* Free of charge for Banyan Tree Phuket in-house guests

CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

All levels

Sunrise Yoga - Energising the body, mind and spirit in a sequence of yoga postures performed as one continuous exercise. The program starts off slow and later builds speed to create a fast flow. This graceful sequence is also known as “Sun Salutation Yoga”.

Pilates - The Pilates exercise technique is a set of principles and exercises which works the whole body in balance, coordinating the upper and lower musculature with the body's center. This dramatically improves strength, flexibility, posture and coordination.

Pranayam Yoga - This gentle yoga is a healing meditative practice that moves very slow and intentional. A slower paced restorative class that focuses on breathing relaxation and gentle stretching, this class is perfect for the beginners. As we unravel and slow down, peaces floods over us calming the body and soothes the spirit.

Sunset Yoga And Meditation - This practice combines meditative and yoga postures with different relaxation techniques. Meditation provides your mind method of focus to keep you in the present. Meditation includes:

• Om Meditation - Om meditation is one of the mantra meditation, mantra repetition helps to maintain a blank state of mind. By chanting mantra; cells, molecules, atoms and sub-atomic particles all vibrate in the same wavelength as the mantra helps to tune the mind.
  
  
• Chakra Meditation - Chakra – known as the spinning wheel of energy. There are seven major Chakra points located throughout the body, each with their own unique attributes and characteristics. By practising Chakra meditation, we can increase help to focus mind and body while using them as guides in everyday life.
  
  
• Yoga Nidra Meditation - Yoga Nidra sometimes known as ‘Yogic sleep’, is a deep relaxation in which you intentionally enter the stillness of deep sleep, yet paradoxically remain awake in a state of supreme stillness and insight. This process of awareness is extremely beneficial, both for releasing stress, and for experiencing the joy of subtler spiritual explorations or experiences.

Intermediate/Advanced

Hatha Yoga - Hatha Yoga is based on classic and ancient practices introduced in the 15th century, India. It encourages proper alignment of the body and calming of the mind through relaxation and meditation. A combination of different postures (asanas) with controlled breathing exercises to bring a sense of balance and strength.

Ashtanga Yoga - This method of Yoga involves synchronised breathing with a progressive series of postures. The purpose is to create heat in the body which leads to purifying sweat that detoxifies internal organs and removes body toxins. The result is improved circulation, a light and strong body and a calm mind.


Yoga Specials

Yoga For The Aching Back - Systematic sideward, backward bending to stretch, strengthen and supple your entire back.

Yoga for Golfers - Explore traditional postures to stretch, strengthen, and improve balance and concentration.

All sessions (except beauty & hair treatments) consist of 30 minutes calm time, which includes a footbath before the treatment and a herbal drink served during refreshments & relaxation.