditative practice that develops ’clear-seeing insight’ into the nature of intentions and conditioning, and leads to letting go of selfish attachments, negative habits, harmful views and results in freedom.
Dive into an ancient method of meditation - pristinely simple in principle and profoundly transformative in application.
Dates and program
December, 5
December, 5
Orientation day
December, 6
December, 6
10:00 a.m. – Registration
02:00 p.m. – Retreat begins
02:00 p.m. – Retreat begins
December, 7 - December, 11
December, 7 - December, 11
Five full days of intensive meditation practice
December, 12
December, 12
Morning – Retreat ends. Integration day begins
December, 13
December, 13
Integration day
The program
of the retreat
of the retreat
Include sitting mindfulness meditation as well as dynamic walking meditation practice. Silence is observed for 5 full days. Daily Hatha yoga asana supports the body in its mental and emotional endeavours, unlocking bodily blocks and releasing tension.
Use this time of solitude, supported by your conscious community and expert facilitators, to devote yourself to intense practice, deep learning, and a profound reset.
Carefully curated ancient practices, held within the dedicated retreat centre at the spiritual heart of Koh Phangan, will enable you to shed outer layers of stress and strife, revealing your pure nature within.
Use this time of solitude, supported by your conscious community and expert facilitators, to devote yourself to intense practice, deep learning, and a profound reset.
Carefully curated ancient practices, held within the dedicated retreat centre at the spiritual heart of Koh Phangan, will enable you to shed outer layers of stress and strife, revealing your pure nature within.
What is a retreat?
The word "retreat" literally means "seclusion" and is commonly used internationally to denote a period of solitude dedicated to 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 simply, alone, in silence, and in nature.
Most retreats take place in quiet natural settings, away from the noise and hustle of big cities.
Retreat programs at the Indriya Retreat center offer opportunities for a profound and authentic retreat experience.
A retreat is not an entertainment program or a pursuit of excitement; it is a deep internal practice aimed at healing the 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 simply, alone, in silence, and in nature.
Most retreats take place in quiet natural settings, away from the noise and hustle of big cities.
Retreat programs at the Indriya Retreat center offer opportunities for a profound and authentic retreat experience.
A retreat is not an entertainment program or a pursuit of excitement; it is a deep internal practice aimed at healing the mind and heart through intensive meditation.
- Several days in silence without your phone enjoying a break from the information flow
- Slowing down, releasing tension, and feeling the healing power of the present moment
- Improving health and establishing a healthy daily routine
- Calm mind, better concentration
- Radical increase in your energy level
- Fresh perception bringing you back to enjoying simple things
- Connection with your intuition, fresh creative ideas
- Uplifted spirit and inspiration for new achievements
The Retreat Experience
The Vipassana technique is a meditation of observation, awareness and wisdom.. It is an ancient form of meditation which has been passed on through monastery lineages for thousands of years. It is one of the most simple, but most profound methods of meditation to be found.
There are a few different ways of teaching this technique. On this retreat, we will be following the teaching style practiced in some of the oldest monasteries in the world, by including dynamic walking meditation in addition to seated postures, to help inform the Vipassana practice.
We will also be incorporating daily yoga sessions, specifically designed to prepare the body for sitting in meditation - building flexibility and strength so you can focus on your meditation without being distracted by too much physical discomfort.
There are a few different ways of teaching this technique. On this retreat, we will be following the teaching style practiced in some of the oldest monasteries in the world, by including dynamic walking meditation in addition to seated postures, to help inform the Vipassana practice.
We will also be incorporating daily yoga sessions, specifically designed to prepare the body for sitting in meditation - building flexibility and strength so you can focus on your meditation without being distracted by too much physical discomfort.
WHAT MAKES A VIPASSANA RETREAT UNIQUE
So, retreats can vary based on the key method or teaching.
As the name suggests, a meditation retreat primarily involves learning meditation skills and intensive practice.
Participants in meditation retreats at our centers practice Mindfulness techniques, a type of secular meditation well known in the West, free from any religious component or dogmatism.
As the name suggests, a meditation retreat primarily involves learning meditation skills and intensive practice.
Participants in meditation retreats at our centers practice Mindfulness techniques, a type of secular meditation well known in the West, free from any religious component or dogmatism.
IMPORTANT TO NOTE
OUR RETREATS
The program is free from any worship. All practices focus solely on training the mental faculties.
There are statues of the Buddha on the grounds, and you will be expected to follow the general cultural rules of the country. These rules are simple and will be explained during the orientation talk. There are no obligatory religious rituals.
There are statues of the Buddha on the grounds, and you will be expected to follow the general cultural rules of the country. These rules are simple and will be explained during the orientation talk. There are no obligatory religious rituals.
