Samaya Yoga
Rooftop classes that start with breathwork, gentle enough for stiff beginners and still worth it if you're not one.
Plan your visit
- Hours
- Daily 07:00–21:00
Learn Wat Pho First
Wat Pho in Bangkok is the birthplace of traditional Thai massage education. Their on-site massage pavilion offers excellent treatments from students and graduates at reasonable prices — and you know the technique is authentic.
Details
- Phone
- 062 183 7437
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Why go, and how to do it well
If you've been putting off yoga because you can't touch your toes, this is where I'd start. Classes run on the roof of the Samaya resort in Maret, open to the greenery and the sea, and the teaching leans gentle, with breathwork first, then asanas built up slowly rather than thrown at you. Hatha, Vinyasa and Qigong are all on the schedule, and reviewers who arrived stiff talk about feeling the difference by the end of a single session. Mats and blocks are provided, so you can turn up with nothing.
More experienced practitioners won't be bored, but be clear about what this is. It's a calm, small studio inside a resort garden full of flowers and mature planting, not a hot, hard, sweat-through-your-shirt sort of place. Morning slots are the pick, before the heat builds. There are occasional events and masterclasses too, worth asking about if you're on the island a while.
Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Oct 2026
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Reviews from Google
I visited yoga with for beginners and I’m in love with it. We started with some breath work, which is good and helps you to connect with your mind. All asanas are so gentle! So if you’re not flexible like me, you’ll feel the difference after the class. Don’t worry if you’re more advanced, you gonna enjoy it anyways.
I love that place! Classes and teachers are nice and professional 🙏🏻❤️ I go to yoga and qigong classes. In fact the whole Samaya resort is great! Lots of flowers and greens. Very natural 🍀 They also have beautiful events and master classes. Recommend ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Thank you for gentle yoga with an experienced teacher. For beginners, this is a good opportunity to start practicing yoga in a harmonious atmosphere on the roof of the building! I recommend 🙏
A sample of visitor reviews from Google. Read all 25 reviews on Google.
71/4-9 M.4, Tambon Maret, Amphoe Ko Samui, Chang Wat Surat Thani 84310, Thailand
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Samaya Yoga: Frequently Asked Questions
Is Samaya Yoga worth visiting?
Samaya Yoga holds a 5.0★ rating from 25 Google reviews, placing it among the highest-rated wellness & spas in Koh Samui.
What are the opening hours of Samaya Yoga?
Samaya Yoga is typically open 07:00-21:00 — see the full day-by-day schedule in the location info on this page. Hours can change on Thai public holidays, so check ahead for holiday visits.
When is the best time to visit Samaya Yoga?
The best months to visit Koh Samui are January – August, with the most reliable weather. Crowds peak in July – August & December — going early in the day usually means fewer people. Months to think twice about: October – December (Gulf Coast monsoon).
Where is Samaya Yoga located?
Samaya Yoga is at 71/4-9 M.4, Tambon Maret, Amphoe Ko Samui, Chang Wat Surat Thani 84310, Thailand, in Koh Samui. Getting around Koh Samui: Songthaews (fixed routes around the ring road); Motorbike or scooter rental.
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