Koh Mak Ashtanga Yoga Retreat

January 2-29 2027

After 2026 retreat in Sam Roi Yot, which was a great experience, we are moving back to our original (since 2000) Koh Mak island.

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We have space on the retreat!

Please let Petri (praisanen@yahoo.com) know if you are interested and/or want to register for the retreat.

We are looking forward to seeing all the yoga students back in Koh Mak.

We are using a Telegram messenger for the retreat information. It is the best way to be connected!

Please first download Telegram messenger app to your device and then use the link code..

https://t.me/+opweqOXuL9AzYmM8

Looking forward to seeing you in Koh Mak!

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Koh Mak Retreat: January 2-29 2027

We welcome you to an inspirational retreat of transformative Ashtanga Yoga and self-discovery, taking place in the quiet surroundings of Koh Mak island, on the South-East coast of Thailand.
Join for 1 week, 2 weeks or more! Ashtanga Yoga Asana, Pranayama, Workshops for Energy Healing and Asana Adjustments, Meditation, Yoga Philosophy, Thai Massage, Swimming, Diving, Snorkeling, Paddle boarding, and Sun bathing in a relaxed and warm environment.

Mornings include Mysore-style Ashtanga asana practice and guided beginner’s classes. Afternoons are filled with thorough technical analysis, in-depth discussions and extra workshops. Pranayama, relaxation and meditation sessions are offered in the evenings.

The retreat is designed for yoga practitioners of all levels.

You will be guided safely by Petri Räisänen and well instructed assistants.

The Retreat Accommodation

The retreat accommodation in 2027 will be mostly around the island in various resorts.

Petri has a few rooms available for Koh Mak Resort (info praisanen@yahoo.com). Yoga shala is located just next to the Koh Mak Resort’s swimming pool and beach. Yoga students are allowed to use the resort’s pool and restaurant.

Here are our suggestions for the accommodation, but there are much more.

www.petriraisanen.com/accommodation/

Registration and Payments

Registrations are made by email to Petri (praisanen@yahoo.com). Please tell which week, days, which program and how do you want to pay.

Yoga and Additional workshop (except Thai massage course which will be paid in cash to the teacher Miss Nhong) will be paid to Petri’s company Maailmanparantaja Oy. Yoga can be pay also by cash before your first yoga class.

Petri will give the bank details for all the participants.

A minimum three days is required (3 practice days).
Bank information for the Payments: https://petriraisanen.com/register-and-pay/

Telegram group 2027

We have a Telegram messenger group named Koh Mak Retreat 2027 for the retreat. If you would like to join, please first download Telegram messenger app to your device and use the link code https://t.me/+opweqOXuL9AzYmM8

In the group you can communicate with the students, make plans, send pictures and share stories. If your friend is already in the group, he/she/them can join you to the group (add member).

The class description and schedule

Complete Yoga includes Yoga each morning from Sunday to Friday, as well as all the classes in our Complete schedule (check the schedule page). The classes below!

Mysore style morning Yoga is the self guided Ashtanga Yoga practice, where the students are following their own pace and needs. The teachers are adjusting gently the poses and giving their verbal advices if needed.

Beginners Yoga: We will offer two guided Ashtanga classes for beginners at the start of the week (on Sundays and Mondays) with Nina Tomas. Beginners can then join to the Mysore style (self-practice) classes on Tuesday. Friday is a guided primary series or half primary series class for all who wish to practice a led class.

Technical classes in the afternoons will be guided by Petri. We are talking and practicing the ashtanga vinyasa system according Pattabhi Jois’ teachings and Petri’s own views through his experience.

Pranayama class in the afternoons will be guided by Petri. We are practicing a light and beneficial breathing exercises which are suited for every practitioner.

Yoga discussions in the afternoons will be guided by Petri. This is mostly a Q/A class with technical subjects.

Buddhist meditation for healing and well being (first, second and fourth weeks) by Tamara Ashley

Weeks 1 & 2

Meditation and Bodywork: The movements of the natural elements in body mind states
These sessions integrate Tibetan bodywork, experiential anatomy of the body systems and meditation to cultivate a grounded approach to somatic meditation.  Sessions include guided touch based bodywork that deepens the sensing into the body systems, the natural elements and mind states.  We will explore sensing the somatic experience as a tantric tool of transformation. Each body system has a specific mind of its own and sensing into the minds of the body systems through tactile and mind based awareness exercises, deepens the insight and transformational qualities of the meditation. If conditions allow, some practices are done outside in nature. The classes deepen and compliment what is covered in the energy healing work, as well as giving more awareness of the connections between anatomical understanding and deep meditation states, which can help both the yoga and meditation practice.

