How to get to Koh Phangan?

You should consider Thong Sala pier in Koh Phangan as your final destination - from there we can pick you up and bring you to The Source. We do not offer transfers from anywhere else.

Buses and trains are available from Bangkok and Chiang Mai. For all transport bookings and transfers within Thailand, we recommend that you talk to Ann at Friendly Tour. Simply add her on WhatsApp and she can tell you everything you need to book tickets. +66 65 106 4609

Trains leave Bangkok several times daily, the journey time is about 12 hours. Sleeping booths are available for some services. Leaving the train at Surat Thani, the transfer by coach or taxi from Surat Thani station to Donsak pier takes about one hour. From Donsak, the ferry journey takes three hours to Koh Phangan.

Flights from Bangkok [BKK ] to Koh Samui [ USM ]  

The nearest airport to Koh Phangan is Koh Samui. Between Bangkok and Koh Samui, many daily services are run by Bangkok Airways. Flight time is about 50 minutes. A connecting ferry takes you from Koh Samui to Koh Phangan (30 min).

A cheaper airport to fly to is Surat Thani on the Thai mainland, and from there take a ferry direct to Koh Phangan (3 hours). Air Asia flies from Bangkok (DMK) to Surat Thani daily, flying time is about 50 minutes. The transfer from Surat Thani Airport (URT) to Donsak ferry port is by coach or taxi and takes about 90 minutes. Tickets can be bought at the airport. At Donsak, you transfer to the Raja Ferry to Koh Phangan, which takes three hours.

We recommend that you book the ferry and transfer to Koh Phangan when you arrive in the airport at the booths in the arrival lounge.

What time and date should I book my flight?

We can't wait to welcome you to Thailand! We recommend booking your flight to Bangkok or Koh Samui at least a few days day before the retreat or training begins so that you have plenty of time to arrive and get settled before arrival at The Source. For retreats and trainings, the open ceremony or first meeting will usually start at 5 pm, followed by dinner at 7:00 pm. We will always send a personalised welcome email with specific detail included period to your arrival.

Are you booking a shared room as a solo traveller?

We will coordinate guests in shared rooms with same gender together when possible.

What do I need to bring with me?

An open heart and mind are the most essential things to bring! A journal, a camera. Light clothes that are easy to move in, a swimsuit, comfortable running/hiking shoes, and reef-safe sunscreen. We are trying to be chemical + fragrance + perfume free - for health reasons.

TTC - What is the maximum amount of students and the student to teacher ratio?

The maximum number of students is currently 22. We have several teachers covering various subjects in the course. Most classes have one teacher per class.

TTC - What level of experience is required?

Beginners are very welcome. For our teacher training courses, we recommend at least one year of experience with yoga or meditation. All of the classes we offer are designed to provide safe and balanced instruction for all levels of experience, with an emphasis on deep breathing and exploring balance through cultivating energy and focus while being relaxed. Firm but gentle. At any time you can communicate with your instructor if you need assistance, and we encourage resting poses in order to give the body a chance to ease into the practice

TTC - What type of yoga is taught?

This is a multi - style approach to the physical practices of Yoga. You will learn some set sequences and the principles of Vinyasa, Hatha, Gentle, & Yin yoga so that you can practice and teach sequences that are born in the moment, but based in the traditional methodology, and can be fit to match yours and your students needs each time. We transmit the meditative aspect of Yoga through the view of non-dual classic Tantric Yoga. You will learn meditation techniques from classic texts on how to shift the perspective of self and reality to a more subtle and expanded sense of being, infinitely allowing and brimming with potentiality and experience, realizing the mind as a tool of the self, surrendering from seeking identity in thought or concept, and awakening to being.

TTC - What level of English is required?

The entirety of the course will be taught in English and to receive feedback on your verbal teaching skills, you will need to teach in English. If your English is not great you can still benefit greatly from the course but we may not be able to certify you as a teacher. Please arrange a call with us if there is any uncertainty.

What kind of visa should I get?

Normally our guests and students are able to arrive with a visa waiver. Please consult a Thai embassy in your home country to check if this is applicable to you. For more information please visit their website or your own country government website. For those who need to extend their visa during the Yoga Teacher Training course, it is possible to do this at the immigration office on the island. Please note there will be no time to travel abroad for visa runs.

Do you have WIFI?

We have very strong WIFI all over The Source, so you can always be connected. However, we encourage minimal use of phones during the retreat or training.

What facilities are available during my stay?

We have on site laundry, room cleaning, and shared kitchen facilities for all. We have scheduled days for sauna and ice bath, and many beautiful areas to explore in nature around our site.

Thai culture

Thai culture in general is modest, allowing, and non-confrontational. Thais will appreciate soft speaking, gentleness, and having the body covered. If you want to visit local temples you should wear long pants and tops that cover the torso and shoulders and similar in any shop or business. Using ice bath or sauna at The Source we require you to also be covered in at least a bathing suit and provide sarongs for wrapping around the body.

What will the weather be like in Thailand, what about mosquitos?

Thailand is always quite hot and humid, with the rainy season in Koh Phangan being mainly in November and December. Where we are located, we have the mountain breeze and lots of tree coverage, meaning that you do not feel the heat so much as next to the beach, for example. We also have way less mosquitos, especially in our shala, where there are almost none. That being said, you should prepare yourself for an experience where you are interacting with the nature of the island, with geckos and insects being part of life in the jungle. Natural repellents and appropriate clothing are enough to keep you comfortable.