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Soneva, the world-leading luxury resort operator, announces Soneva Kiri’s Yoga Package in November, specially designed for yoga enthusiasts, anyone who wants to combine a luxury holiday with yoga practice or those looking to earn their yoga teacher qualifications. There are two Hatha yoga package options; a seven night retreat and a  28 night yoga teacher training, both held at the Six Senses Spa.

Leading the retreat and the yoga teacher training is Dorelal, a yoga expert who has spent many years studying, practicing and teaching a variety of different forms of yoga and yogic philosophy. He is a Master in Applied Yoga Science from the Bihar School of Yoga, the first yoga university in the world. Dorelal has spent many years working at Ananda in the Himalayas, a luxury ayurvedic retreat in India that integrates traditional Ayurveda, yoga and Vedanta with international wellness. He has also travelled to Russia, Korea and other parts of Asia teaching yoga.

The seven night retreat includes two hours of yoga and 40 minutes of meditation per day, two hours of spa treatments and pre and post wellness screenings.

The 28 night package is a  200 hour certified yoga teacher training which includes practice (asanas, pranayama, meditation and cleanses), 50 hours of theory, 25 hours of assignments, and 25 hours of self study . A Yoga Alliance Certification can be earned with an extra charge of USD 100. Meditation will include a mix of yoga nidra, trataka, and a chakra meditation.

Both the retreat and the yoga teacher training comes with shared return flight transfers between Bangkok and Soneva Kiri on a fixed schedule on Soneva’s Cessna. Guests will be sharing accommodation in the resort’s larger villas, with each guest getting a private room with an en-suite bathroom. Daily Half Board (breakfast and dinner), comprised of health-conscious and nutritious cuisine and non-alcoholic beverages at the resort restaurants is also included.

The seven night retreat  is valid from November 15-22, 2018 and is priced at USD 5,670 net per person for single occupancy and USD 8,670 net per person for double occupancy. The 28 night yoga teacher training package is valid for stays in November 2018 is priced at USD 15,100 net per person for single occupancy and USD 21,520 net per person for double occupancy.

Guests who book the packages will also have a Mr./Ms. Friday butler to see to their needs during their stay, full access to the resort’s gym and tennis court, as well as complimentary use of WiFi.