20-27 october 2024

cultural & Wellness retreat in phuket, thailand

WHAT’s INCLUDED

  • MUAY THAI

    Group classes will be led by Sumalee’s team of Muay Thai trainers, all of whom are ex pro-fighters each with their own story and various belts to back it! You will be met where you’re at in your training, our trainers are highly experienced in training first-timers all the way up to professional fighters, you can check out our customer reviews here. Not only will you get the chance to experience traditional Muay Thai training, but also join the team to support one of our very own fighters in competition, where you’ll gain unique access ‘backstage’ where you’ll get to observe the fighters being prepped for their entry into the ring.

  • YOGA

    Dynamic and meditative classes led by Rhian will open the invitation for you to connect with your body through mindful movement. In a group setting, you’ll explore various Yoga modalities as a way of increasing the possibility for enhanced psycho-somatic connection. Rhian’s approach to teaching is ‘exploration over expectation’, you will have the opportunity to explore new and diverse variations of Yoga poses that meet you where you are at in your Yoga practice.

  • BREATHWORK

    ‘Iceman Hoff ‘ has got everyone talking about how breathwork can set the foundation for strengthening body and mind, and for deep physical and emotional healing. In reality these practices have been around for thousands of years and are only just making their way back into mainstream attention. During the retreat you will learn the theory and practice behind a range of breath work techniques that are easy to incorporate into your everyday life as a means of energetic and emotional regulation.

  • FOOD

    (glorious food), luckily for you Rhian’s an old time foodie and is THE person to introduce to some of Phuket’s most well hidden culinary secrets. You will have the opportunity to discover Thai food in all of its authenticity at some incredible local spots seldom visited by tourists. A wonderful, healthy breakfast will be served by Sumalee’s onsite restaurant. Our retreat price includes 3 meals a day and unlimited fresh tropical fruits & coconuts from Sumalee’s onsite restaurant.

    We’ll enjoy our last meal together at SUAY restaurant Micheline Plate winner 2019-2021 and Micheline Guide featured 2019-2023.

  • Accommodation

    Choose from one of Sumalee’s comfortable, air conditioned en suite rooms, all of which are serviced daily. Options include twin, king and suit rooms.

  • CULTURAL EXPERIENCE

    Sumalee is located outside of Phuket’s better known tourist areas, this means you will have ample chance to mingle with the locals in and around our retreat space. On day to of our retreat will head to the local temple to receive a personalised blessing and welcome to Thailand by an ordained monk as well be introduced to some Buddhist philosophy and local tradition throughout the time we spend together. Head over and take a look at our full itinerary here.

  • EXCURSIONS

    Our daily excursions will take you way beyond the average ‘holiday in Thailand’ to some of Phuket’s most picturesque and intriguing sites. We will take a private long tail boat ride around the breathtaking Pang Nga bay, visit a local fishing village, elephant sanctuary and lots more! See full itinerary here. But don’t worry - we will have plenty of time to pause and enjoy the serenity of a number of Phuket’s world renowned beaches.

  • COMMUNITY

    To faciliate an enriching, connected experience for our group the retreat will be limited to 12 participants. Although not mandatory we encourage to join in on all of the itinerary to maintain our groups connection, even if that means taking Svasanna for the entirety of your Yoga class - we value your presence! Over the years it has been an honour to witness the friendships made at Sumalee, to watch as people from all over the world and walks of life, of all ages and professions come together and bond over their shared experience. It’s for this reason that The Karma retreat welcomes participants of all ages, nationalities and gender to come together and create the experience of a lifetime.

  • KARMA

    Our retreat is centred around the rule of Karma, each participants payment will automatically pay for the next persons spot. You will receive a profile of the person who you have paid for once their spot has been secured. This provides a beautiful foot to start out on, the knowledge that one of your fellow retreat mates funded your stay and vice versa. It’s important to us that our local community, many of whom live under relatively harsh conditions, where possible reap some of the reward from the work we do here at Sumalee. This is why we have arranged for a toy/ education material donation to be held at the centre on the last day. A contribution of your retreat price will be used to purchase these, and of course you will be welcome to make further contribution of toys etc, should you choose to.

  • MASSAGE

    One complimentary massage is included in our retreat price and can be enjoyed during your downtime, you are also free to book additional massages at your leisure.

Are you ready to leave everything behind and fully immerse yourself in a week filled with opportunity, new experiences, and exploration? Then look no further; The Karma Retreat is Thailand’s most integrated, intimate Wellness-Cultural experience that will take you into the depths of Thai culture, food, and tradition. It will also introduce you to ancient practices that will lead you to explore the depths of your mental, physical, and emotional being, all while creating the opportunity to make friendships that last a lifetime.

The retreat will be held at one of Thailand’s most well-known Muay Thai centers, best known for its seamless combination of traditional Muay Thai training, comfortable accommodation, great facilities, and an all-around family feel. The center itself is built on an old coconut plantation, which means, you guessed it, coconuts on tap! Its facilities include an onsite health food restaurant, a swimming pool, a massage Sala, a boxing ring, and a training area. It is also home to Phuket’s ONLY outdoor, Balinese-style Yoga Sala. It's located in the heart of the island and close to Phuket’s most renowned landmarks. You will be invited to stay onsite in one of Sumalee’s homely rooms that are, of course, serviced daily. Check out Sumalee’s customer reviews here!

