LAOS – Luang Prabang – Early Morning Yoga

Yoga is the perfect way to start a day in the picturesque landscape of northern Laos.

Theme

Classic, Wellness

Country - City

Laos - Luang Prabang

Market segment

Thematic Leisure

Price Level

$$$

Max pax

15

Seasonality

All year round

Arrival city

Luang Prabang

Departure city

Luang Prabang

Description

Yoga is an ancient practice and philosophy that focuses on breathing and movement and is the perfect way to start the day after waking up in the picturesque landscape of northern Laos. Through different poses, breathing exercises and kinetic focus techniques, this activity aims to re-balance the mind and body and helps participants achieve a natural state of happiness. By observing the environment, and imitating how animals move in harmony with nature, flexibility and strength will be attained in the body, and peace in the mind. Following the early-morning yoga session, and a chance to freshen up afterwards, a delicious breakfast in a stunning location will be provided.

Can be combined with

Thematic Leisure

Selling points

  • An early-morning movement activity to help balance the body and mind.
  • Perfect for those who wish to improve body flexibility and strength.
  • An empowering, mild physical activity in a stunning setting.
  • A delicious breakfast with stunning natural views.

Level Of The Excursion

Low - This activity impacts local community, culture and/or environment in a small but meaningful way

The Impact Of This Excursion

Social/cultural Impact

Empowerment and education

Community welfare and health

Economic Impact

Local individual benefits

Time And Transportation

From To Km By Duration Road Condition
Night Market Ock Pop Tok Living Crafts Centre 2 Minivan or tuk-tuk 5 minutes Good
Night Market Carpe Diem (Kuang Sy) 30 Minivan 40 minutes Good
Night Market Luang Prabang Yoga 0.5 Minivan or tuk-tuk 3 minutes Good

Duration

  • Activity at Carpe Diem / Kuang Sy (Approximately 4 hours 30 minutes)
    • 06:15: Pick-up at hotel and transfer to Carpe Diem.
    • 07:00 – 08:00: Yoga session
    • 08:00 – 09:00: Breakfast
    • 09:00 – 10:00: Visit Kuang Sy
    • 10:00 – 10:40: Transfer back to Luang Prabang
    • Private option
    • Yoga mat rental not included ($10)
  • Activity at Ock Pop Tok (Approximately 2 hours)
    • 06:45: Pick-up at hotel and transfer to Ock Pop Tok Living Craft Centre
    • 07:00 – 08:00: Yoga session
    • 08:00 – 09:00: Breakfast
    • 09:00: Return to the centre of Luang Prabang or Hotel
    • Yoga mat rental not included ($10)
  • Activity at Luang Prabang Yoga (Approximately 2 hours)
    • 07:15: Pick-up at hotel and transfer to Luang Prabang Yoga
    • 07:30 – 08:30: Yoga session
    • 08:30 – 09:30: Breakfast (this is an optional inclusion)
    • 09:30: Return to the centre of Luang Prabang or Hotel
    • Yoga mat rental included. 
    • Join-in activity.

Min pax

1

Max pax

15

How to sell it

  • An early morning activity including breakfast.
  • Suitable for FIT. Maximum 15 pax.
  • A mildly active stretching session to increase flexibility and blood circulation before touring. 
  • Option Carpe Diem: for FIT medium – high budget private activity
  • Option Ock Pop Tok: For FIT medium – high budget private activity
  • Option Luang Prabang Yoga: For FIT medium budget join-in activity

Why this activity

  • A wellness activity product in Luang Prabang.
  • A way to encourage welfare and allow travelers to start the day refreshed and full of energy.
  • A good opportunity to get some exercise while on holiday, as well as enjoy stunning views and a delicious breakfast.
  • Enjoy the art of yoga taught by a professional. 
  • The calm environment lends itself to wellness. 

Good to combine with

  • Luang Prabang Local Morning Discovery-before the start of the yoga session. 
  • If the activity is done at Carpe Diem it can be combined with a waterfall visit
  • If the activity is done at Ock Pop Tok it can be combined with the visit of the weaving center.
  • If the activity is done at Luang Prabang Yoga, it is a join-in activity, with or without breakfast.

Do not combine with

  • Any other activities that begin early in the morning.

