Destination Wellness
World renowned for its unique style of massage, Thailand has wellness inextricably interwoven into its cultural fabric. As such, it’s the perfect candidate for those looking for a getaway to get rebalanced and find peace.
Far from the hustle and hum of buzzing Bangkok, the Gulf of Thailand is bejewelled with paradise islands where tropical palms rustle in the ocean breeze and the scene is set for a serene sanctuary. Besides traditional massage, Thailand has plenty to offer serenity-seekers, and beyond their award-winning spas, our tranquil island destinations welcome guests with myriad ways to soothe body, mind and spirit.
On peaceful Koh Phangan, a range of yoga practices are facilitated at Anantara Rasananda, and guests can choose from dynamic Vinyasa flows or strengthening and lengthening Hatha sessions; they can focus on their chakras with Sivananda style, or discover the cleansing benefits of detox yoga.
More movement opportunities await on Koh Samui at Anantara Lawana including dumb bell training, Pilates, aerobic dance, Thai boxing and tai chi. Here, amid lush luxury, there is no shortage of yoga either, with a carefully designed one-day retreat, combining an in-depth practice, herbal steam and relaxing massage. Meanwhile, for a day-long retreat designed to re-energise, neighbouring Anantara Bophut offers a fitness and spa package including pulse-raising Muay Thai and a healthy meal.
For a more extensive retreat, Bophut also offers a three-day programme of Pilates, detoxifying treatments and raw juices. Lawana’s three-day itinerary encompasses a choice of yoga, stretching, boxing and Pilates, herbal steams, healthy meals and head massages designed to de-stress and relax. Here, guests can also opt for five days of total relaxation with the addition of milky baths and holistic therapies.
In both Koh Samui destinations, guests can access the wisdom of Samui’s Masters of Wellness. At Lawana, Dr Serge offers healing and teaching sessions covering techniques including neuro-linguistic programming, Watsu, Chakra Balancing, Reiki. At Lawana, Bettina Maul combines yoga, meditation and Reiki for better sleep and more balanced lifestyles every Thursday at 11.00 am.
No matter what kind of wellness you’re seeking, get away to the Gulf of Thailand and begin the journey to balance.