I Did Two YTTs. These Are the 6 Best Yoga Retreats in Phuket

6 days, 5 nights · From about $878 · 4.99 ★ on BookRetreats

A small-group week of 5 to 10 people in a villa on Surin Beach, built around breathwork and flow yoga in the morning, gentle or restorative yoga in the evening, and a free afternoon in between. One evening adds sound healing with Tibetan bowls and a gong. Every session is optional, so it works as a rest week as much as a yoga week.

What sets it apart is the teacher. Guests mention Carla more than anything else: warm, well organized and kind to nervous beginners. One reviewer of this Phuket week was a solo traveler who arrived stressed and injured and left having had a wonderful week; the others praise the group, which bonded quickly. The 4.99 rating is Carla’s across 20 reviews, and only some are about this retreat, so treat it as a strong sign of her teaching rather than of this exact week. At about $175 a night with three vegetarian meals a day, it is the easiest one on this list to say yes to. If a week is too long, she also runs a 3-day weekend in the same villa from about $520, for 3 to 5 people.

Included 5 nights in an en-suite room, 3 vegetarian meals a day, daily yoga, pranayama and meditation, and group activities. Flights, airport transfers, visa, insurance and extra treatments are not included.

Perfect for a first retreat, solo travelers, and anyone who wants a restful reset in a small group near a beach. Skip it if you want long, sweaty practices or a packed excursion schedule.

5 days, 4 nights · From about $690 · 4.93 ★ on BookRetreats

A gentle five days led by Dr. Rich and Sofya, who run an Ashtanga-focused school, in a hotel room with its own terrace about a 7-minute walk from Panwa Beach. The group is small, two to six people. Cape Panwa sits on the island’s sheltered south-east side, so the sea is calmer here than on the west coast, especially from May to October.

Guests rate it 4.93 from 19 reviews, and the praise is consistent: teachers who know anatomy, adjust carefully and answer questions, in a warm, family-like setting. Several people came back for a second course. One caveat: most of the reviews describe the school’s longer Ashtanga courses, not this five-day program. At about $690 it is the cheapest retreat on this list, but only breakfast is included, so budget for dinner.

Included 4 nights in a private room with air conditioning, an en-suite bathroom and a terrace, daily breakfast, and daily yoga, pranayama and meditation classes. Dinner, airport transfers (about $60 round trip), flights, visa and insurance are extra.

Perfect for budget travelers, people who value careful teaching over spa extras, and anyone who wants a calm beach close by. Skip it if you want all meals included or a bigger social group.

4 days · From about $737 · 4.71 ★ on BookRetreats

An adults-only Ayurveda resort in Rawai, with villas spread across hillside gardens and sea views toward Phi Phi. The four-day package gives you yoga with meditation or breathing in the morning and afternoon, a 30-minute welcome massage, daily health drinks, and vegan or vegetarian meals.

Guests describe a calm, well-run place with warm staff, peaceful grounds and healthy food. Solo travelers said they felt safe, and one first-time solo traveler left relaxed after a stressful period. The complaints are fair ones: the resort feels dated, the spa is small, portions can be small, and one guest thought the value for money, especially for food, could be better. The 4.71 rating is for the host across 326 reviews, and some of them are for longer Mangosteen packages.

Included Villa accommodation, a 30-minute welcome massage, yoga classes with meditation or breathing twice a day, health drinks, and vegan or vegetarian meals. Airport transfers cost about 1,400 THB per vehicle.

Perfect for a short, quiet reset, a first solo trip, or an adults-only stay with good staff. Skip it if you want to walk to the beach, since the resort runs a shuttle there during free time.

8 days, 7 nights · From about $996 · 4.93 ★ on BookRetreats

This is a training week, not a holiday. Dr. Rich and Dr. Sofya teach about six to seven hours a day in Chalong, in south Phuket, covering the Primary or Intermediate Series, pranayama, cleansing techniques, Yoga Nidra, meditation and philosophy. Groups are two to eight people, and the schedule can be adjusted to your level.

Guests rate it 4.93 from 19 reviews. They describe teachers who know anatomy and traditional Ashtanga, give careful individual adjustments and answer questions well. A long-term practitioner said it renewed their motivation, and one student came back for a second intensive. Several reviews are about the school’s longer courses and teacher trainings, so they may not describe this eight-day course exactly. At about $140 a night with accommodation, meals and all classes, it is good value if serious practice is the point.

Included 7 nights of accommodation, two meals a day with afternoon tea and a snack, all classes and trainings, course materials and swimming pool access. Spa, tours, flights, insurance and airport transfers are not included.

Perfect for practitioners who want to deepen an Ashtanga practice and are comfortable with long days on the mat. Skip it for a first retreat or a beach week, because the schedule leaves little room for either.

6 days, 5 nights · From about $1,742 · 4.98 ★ on BookRetreats

A group of about ten in Rawai, led by yoga therapist Meenakshi Sharma. Mornings start with yoga and mindful practice, then the day mixes mobility or strength work, Muay Thai, guided nature hikes and free time. Nai Harn Beach, Friendship Beach and Promthep Cape are nearby.

This is the most all-inclusive package here: airport pickup and drop-off, meals, a massage, a one-hour treatment and the excursions are in the price. The 4.98 rating comes from 48 reviews, but most of them praise Meenakshi’s teaching from other programs, including online classes and a retreat in Germany, not this Phuket week. Guests describe calm, clear teaching and an unhurried atmosphere. The listed dates were December 11 to 16, 2026, so check what is open when you plan.

Included 5 nights, airport pickup and drop-off, meals (Thai and local food, with vegetarian, vegan and egg-free options), daily yoga, meditation and pranayama, a 30-minute massage, a one-hour treatment, Muay Thai, guided hikes and excursions. The listing is unclear on which meals are covered, so confirm with the host. Flights, insurance and visa fees are not included.

Perfect for active travelers who want yoga plus movement in a small group with no logistics to organize. Skip it if you want a pure spa retreat or a flexible start date.

8 days, 7 nights · From about $3,521 · 5.0 ★ on BookRetreats

Amatara Welleisure Resort in Cape Panwa is a wellness resort, not a fixed-schedule retreat. You get a private room and a stress and burnout program built around consultations and treatments, and each day you choose which of the included movement classes to join, or none. Private meditation and pranayama sessions, health checks, an hour of energy healing and a long list of spa treatments, including a 105-minute Thai Hammam journey, are part of the package.

I’ve done this resort-style format in Lombok, and I loved having the freedom to decide each morning whether I wanted yoga, a treatment or a quiet day. The 5.0 rating here needs a caveat, though. The reviews on the page are mostly about general stays at the resort, not this program, and the same set appears on every Amatara listing. Guests praise the friendly staff, the food, the pool and the spa, and nobody describes the stress program itself. At about $3,500 for one person it is the most expensive pick here, so it makes sense if you want freedom, privacy and treatments more than a daily yoga schedule. If you want a set group schedule, Escape to Bliss or Cape Panwa costs a fraction of that.

Included 7 nights of accommodation, three meals a day or detox menus, private meditation and pranayama, unlimited wellness movement classes, daily infrared sauna or steam, consultations and health checks, 60 minutes of energy healing, and spa treatments. Flights, insurance and visa fees are not included.

Perfect for people who want to prioritize relaxation and choose their own day, with yoga as one option among several, and who value privacy and comfort. Skip it if you want a fixed schedule, a group of fellow guests or a budget trip.