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Competitor comparison

  • There are very few instructors, so this type of activity is not very well developed.
  • Not offered by other DMCs in Luang Prabang to our knowledge. 
  • Two other home yoga studios with limited online information.

Pros

  • Easy to book with main supplier.
  • Range of options available.

Cons

  • Bookings have to be coordinated: main supplier, locale, transport (if necessary), breakfast (if chosen for the join-in activity). 
  • 15 pax maximum.
  • Yoga mat must be rented if session is not on location at Luang Prabang Yoga.

Information

  • Photos provided are at a previous location that is no longer available. The ambiance and view are comparable at currently available locations. 
  • Type of yoga offered:
    • Vinyasa flow (Slow flow with breathing) – the class starts with a mini mediation followed by some stretching – cat- cow – sun salutation – low lunge – high lunge – twisted pose. Classes may be slightly different each time.
  • 2 options for the activity:
    • Yoga + breakfast (2-hour duration: Ock Pop Tok / Carpe Diem / Luang Prabang Yoga)
    • Yoga session only (1 hour duration: Luang Prabang Yoga only)
  • 3 location options for different budgets and group sizes:
    • Medium / High Budget (Private) – Activity at Ock Pop Tok (with breakfast, in Luang Prabang city)
    • Medium / High Budget (Private) – Activity at Carpe Diem (with breakfast, at Kuang Sy Waterfall)
    • Low / Medium Budget (Join-in, With or without Breakfast) – Activity at Luang Prabang Yoga

Alerts

  • Photos provided are at a previous location that is no longer available. The ambiance and view are comparable at currently available locations. 
  • Please check location in advance and communicate this to clients. It is important that their expectations from the photos are met by the location.

OCK POP TOCK

  • The Ock Pop Tok Living Craft Centre provides the private space for the Yoga Class from 07:00 to 09:00. Other areas around the venue may have people, though at this early hour it is unlikely. Complete venue privatization is available, but it is very expensive.
  • Transfer by minivan

CARPE DIEM

  • Carpe Diem opens at 09:00 but can open at 07:00 for our yoga bookings by prior arrangement.
  • Other areas around the venue may have people, though at this early hour it is unlikely.
  • Transfer by minivan

LUANG PRABANG YOGA

  • The join-in session takes place from 07:30 to 08:30
  • With or without breakfast
  • Transfer by tuktuk

GENERAL ALERTS

  • This activity cannot be provided for groups of more than 15 people.
  • GIT maximum 30 pax can be split in 2 smaller groups with yoga at Luang Prabang Yoga: They will start the day together with ”Local Morning Discovery”, then driver will take group 1 to Yoga session while group 2 will climb Phousi Mountain or visit Vat Mai + Royal Palace, and both groups will meet for breakfast at hotel at 08:45. The following day each group will do the other activity.

 

Important information

Ock Pop Tok Venue

  • Class location:
    • Mekong terrasse: 15 pax + instructor
  • Breakfast menu (choice between two options):
    • Lao Set Breakfast:
      • Lao Noodle Soup
      • Coffee/tea
    • Healthy Set Breakfast:
      • Bowl of Homemade Granola (Served with fruit and homemade yogurt)
      • Coffee/tea

Carpe Diem:

  • Class location:
    • Restaurant Terrace. Capacity: 15 pax + instructor
  • Breakfast menu (LAOS – Luang Prabang – Breakfast at Kuang Sy):
    • Homemade bread, served with butter and choice of home-made papaya or pineapple jam
    • Plain yogurt with mango and crumble topping
    • Fried eggs or Omelette with your choice of cheese, tomato or ham filling
    • Pumpkin soup
    • Emmental cheese
    • Sliced Luang Prabang sausage
    • Sauteed potatoes with mushrooms and onions
    • Fried rice with eggs
    • Fresh fruit plate / Lao kratom
    • Chocolate marble cake / Home-made cookies
    • Fresh orange or pineapple juice
    • Green tea, Lao coffee

Luang Prabang Yoga:

  • Areas available for Yoga:
    • Third floor terrace of Sena Restaurant facing the Nam Khan River, or cozy studio space facing the main street. Capacity: 15 pax + instructor
  • Breakfast menu:
    • Coffee or tea
    • Water, fruit juice or smoothie
    • 1 breakfast dish a la carte

