Samahita Retreat

What Samahita Retreat does

Samahita Retreat is a privately held, founder-owned wellness retreat center operating on a 200-meter beachfront in Koh Samui, Thailand, since 2003. The company operates a 28-room boutique property with up to 60-guest capacity, four yoga shalas, a Seaview Fitness Center, a cycle studio, two saltwater pools, and dedicated therapy rooms. Co-founded by Paul Dallaghan (PhD in yoga philosophy, recognized Master Yogi-Prānacharya in 2022) and his Thai-American wife Jutima Dallaghan, with Executive Senior Chef Anthony Fossani leading F&B, the retreat is incorporated as Samahita International Co. Ltd. and operates under Thai jurisdiction.

The core product is a modular, all-inclusive wellness stay built around a daily-rate pricing model ($204-$280/day depending on program tier and length) with a 3-day minimum. The platform layers three base programs—Yoga & Fitness (daily vinyasa, breathwork, meditation, fitness), Total Self-Care (bundled massage, float, infrared sauna), and Brain Health Upgrade (EEG biofeedback, Audio-Visual Entrainment, light therapy)—supplemented by à la carte therapies (Dreampod float, Sunlighten infrared sauna, LUMI ice bath, massage). A second revenue stream comprises Yoga Alliance-accredited teacher training (200-hour, 300-hour, and a 200-hour Breath & Pranayama certification) run through the Centered Yoga brand since 1999, with 2,000+ graduates and 64+ courses delivered. Fixed-date themed retreats led by rotating international guest teachers (Richard Freeman, Mary Taylor, Kino McGregor, Simon Low, etc.) provide recurring programming depth.

The go-to-market is direct-to-consumer exclusively through the company's own booking platform (samahitaretreat.com/book_retreats) and WhatsApp/email enquiry, with no third-party resellers. Marketing is heavily earned-media driven (Condé Nast Traveler, CNN, National Geographic UK, TimeOut, Washington Post, Financial Times) and amplified by referral from a global network of affiliated yoga teachers and 2,000+ Centered Yoga alumni. Geographic customer concentration spans the USA, UK, Germany, Australia, Singapore, and Hong Kong. The business is bootstrapped with no disclosed funding rounds, and revenue is not publicly reported.

Name

Samahita Retreat

Legal name

Samahita International Co. Ltd.

Website

https://samahitaretreat.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Samahita Retreat is a boutique, all-inclusive yoga, fitness, and wellness retreat on Koh Samui, Thailand, serving global wellness travelers and yoga teacher trainees through daily-rate programs, certified teacher training, and themed retreats on a 28-room beachfront property.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wellness Retreat Services

NAICS

Accommodation (721), Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Wellness Retreat Centers (Yoga, Meditation & Mindfulness) (THAGAMAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wellness Retreats & Immersions (Multi-day, Digital Detox, Mind-Body Programs) (THAJAHAB), Wellness & Mindfulness Classes (Yoga Workshops, Meditation, Breathwork) (THAJAKAK), Fitness & Performance Retreats (Bootcamps, Sports Conditioning) (THAGAMAH)

Keywords

• Wellness retreat services
• Yoga teacher training
• Breathwork and meditation
• Holistic wellness programs
• Fitness and spa retreats

Headquarters

HQ city

Ko Samui

HQ country

Thailand

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. All-Inclusive Retreat Packages: One rate all-inclusive pricing covering accommodation, meals, and programs. Programs include Yoga & Fitness, Total Self-Care Wellness, and Brain Health Upgrade. Sold per person per night with 3-day minimum.
2. Yoga Teacher Training Certification: 200-hour and 300-hour yoga teacher training courses with Yoga Alliance certification. All-inclusive rates starting at $2,700 covering tuition, room and meals. Hybrid online/in-person format.
3. Wellness Therapies & Treatments: A la carte massage, spa therapies, float therapy, infrared sauna sessions available as add-ons or bundled in wellness packages.
4. Food & Beverage: All-inclusive meals (brunch and dinner buffets) included in booking. Additional protein options prepared to order. Juice/coffee bar with premium items.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Samahita Retreat operates a beachfront wellness retreat center on Koh Samui, Thailand, offering all-inclusive customizable yoga, breathwork, fitness, and holistic wellness programs on a One Rate-Any Date basis with a 3-day minimum stay. Core deliverables include the Yoga & Fitness daily program (up to 5 hours of classes), value-added wellness packages (Total Self-Care, Brain Health Upgrade), Yoga Alliance-certified teacher trainings (200-hour, 300-hour, Breath & Pranayama), and fixed-date themed retreats led by guest teachers. Accommodation, meals, and program access are bundled into a single per-night rate.