Result of practice:
- Stress and anxiety decrease
- Fears and obsessive thoughts become less frequent
- The mind becomes calm and clear
- Connection with the body improves, developing bodily awareness
- The skill of being present in the moment and awareness in daily activities is developed
- It is easier not to identify with emotional states
- Automatic reactions fade away
- There is greater acceptance of life in all its aspects, as it is
- Meditation helps release the burden of regrets about the past, worries, and negative emotions
- The skill of maintaining an even, objective, and equanimous attitude towards events is cultivated
- Emotional intelligence, empathy, and compassion for yourself and others are developed
About the Master
Dmitry Glazkov of Sadhama
Dmitry is a full-time meditation, Buddha Dhamma, yoga, and Ayurveda teacher and author of unique wellbeing programs, with over a decade of experience in these fields.
His teachings offer a profound toolkit, blending authentic yogic practices with meditation and mindfulness principles. Dmitry’s journey includes teacher training in both Hatha and Kundalini yoga, certification as a Vedic Institute Ayurvedic Practitioner, and specialized studies at Greens Ayurveda Panchakarma Clinic in Kerala, India.
Dmitry is the founder of Sadhama Rewild Retreats in the UK, offering an award-winning program of events throughout the year—from wellness days and yoga weekends to immersive 7-day Silent Insight Vipassana meditation retreats.
His dedication to spiritual growth has deepened through years of practicing Satipatthana Vipassana in insightful month-long retreats, daily yoga and meditation, and solo vision quest retreats with trees. He specializes in Vipassana meditation, yoga, Ayurveda, and multidisciplinary breathwork, drawing on his Siberian roots to incorporate Slavic shamanism and Vedic well-being.
A passionate scholar of original sacred texts, Dmitry is devoted to uncovering the purest sources of wisdom through direct experience. His teaching approach highlights the unique qualities of each individual, offering bespoke practices that resonate with the inherent nature and wholeness of every student.
Dmitry lives at Hardwick Estate in England, the country’s first community-led estate, where he actively contributes to its pioneering transition toward shared ownership and participatory governance.
His teachings offer a profound toolkit, blending authentic yogic practices with meditation and mindfulness principles. Dmitry’s journey includes teacher training in both Hatha and Kundalini yoga, certification as a Vedic Institute Ayurvedic Practitioner, and specialized studies at Greens Ayurveda Panchakarma Clinic in Kerala, India.
Dmitry is the founder of Sadhama Rewild Retreats in the UK, offering an award-winning program of events throughout the year—from wellness days and yoga weekends to immersive 7-day Silent Insight Vipassana meditation retreats.
His dedication to spiritual growth has deepened through years of practicing Satipatthana Vipassana in insightful month-long retreats, daily yoga and meditation, and solo vision quest retreats with trees. He specializes in Vipassana meditation, yoga, Ayurveda, and multidisciplinary breathwork, drawing on his Siberian roots to incorporate Slavic shamanism and Vedic well-being.
A passionate scholar of original sacred texts, Dmitry is devoted to uncovering the purest sources of wisdom through direct experience. His teaching approach highlights the unique qualities of each individual, offering bespoke practices that resonate with the inherent nature and wholeness of every student.
Dmitry lives at Hardwick Estate in England, the country’s first community-led estate, where he actively contributes to its pioneering transition toward shared ownership and participatory governance.
Schedule
During the retreat, there’s a simple schedule—no clock-watching, as the bell tells you where to be. All sessions and talks require your participation, while breaks provide ample time for laundry, washing, rest, and reflection.
Please follow the schedule fully; all planned activities are mandatory to attend.
Approximate daily schedule of the retreat:
Please follow the schedule fully; all planned activities are mandatory to attend.
Approximate daily schedule of the retreat:
- Sitting Meditation45-minute meditation sessions are conducted in a group several times a day. To maintain continuity, breaks between practices do not exceed two hours. There are over thirty sittings during the retreat, and each one is a new learning experience, valuable in its own way.
- Walking MeditationWalking meditations play an important role in the retreat. They are also 45 minutes, alternating with sitting sessions. Instructions for walking meditation will be provided at the retreat.
- Meditative YogaDaily morning yoga sessions connect the body, breath, and mind, and also help muscles adapt to long sitting practices.
INDRIYA RETREAT CENTER on Koh Phangan is A SPACE TO FILL YOU, OPEN YOU UP, AND INSPIRE
Indriya Retreat is an international retreat center. It is located on Koh Phangan (Thailand), near a small stream and surrounded by fruit trees and tropical plants. Guests of the center find themselves in an atmosphere of seclusion and tranquility, which facilitates the practice of Vipassana meditation.
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).
A high-quality, exquisite vegetarian diet focused on detox and wellness: an abundance of fruits and nuts, salads, superfoods, juices, Chinese tea, cocoa.
Entry fee
To register for the retreat, you must fill out the form below and pay the registration fee of $ 300 using VISA, MASTERCARD.
