29 Days Muay Thai Training with Yoga Retreat in Phuket, Thailand
Muay Thai Training Yoga Retreat Thailand
Sumalee Boxing Gym's yoga studio provides a tranquil setting for yoga practice on the tropical island of Phuket. This retreat is for beginner's to intermediate level yoga practitioners and focuses on the Vinyasa and Ashtanga styles. It is for people who would like to combine their yoga practice with the opportunity to learn Muay Thai. The retreat is all inclusive (breakfast and dinner six days a week) with a specially prepared Yogic Menu. The resort has excellent facilities including a weights studio, swimming pool and restaurant. The accommodation is of a high standard.
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Highlights
- 2 Muay Thai group training sessions daily
- 1 yoga lesson daily in the Sumalee Yoga Studio
- Equipment starter pack including gloves and hand wraps
- Unlimited juice between 12-2 pm (except Sunday)
- Healthy breakfast and dinner with vegan options
- Access to facilities and swimming pool
- Free Sumalee Boxing Gym shirt
- 28 nights accommodation
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
Styles
Accommodation
Facilities
- Gym
- Shopping
- Swimming pool (outdoor)
- Restaurant
- Yoga studio
- Free Wi-Fi
- Laundry
The resort has superb facilities including a weights studio, swimming pool, and restaurant. The accommodation is of a high standard. It has a range of rooms to suit different budgets. They are all of a high specification and have an air conditioner and en-suite facilities. All rooms have tea and coffee making facilities and fridge. The suite rooms have a kitchenette and are very well appointed and spacious. All rooms are directly accessible to the yoga studio and other facilities at the resort.
Sumalee deluxe room
Sumalee deluxe room has fifteen rooms on-site. Seven of these are king-size and four are twin shared rooms. The rooms are set well away from the training area and experience little noise interruption during the daytime or at night. You can enjoy scenic views of the landscape surrounding the camp and have immediate access to the swimming pool and sun terrace. Two of the rooms are set away from the main unit to give additional privacy. These rooms are interconnecting, perfect for a family or friendship group.
All of the deluxe rooms feature air conditioning, complimentary Wi-Fi, plenty of storage space, a writing desk, a mini-bar style fridge, a private bathroom with a hot shower, and a private terrace or seating area to the front. All rooms are equipped to the highest specification with DVD players, HD TVs, and Cable TV with over 30 channels to select from.
Sumalee suites
If you are looking for a little luxury, you may wish to consider the Sumalee suites. These four upgraded rooms are also on-site, set apart from the rest of the camp allowing guests more privacy and space. Set on stilts in natural marshland, the suites provide unique and breathtaking views of the surrounding area and indigenous wildlife.
The Sumalee suites offer everything included in the deluxe option as well as an open plan lounge and bedroom area, a large desk for those who work on the go, a secure safe, and a compact kitchen area which includes a microwave, kettle, toaster, blender, and a large fridge or freezer.
All rooms at Sumalee are cleaned daily. Bed linen is changed once a week and towels are changed twice a week. For your added safety and security, this place has installed a CCTV surveillance system throughout the camp.
Program
You will begin your day of the retreat with yoga and Muay Thai practices followed by breakfast served in the Ringside restaurant. Additional daily yoga classes can be added on request. Muay Thai is available again during the afternoon. Detox juice and fruit will be available during the day. The evening meal is served in the Ringside restaurant enjoying a sunset and pool view.
There will be two yoga sessions in this retreat along with two daily group training sessions and three private sessions. For centuries the practice of yoga has been used to develop physical, mental, and spiritual health. Sumalee Boxing Gym has found that the benefits of yoga compliment Muay Thai training program perfectly.
Benefit of yoga
Yoga does more than burn calories and tone muscles. It is a total mind-body workout that combines strengthening and stretching poses with deep breathing or relaxation. The benefits of include:
- Cardio and circulatory health
- Improved athletic performance
- Improved respiration, energy, and vitality
- Increased flexibility.
- Increased muscle strength and tone.
- Maintaining a balanced metabolism
- Protection from injury
- Weight reduction
Instructors
Rhian Miller
Rhian Miller is 25 years old and has been practicing yoga intermittently since she was 19. During a trip to Bali in 2013, Rhian became captivated by the spiritual side of yoga practice. She began to focus more on pranayama (breathing techniques). On returning to Phuket, she started practicing regularly. In August 2016 she completed 200 hours yoga teacher training with WAY Yoga Alliance. Rhian continues learning by attending regular workshops in Phuket and elsewhere in Asia. She also hosts workshops with invited specialists from different yoga disciplines.
Khru Keng
Khru Keng is 30 years old and joins the team from the Surin Province in the East of Thailand. He started training at nine years old with friends and has been part of the Muay Thai scene ever since. He also began fighting locally at nine years old before joining Jor. Looksamut Gym in the Samut Prakan province of Bangkok. He is a former Chonburi province Champion, but perhaps his most notable achievement was winning a trophy at the Channel 7 awards for best technique. Keng is best known for his powerful and precise elbows, particularly his back spinning elbow. He speaks basic english.