I’m Sumalee’s co-founder and Yoga Teacher, and I’ll be leading our retreat. I lived on Phuket for 12 years and am a qualified English-Thai translator. I know Phuket like the back of my hand! Hence why I, together with the rest of the team, have decided to merge my knowledge of the local area, cuisine, culture, and extensive experience in teaching Yoga and Breathwork with Sumalee’s already established high standard of Muay Thai training to create the ultimate retreat experience centered around cultivating a unique opportunity for connection, adventure, and Holistic Wellbeing. Click here for a sneak peek at our itinerary!

I’m so excited to share one of the places I’m lucky enough to call home with you… Below are some of the elements that will make up our time together. Please feel free to reach out with any questions.

EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT 15% ENDS 31st of JULY

STARTing from £1510

(before discount)

How to Book?

Click ‘BOOK NOW!’ to go to our booking page

Select the dates 20th -27th October 2024 (the package is only available for those dates)

Select your room type

Select 'Book'

On the next page select 'Karma Retreat 2024' (1 or 2 adults, 0 children)

Head to the bottom of the page and fill out your guest details

Acknowledge terms & conditions

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You will be diverted to make the down payment of 20% of the total cost to secure your place.

The remaining balance can be paid at the time of your arrival, early bird discounts will be honoured then.

OUR RETREAT PRICE IS INCLUSIVE OF; ACCOMMODATION, ACTIVITIES, FOOD, NON ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES and TRANSPORT (for listed activities).

We will enjoy our final dinner together at world renowned, Micheline Plate award winning, Thai fusion restaurant SUAY.


accommodation

  • Suite

    Sumalee’s most premier and most spacious room-type is furnished with locally crafted furniture, giving the room a homely feel to retreat to. Suite rooms are air conditioned, with their own en suite and kitchenette. Rooms are served daily.

  • KIng size

    Enjoy your own space in Sumalee’s air conditioned, en suite king size room. Serviced daily for your comfort.

  • Twin Shared

    Don’t mind sharing? Sumalee’s en suite twin rooms are air conditioned and serviced daily. Please note that selecting this option allocates you one bed in the room.

FAQs

  • We strive to facilitate a welcoming, inclusive space that includes people of all demographics. That being said, due to the physical nature of much of our itinerary we require participants to be confident in their physical ability to be able to join in on our activities. A basic level of fitness is sufficient.

    Participants must be 18+

  • Our retreat price includes;

    7 x nights in Sumalee Accommodation

    1 x airport pick up

    3 x meals a day in accordance with our itinerary

    Final dinner @ SUAY (we will cover up to 2000thb of your food bill)

    1 x Thai Massage at Sumalee

    15% off of ALL Sumalee merchandise

    Complimentary fruit, coconuts & water from Sumalee’s restaurant

    ALL activities listed in our itinerary

    Group transport to and from each activity listed on our Itinerary

    To get the most from your experience we recommend that participants abstain from alcohol consumption for the duration of the retreat. That being said, if you are someone who enjoys a drink with dinner you are able to do so. Alcoholic beverages are not included in the retreat price.

  • Sunscreen, sunglasses

    Backpack

    Swimwear

    Suitable clothing for Yoga and Muay Thai (leggings/shorts)

    Conservative clothes to visit religious sites

    Refillable water bottle

    Anything else that you feel comfortable in, remembering Thailand can get very humid.

  • Please check visa requirements on your countries government website.

  • Please specify if you’d like to book extra nights at Sumalee outside of the retreat dates at the time of your booking.

  • Select the BOOK NOW! option and follow the steps above.

    You will be required to pay a 20% deposit at time of your booking to secure your place, this is non-refundable. The subsequent balance can be paid at the time of your arrival.

  • Please refer to ‘How & When Do I Pay?’ for payment related T&C’s.

    As our retreat includes combat sport and fitness exercises, we require every guest to purchase their own personal accidental and medical insurance upon signing up. 

    We also highly recommend you purchase travel insurance for the entirety of your trip. The Karma Retreat shall not be held liable for any consequences arising from delays or cancellations in any of the travel companies you may have made arrangements with, or for any irregularities in your documentation required for travel. 

    Please bring your insurance policies with you on the Retreat. It is your responsibility to ensure that the insurance cover you purchase is suitable and adequate for your particular needs.

    The Karma Retreat and its business partners do not assume responsibility for accidents or deaths linked to the participants’ negligence, acts of third parties or circumstances such as natural occurrences, extreme weather or similar causes.

    Photography/ Filming/ Content Creation

    You may be photographed or filmed in training and group activities throughout the retreat, for our use in marketing materials, our website or social media. If you do not consent to be included and featured in these images/ videos, please state and highlight this in our questions form after signing up. Please also communicate this to management upon arrival at Sumalee. Otherwise your permission is granted to The Karma Retreat to perpetual and world wide use of such images or videos on public platforms and promotional purposes.