What is it for?
First, the registration fee confirms the seriousness of your intention to attend the retreat and guarantees you a place in the group.
Second, the registration fee helps cover the ongoing expenses of the Indriya Retreat Center directly related to running the retreat, including:
Second, the registration fee helps cover the ongoing expenses of the Indriya Retreat Center directly related to running the retreat, including:
- 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.
Donation for Indriya Retreat Center and Master
According to the ancient and beautiful tradition, there is no fixed charge for the teaching and meditation training itself. At the end of the program, participants have the opportunity to leave a conscious donation.
Expressing gratitude to the center and the teacher for the teachings is an honor and an opportunity to perform a karmically good deed, thus accumulating good merits and improving your karma.
The principle of DANA applies – voluntary donations from retreat participants as a token of gratitude to the center and the teacher, made at the end of the retreat.
You determine the amount of your gratitude at your own discretion.
Expressing gratitude to the center and the teacher for the teachings is an honor and an opportunity to perform a karmically good deed, thus accumulating good merits and improving your karma.
The principle of DANA applies – voluntary donations from retreat participants as a token of gratitude to the center and the teacher, made at the end of the retreat.
You determine the amount of your gratitude at your own discretion.
Reviews of the retreat
Vipassana Retreat Rules
A retreat is a serious and profound work on oneself.
In the event of a gross violation of the retreat rules on your part, we will have to ask you to leave the camp so as not to disturb other participants from practicing.
In the event of a gross violation of the retreat rules on your part, we will have to ask you to leave the camp so as not to disturb other participants from practicing.
The most important rule of any deep meditation retreat is silence. Yes, throughout the retreat, participants refrain from any communication.
All students must observe Noble Silence from the beginning of the course until the morning following the last full day of the course. Noble Silence means silence of body, speech, and mind. Therefore, all forms of communication with other students, including gestures, sign language, and notes, are prohibited.
Students, however, may speak with the teacher if necessary. They may also contact the course administrator and staff with any issues concerning food, accommodation, health, etc., but such contacts should be kept to a minimum. Students should feel that they are working alone. In everyday life, we spend a huge amount of time and energy on conversations, often idle. People say things that could be left unsaid, gossip, insult, shout. This creates unrest not only in our world but also in our minds.
Silence allows the mind to calm down and maintain quiet, peaceful conditions for everyone. For some, this will be a difficult test, but most people will find this wonderful experience very beneficial. Many participants have travelled a long way to enjoy this silence at the center, show respect and mutual understanding by maintaining silence, mindfulness, and wisdom. Training to live, practice, move, and act in absolute silence and calmness will lead to pleasant results.
"Silence" also implies that you will not use the books you brought with you. During the retreat, you will receive a large amount of information, and reading will distract your attention or may even confuse you. Please keep the books closed; you will have plenty of time to read after the retreat. Additionally, we ask you not to write anything down, except for notes during the talks. Writing letters, poems, stories, keeping diaries, and other creativity will distract the mind from the main goals of meditation.
Attention! The use of cameras, mobile phones, audio players, and e-books during the retreat is prohibited.
All students must observe Noble Silence from the beginning of the course until the morning following the last full day of the course. Noble Silence means silence of body, speech, and mind. Therefore, all forms of communication with other students, including gestures, sign language, and notes, are prohibited.
Students, however, may speak with the teacher if necessary. They may also contact the course administrator and staff with any issues concerning food, accommodation, health, etc., but such contacts should be kept to a minimum. Students should feel that they are working alone. In everyday life, we spend a huge amount of time and energy on conversations, often idle. People say things that could be left unsaid, gossip, insult, shout. This creates unrest not only in our world but also in our minds.
Silence allows the mind to calm down and maintain quiet, peaceful conditions for everyone. For some, this will be a difficult test, but most people will find this wonderful experience very beneficial. Many participants have travelled a long way to enjoy this silence at the center, show respect and mutual understanding by maintaining silence, mindfulness, and wisdom. Training to live, practice, move, and act in absolute silence and calmness will lead to pleasant results.
"Silence" also implies that you will not use the books you brought with you. During the retreat, you will receive a large amount of information, and reading will distract your attention or may even confuse you. Please keep the books closed; you will have plenty of time to read after the retreat. Additionally, we ask you not to write anything down, except for notes during the talks. Writing letters, poems, stories, keeping diaries, and other creativity will distract the mind from the main goals of meditation.
Attention! The use of cameras, mobile phones, audio players, and e-books during the retreat is prohibited.
Students must not leave the camp area throughout the course. They may leave only with the teacher's consent. No external contacts, including letters, phone communication, and contacts with visitors, are allowed until the end of the course. Mobile phones, pagers, and other electronic devices must be handed over to the course organizers for safekeeping. In special cases, friends or relatives may contact the course management.
