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The retreat in Thailand was everything I had hoped for and more. It was the perfect mix of activities and sightseeing and relaxation ,and I could not fault the location.
The friendly Soha team could not do enough for us and everything ran very smoothly.
It was great mix of attendees and I made some very good friends too.
From the afternoons on the beach with yoga,to Thai boxing in the morning and ice baths , James Bond Island,cooking and eating together - too many great things to list..
It was just what I needed after a very stressful year and has got me on track for a great 2025.
I would definitely attend another one.

What an outstanding experience! I arrived a shredded exhausted wreck. I left feeling better than I have done in a very long time. The mixture of wellness days alternating with fabulous excursions gave a great balance to the whole retreat. Everyone who works for SOHA are highly professional and equally approachable. The atmosphere amongst all of us was fabulous and Manuel is exceptional in his ability to bring people together. My thanks to each and everyone on the retreat for making this so special and I would highly recommend SOHA to anyone who needs a transformative experience.

What an unforgettable experience I have had! This Thailand retreat was a perfect mix of adventure, relaxation, self-awareness, and fun. I leave with renewed energy, purpose, and spirit for 2025—a reminder that growth happens when we embrace the unfamiliar and open ourselves up to new possibilities.

A huge thank you to the incredible team:
• Bev, for organizing everything flawlessly before we arrived.
• Tum, our amazing day trip guide—every trip was idyllic, and your knowledge is unbelievable!
• The Muay Thai team for such empowering, fun sessions, and Tove, for encouraging us all (and helping me reach 9 minutes in an ice bath.. insane!).
• Anna & Kirsten, for amazing therapy, workshops, and support—thank you for guiding us and holding space in such an easy way 🙏
• Manuel, your incredible passion shines through in every detail and throughout the team 😃! Thank you for your support—this retreat is truly special, and your work with the Athletic Minds Foundation is so inspiring.

I feel so fortunate to have been part of this journey. Thank you all—until the next time! 🥊🙏🧘‍♀️!!

Where to begin…what an incredible experience, I’ve loved every minute of it. The team were just so wonderful and welcoming, I instantly felt comfortable and safe, nothing was too much. Manuel is an incredible human being, great storyteller and so inspiring, just being in his presence you feel his buzzing energy and passion for life. Tove, Anna & Kristen are all just amazing at what they do. The guys at The Unit, Fluk, Sanong & Barry, are wonderful Muay Thai teachers, push you hard & are incredibly patient. I’ve learnt a lot about myself in the therapy & psychoeducation sessions, really powerful stuff. The trips were excellent, Tum is a great guide and a fountain of Thai knowledge. Everyone should try yoga on the beach while the sun sets, truly magical - thank you Ging, another patient wonderful teacher.

I really do feel I’ve transformed over the 10 days, it was just a perfect way to end my year. Already planning to return for the fitness retreat in 2025. Massive thank you to everyone, I’m leaving Soha with a full heart ❤️

This has been one of the best things I have ever done for myself! I came here not knowing how I would be able to go through the transformation process as others had written about previously. I thought surely that would not be possible. I have leaned so much about myself over these incredible past 10 days. I am sat by the beautiful pool at the hotel writing this as it’s my last day. The retreat is a perfect balance between wellness and adventure. The trips are fabulous with the amazing Tom and stephen as guides. The therapy and the psycho educational workshops have been eye opening and have helped me to understand myself better in 10 days than I have done in the past few years. I have found a piece of myself which I thought was lost. The fitness doing muy Thai has been the best training I have done in ages with the lovely Tove and her crew. Yoga on the beach with the sound of waves and the eagles flying overhead was truly a beautiful experience, not to forget the massages. The hotel is lovely and the people here are so friendly. Thank you Manuel for putting together this truly magical life changing experience. I am grateful for you all. You meet wonderful people on a similar journey and the Thai food is exquisite. I would come back in a heartbeat.

Incredible!! It really was transformational- I feel like I’ve came home equipped with so much to help me deal with the struggles of day-to-day life. This was my 1st ever retreat and so I was initially very sceptical.. thinking it seemed to good to be true but I’m so glad I booked it. It’s very well put together and the staff are great! I was able to learn so much about myself whilst being able to experience so much of what Thailand has to offer.

Wow absolutely blown away. Where do I start to explain this most amazing life changing experience. From start to finish it was more than expected. Communication with the crew from start to finish has been excellent. Every aspect and experience was top notch. The professionalism of the staff was second to none. I had never done anything like this before so was totally out of my comfort zone and was very apprehensive about the whole thing. But I need not have worried as it feels like I have now made a new family for life by bonding in such a way that I thought I never would. Thank you to everyone for such wonderful experience 💙

I came across SOHA RETREATS on a advert on Facebook and booked my 10 days transformation retreat and all I can say from start to finish it was amazing and rebooked again and again

Best experience I’ve ever had!