Price range

$$$

Quotation guideline

On ERP:

(Private, Signature) Early Morning Yoga with Breakfast at Kuang Sy

  • Module available on ERP with a custom program text and all services for Early Morning Yoga + Breakfast at Kuang Sy + Visit Kuang Sy.
  • The transportation is also included in the module but feel free to edit this if necessary.
  • You can find it under FIT, Leisure, English. Module Code – 201111103125

(Private, Signature) Early Morning Yoga with Breakfast at Ock Pop Tok

  • Module available on ERP with the program text and all services for Early Morning Yoga at Ock Pop Tok.
  • Transportation is not included in the module as it depends on what other activities will be done during the day.
  • There are two breakfast options included. Please delete the one you do not want.
  • You can find it under FIT, Leisure, English. Module Code – 201111104707

(Join-in) Early Morning Yoga with/without Breakfast at Luang Prabang Yoga 

  • There is no module for this as the cash advance is paid to the guide and he takes care of payments to the different suppliers on spot.
  • You can find the prices for yoga with or without breakfast on ERP as follows:
  • LAOS > Luang Prabang > Activity > Early morning yoga > (Private) Normal Yoga Class – 90

 

Inclusion

  • Yoga session with yoga instructor
  • Entrance fee
  • Mat rental (if on location at Luang Prabang Yoga)
  • Breakfast (except for the option without breakfast at Luang Prabang Yoga)

Exclusion

  • Transfers
  • Guide
  • Mat rental ($10 at Ock Pop Tok, $10 at Carpe Diem)
  • Any other food or drink not included in the breakfast menu.

Possible Extra

  • Fresh Towels

Important notes

  • Request that the supplier prepare the breakfast while the yoga class is underway to minimize waiting time.
  • If necessary, provide allergy and special dietary requirement information to the supplier and request alternatives.
  • Bookings should be made at least 48 hours before and the venue should be informed of the start time.
  • If booking at Luang Prabang Yoga, the fee for guide cash advance must include the fee per person for the join-in yoga session + the supplement for breakfast. 
  • Please check location in advance and communicate this to clients. It is important that their expectations from the photos are met by the location. 

Special Guide notes

  • The Yoga instructor and the venue staff all speak English and can communicate effectively with guests.

Contact

  • Ock Pop Tok 
    • Bam, Phitsamai SIPAZA, Ms
      Assistant LCC Manager
    • Telephone: (+856) 71 212 597
    • Mobile: (+856) 20 9984 5959
    • Email: [email protected]
  • Carpe Diem
  • Luang Prabang Yoga:

Internal Product Annoucement

[LAOS – NEW PRODUCT – INTERNAL ANNOUNCEMENT]

LAOS – Luang Prabang – Early-Morning Yoga

  • An opportunity to start the day with a re-balance of the body and mind.
  • A chance to improve body flexibility and strength.
  • A chance to enjoy a feel-alive activity in a stunning setting.
  • A delicious breakfast with stunning natural views.

SUB-BRAND : Thematic Leisure | Exclusive

THEME: Classic | Wellness

SEGMENT: FIT

REFERENCE : LA-N-LUANGPRABANG-EL-310-AC-$$

 

[LAOS – PRODUCT UPDATE]

LAOS – Luang Prabang – Early-Morning Yoga

We decided to add one more venue to help lower budget client to enjoy this activity. So please see below all the options available for this product and check more details in the factsheet:

  • Option at Pha Tad Ke Botanical Gardens: Private Yoga session with breakfast for high end.
  • Option at Ock Pop Tok: Private Yoga session with breakfast for medium / high end.
  • Option at Luang Prabang Yoga: Join-in Yoga session with or without breakfast for for low / medium budget.

English

Early-Morning Yoga and Breakfast

This morning, waking up in picturesque northern Laos, you will celebrate life by moving your body through an enjoyable early morning yoga session. By engaging in the practice of different poses, breathwork and focus techniques, you will re-balance and reenergize your body and mind. In mirroring our natural environment, and imitating how animals move in harmony with nature, your yoga session will seek to improve your flexibility and balance. Following the early-morning yoga session, and a chance to freshen up afterwards, a delicious breakfast in stunning surroundings will ensure an ideal start to the day. 

