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8 Day Muay Thai Training with Yoga in Thalang, Phuket
Sumalee Boxing Gym, 234 Moo 3, Soi Hua Tha, Sri Sunthon Road, Thalang, Phuket 83110, Thailand
Muay Thai Training with Yoga Retreat Thailand
Take this unique opportunity to combine your yoga practice with an introduction to Muay Thai. Sumalee's open-sided 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 Hatha styles. Aerial yoga is also offered. It is for people who would like to combine their yoga practice with Muay Thai. The retreat is all-inclusive (breakfast and lunch six days a week) with a specially prepared plant-based menu. The resort has excellent facilities including a swimming pool, aerial yoga studio, massage shala, and vegan café. The accommodation is of a high standard.
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Highlights
- 2 Muay Thai group training sessions daily (Monday to Saturday)
- 1 yoga lesson daily in the Sumalee Yoga Studio (Monday to Saturday)
- Equipment starter pack including use of gloves and hand wraps
- Healthy plant-based breakfast and lunch
- Access to facilities and swimming pool
- Free Sumalee Boxing Gym tee-shirt
- 7 nights accommodation
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
Styles
6 days with instruction in English
The organizer also speaks: Thai
Group size: Maximum of 20 participants
Accommodation
Facilities
- Gym
- Shopping
- Swimming pool (outdoor)
- Restaurant
- Yoga studio
- Free Wi-Fi
- Laundry
The resort has a range of rooms to suit different budgets. They are all of a high specification, have air-cond and ensuite. All rooms have tea/coffee-making facilities and a 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.
Program
The days start with a Muay Thai group class (optional) at 7.30 am. There is another group Muay Thai class at 4.00 pm. Yoga is in the early evening. Additional yoga lessons can be arranged (extra charge). Breakfast and lunch are served in our vegan café. A massage service onsite (extra charge).
There will be one yoga session along with two group Muay Thai training sessions Monday to Saturday. 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 complement the Muay Thai training program perfectly. Yoga can be used to increase:
- Flexibility
- Range of motion
- Balance
- Core strength
- Mental awareness
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 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
Sumalee is located in Phuket, Thailand. The resort sits in 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.
Distances
- Phuket International Airport - 20 minutes
Food
Breakfast and lunch are provided Monday to Saturday from our vegan restaurant, Revitalize. Sundays can be accommodated by arrangement (extra charge).
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Things to do (optional)
Excursions can be added on request including sight-seeing, island hopping, beach visits, shopping; bird watching, etc. Excursions will incur an extra charge.
There are many things to do close by. Within walking distance, there are 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. Other places worth visiting include Patong, known for its lively nightlife. If you're 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
- Massage is available at an extra charge
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)
- 7 nights accommodation
- Equipment starter pack including use of gloves and hand wraps
- Breakfast and lunch from the healthy and nutritious plant based menu (Monday to Saturday)
- 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
- Airfare
- Excursions
- Gratuities
- Spa service/treatments
- Additional yoga classes
- Drinks other than water
- Breakfast and Dinner on Sundays
- Lunch
How to get there
Recommended Airports
HKT
Phuket International Airport
16 km
Transfer not provided
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Phuket International Airport (HKT).
Arrival by taxi
Sumalee Boxing Gym is 20 kilometers from Phuket International Airport. It 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 20% 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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