Our Story
Crafting retreats in
Thailand's most extraordinary places
What began at a quiet jungle lake has grown
into a way of hosting retreats across the very best of Thailand.
How it Began
From a small lake to a bigger dream
Born from a moment...
…of coming together. In the wake of the 2004 tsunami, as the east coast islands began to recover, Dick and Beth sought out a place of calm and sanctuary to bring retreats. They found it inland — a small, quiet lake deep in the jungle. To help them create something special there, they brought Phet, whose warmth and care would become the heart of everything that followed.
What began as a refuge became a beginning. Those first gatherings on the water held a rare kind of magic — and Jungle Yoga was born.
Where it all started
More than twenty years ago, Jungle Yoga began in the simplest of settings — a small, rustic lake deep in the Thai jungle. No frills, just water, forest, stillness, and the magic of practising in nature.
Those early retreats taught us what matters most: not luxury, but genuine connection — to the landscape, to one another, and to the practice itself.
Growing with the years
As word spread and our community grew, we moved to the larger lake at Khao Sok — floating bamboo bungalows and sala surrounded by towering limestone cliffs and untouched jungle. It remains one of the most extraordinary places to practise anywhere in the world.
Over the years, hundreds of retreats have unfolded on these waters, led by teachers who return to us again and again.
More of Thailand's beauty
In recent years, we’ve expanded our offering to share the full spectrum of Thailand’s beauty — the tropical shores of Koh Samui, the cultured highlands of Chiang Mai and our beloved lake at Khao Sok.
Three distinct worlds, one shared philosophy: to make hosting a retreat here effortless, so leaders can focus on what they do best.
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We exist to make hosting a retreat in Thailand effortless and genuine — taking care of every detail, so that leaders can focus fully on their guests, their practice, and the transformation they came to create.
The people behind it
A team that truly cares
Behind every Jungle Yoga retreat is a close-knit team who love what they do. We’re on the ground, in the detail, and genuinely invested in every retreat that unfolds.
We’ve spent years building relationships — with our venues, our local partners, and the many teachers who’ve become like family. It’s this care, more than anything, that our leaders remember.
What sets us apart
Experience you can feel
Vast Experience
Over twenty years and hundreds of retreats. We’ve handled every detail, met every challenge, and learned exactly what makes a retreat run beautifully.
Deep Local Knowledge
Ours is a knowledge that only comes from decades on the ground — the venues, the seasons, the people, the hidden touches that turn a good retreat into an unforgettable one.
Truly Authentic
We create real, heartfelt experiences. Warmth, care and authenticity run through everything we do, for leaders and participants alike.
Care & Heart
Above all, we do this with heart. Our teachers feel held, our guests feel welcomed, and everyone leaves feeling part of the Jungle Yoga family.
Seamless Support
Logistics, meals, transfers, equipment, marketing and on-the-ground care — all handled with quiet professionalism so nothing is left to chance.
The Right Setting
Extraordinary locations across Thailand, each chosen for its beauty and its ability to hold a group in something truly special.
20+
Years crafting retreats in Thailand
100's
Retreats hosted, and participants transformed
3+
Signature locations with more to come…
From our retreat leaders
Teachers we've had the privilege of working with
“Over 20 years of retreats with Jungle Yoga’s incredible support… their care, professionalism, and most importantly, HEART! Hundreds of participants have left transformed.”
Ralf Marzen
Mudita School of Thai Massage, London
“The Jungle Yoga team make my role as a facilitator feel lighter and allow me to focus on what I love most — guiding and supporting my participants.”
Julie Bohonos
Certified Yoga Therapist – Mind Body Ease, Canada
“One of the most extraordinary and special retreat places we have ever experienced. You always made us feel like part of a family.”
Irina and Valentin
Yoga Team, Berlin
“I’ve been leading retreats with Jungle Yoga for over 20 years. It’s built on trust, consistency and a team that truly cares.”
Danny Paradise
Ashtanga Yoga Teacher, International
“My students still talk about this retreat. The setting, the food, the support — everything was taken care of so beautifully that all we had to do was show up and be together.”
Marisa Cranfill
Qigong – YOQI, Thailand
“The lake is unlike anywhere I’ve ever taken a group. There’s a quality of stillness there that does its own work, before I’ve even begun teaching.”
Simon Low
The Yoga Academy, United Kingdom
“We’ve returned to Jungle Yoga with our group more than once — and every time our students ask when we’re coming back.”
TIL LUCHAU
Advanced Trainings, United States
Come create something extraordinary
Whether you’re dreaming of your first retreat or your fiftieth, we’d love to help you
bring it to life in Thailand’s most beautiful places.