Duration: Varies depending on option chosen. Approximately 2 hours for the activity + breakfast.
Transportation: Minivan or Tuktuk (transfer duration depends on the chosen venue: Ock Pop Tok / Carpe Diem / Luang Prabang Yoga)

Note: Activity and breakfast is included. 15 pax max.

Early-Morning Yoga (Without breakfast)

This morning, waking up in picturesque northern Laos, you will celebrate life by moving your body through an enjoyable early morning yoga session. By engaging in the practice of different poses, breathwork and focus techniques, you will re-balance and reenergize your body and mind. In mirroring our natural environment, and imitating how animals move in harmony with nature, your yoga session will seek to improve your flexibility and balance.

Duration: The session lasts 1 hour
Transportation: Tuktuk to Luang Prabang Yoga, located close to the city center.

Note: Activity join-in limited to 15 pax, no breakfast included. 15 pax max.

French

Cours de yoga matinal suivi d’un petit-déjeuner

Ce matin, après vous être réveillé dans le pittoresque nord du Laos, vous célébrerez la vie en réveillant votre corps au cours d’une agréable séance de yoga matinale. En pratiquant différentes poses, en respirant et en utilisant des techniques de concentration, vous rééquilibrerez et réénergiserez votre corps et votre esprit. En reflétant notre environnement naturel et en imitant la façon dont les animaux se déplacent en harmonie avec la nature, cette séance de yoga cherchera à améliorer votre souplesse et votre équilibre. Après la séance de yoga, un délicieux petit-déjeuner dans un cadre magnifique assurera un début de journée idéal.

Durée: Environ 2 heures (activité + petit-déjeuner).
Moyen de transport: Minivan ou Tuktuk (la durée du transfert dépendra du lieu choisi : Ock Pop Tok / Carpe Diem / Luang Prabang Yoga)

Remarque: Le petit-déjeuner est compris dans l’activité. 15 pax max.

Cours de yoga matinal (Sans Petit Dejeuner)

Ce matin, après vous être réveillé dans le pittoresque nord du Laos, vous célébrerez la vie en bougeant votre corps au cours d’une agréable séance de yoga matinale. En pratiquant différentes poses, en respirant et en utilisant des techniques de concentration, vous rééquilibrerez et réénergiserez votre corps et votre esprit. En reflétant notre environnement naturel et en imitant la façon dont les animaux se déplacent en harmonie avec la nature, cette séance de yoga cherchera à améliorer votre souplesse et votre équilibre.

Durée: Environ 1 heure
Moyen de transport: Vous prendrez un tuktuk pour aller à Luang Prabang Yoga, situé près du centre ville.

Remarque: Le petit-déjeuner n’est pas inclus, activite en join-in. 15 pax max.

Spanish

Yoga y desayuno a primera hora de la mañana

Esta mañana, al despertar en el pintoresco norte de Laos, celebrará la vida moviendo su cuerpo a través de una agradable sesión matinal de yoga. Mediante la práctica de diferentes posturas, técnicas de respiración y concentración, reequilibrará y revitalizará su cuerpo y su mente. Al reflejar nuestro entorno natural e imitar la forma en que los animales se mueven en armonía con la naturaleza, su sesión de yoga tratará de mejorar su flexibilidad y equilibrio. Tras la sesión de yoga matutina y la oportunidad de refrescarse después, un delicioso desayuno en un entorno impresionante le garantizará un comienzo ideal del día.

Duración: aproximadamente 2 horas (actividad + desayuno).
Transporte: Furgoneta o tuk-tuk (la duración del traslado depende del local escogido: Ock Pop Tok / Carpe Diem / Luang Prabang Yoga)

Nota: la actividad y el desayuno están incluidos. 15 pax max.

Yoga a primera hora de la mañana (sin desayuno)

Esta mañana, al despertar en el pintoresco norte de Laos, celebrará la vida moviendo su cuerpo a través de una agradable sesión matinal de yoga. Mediante la práctica de diferentes posturas, técnicas de respiración y concentración, reequilibrará y revitalizará su cuerpo y su mente. Al reflejar nuestro entorno natural, e imitando cómo los animales se mueven en armonía con la naturaleza, su sesión de yoga tratará de mejorar su flexibilidad y equilibrio.

Duración: aproximadamente 1 hora.
Transporte: A Luang Prabang Yoga se va en tuk-tuk porque está cerca del centro de la ciudad.

