Christmas Yoga, Meditation & Fitness Retreat

Join the Samahita team for a festive retreat that brings together yoga, meditation, core strength work, and cycle classes in one uplifting program. Across the week, you will explore a wide range of practices, from sitting meditation and focused breathwork that develops into pranayama, to the physical side of yoga through asana. In the same spirit as the YogaCoreCycle program, the schedule also includes core strength sessions and cycling workouts. The intention is to help you experience yoga in its full spectrum while also caring for the mental and emotional dimensions that accompany physical practice.

Each morning begins with seated and breath-based practices, followed by yoga asana offered at different levels. Expect guided vinyasa classes, exploratory asana sessions, and restorative afternoon practices. Core classes are woven throughout the program, along with alternating cycle sessions that range from silent sunrise rides to more playful mid-afternoon classes. You are welcome to attend every session or simply choose the ones that suit you best on any given day. By the end of the retreat, the aim is for you to feel clear, uplifted, and confident in your practice.

A Christmas Eve celebration will be part of the experience, while the rest of your time offers a welcome pause from holiday pressure and commercial noise. This is a chance to enjoy a genuine holiday break in a supportive setting.

The program begins with a group welcome at 5pm on the first day of the retreat and ends at 12pm on the final day. The schedule may be adjusted at the teacher’s discretion.

Daily Schedule

7.00 – 7.25am
Self Silent Cycle

7.30 – 8.30am
Breath and Meditation Practices

8.30 – 10.00am
Centered Hatha Vanyasa

10.30am – 1.30pm
Brunch Buffet

3.00 – 3.30pm
Snack and Refreshments

4.00 – 4.50pm
Fitness Class

5.00pm
Restorative Asana, Breath & Sitting

6.00 – 8.00pm
Dinner Buffet

5.00 – 8.00pm
Steam Room & Cold Plunge Available

7.30pm
Evening Program on certain days: meditation, music, dance

Teachers

Dr. Paul Dallaghan
With more than 30 years devoted to the study and practice of yoga, breath, and meditative techniques, Paul is known as a yogi, scientist, and teacher, as well as a father of two sons. His path has been shaped by intensive practice, meditative experiences, silent retreats, and pilgrimages across India, Tibet, and Thailand. Over time, he has seen how practice evolves as a student deepens into it.

Gill Breetzke
Born in South Africa and having lived in the UK, Ireland, and Asia, Gill began her international teaching career in inner-city London schools before continuing in Dublin and Yangon. She now calls Koh Samui home, where she brings together her love of yoga and music. She has practiced daily since 2004 and trained with Paul Dallaghan and Richard Freeman.

Kirsten Mia
Kirsten-Mia is a yoga teacher, chef, hospitality manager, and wellbeing mentor from Durban, South Africa. After living and traveling in different countries, she followed a path that led her from hospitality and luxury motor vehicles to yoga. She completed her 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training at Samahita in Thailand in 2017 and brings a balanced, holistic approach to her work.

So Diawpradit
Born and raised in Koh Phangan, So has been part of Samahita since 2009. Alongside supporting guests in wellness programs, he enjoys helping people reach their fitness goals. His background includes free weights, bodyweight resistance training, TRX, kettlebells, and sports such as Muay Thai, football, and running. He became an ACE Personal Fitness Trainer in 2014.

Shir Levi
Shir was born and raised in southern Israel and began practicing yoga at Samahita in 2018. After working in digital marketing, she returned in 2024 for her 200hr YTT and stayed on for further training and work-study. She later began teaching full time while also contributing to social media campaigns.

Emilia Arias G.
Originally from Ecuador, Emilia’s life has been shaped by creativity, self-discovery, and a strong drive to grow. Her path includes dance, yoga, meditation, pranayama, martial arts, and fitness, all of which have influenced her body, mind, and spirit. She trained professionally in contemporary dance in Spain and France and sees these practices as deeply connected.

Rates

Rates are in US Dollars, per person, per night, fully inclusive of:

• Your choice of room
• Full breakfast, lunch, and dinner buffets
• VAT government tax
• Full Seaview Fitness Center access
• Beachfront amenities and facilities
• For the duration of your booked retreat