A guided seven-day Ashtanga and Hatha retreat at Blue Chitta, Koh Tao, led by lead teacher Anuj. It includes daily classes with Anuj, two workshops, meditation and Kirtan, one meal and one drink a day, and seven nights in the wellness dorm, for 13,000฿ — or 10,000฿ without accommodation. It starts any day, from 2pm.
How the time is spent.
The shape of the course, as it actually runs.
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Days 1–6 — practice with Anuj
Daily classes with Anuj, building consistency and depth
Ashtanga and Hatha as the spine of the week
Yin & Pranayama, Kirtan and meditation alongside
Two workshops through the week, including nervous system regulation
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Day 7 — integration
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
What's included.
Everything below is part of the price. Anything that isn't, we list separately.
7-day retreat, starting any day
Daily yoga classes with Anuj
Two workshops through the week
Meditations and Kirtan
One meal + one drink per day at Prana Café
Weekly community dinner
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.
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.
Your next breath.
Move sideways into the place, or forward into a deeper practice.
Tell us your dates and your level, and we'll come back with the honest answer, including if something else here suits you better.
Questions, answered clearly.
The useful details first. Ask the team when your plans need a specific answer.
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฿ for seven days and seven nights with accommodation, or 10,000฿ without. In low season those become 9,750฿ and 7,500฿.
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.