Eat, Beach, Yoga: Koh Samui, Thailand 2027 II
With Christen Bakken and Claire Petretti Marti
February 27 - March 6, 2027
Join YogaDownload instructors Christen Bakken and Claire Marti for eight days/seven nights of serenity, yoga, meditation, exploration, adventure, palm-fringed beaches, coconut groves and dense, mountainous rainforests! All while enjoying fresh, healthy, gourmet delights through an unforgettable culinary adventure.
Our retreat will be held at a stunning luxury boutique resort situated at the best end of the stunning Bophut Beach, on the northern coast of Koh Samui. Beautifully nestled between 90 yards of ivory sands and a spectacular coconut grove, this tropical paradise is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to forget everyday worries and enjoy the getaway of a lifetime!
In addition to the many adventures offered on this picturesque island, you will also have an opportunity to let your body and soul be reenergized and rejuvenated at the resort’s idyllic spa; an authentic sanctuary of tranquillity that includes ancient treatments and the finest massage therapies. For those that simply cannot pry themselves away from the pristine shoreline, the resort even offers massages at the Beach Sala.
The retreat includes two gourmet meals per day plus three lunches, along with twice daily yoga which is suitable for everyone from beginner to experienced yoga practitioners, – non-yoga participants are welcome too!
Are you ready to wake to the sounds of crashing waves outside your doorstep, begin your day with rejuvenating yoga, relax on the beach or next to the pool as you marvel at one of the most impressive backdrops on earth, explore ancient temples, enrich yourself in a vibrant culture, laugh with new like-minded friends from across the globe, as you eat your way through an incredible culinary adventure? JOIN US!!
About the Instructors

Christen Bakken
Christen Bakken is uncertain if she found yoga, or if yoga found her, but since 1998 the yoga mat has been Christen’s refuge. Her first visits to the mat had nothing to do with tight hamstrings or shoulders and instead, had more to do with reducing anxiety. Through movement and breath, she began to see […]
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Claire Petretti Marti
Claire Petretti Marti has been practicing, studying, and teaching yoga since 1999. Like many fitness enthusiasts, she was initially drawn to yoga for its physical benefits of strength, balance, and flexibility. Once Claire realized that serenity, peace of mind, and a general sense of happiness were predominant results of the practice, she was hooked. A […]
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