Since the start of COVID-19, we saw a great opportunity. Why not open our beautiful seaside shala to our community of teachers and practitioners to share what they love most with the people that need it most? From there, a new (and free) offering was born. We opened our space to 30 teachers who have inspired audiences far and wide across different styles of yoga, meditation & Ayurveda.

During COVID-19, our hope is to mobilize a movement for our community. In response, we launched Waves of Gratitude, a meditation movement to elevate the collective vibration. In this moment of reclamation, we received an outpouring of responses from all corners of the world, transcending the narrative of isolation with one of shared humanity inspired by Dr. Joe Dispenza.

Following the pandemic, we’re curious about the intersection of the “new normal” and sustainability. While we’ve seen generous acts of donation towards the disenfranchised, we still wonder: is there longevity to these efforts after the crisis fades? While we have work to do, we're optimistic about a sustainable future here on beautiful Koh Phangan thanks to King Rama IX's Self Sufficiency Theory.

A few big moments are converging — the weight of the worst water drought in 40 years, the pandemic of Corona that we all know too well, and Thai New Year (Songkran) whose tradition has evolved into the popular “water wars." This much is certain. This is our moment to redefine our relationship with the celebration of Songkran, finding a renewal from the inside out. Is this casual coincidence or perfectly timed choreography? 

In this time of crisis, we are at a crossroads. To see reality as overwhelm or as opportunity. As we observe Nature right now, we see pollution lifting in the countries usually hardest hit by industry and production. As we all retreat into solitude, we invite you to see this moment as one of desirable solitude and connect to the elements of Nature within. Your inner retreat is yours to create.

Introducing our first ASMR short film. Our story is as old as the island of Koh Phangan, when our seafaring ancestors descended on the shores 150 years ago. Ocean Experience started with a simple mission — to connect the elements of Nature around us to the elements of Nature within.

We’re off to an exciting start in this new decade as Ocean Experience. And we couldn’t be happier hosting our first retreat of the decade with longtime friends and residents of Koh Phangan, Selina and Hayley as they wrap their second magical retreat with us.

Ocean Experience began with a clear mission from day one. This was twenty two years ago, back when the island of Koh Phangan was a different place altogether. Roads were practically nonexistent and palm trees reigned the island in fifty shades of green. Nature danced in carefree abandon. The waves lapped against unspoiled sandy shores.