Cambodia is an exciting and upcoming destination among yogis, offering unbeatable value for money and top-notch retreats in a country oozing with history and culture. While it is often overlooked in favour of more famous yoga hotspots like Bali and Thailand, Cambodia is the perfect place for those looking to embark on their spiritual journey away from the predictable paths of the masses.
There are some amazing yoga retreats in Cambodia, catering to a range of styles and budgets. And, with years of practice all over the region, we can help choose the right retreat for you.
Pick one of these incredible Cambodian yoga retreats and you’ll be on your journey to wellness in no time. Whether you want personalised guidance to perfect your asanas, some time for self-discovery or just need to hit the brakes and unwind, you’ll find your zen here. 🧘
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5 Amazing Yoga Retreats in Cambodia
Below, we’ve shortlisted some of the best yoga retreats in Cambodia. Get ready to nourish your body and calm your mind at one of these holistic hideaways!
1. Hariharalaya
Best for a Digital Detox
- Location: Siem Reap
- Yoga Style: Hatha
- Ability: All abilities
- Price for 6 Days: from $650USD (dorm) and $790USD (private)
- Package Includes: Accommodation, 6 x yoga classes, 3 x vegan meals daily, unlimited coconuts, 1 x complimentary healing massage
Hariharalaya Is Perfect for You if:
- You’re craving a digital detox. Phones, laptops and tablets will be locked away for the duration of the retreat. Today’s world of social media and non-stop news takes its toll – give yourself permission to switch off.
- You want to be surrounded by nature while still being able to easily access Siem Reap city with its restaurants, markets and temples.
- You’re looking for a sociable experience with like-minded yogis who you can share your experience with.
- You want to enjoy sociable activities in the evening. These include jam night and games night.
- You’re looking for a good balance between self-development and rest. Hariharalaya schedules free time into their retreats so you recharge your way.
- You want to experience a period of silence. 10 pm-9 am is always silent as is the entirety of day four, allowing time for self-reflection and growth.
How to get to Hariharalaya: Downtown Siem Reap is around a 10-minute tuk-tuk journey away. The retreat is tucked away in a quiet area which can be hard to find so Hariharalaya will arrange transport from Siem Reap for you (cost $3USD).
2. Yoga Barn Kampot
Best for Budget Backpackers
- Location: Kampot
- Ability: All abilities
- Yoga Style: Hatha | Vinyasa | Yin | FlyHigh
- Price for 7 Days: from $300USD (dorm) and $420USD (private)
- Package Includes: Accommodation, 2 x yoga classes daily, 3 x meals daily, 3 x group discussions, snacks, workbook, daily meditation and pranayama, WiFi, unlimited tea, coffee and drinking water.
- Try a range of yoga styles including Hatha, Vinyasa, Yin and FlyHighYoga™
- Experience a day of silence to reflect on your journey and goals
- Rolling retreats mean you can join any day you like
- All-inclusive retreat which offers great value for money!
Yoga Barn Is Perfect for You if:
- You are a beginner looking to try out a new activity or a more experienced yogi looking to improve your techniques.
- You have a tight budget. This is one of the best value-for-money yoga retreats that we’ve found in Cambodia!
- You want flexible start/end dates. Unlike some other retreats, there are no scheduled start dates at Yoga Barn meaning you can plan your retreat around the rest of your adventure.
- You want to try a range of yoga styles. Yoga Barn offers classes in yin, hatha, vinyasa and FlyHigh (a type of aerial yoga)!
- You’re looking for a laidback retreat. You want WiFi access plus time to chill out and explore the local area.
- You fancy trying a whole day of silence. Every Sunday is silent, giving yogis the chance to practice self-love and assess their future goals.
- You love animals. Yoga Barn is home to a range of fluffy friends, with resident turkeys, chickens and sheep!
How to get to Yoga Barn: Yoga Barn is located on the outskirts of Kampot. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the city centre. PassApp can be used to arrange transport which costs around $3USD.
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3. Navutu Dreams
Best for Luxury and Holistic Healing
- Location: Siem Reap
- Ability: All abilities
- Yoga Style: Hatha | Yin | Ashtanga
- Price for 7 Days: from $1,320USD (private)
- Package Includes: Accommodation, airport pick-up, 7 x group yoga sessions, 5 x private yoga sessions, 2 x private meditations or pranayama, 2 x spa treatments (Thai, Khmer or Relaxation massage), breakfast daily, welcome drink and cold towel at check-in, 7 x organic meals (lunch or dinner), 2 x holistic healing treatments (Reiki, Pranayama, Acupuncture, or Chakra Healing Massage), use of swimming pools and fitness centre
Navutu Dreams Is Perfect for You if:
- You want to experience a tropical hideaway while still being close to city amenities. Navutu Dreams spans a hectare of gardens.