Khru Nat
Khru Nat (fighting name Mongkol Thong) is 29 and from Nong Bua Lamphu in Esaan. He started practicing Muay Thai at nine years of age and had his first fight the year after. His fighting style is Muay Femur with a mixture of Muay Khao. Khru Nat is also well known for his elegant “Wai Khru” and “Ram Muay” and has won an award for the most beautiful Ram Muay in Thailand. Khru Nat has fought in Lumpinee, Omnoi and Rajadamnern Stadiums and has over 200 fights under his belt. He speaks reasonably fluent English and has many years experience as a trainer.
Khru Naa
At 23 years old Na is the youngest member of Sumalee's training team. Na is originally from the Nakhon Si Tammarat Province of Thailand and started training at 10 years old at Kiat Wipat Gym before moving to Sit. Sien Buum Gym. He has had many professional fights and describes his fighting and training style as technical, with a big emphasis on knees and kicks. Na has a basic understanding of English and is learning more with every day.
Khru Bank
Khru Bank, from Nakhon Si Thammarat, is 24 years old. He began training Muay Thai at 12 at Kiat Wipat Gym with his friend and training partner, Khru Na. He has many fights since then including an appearance at Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok. He favors a boxing style and is always looking for knockout opportunities during fights.
Khru Sam
Khru Sam is originally from Surin and started training at 10 years of age at Por ChedChai Gym under the fighting name “Petchsampran”. He took an interest in Muay Thai from watching his father, who was also a fighter. Khru Sam fought in some of the most high profile stadiums in Thailand including Lumpinee and Omnoi. His fighting style is Muay Kao and has over 90 fights under his belt. Khru Sam has a basic understanding of English.
Khru Rune
Khru Rune (fighting name Phetpirune Sumalee) comes from Surin. He started fighting when he was eight years old. He is good friends with Khru Keng. They have both trained together back in Surin. At just 19 years of age, Khru Rune has over 60 fights under his belt with most of his fights ending in a knockout. His style is somewhat similar to Pornsanae Sitmonchai. Khru Rune is still very much an active fighter and will continue to fight locally
Location
This retreat will take place in Sumalee Boxing Gym located in Phuket, Thailand. The camp sits in a beautiful countryside, within an old banana and coconut plantation. Much of the immediate area remains undeveloped to provide an unspoiled and serene backdrop to the retreat. It is extremely peaceful at the resort.
Everything is within easy access including Phuket International Airport, many beautiful beaches, the famous Laguna area with its upmarket restaurants and shops, Central Festival Shopping Mall, Patong with its nightlife and Phuket town with its beautiful historic quarter.
-Nearby places
- Phuket International Airport (HKT) - 20 minutes
Food
Breakfast and dinner will be provided every day, except for Sundays (Sunday's meals can be arranged upon request). The retreat offers a yogic menu and the details of this can be provided on request. A daily detox juice and fruit delivered to the room will be provided every day.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Snacks
- Drinks
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Yogic
Things to do (optional)
During your free time, there are many things to do close by. Within walking distance, you can visit many temples and shrines, the Royal Phuket Marina, Phuket Boat Lagoon, Anthem Wake Park, National Museum of Phuket, a golf driving range and the Royal Gems Pavilion. Slightly further afield, there are many famous marinas ad beaches. Cape Yamu with its stunning views over Phang Nga Bay is within the vicinity.
There are islands to visit including and the opportunity to visit including Koh Yao Yai and Koh Yai Noi. Other places nearby are Laguna Phuket with the thriving Boat Avenue, Bang Tao beach (where you can take horse rides along the beach), Surin beach (well-known for surfing), Bang Pae waterfall, the gibbon rehabilitation project, elephant camp, and Phuket Town. Another place worth visiting is Patong, known for its lively nightlife.
If you are a kite surfing or windsurfing enthusiast, Nai Yang beach is within easy driving distance. Sirinath National Park, Splash Jungle Waterpark, and Khao Lak are all within range. In the immediate vicinity of the gym, there are many local Thai restaurants and bars offering extremely good value for money.
Spa treatments
Massages and spa treatments are available at additional cost and upon request.
What's included
- 1 yoga lesson daily in the Sumalee Yoga Studio (Monday to Saturday)
- 2 Muay Thai group training sessions daily (Monday to Saturday)
- 28 nights accommodation
- Equipment starter pack including gloves and hand wraps
- Breakfast and dinner from healthy and nutritious menu with vegan options (Monday to Saturday)
- Unlimited coffee with breakfast
- Unlimited juice between 12-2 pm (except Sunday)
- Fresh fruit daily
- Free water for each group training session
- Access to facilities and swimming pool
- Free Sumalee Boxing Gym shirt
- Daily towel change
What's not included
- Additional yoga classes
- Airfares
- Extra drinks
- Excursions
- Spa treatments
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Phuket International Airport
16 km
Transfer not provided
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Phuket International Airport (HKT). Transfer from and to this airport is available upon request.
Arrival by taxi
Sumalee Boxing Gym is about 20 to 30 minutes drive from the airport and should cost no more than 600 to 700 THB by taxi. The local licensed taxi services are safe and reliable. You should always use a licensed taxi which can be recognized by their green number plates.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 50% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.
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