Week 4

Somatic meditation and the light body
We will explore how visualisation can change the lived experience, mind states and consciousness of the body mind. We will use visualisation as a tantric tool of transformation that deepens the body mind insight and knowledge. We will explore how visualisation, breath and relaxation can help with sensing and moving the body energy. The class will include some art work and drawing, which enhances the insight and transformational process of the meditation work.

Vipassana meditation (Week 3) by Ricardo Martin and Joy Phrombut

Ricardo and Joy went through a Vipassana Training that took over 7 years where they seat down with his teacher Khun Thanat Chindaporn,  assisting him and learning how to conduct Vipassana basic courses and retreats. Both of them got certified to teach Vipassana in May 2018 at the “ Inside Meditation Center of Wat Phradatu Sri Chomtong Voravihara” in Chiang Mai Thailand.

Saturdays – REST DAY! There is no yoga class on Saturday. You are invited to rest and integrate all the teachings from the previous week. Alternatively, you can volunteer your time with the Trash Hero program and help with island/beach clean up by picking up the trash.

Wednesdays  – TRIP DAY! We arrange a trip day during weeks 1, 2, 3 and 4. After the practice in the morning, you can join in on a day trip. Previous destinations have been to Koh Chiang waterfall and White Sand Beach, Koh Kood holy tree and waterfall, Buddhist monasteries and Beach resort ; Trat temple and shopping tour. You can also arrange your own program and join us in the evening for a yoga/spiritual film. The Trips has an extra payment according the number of the students.

Moondays – We will inform when the full and/or new moon lands during the retreat. You have the option to practice in the Mysore room or attend a Restorative yoga class.

Yoga Prices

Yoga classes will be paid to Petri’s company Maailmanparantaja Oy account by bank transfer or by cash before attending to your first class.

Minimum attendance of three days (3 practice days) is requested. Sunday is the first practice day and Friday the last. On Fridays there will be Mysore or Led class option. Saturday is the day off.

Complete Yoga Program 60 €/day or 320€/week (6 x Yoga, 5 x afternoon and evening program).

Mysore Classes 35€ / class or 210€ / week 

Single Afternoon Class 15€/class.

Whole Afternoon Classes 25€ /day.

Additional workshops

Petri Raisanen’s Energy Healing Workshop on the first and second weeks and Hands on Adjustments Workshop on the third and fourth weeks. 150€/each full week.

Miss Nhong’s Thai Massage/Healing workshop. Miss Nhong is a local Healer who has a great understanding about the body, energy and traditional Thai healing methods. There will be 5 minimum two hour classes (usually 2.5-3 hours) on the second week (Jan 11-15 Monday till Friday). Most of the classes will be held at Miss Nhong’s Healing centre. Highly recommended if you are interested about healing, therapy and Thai tradition. 8000 Thai Bhat (to be paid to the teacher in cash). More info about the Additional workshops.

Discount for Thai Residents/Citizens and 3 week Yoga students

30% off from the Yoga classes for Thai adult citizens and 60% off for Thai children (5-12 years) citizens.

10% from the Yoga classes for the students who will join for whole 4 week Yoga program.

The discounts are only for the Yoga program and Extra workshops, not for the Thai Massage workshop or accommodation.

Mental Health Disclaimer

Yoga can be an effective and beneficial tool for reaching a more peaceful state of mind, managing stress better and getting physically well. Our workshops and retreats are designed for people with normal physical and mental conditions. If you are on medication, are currently taking (or have taken) therapy and/or counseling, or have any known mental condition(s) that would in any way hinder your participation in a workshop or retreat, please inform us, as well as your doctor/therapist before registering. We do not provide any specialist therapy or counseling at our workshops/retreats who would be able to help, should the need arise. If a student’s behaviour causes disruption for other workshop participants and the teachers,  he or she will be requested to stop participating in the workshop and to seek appropriate help. In such a situation, we do not offer refunds, but are available to provide any documents necessary for insurance claims.

Our Why:

We believe the practice of Yoga can heal the world, both on and off the mat. We believe Yoga contains the wisdom for both individual self- transformation and collective, societal progress. In this spirit, we are survivor-centric and survivor-oriented, and abuse, sexual assault, and discrimination will not be tolerated. We recognize our aspiration for our yoga spaces to feel welcoming and warm for anyone who wishes to take practice. We continually contemplate how we can make our yoga spaces safer, welcome and more accessible to all, regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, caste, sexual identity, class, age, nationality, immigrant status, disability etc. Our workshop follows safer space guidelines.