Can’t thank the team enough

I traveled all the way from Los Angeles, California and this trip changed my life.

I always desired to jet set around the world but from a youngish age into adulthood I held onto a fear of traveling so far from home. Manuel Benages Owner of Soha Retreats knew my fear and he made a comment that stuck with me…Just get here and we have you from there. His comment reminded me I was in trusted hands. Those hands also included Jet and David Hardinge.

I am so happy and forever thankful for this trip. I was in such safe hands traveling with an amazing group of people. At the beginning of the trip I met all the other guests for the first time and by the end they felt like family.

I was able to be myself, love life and enjoy the amazing excursions and undeniable beauty of Thailand knowing I was in the Safety, Care and Support of the Soha Team.

I most definitely will be booking more trips with Soha.

What a fantastic part of my life this has been. I’m thrilled to have taken part and only wish I had done this sooner. Thank you thank you 🙏

My retreat to Thailand was truly a magical experience and I loved every minute.

The accomodation was immaculate with attention to detail comfy bed,flat screen TV ,fresh toiletries daily,safe balcony with pool view.

The retreat it's self was everything and l more I could of wished for Manuel was such a attentive host and put everyone at ease, his team went above and beyond to ensure everyone had a amazing experience we enjoyed soundbaths and yoga on the beach where we got witness some amazing sunsets and sunrises .

The retreat included all our meals and we got eat at the most amazing restaurants and enjoy beautiful meals,the trips were all amazing and we got to visit beautiful islands it's hard to pick a favourite trip as everything was a highlight from elephant bathing to James Bond Island ,bamboo rafting and getting to see the Big Buddha was a very moving experience.

I loved the Muay Thai and felt my fitness come on and pushed myself to do ice baths which left me feeling so refreshed and uplifted.

There was also amazing reiki treatments and massages which was a great way to unwind.

The psycho education and therapy helped me so much Jet and David are the top of their game.

I can't recommend the retreat enough and came away feeling refreshed and re-engerised can't wait to book my next retreat.

From the very beginning when I booked this retreat it was all very efficient. It went above and beyond my expectations. Truly life changing experience. If I could give more stars I would. What they packed in on this ten day retreat was unbelievable. Not only did we get three therapy sessions with psycho education but the included activities were amazing. Daily Muay Thai, yoga or Pilates. Sound baths on beach. Trips to see and wash elephants, Temples, markets , James Bond island, Purin island, snorkelling, bamboo raft trip, waterfalls swimming, turtle sanctuary, tiger sanctuary, monkey temple, quad biking, massages and sunbathing 😂😂

Manny and his team were inspirational. An incredible retreat, highly recommended.

A unique experience I'll remember forever. From start to finish it was packed full of activities such as yoga, pilates, muay thai boxing, Ice bucket challenges and sound baths on the beach, The day trips to help wash elephants, walk around the floating village, monkey temple, waterfalls, snorkeling and Buddha were amazing. The therapy support was outstanding I learnt personally how to cope with my emotions and past pain. I met some amazing people on this trip and for me it was life changing. I would 100%+ recommend anyone to go on a Soha Retreat and bonus when you get cuddles from Manuel. Xxx

These retreats are outstanding, the whole package you could not get anywhere ! for what you get with these retreats, the whole package of mindfulness treatments, the professionals whom facilitate the treatments let alone the excursions are above and beyond. My mental state of mind was not in a very good place before engaging in this program, this retreats give me more focus in life and working with the therapist has gave me the tools to carry on. This really was a life changing journey but best of al it doesn’t stop there, this organisation offers ongoing support, workshops , courses and drop in centres for all to access. Keep up the good work guy yous have helped so many and give them hope thank you so much xxx see you all soon xx

I knew from the itinerary that the daily activities and trips would be special but what I didn’t realise was the psycho education and 1-2-1 therapy would be transformational. I wanted a reset and I received it and so much more. Invest in yourself - it pays back in dividends!

Amazing and best 2 weeks of a retreat/holiday ever, never a dull day, jam packed with activities/sound baths/Muay Thai/pilates/yoga/masssges, psycho ed great facilitators who knows their stuff!! Hotel fab, just everyone gave their everything

What an amazing experience.
Had good expectations but it out did my expectation ten fold.
From start to finish everything flowed when you thought could getbany better just got better and better the only downside was coming home.
The facilitators the Host were so amazing there for you if needed at any time.
Would highly recommend and will certainly be doing another one