NEW BEGINNINGS YOGA RETREAT 2025
DATE: 1st – 4th January, 2026 (Thursday to Sunday)
The New Beginnings: Art & Yoga Retreat is a 4-day, 3-night immersive experience designed to support personal renewal through mindful movement, artistic exploration, and deep rest. Set in the serene coastal haven of Knai Bang Chatt, and complemented by a creative day trip to Koh Po Island, this retreat invites you to slow down, tune in, and reconnect—with nature, your senses, and your inner compass.
In a world of constant stimulation and pressure, it’s easy to lose touch with the intuitive parts of ourselves that crave presence, play, and self-expression. This retreat offers space to return to those roots through a thoughtful blend of yoga, meditation, intuitive drawing, journaling, and time in nature. Whether you're seeking to reflect, reset, or reawaken your creativity, you’ll be held in a compassionate and inspiring environment that nurtures gentle transformation and inner listening.
This retreat is open to all—no prior yoga or art experience is needed. Just a curious heart and a desire to begin again, with intention.
PRICE
Single Occupancy ----1200 USD
Double Occupancy ---- 950 USD
What's in The Program?
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Daily Morning Yoga & Meditation to awaken body and mind
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Guided Intuitive Art Sessions, including sunset painting and island sketching
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Evening Restorative Practices like Yoga Nidra and Tibetan Bowl Sound Healing Session
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Leisure Time in Nature (massage, sailing, kayaking, swimming, doing nothing…)
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Delicious, Nourishing Meals Featuring Local Cuisine
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A Creative Day Trip to Koh Po Island
Retreat Journey at a Glance
(1st January, Thursday)
14:00 --- Welcome drink/Check-in
15:30 --- Knai Bang Chatt Property Orientation (Heritage Villas, Discovery & Sailing Center, Recycle Center, Vegetable & Spice Garden)
16:00 --- Opening Circle (Introduce Lolli-Artist, Lana-Yoga Instructor, Wellness Manager & programs)
16:15 --- Sunset Art Program (Introduction to intuitive drawing)18:00 --- Dinner - Featuring local and healthy cuisine
19:30 --- Restorative Yoga and Sound Healing for Deep Rest
(2nd January, Friday)
08:00 --- Morning Yoga & Meditation
09:30 --- Breakfast
11:00 --- Morning Art Program (Intuitive Watercolor 1)13:00 --- Lunch
14:00 --- Leisure Time (Massage, Swimming, Sailing, Kayaking, Cycling, doing nothing…)
16:00 --- Sunset Art Program (Intuitive Watercolor 2)
18:00 --- Dinner - Featuring local and healthy cuisine
19:30 --- Yoga Nidra for Deep Rest
(3rd January, Saturday)
08:00 --- Morning Yoga & Meditation
09:30 --- Breakfast
10:30 --- Depart to Koh Po Island
11:00 --- Art Program on island (Hidden Stories of the Island - Watercolor)13:00 --- Lunch on Koh Po Island
15:00 --- Leisure Time (Massage, Swimming, Sailing, Kayaking, Cycling, …)
18:00 --- Dinner - Featuring local and healthy cuisine
19:30 --- Tibetan Singing Bowl Session for Deep Rest
(4th January, Sunday)
08:00 --- Morning Yoga & Meditation
08:45 --- Art Program in Silence (Reconnect with Yourself - Any material)
09:30 --- Breakfast
12:30 --- Closing
Detailed Featured Items
Opening Circle & Property Orientation
Begin with a warm welcome and guided introduction to the lush grounds of Knai Bang Chatt, including the Sailing Center, organic garden, and heritage villas.
Sunset Art Program
Tap into your creative flow with guided drawing or painting sessions in the golden light of dusk.
Yoga & Meditation
Gently align breath, movement, and awareness each morning to ground and energize your day.
Restorative Evenings
Unwind with calming nightly practices—Yoga Nidra, sound healing, and meditation—to support deep rest and reset the nervous system.
Island Art Excursion
Travel to Koh Po Island for an immersive sketching experience inspired by nature, followed by a peaceful picnic lunch and time to explore or rest.
Nourishing Meals
Enjoy vibrant, healthy meals crafted with fresh, local ingredients—designed to nourish body, mind, and spirit.
Wabi-Sabi Style Accommodations
Sleep in serene rooms that reflect beauty in simplicity and imperfection, enhancing rest and reflection.
Who Should Join?
Anyone Seeking Clarity: Begin the year with focus, intention, and grounded energy.
Creative Explorers: Rediscover artistic expression as a mindful, joyful practice.
People in Transition: A gentle reset for those navigating change or life shifts.
Wellness Enthusiasts: Ideal for those interested in yoga, nature, creativity, and self-care.
Why Should You Join?
Align with Purpose: Set your personal Sankalpa in a supportive, intentional space.
Awaken Creativity: Access the healing and expressive power of drawing and visual storytelling.
Restore Balance: Move, rest, and breathe with practices that bring you back to center.
Reconnect with Nature: Let the ocean, forest, and open sky renew your energy.
Spots are limited!
Join Our Retreat
Takeaways From the Retreat
Clear Personal Intentions
Leave with a well-defined Sankalpa to guide your actions and decisions throughout the year.
Mindfulness Tools
Meditation, mindful drawing, and breathwork practices to use at home
Creative Confidence
A renewed relationship with your natural artistic impulse
Renewed Energy
Feel more rested, connected, and aligned moving forward
With nearly 20 years of experience, Lana blends Ashtanga Flow, Anusara, somatics, and therapeutic bodywork into a joyful, healing practice. Living with Scoliosis and Microtia inspires her focus on mindful movement and breath. A seasoned retreat leader, she creates immersive experiences that combine yoga, somatics, and mindfulness—encouraging compassion, resilience, and deep connection within a supportive community.
Lana YANG
Wellness Manager
Lolli is a self-taught artist from South Korea, living in Cambodia since 2015. She works across illustration, printmaking, and ceramics, inspired by nature, culture, and everyday street life. She co-founded Nowhere Art Studio in Phnom Penh in 2015 with Syahrulfikri Salleh (Malaysia). The studio organizes art markets, workshops, and social art projects, while also offering creative services for individuals, small businesses, and organizations.
Lolli Park
Instructor
OUR CERTIFIED INSTRUCTORS
1. What should I bring to the retreat?
Essentials include comfortable clothing, personal, toiletries,
2. What level of yoga experience is required?
All levels are welcome! Classes are typically adapted to suit varying experience levels.
3. Can I attend if I have physical limitations?
Absolutely! Instructors can provide modifications to accommodate different abilities.
4. Is yoga mat provided?
Yes, yoga mat is provided.
5. Can I attend alone?
Definitely! Many participants join solo and find it a wonderful opportunity to connect with others.
6. Are there any activities outside of yoga?
We offer additional activities like nature walks, workshops, or sound healing sessions to enhance your mindfulness experience. We also offer sea activities, like sailing, windsurfing and kayaking.
7. Are there options for different dietary preferences?
Our chefs are pleased to accommodate various dietary needs, including vegetarian, vegan, and other allergy concerns.