Product overview

Samahita Retreat is a beachfront wellness retreat center on Koh Samui, Thailand, established in 2003, offering a multi-product portfolio organized around yoga, fitness, breathwork, and holistic wellness. The core offerings include: (1) Yoga & Fitness Program — the foundational One Rate-Any Date all-inclusive stay with daily yoga, breathwork, meditation, and fitness classes; (2) Wellness Programs including Total Self-Care (therapy packages with massage, float therapy, infrared sauna) and Brain Health Upgrade (biohack programs with light therapy, brainwave modulation, EEG biofeedback); (3) Teacher Training programs at 200-hour, 300-hour advanced, and Breath & Pranayama certification levels through Centered Yoga; (4) Fixed-Date Retreats featuring guest teachers on various themes; and (5) supporting infrastructure including guest accommodations, facilities (yoga shalas, fitness center, pools, steam room), and cuisine. The architecture is modular — guests can book the core Yoga & Fitness program alone or add wellness packages, and can extend with teacher training courses.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Yoga & Fitness Program All-inclusive One Rate-Any Date program offering daily Centered Hatha Vinyasa and Restorative yoga classes, breathwork, meditation, and access to the Seaview Fitness Center with functional fitness classes — up to 5 hours of classes per day. Includes accommodation, full buffet meals, yoga/fitness/breath classes, and beachfront amenities for individual wellness travelers.
• Total Self-Care Program Wellness value package combining all Yoga & Fitness offerings with daily therapies including massage, facials, scrubs, skin treatments, float therapy, and infrared sauna sessions at bundled package pricing. Available in 3-day ($218/day), 5-day ($212/day), 7-day ($206/day), and 10-day ($204/day) tiers.
• Brain Health Upgrade Program Biohack wellness program combining mitochondrial enhancement via red/near-infrared light therapy, brainwave modulation through Audio-Visual Entrainment, EEG biofeedback meditation sessions, and one-on-one guidance with senior teachers. Available in 3-day ($280/day), 5-day ($268/day), 7-day ($246/day), and 10-day ($242/day) tiers.
• 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Hybrid online and in-person Yoga Alliance certified 200-hour teacher training program combining Centered Hatha Vinyasa, Restorative-Yin yoga, breathwork-pranayama, meditation, functional anatomy, and yoga philosophy with 15 days immersive at the beach retreat. Rates start at $2,700 all-inclusive of tuition, room and meals. Over 64 courses delivered with 2,000+ graduates worldwide.
• 300 Hour Advanced Yoga Teacher Training Advanced level training with three tracks: Anatomy/Physiology & Asana, Breath/Yoga/Philosophy & Science, and Breath & Pranayama Teacher Training. Earns 300-1100 hour certification levels towards Yoga Alliance RYT-500 and beyond.
• Breath & Pranayama Teacher Training (PTT) 200-hour residential certification in all aspects of breath, philosophy, science, and teaching techniques of classical pranayama as taught in Hatha and Tantric yoga traditions. Led by Dr. Paul Dallaghan with 3 weeks of practice, theory, and teaching experience. Can be taken individually or as part of 300-hour certification.
• Fixed-Date Retreats All-inclusive themed retreats with set dates featuring guest teachers, including Breath Summits, yoga retreats, meditation immersives, silent retreats, and specialty programs such as RE²AL movement practice, somatic movement, and manifestation retreats. Bookable through the main website.
• Wellness Therapies & Treatments À la carte menu of spa and wellness treatments including Thai massage, deep tissue massage, aromatherapy, facials, body scrubs, float therapy in Dreampod, infrared sauna sessions, and cold plunge in LUMI Recovery Pod. Available as add-ons to bookings or bundled in wellness packages.
• Guest Accommodation Eco-friendly accommodation options including Inhale Beachfront Rooms (Beachfront Private, Beachview Private, Beach Private) and Exhale Gardenview Rooms (Garden Private Suite, Garden Private, Garden Semi-Private, Garden Shared Loft) with amenities focused on reduced EMF exposure. 28 rooms on the beachfront property.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 2,000 yoga teacher training graduates worldwide since 1999
