Vikasa Yoga Retreat

Stayed for 3 nights as a solo traveler. The yoga caves are small but very pretty, modern and clean. No ensuite but the toilets and showers are 10m from the rooms and very clean -- still...not the most fun to get up in the middle of the night. 3-4 yoga classes each day and really impressed that the teaching is quite advanced. Classes have a whole range of skills ability, most people seem fairly beginner. The complementary Cafe breakfast is incredibly yummy (scrambled tofu!) and filling, and such a view! In 3 days / a shorter stay you probably won't talk to anyone, people are smiley and friendly but don't engage beyond that.

A stunning location that overlooks the ocean. There’s a lot to like about Vikasa. I really enjoyed the 12 day yoga retreat I took and was surrounded by like minded individuals who were all incredible in their own individual way. The Vikasa staff were very accommodating and the scenery was exceptional. The cafe was also really good, I’m deducting one star from the rating as the buffet option was very repetitive (but still outstanding) and I would like a bit more variety over a prolonged stay. Would highly recommend!

I did the Begin program for 6 days. I really enjoyed the coaching, personal development and the right pace of things for me. Food was exceptional. Lotus Pad was comfy and AC was great. Massages at spa were also wonderful. Mosquitoes at times were a little challenging so suggest taking some light clothes that cover your limbs for late afternoon and evening.

The view and food are stunning. The program I did is very valuable. Teachers are professional and supportive. They really deepened my asana practices and meditation skills. I learned soo many new things, which is more than I expected. Everyone here is very nice and loving people. You feel Vikasa is home and never want to leave.

I completed the YTT300 course in June and I really loved my training, my stay, the place, the quality of the food, and the kindness of the staff. I had the chance to take this course with an extraordinary group from all over the world. It was an unforgettable experience that I highly recommend to anyone who wants to further their yoga teacher training. I loved the classes taught by our various instructors, each of whom had their own specialty. The teaching is diverse and of high quality. I had heard good feedback about Vikasa and wanted to do this 300-hour training in a seaside location where I could swim and also have a certain level of comfort during my 5 weeks of training. I was very satisfied with their services. I also want to mention that the food offered at the Vikasa Café is very healthy and delicious.

My first solo yoga retreat was a very special one at Vikasa! The classes provided a perfect balance of breathwork, yoga, meditation, sound healing, and discussion. All the staff were super friendly, the spa treatments were wonderful, the views were beautiful, and the food was exceptional. The only small downside was being able to hear the party music at night from the other side of the bay.

Vikasa went beyond and above my expectations from the front staff to the yoga teachers, to the food to the beautiful island of Koh Samui . I had an eye opening time where I realized yoga is for every body and you just need the right attitude . My time in Vikasa was transformative in multiple ways , it definitely was a true recharge !

I come to Vikasa every year for vacation since 2019 and just graduated from their 300YTT, which was a dream of mine since a long time. This YTT was an amazing experience, beyond all of my expectations. All the teachers (Kosta, Michael, Niki, Rama, Jovan, Alexey, Kelly) are excellent, with a deep level of knowledge, practice and experience to share. The YTT program is very intense, interesting, diversified, valuable and well documented. It covers all aspects of yoga, meditation, kriyas, breathing exercises, advanted asana practice and detailed workshops, yoga fundamentals, philosophy, marketing and beautiful "experiences" that make you find and feel yourself again. The group of 32 was really heterogenous, with people coming from all over the world and this was definitely part of the enrichment as well. Seal and our karma yogis were very present, helpful and supportive on a day-to-day basis. The place itself, nested on a cliff with a seaview is just breathtaking and the rooms were all renovated recently. My prana cabana was beautiful, very clean and with a priceless sea and sunrise view. Shane, Fatima and their Manager at the reception are always smiling and helpful. The food at the Life Cafe is organic, fresh, delicious and the menu offers an original and fine cook, served with smiles by Kookai, Nye and the whole life cafe team. I came back from the YTT stronger, physically and mentally, more confident, even more willing to share all this beautiful knowledge about yoga. Thank you and see you soon my Vikasa family ＜3