Freesryle Vipassana Retreat with Jeff Oliver
With Jeff Oliver
November 1 - 9, 2026
Freestyle Vipassana Retreat with Jeff Oliver: 13–20 November 2026 | Koh Phangan, Thailand
Join internationally respected meditation teacher, author, and mindfulness guide Jeff Oliver for a transformative 7-day retreat in the tropical sanctuary of Indriya Retreat Center on Koh Phangan.
Jeff spent over nine years as a Buddhist monk and has dedicated his life to helping people cultivate clarity, inner peace, and authentic freedom through meditation. He is the founder of Freestyle Vipassana, a modern approach that preserves the essence of traditional insight meditation while making it accessible and relevant for contemporary life.
What is Freestyle Vipassana?
Freestyle Vipassana combines the timeless wisdom of mindfulness and insight meditation with a practical, non-dogmatic approach. Rather than limiting awareness to formal meditation sessions, participants learn how to integrate mindfulness into every aspect of daily life.
This retreat is designed for both beginners and experienced practitioners seeking a deeper connection with themselves and a more conscious way of living.
Retreat Highlights
Daily guided sitting and walking meditations
Noble silence and digital detox
Mindful yoga sessions
Dharma talks and practical teachings by Jeff Oliver
Personal guidance and Q&A opportunities
Mindfulness practices integrated into daily activities
Nourishing vegetarian meals
Accommodation in a peaceful tropical retreat center surrounded by nature
Benefits of the Retreat
Through consistent practice and expert guidance, participants may experience:
Reduced stress and anxiety
Greater mental clarity and emotional balance
Improved focus and concentration
Increased self-awareness
Enhanced resilience and inner stability
Deeper connection with intuition and authentic self
Practical tools for living mindfully beyond the retreat
About the Leader
Jeff Oliver
Jeff Oliver is an international mindfulness and Vipassana meditation teacher, speaker, author, and founder of Freestyle Vipassana. Originally from Australia, he has devoted more than 30 years to the study and practice of meditation, including 9 years as a Buddhist monk in the Theravada tradition in Myanmar. From 1993 to 2002, Jeff lived the monastic […]
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