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Yoga AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYoga Alliance is the primary accreditation body for yoga teacher training internationally. Samahita's Centered Yoga is a registered Yoga Alliance school offering 200-hour, 300-hour, and 500-hour certifications. Their teaching team includes Yoga Alliance Senior Teachers and RYT credentials.
• Indian Yoga Association (IYA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndian Yoga Association accreditation for yoga teacher training programs. Provides additional certification beyond Yoga Alliance for graduates who complete both in-person and online components with Kaivalyadhama.
• Kaivalyadhama Yoga InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded in 1924 by Swami Kuvalayananda, Kaivalyadhama is one of India's oldest yoga research institutes. Dr. Paul Dallaghan is appointed Joint Director of Research (International). Graduates can earn Kaivalyadhama certification in addition to Yoga Alliance credentials.
• Centered YogacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCentered Yoga, established in 1999 in NYC, is the educational arm of Samahita Retreat. Founded by Paul Dallaghan, it has delivered over 64 yoga teacher training courses with 2,000+ graduates. All teacher training programs operate under Centered Yoga brand.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Purple Valley Yoga Retreat: India-based yoga teacher training and retreat center running 200-hour Yoga Alliance certifications and immersive retreats. Direct competitor for Samahita's teacher training and yoga retreat customer segments.
• Kamalaya Wellness Sanctuary & Holistic Spa: Koh Samui-based wellness retreat offering holistic wellness programs, spa therapies, yoga, and fitness in a beachfront setting. Directly comparable in target customer, geographic market, and integrated wellness-plus-accommodation business model.
• Anamaya Yoga Resort: Costa Rica-based yoga retreat offering teacher training, wellness programs, and immersive retreats in a similar boutique format. Comparable in target customer (international wellness travelers), product mix, and program-based pricing model.
• Vikasa Yoga Retreat: Yoga-focused retreat on Koh Samui serving international wellness travelers with daily yoga, detox, and fitness programs. Operates the same location-based, all-inclusive retreat model for a near-identical customer base.
• Absolute Sanctuary Koh Samui: Koh Samui fitness and yoga resort with wellness programs including yoga, Pilates, detox, and spa therapies. Comparable in target demographic (international wellness travelers) and product structure (program-based all-inclusive stays).
• Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health: US-based yoga, wellness, and teacher training center offering residential programs, yoga certifications, and holistic wellness retreats. Comparable in curriculum depth, Yoga Alliance accreditation, and retreat-plus-education model.
• Sivananda Ashram Yoga Retreat: Long-established ashram-style yoga retreat and teacher training center in Kerala and globally. Comparable in offering accredited yoga teacher training, residential retreats, and traditional yoga methodology to an international wellness audience.

Broad incumbents

• Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas: Global luxury hotel and spa brand with dedicated wellness retreats, fitness programs, and yoga offerings. Competes for the same affluent wellness-traveler segment but at a larger, multi-property scale and broader luxury positioning.
• Aman Resorts: Ultra-luxury resort group with integrated wellness, spa, and yoga programming across global properties. Competes at the high end of the wellness retreat category with a broader, brand-portfolio approach.

Regional players

• COMO Shambhala Estate: Luxury wellness retreat in Bali offering yoga, Ayurveda, and holistic programs with integrated accommodation. Comparable in product structure and Southeast Asia wellness traveler base, but at a higher price tier and broader wellness brand.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/SamahitaRetreat
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/samahita-retreat

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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