Nota: El desayuno nonestá incluido, actividad join-in. 15 pax max.

Italian

Yoga mattutino e colazione

Questa mattina, al risveglio nel pittoresco Laos settentrionale, celebrerete la vita muovendo il vostro corpo attraverso una piacevole sessione di yoga mattutina. Impegnandovi nella pratica di diverse posizioni, tecniche di respirazione e di concentrazione, riequilibrerete e rienergizzerete il vostro corpo e la vostra mente. Rispecchiando il nostro ambiente naturale e imitando il modo in cui gli animali si muovono in armonia con la natura, la sessione di yoga cercherà di migliorare la flessibilità e l’equilibrio. Dopo la sessione di yoga mattutina e l’opportunità di rinfrescarsi, una deliziosa colazione in un ambiente splendido garantirà un inizio ideale della giornata.

Durata: circa 2 ore (attività + colazione)
Trasporto: Minivan o tuk-tuk (la durata del trasferimento dipende dalla sede scelta: Ock Pop Tok / Carpe Diem / Luang Prabang Yoga)
Nota: attività e colazione sono incluse. 15 pax max.

Yoga mattutino (Non ha colazione)

Questa mattina, al risveglio nel pittoresco Laos settentrionale, celebrerete la vita muovendo il vostro corpo attraverso una piacevole sessione di yoga mattutina. Impegnandovi nella pratica di diverse posizioni, tecniche di respirazione e di concentrazione, riequilibrerete e rienergizzerete il vostro corpo e la vostra mente. Rispecchiando il nostro ambiente naturale e imitando il modo in cui gli animali si muovono in armonia con la natura, la sessione di yoga cercherà di migliorare la flessibilità e l’equilibrio.

Durata: circa 1 ore 
Trasporto: In tuk-tuk a Luang Prabang Yoga, situato vicino al centro della città.
Nota: colazione non sono inclusi. attività join-in. 15 pax max.

German

Frühmorgendliches Yoga und Frühstück

Wenn Sie heute Morgen im malerischen Norden von Laos aufwachen, werden Sie das Leben feiern, indem Sie Ihren Körper durch eine angenehme Yoga-Sitzung am frühen Morgen bewegen. Durch das Üben verschiedener Posen, Atemarbeit und Konzentrationstechniken werden Sie Ihren Körper und Geist wieder ins Gleichgewicht bringen und mit neuer Energie versorgen. Indem Sie unsere natürliche Umgebung widerspiegeln und nachahmen, wie sich Tiere in Harmonie mit der Natur bewegen, wird Ihre Yogastunde darauf abzielen, Ihre Flexibilität und Ihr Gleichgewicht zu verbessern. Nach der Yogastunde am frühen Morgen und der Möglichkeit, sich danach frisch zu machen, sorgt ein köstliches Frühstück in herrlicher Umgebung für einen idealen Start in den Tag.

Dauer: etwa 2 Stunden (Aktivität + Frühstück)
Transport: Minivan oder Tuktuk (die Dauer der Fahrt hängt vom ausgewählten Veranstaltungsort ab: Ock Pop Tok / Carpe Diem / Luang Prabang Yoga)

Hinweis: Aktivität und Frühstück sind inklusive. 15 pax max.

Frühmorgendliches Yoga (Ohne frühstück)

Wenn Sie heute Morgen im malerischen Norden von Laos aufwachen, werden Sie das Leben feiern, indem Sie Ihren Körper durch eine angenehme Yoga-Sitzung am frühen Morgen bewegen. Durch das Üben verschiedener Posen, Atemarbeit und Konzentrationstechniken werden Sie Ihren Körper und Geist wieder ins Gleichgewicht bringen und mit neuer Energie versorgen. Indem Sie unsere natürliche Umgebung widerspiegeln und nachahmen, wie sich Tiere in Harmonie mit der Natur bewegen, wird Ihre Yogastunde darauf abzielen, Ihre Flexibilität und Ihr Gleichgewicht zu verbessern.

Dauer: etwa 1 Stunden
Transport: Tuktuk nach Luang Prabang Yoga; befindet sich in der Nähe des Stadtzentrums.

Hinweis: Aktivität join-in. Ohne frühstück. 15 pax max.