Yoga on Koh Tao · Classes, Retreats & Wellness
Breathe in, slow down.
Yoga on Koh Tao: sea-view shalas, sunrise flows, breathwork, ice baths and retreats on Turtle Island.
Breathe in, slow down.
Yoga on Koh Tao: sea-view shalas, sunrise flows, breathwork, ice baths and retreats on Turtle Island.
The other side of the island
The same things that make Koh Tao one of the world's great dive islands also make it a natural place to practise yoga: warm water, slow mornings, a small community and the sea at the end of almost every road. Divers come for a stretch between boats; freedivers come because breath is the whole point; and more and more travellers come for the yoga first.
The heart of the island's yoga scene is Blue Chitta, a yoga and freediving centre on the hillside above Mae Haad, a short walk from the pier. Its open-air shala looks straight out over the bay, there are classes every day from early morning to evening, and it is the place to go if you want more than a class: workshops, retreats and a full teacher training. After class, breakfast is next door at Prana Café, and for the most beautiful start to a day, join the sunrise flow at High the Moon, on a hilltop above Chalok Bay.
Pair it with a Thai massage after a day on the water at Infinity Massage, a spa afternoon at Jamahkiri Resort & Spa, or a one-breath dive with Apnea Total, and you have a week that leaves you calmer than when you arrived.
Our pick for yoga on Koh Tao
Daily Vinyasa, Ashtanga, Hatha and Yin in a sea-view shala, sunrise yoga at High the Moon, breathwork and ice baths, yoga with freediving, retreats and a 200-hour teacher training.
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From a single drop-in class to a full week of practice. Check with the studio for this week's schedule.
Vinyasa, Ashtanga, Hatha, Yin and classes for complete beginners, in a sea-view shala.
A gentle flow at High the Moon, high above the island, as the sun comes up.
Slow yin postures and sound vibrations to calm the nervous system.
BreathGuided breathing followed by a cold plunge: the reset button divers love.
On the waterYoga on a boat, then a guided freedive and snorkel over Koh Tao's reefs.
One breathBreath-hold, relaxation and flexibility: the two practices feed each other.
Eat wellAçaí bowls, fresh juices and plant-based brunch at Prana Café, next to the shala.
RecoverThai, oil and hot-stone massage, steps from the Mae Haad pier.
Treat yourselfResort spa treatments with a view over the south of the island.
Retreats on Koh Tao
A yoga retreat on Koh Tao is very different from a big wellness resort. Groups are small, the island is quiet once the dive boats are back, and the sea is always part of the programme. Most retreats mix daily yoga with breathwork, meditation, healthy food and time in the water.
Blue Chitta runs several kinds of retreat: holistic yoga and freediving retreats on set dates, and a self-retreat that starts any day of the week, so you can arrive on the ferry that suits you. You stay on site, eat at its holistic Prana Café, join the classes and workshops you want and spend the rest of the day by the sea.
For those who want to teach, it also runs a 200-hour Yoga Alliance teacher training that blends Ashtanga, Yin, breathwork and sound healing: one of the most memorable places in Thailand to earn your certificate.
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Quick answers
The island's dedicated yoga and freediving centre is Blue Chitta in Mae Haad, with a sea-view shala, daily classes from beginner to advanced, and sunrise yoga up at High the Moon. Many resorts also run a morning class for their guests.
Regular classes at Blue Chitta are drop-in: arrive 10 to 15 minutes early and pay at reception. Booking is recommended for sunset and weekend classes, and required for sunrise yoga at High the Moon, workshops and the boat sessions.
Drop-in classes are paid at reception, and special sessions like yoga and snorkelling on a boat cost more than a regular class. Check the studio's weekly schedule for this week's classes and prices.
Yes. Blue Chitta runs holistic yoga and freediving retreats and a self-retreat you can start any day of the week, with classes, workshops, vegetarian food and a bed on site. It also runs a 200-hour Yoga Alliance teacher training.
Very. There are dedicated beginner classes every week, gentle Hatha and Yin sessions, and teachers used to complete first-timers. Mats and props are provided.
February to August is usually the sunniest and calmest. The rainy season tends to fall between September and November, when it is quieter and greener: classes run all year.