Wellbeing with Vitality

Move With Jimmy

Yuttana Poncharoen (Jimmy)

Banyan Tree Krabi welcomes our Visiting Practitioner, Yuttana Poncharoen (Jimmy) - who serves as a Director at Fitness Innovations Thailand and Senior Yoga Teacher at Yoga & Me studio in Bangkok - from 11-13 March, 2026.

See below for details on his exclusive experience - Wellbeing with Vitality: Move With Jimmy.

For more information or bookings, please contact us at krabi@banyantree.com.

This special 3-day retreat at Banyan Tree Krabi weaves together Jimmy’s decades of wisdom with the tranquil beauty of Krabi’s natural surroundings. Rooted in the philosophy of Vinyasa yoga, his classes emphasize the art of conscious flow – where movement, breath, and awareness are seamlessly connected. Guests are guided through thoughtfully sequenced practices that explore the balance between effort and ease, strength and softness, action and surrender.

Jimmy’s teaching style is both grounded and expansive. Drawing from traditional yogic principles and modern understanding of the nervous system, his Vinyasa classes invite practitioners to move with intention, cultivating resilience, clarity, and presence on and off the mat. Each session becomes an exploration of rhythm and pause, reminding us that true vitality arises not from constant striving, but from the ability to flow skillfully between activation and rest.

Whether you are an experienced yogi or a curious beginner, this retreat offers a welcoming space to reconnect—with your breath, your body, and the subtle intelligence within. Under Jimmy’s guidance, guests are encouraged to deepen their personal practice while embracing the restorative essence of Banyan Tree Krabi.

Join us for this immersive Vinyasa yoga experience and step into a journey shaped by decades of practice, inspired teaching and the timeless wisdom of mindful movement.

Community Classes - Prices

Duration	Individual
1-Day Pass	THB 890
3-Day Pass	THB 2,490

Present your Retreat Band and enjoy 10% savings on food at The Naga Kitchen and Kredkaew Bar.

Schedule for Special Community Classes

Date and Time	Theme	Class
11 March ∙ 8:00 am - 9:00 am	Awaken	Gentle Flow with Ashtanga Vinyasa
11 March ∙ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm	Awaken	Ease & Relax Yoga with Breathing Meditation
12 March ∙ 8:00 am - 9:00 am	Align	Gentle Flow with Ashtanga Vinyasa
12 March ∙ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm	Align	Ease & Relax Yoga with Breathing Meditation
13 March ∙ 8:00 am - 9:00 am	Transform	Gentle Flow with Ashtanga Vinyasa
13 March ∙ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm	Transform	Ease & Relax Yoga with Breathing Meditation

Gentle Flow with Ashtanga Vinyasa

A Gentle Flow with Ashtanga Vinyasa is a softened, more accessible interpretation of the traditional Ashtanga practice. It preserves the essence of breath-led movement (vinyasa) and mindful sequencing, while removing the intensity and rigidity of the classical series.

In this style, postures are linked smoothly with the breath, creating a continuous, meditative flow. Movements are slower and more intentional, allowing time for proper alignment, modifications, and nervous system regulation. Rather than strict adherence to the full Ashtanga sequence, poses are thoughtfully adapted to suit all levels, making the practice nurturing rather than demanding, to build strength, flexibility, and stability without strain.

Ease & Relax Yoga with Breathing Meditation

A gentle, calming practice combining slow, restorative movements with mindful breathing. Designed to release tension, soothe the nervous system, and quiet the mind; this session promotes deep relaxation, improved circulation, and a lasting sense of ease and balance.

This practice is ideal for all levels, especially those experiencing stress, fatigue, emotional overwhelm, or recovering from physical tension. It supports better sleep, mental clarity, and an overall sense of ease, leaving you feeling grounded, relaxed, and refreshed.

Banyan Tree Krabi Wellbeing Classes

Date and Time	Theme	Class
11 March ∙ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm	Learn	Nature Inspired Workshop
11 March ∙ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm	Learn	Posture Alignment Workshop
11 March ∙ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm	Learn	Walking Meditation
12 March ∙ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm	Evolve	Head & Self Massage Learning
12 March ∙ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm	Evolve	Raw Food Learning
12 March ∙ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm	Evolve	Breathwork Meditation
13 March ∙ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm	Sustain	Design from the Sea Workshop
13 March ∙ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm	Sustain	Understanding Better Sleep
13 March ∙ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm	Sustain	Mindfulness Meditation

Exclusive Group Classes – Prices

Class Time	Individual	Couple
11:00 am – 12:00 pm2:00 pm – 3:00 pm(choose one)	THB 2,500	THB 4,500

Note: Advance booking is required. Subject to availability. Limited to only 6 persons per class. All classes to be held at Banyan Tree Spa Krabi in an indoor air-conditioned space with all required props provided.

Posture Correction & Alignment

A traditional Hatha Vinyasa yoga practice enhanced with mindful, hands-on adjustments. This personalised approach supports optimal posture alignment, promotes musculoskeletal health, and encourages the smooth flow of prana throughout the body.

Yoga Therapy

A gentle yet effective healing practice designed to release stiffness in commonly troubled areas such as the neck, shoulders, and lower back. Through patient, attentive movements and deep releases, this therapy restores joint mobility, frees connective tissues, and supports healthy circulation.

With over two decades of experience, Yuttana Poncharoen (Jimmy) is a pioneer of modern yoga education in Thailand and is well renowned for his refined teaching style that seamlessly blends traditional wisdom with contemporary movement.

His yoga journey began in 1999 in Bangkok, under the guidance of the highly respected Ajaan Jullawat (Guru Wat), a master trained in the ancient traditions of India, Nepal and Tibet. Following an intensive year-long teacher training, Jimmy devoted himself fully to yoga and began his professional teaching career in 2000.

Jimmy has continued to deepen his practice internationally, completing his 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training in Kuala Lumpur and studying Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga with globally-revered masters including David Swenson, Saraswathi Jois and Sri R. Sharath Jois in Mysore, India. His ongoing education through international workshops and conferences reflects a lifelong commitment to excellence.

As the first Thai yoga teacher registered with Yoga Alliance (E-RYT) and an International Registered Yoga Teacher (IRYT) with the International Yoga Federation, Jimmy currently serves as Secretary of the International Yoga Federation Thailand. He is also the Director at Fitness Innovations Thailand and Senior Yoga Teacher at Yoga & Me studio in Bangkok.

Jimmy’s teaching is known for its precision, depth, and transformative quality. He continues to share his expertise through exclusive classes, workshops and teacher trainings at premier fitness clubs, luxury wellness spaces, and yoga studios around Thailand.