There is nowhere to go but inside your own consciousness, but sometimes this can be a frightening journey. You may be overcome by boredom or restlessness. In these moments, you should be extremely attentive and mindful. It is from these states of mind that we can extract so much information about ourselves. Do not let your consciousness wander beyond the meditation retreat; if you start to get distracted without limits, it will soon become difficult to force yourself to return to meditation. Make sure you have all the necessary things before the retreat begins.
There is nowhere to go but inside your own consciousness, but sometimes this can be a frightening journey. You may be overcome by boredom or restlessness. In these moments, you should be extremely attentive and mindful. It is from these states of mind that we can extract so much information about ourselves. Do not let your consciousness wander beyond the meditation retreat; if you start to get distracted without limits, it will soon become difficult to force yourself to return to meditation. Make sure you have all the necessary things before the retreat begins.
Clothing should be simple, modest, and comfortable. Do not wear transparent, revealing, or overly tight clothing that attracts attention (such as shorts, short skirts, tank tops, etc.).
For comfort and convenience during meditation, please wear loose and light clothing (but not transparent). We also ask that your clothing be clean and neat. Pants should be long enough to cover the knees during sitting meditation. Shirts should cover the shoulders and abdomen. Please, no shorts or tank tops. During the retreat, there is no need to wear jewelry and other types of adornments; be simpler and more natural. Everyone should wear underwear, and women must wear a bra.
For comfort and convenience during meditation, please wear loose and light clothing (but not transparent). We also ask that your clothing be clean and neat. Pants should be long enough to cover the knees during sitting meditation. Shirts should cover the shoulders and abdomen. Please, no shorts or tank tops. During the retreat, there is no need to wear jewelry and other types of adornments; be simpler and more natural. Everyone should wear underwear, and women must wear a bra.
The center's territory is a space free from alcohol, drugs, cigarettes, and other intoxicants. It is not allowed to bring drugs, alcohol, and other intoxicating and narcotic substances into the camp. Violation of the sobriety rule will result in your immediate departure from the camp.
Cigarettes are a form of toxic means that intoxicate the body. They interfere with meditation and your natural relaxation. During the retreat, you must refrain from smoking.
Cigarettes are a form of toxic means that intoxicate the body. They interfere with meditation and your natural relaxation. During the retreat, you must refrain from smoking.
No special physical preparation is required for meditation at the retreat, but poor health can hinder mental exertion. If you are ill, it is better to wait for recovery and attend the next retreat.
Maintaining mindfulness during breaks is the key to successful meditation. Pay attention to every detail in routine tasks, perform all actions slowly and mindfully. The ability to remain present, not wandering in the past or future, is an indicator of your progress.
Complete gender separation should be observed. Men and women live separately, eat, and meditate in designated areas.
In the rhythm of modern life, spending a whole week without a phone is a luxury. But we are sure you deserve it and you will definitely cope. Therefore, rule #1 is to hand over your phone to us for safekeeping;
The second rule smoothly follows from the first: check-in occurs only after handing over the phone. The algorithm of actions is as follows: finish all affairs, turn off the phone and alarm on it, and bravely hand it over to the valiant hands of the Center's staff;
Silence, minimal interaction between participants, maximum immersion in meditation practice is our common goal, and therefore we do not accept couples for the retreat;
If you decide to leave the retreat without a valid reason, the next time the organizational fee for you will be 10 times higher.
Please carefully weigh your capabilities;
Practices, schedules, rules are designed solely for the benefit of participants. If you do not follow the retreat rules, are late, and miss practices, after the second warning, we will be forced to say goodbye to you.
The second rule smoothly follows from the first: check-in occurs only after handing over the phone. The algorithm of actions is as follows: finish all affairs, turn off the phone and alarm on it, and bravely hand it over to the valiant hands of the Center's staff;
Silence, minimal interaction between participants, maximum immersion in meditation practice is our common goal, and therefore we do not accept couples for the retreat;
If you decide to leave the retreat without a valid reason, the next time the organizational fee for you will be 10 times higher.
Please carefully weigh your capabilities;
Practices, schedules, rules are designed solely for the benefit of participants. If you do not follow the retreat rules, are late, and miss practices, after the second warning, we will be forced to say goodbye to you.
- I undertake the precept to refrain from destroying living creatures.
- I undertake the precept to refrain from taking that which is not given.
- I undertake the precept to refrain from sexual activity.
- I undertake the precept to refrain from incorrect speech.
- I undertake the precept to refrain from intoxicating drinks and drugs which lead to carelessness.
- I undertake the precept to refrain from eating at the forbidden time (i.e., after noon).
- I undertake the precept to refrain from dancing, singing, music, going to see entertainments, wearing garlands, using perfumes, and beautifying the body with cosmetics.
- I undertake the precept to refrain from lying on a high or luxurious sleeping place.
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