A yoga class in the sea-view shala at Blue Chitta

Ashtanga & Hatha Retreat

Seven days, one teacher, a classical practice — the structure that makes a week actually change something.

From 13,000 thb

Length
7 days and 7 nights, starting any day from 2pm
Teacher
Anuj, lead yoga teacher at Blue Chitta
Level
All levels, beginner to advanced
Styles
Hatha, Ashtanga, Sound Healing, Meditation, Pranayama

In short

A guided seven-day Ashtanga and Hatha yoga retreat at Blue Chitta, Koh Tao. Led by our lead instructor Anuj, it includes Meditation, Pranayama, Ashtanga, Hatha and Sound Healing — follow Anuj for one week to take your practice to the next level. Seven nights in the wellness dorm with one meal and one drink a day, for 13,000 thb (10,000 thb without accommodation). It starts any day, from 2pm.

How the time is spent.

The shape of the course, as it actually runs.

  1. Days 1–6 — practice with Anuj

    • Daily classes with Anuj, building consistency and depth
    • Ashtanga and Hatha as the spine of the week
    • Pranayama and meditation alongside
    • Two Sound Healing sessions with Crystal Bowls
  2. Day 7 — FreeFlow

    • Join any yoga class on the weekly schedule
    • Attend the Ayurveda workshop, or another workshop running that week
    • A day to let six days of structured practice settle
  3. Retreat — Yoga Only: what's included

    • 7× 8:00am Meditation & Breathing class
    • 6× 9:30am Ashtanga with Anuj
    • 4× Sunset Hatha with Anuj
    • 2× Sound Healing with Crystal Bowls
    • Friday Community Dinner
    • Saturday — one class or workshop of your choice

What's included.

Everything below is part of the price. Anything that isn't, we list separately.

  • 7-day retreat, starting any day
  • Daily Ashtanga and Hatha yoga classes with Anuj
  • Two Sound Healing sessions with Anuj
  • Free for retreaters: daily 8am Meditation & Breathing Class
  • One meal + one drink per day at Prana Café
  • Weekly Friday Community Dinner & Jam
  • 200 thb discount on Water Therapy
  • Accommodation in the wellness dorm (mixed or female)
  • Beach access and ocean view

Meet Anuj

Anuj is the lead yoga teacher at Blue Chitta, originally from India. He holds a BSc in Yoga from MJRP University and specialises in Ashtanga, Hatha and Therapeutic Yoga. Trained under Yogacharya Bharat Shetty, he has taught over 600 students across multiple teacher training courses in India. His teaching is rooted in the classical Ashtanga system, combining discipline, breathwork, meditation, kirtan, movement and self-study.

Students learning together during teacher training

A week to deepen your practice

This retreat is built around consistent, intentional practice — asana, pranayama and alignment, day after day, so that strength, stability and self-awareness have time to arrive. It suits practitioners who want to understand the practice more deeply and build something sustainable, not just collect a holiday.

Where you stay

In our wellness dormitories: clean pod beds, mixed or female-only rooms, a shared community atmosphere, and the beach a short walk away. If you would rather have privacy, we can recommend nearby resorts.

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Who teaches the Ashtanga & Hatha retreat?

Anuj, Blue Chitta's lead yoga teacher. He holds a BSc in Yoga from MJRP University, trained under Yogacharya Bharat Shetty, and has taught over 600 students across teacher training courses in India.

How much is the retreat?

13,000 thb for seven days and seven nights with accommodation, or 10,000 thb without. In low season those become 9,750 thb and 7,500 thb.

Do I need to be an experienced practitioner?

No. The retreat is suitable for all levels, from beginner to advanced — what it asks for is consistency rather than experience.

When can I start?

The retreat runs for a fixed seven days but can start on any day, from 2pm.

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