Be warned: Like Sirens luring you in from the sea, Thailand has a way of drawing you back in. This vibrant kingdom of Southeast Asia paints a mystical picture with its spectacular temples that offer a quiet solace away from the noise of tuk-tuks, bustling streets and commotion of the major cities.. it’s no wonder it’s a major retreat destination.

Thailand is a favorite among yoga enthusiasts because of its deep connection with traditional healing treatments, most popular of which is Thai massage, which combines acupressure with yoga-like stretching techniques.

Here are 3 of the best yoga retreats in Thailand well worth trying.

Vikasa Yoga

Vikasa may just be the ideal location for a retreat in Thailand. Salute the sun as you gaze across the unfettered ocean from the open air yoga shala. Choose from an extensive daily program of unlimited yoga and meditation classes. Practice with world-renowned teachers and a community of yoga enthusiasts. Keep your body fueled with organic vegetarian cuisine at the signature Vikasa Life Cafe. Retire to bed with the sound of the ocean as your lullaby. Intrigued?! This is one place you need to experience to believe.

Absolute Sanctuary

This ultimate retreat destination offers four Detox routes for guests to take. Beginners, for instance, may opt for a program that includes wellness consultations, nutritional supplements, liver flush drinks, far infrared sauna, spa treatment, unlimited yoga classes, and group Pilates classes.

Aside from accommodation, their retreat package cover airport transportation, wellness consultation, full meals with daily fresh juices or smoothies, a complimentary pilates reformer or core suspend class per stay, and unlimited yoga classes (up to 25 yoga classes in a variety of styles are conducted per week).

Samahita Retreat

Hard-core yogis are fans of Samahita Retreat because the centre focuses heavily on yoga. Even better, guests can come at anytime to experience a retreat – whenever their schedule suits them.  With the exception of the peak month of July, Samahita Retreat offers All-Inclusive Flexi-Date and Fixed Date options.

YogaCoreCycle– a blend of fitness-core and cardio – is Samahita’s all-inclusive Flexi-Date holiday package. This package includes a Share Two-Bedroom Loft accommodation, choice of YogaCoreCycle classes, three full meals per day as well as full use of facilities like the herbal steam room and salt-water pool.