- You are a beginner wanting to try something new or an established yogi craving a break.
- You want personalised feedback and guidance. The one-to-one yoga sessions will help if you’re working towards a specific asana or want to improve your alignment.
- You’re seeking a mix of group and private classes.
- You’re looking for a luxurious experience. The plush rooms are enclosed by a private garden and the resort has three swimming pools and a fitness centre.
- You want to try healing treatments like reiki, acupuncture or chakra healing massage.
- You need to relax and be pampered! Two rejuvenating spa treatments are included in the package.
How to get to Navutu Dreams: Located in a tucked away yet easy-to-reach location in Siem Reap, tuk tuks can transport guests to the resort from the city centre. Navutu Dreams provides free airport pick-up.
4. Anantara Angkor Resort
Best for Rejuvenating Spa Treatments
- Location: Siem Reap
- Ability: All abilities
- Yoga Style: Hatha | Yin | Ashtanga
- Price for 5 Days: From $590USD (excluding accommodation and meals)
- Package Includes: 2 x yoga workout, 1 x ashtanga sunset session, 1 x yin session, 1 x meditation session, various spa treatments, smoothies as per itinerary
Anantara Angkor Resort Is Perfect for You if:
- You don’t want meals in the package. There is a range of food options catering to all dietary requirements at the hotel.
- You’re looking for a retreat that includes wellness and spa treatments. There are a range of treatments inclusive of this package including Reiki energy balance, body scrub, facial massage and body wrap.
- You want to partake in a smoothie-making class.
- You’re craving a stay in a quiet part of Siem Reap, while still having easy access to the city centre.
- You want to choose your own accommodation exclusive of the package. Anantara is a boutique hotel which allows guests to tailor their experience.
- You’d like a pre-program consultation to learn more about the retreat before it begins.
How to get to Anantara Angkor Resort: Airport pick-up from Siem Reap Airport is included in all accommodation bookings.
5. Kactus
Best for Tantric Yogis
- Location: Koh Ta Kiev
- Ability: All abilities
- Yoga Style: Tantra
- Price for 7 Days: from $270USD (shared) and $312USD (private)
- Package Includes: Accommodation, 2 x daily yoga sessions, 1 x daily discovery class (djedfly, free chi, qi gong, tantra initiation, intuitive design, art therapy, tarot card reading initiation, family constellation initiation), 3 x vegetarian meals daily, drinks (tea, coffee, water), daily kombucha, 10% discount on massage treatments, return boat transport from Sihanoukville
Kactus Is Perfect for You if:
- You are looking for a tantric retreat. Tantric yoga is different from other yoga styles. It focuses on connecting with your inner energies and sensuality through asanas, breathwork and chants.
- You want to clock onto island time and be close to amazing beaches. Koh Ta Kiev is one of Cambodia’s best southern islands and is still off the radar for most travellers!
- You’re looking for a budget retreat. If you’re craving privacy but still want to keep costs down, you can opt to stay in one of their beachfront tents.
- You want to be surrounded by a range of people, not just those on retreat. Kactus also provides holiday accommodation so you’ll be staying with a range of different folks.
- You’d like the opportunity to learn more about yourself. There is a discovery class every day which allows you to go deeper into self-reflection.
- You don’t want a strict yoga retreat. There is plenty of free time on this retreat and it doesn’t come with lots of rules. There is no alcohol ban or compulsory digital detox.
How to get to Kactus: Taxi boats (inclusive in package) depart from Ream Beach in Sihanoukville daily at 12.30 pm. If you cannot make this departure, a private boat charter can be arranged for $25USD.
Things to Consider When Choosing a Yoga Retreat
So you’ve decided to embark on a yoga retreat in Cambodia. Great decision! After a few days of nurturing your body and mind, you are sure to feel revitalised and ready to take on the world.
To help you pick the best retreat for you, here are a few important things you should consider before you reserve your space.
Location:
Perhaps the most important consideration when choosing a yoga retreat is location. As Cambodia is not a yoga hotspot, there are limited places to embark on a retreat, however, of the available locations, they are all very different.
Siem Reap is a great option for those wanting to experience Cambodian culture. Basing yourself in the city means world-class temples and religious sights are just a stone’s throw away. You’re also close to a range of restaurants and amazing nightlife. If you’re travelling to Cambodia, especially for a yoga retreat, it is one of the easiest places to access by plane. If your retreat is part of an extended trip, Siem Reap is also a good jumping-off point for many other parts of the country.
If postcard-perfect beaches are more your idea of paradise, you’ll find them in Cambodia. Staying on an island with a limited WiFi connection allows you to really concentrate on your practice and hone in on self-reflection, while still being able to soak up the sun in your downtime.
If you’d prefer a less touristy base with easy access to rural Cambodia to focus your mind, Kampot is an ideal spot. The beach town of Kep is just half an hour from the city and you’ll find plenty of restaurants and bars in the centre. There is a large expat scene in Kampot so if you’re craving a taste of home, you’ll find it easily here.
Ability:
No matter whether you are a complete newbie or an experienced yogi, you’ll find a retreat in Cambodia that offers what you need. All the retreats on this list cater to all levels, meaning that you’ll be welcomed no matter your experience or fitness level. Retreats tailor classes to the ability of the participants and alternative asanas are readily offered for those with injuries.
Price:
Yoga retreats vary in cost hugely but in general, for a week, you’ll be looking at somewhere from $270USD upwards. If a luxury retreat is what you’re after, you could be looking at anywhere up to $1,500USD per person, especially if the schedule includes luxury accommodation, spa treatments and healing sessions.
Most retreats have the option of shared accommodation, which is a great way to keep costs down. Private options are also available and range from a basic single room with a shared bathroom right up to a large private AC bungalow with swimming pool access.
Inclusions:
Most yoga schools will offer a choice of accommodation and at least one yoga class a day as part of a retreat program. Food is usually included in the cost of the package and will often be vegetarian. Spa treatments such as massages and healing therapies such as Reiki may be included in more expensive packages or can usually be added on for an additional fee.
Make sure you know exactly what is included in your retreat. If you add on lots of optional extras or your accommodation is exclusive of the package, it could push the price of your retreat right up!
Duration:
Most yoga retreats usually have a minimum stay requirement of two or three days. The average length of a retreat is around six days to a week, however, some retreats offer longer stays too. Longer retreats tend to offer the best value for money.
Start Dates:
Many yoga schools only run retreats on certain dates. This means the duration and start/finish dates are set in advance. Some yoga schools allow you to choose your own start and finish dates, essentially offering rolling retreats. These are ideal for those who think they might like to extend their stay at a yoga retreat or are doing a retreat as part of an extended trip.
Yoga Retreats in Cambodia FAQs
Can beginners go on a yoga retreat?
Yes, if the retreat caters to beginners. A yoga retreat is a great introduction to the practice and can help you decide if yoga is something you’d like to incorporate into your daily life.
What happens on a yoga retreat?
You will practice yoga during regular sessions with an experienced teacher. This will likely result in quicker progress than home practice. Yoga retreats vary in schedule, however, many include meditation practice too. Meals are usually provided at retreats and will often be vegetarian or detox-based.
Are yoga retreats worth it?
Yes, yoga retreats have the potential to be life-changing, not to mention hugely beneficial for your health! A good yoga retreat will help you progress quicker than solo practice alone.
What is the best style of yoga for beginners?
Hatha yoga is the most popular yoga style for beginners as it is slower-moving and more gentle than alternative yoga styles.
A Round-Up of Yoga Schools in Cambodia
It doesn’t matter whether you’re yoga-curious or have already mastered your flying pigeon, you’ll find a yoga camp in Cambodia to suit you. While the country might be overlooked by a lot of yoga enthusiasts, this has kept prices low, meaning you can find some really good value-for-money retreats in some beautiful destinations Choose Cambodia as your next yoga retreat destination and we guarantee you won’t be disappointed!
Sheree Hooker | Editor @ South East Asia Backpacker + Winging The World
Sheree is the awkward British wanderluster behind Winging The World, a blog designed to show that even the most useless of us can travel. Follow Sheree’s adventures as she blunders around the globe, falling into squat toilets, getting into cars with machete men and running away from angry peacocks. In recent years, Sheree has also taken on the role of editor at South East Asia Backpacker.
