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Thailand’s Unique Wellness Retreats

Discover what pure haven of wellness is, here in Thailand. Where canopies and azure welcome you at every turn, and luxury spells a new meaning at each resort. Yoga at secluded shores, state-of-the-art fitness centres, holistic wellness programmes, and a plethora of personalisation’s to choose from for your utmost wellbeing, take your pick from the grandest only Thailand could bring to you.

Sindhorn Kempinski, Bangkok

The hotel is nestled in the ‘green corridor’ of Bangkok and is the extension of the largest green space in the city – Lumphini Park. Every detail is devised to provide utmost comfort, from the soaring lobby basking in natural daylight to the spacious soundproof rooms and dedicated wellness programmes. With an entire floor dedicated to wellness, Sindhorn Wellness by Resense ensures personalised care and tangible results where you are at the centre of the experience. Unwind by the seemingly endless infinity pool, indulge in transformative spa treatments, avail yourself of fitness facilities for a full-body workout, jumpstart your busy day with a spinning class in the virtual studio, or balance yourself with Tai Chi in the lush gardens. The detoxification programme offered in the spa is everything from Dermalux facials and Pressotherapy to a detoxification circuit and an authentic Moroccan hammam. The unique thermal journey is extensive including bio and salt saunas, a cold chamber, aroma steam room, Rasul mud room and a tepidarium lounge where you can relax as you look over Bangkok.

www.kempinski.com/en/bangkok/sindhorn-hotel

Chiva-Som Health Resort, Hua Hin

For more than 26 years, the award-winning Chiva-Som has pioneered transformative wellness practices to global acclaim. The quality of expertise, treatments, and facilities makes Chiva-Som the perfect place to start or rekindle a journey of learning, achievement and discovery. Chiva-Som’s holistic approach to health and wellness could have no better home than at the resort in Hua Hin. Western practices and Eastern philosophies are brought together in the wellness resort. From Cell Vitality programme, where Naturopathic Doctors create an experience to boost vitality of those who are in remission or have recovered from cancer, to Immune Resilience where the approach is multidimensional by incorporating mindful exercise, nutrient-rich cuisine and detoxification, you will find it all. A gymnasium, Pilates studio, Relax Sala, Tai Chi Pavillion, and a Watsu Pool, Chiva-Som has extensive facilities that have been expressly designed to support your chosen activities and the treatments.

www.chivasom.com

Panviman Chiang Mai Spa Resort

Panviman Chiang Mai Spa Resort is a perfect hideaway resort among the unspoilt beautiful nature of Northern Thailand. Nestled high up in the hills with a 2-storey swimming pool, mini-golf course, and so much more, making your stay a unique adventurous experience. Even Panviman Spa at the resort overlooks the high valley, adding to your journey towards wellbeing. Their combination of East Meet West spa treatments, ancient Thai Lanna healings, yoga, and meditation, is a wholesome process for a rejuvenated you. Spa treatments like Wellness & Stress Relief, where Thai gold fingers give deep to firm pressure from your head to toe, or Four Hands Massage where two therapist work on one person using synchronised moves along with herbal steam infusion, Panviman Spa has special unique programs for purifying and detoxifying the body and balancing of emotions.

www.panvimanresortchiangmai.com

RAKxa Wellness & Medical Retreat, Samutprakra

Built on an enormous expanse of Bang Kachao’s southeastern facing riverfront and close to Bangkok, this green-reserve stands out as a state-of-the-art health centre with a focus on alternative medicine. With an emphasis on healthy eating and a blend of modern and traditional treatment methods, this destination is meant to take you on a unique and individualised path to wellness. Your wellness journey begins just as you arrive. A Tibetan bowl ceremony welcomes all guests and members with soothing sounds produced by seven different handcrafted bowls singing, each one representing a different chakra, or energy port, in the body. The diverse team of experts will assess your state using detailed diagnostics and a dedicated advisor will work with you to design a plan that moves you towards your unique health goals. The facilities include the latest in advanced medical science equipment along with holistic and traditional healing tools, all designed to expedite and illuminate your path to health. Receive personalised lifestyle strategies along with supporting therapies to bolster your immunity. RAKxa’s Thailand Facial and Body Solution package enhances your inner health, rebalances your body, and elevates your natural beauty. There are expert aestheticians and holistic treatment practitioners who apply their collective knowledge into a bespoke programme that brings your inner-radiance to light.

www.rakxawellness.com

Six Senses Yao Noi, Koh Yao Noi

Refresh and rejuvenate at one of the world’s most spectacular seascapes, Six Senses Yao Noi, where you are as much close to nature’s luxury as you can be. The Six Senses Yao Noi Spa village has a Thai-inspired long house and individual treatment salas set in the tropical hillside. Let your senses rebalance as you are transported through memorable journeys and traditional healing practices that incorporate the elements of earth, water, fire and air. The Antioxidant Thai Green Tea Body Wrap tones your skin with a refreshing scrub using Thai ground rice and green tea which is known for its antioxidant properties. The Mukha Chikitsa Facial uses a blend of rare ingredients such as mogra (fragrant flower of South Asia), saffron and rose with anti-ageing and relaxing properties enjoyed by the nobility of ancient India and Persia. The property even has programmes which focus on your mental wellbeing. Love Your Heart helps you listen to your intuition and wisdom that lies within your heart and strengthens the connection with mother nature and our earth. For people looking to improve sleep patterns, restore energy levels, and establish a sustainable sleep routine, the Sleep programme paves the way. Six Senses Yao Noi uses smart technology to measure your inner health, movement and sleep patterns and then personalise the treatments, activities and nutritional advice based on your specific needs.

www.sixsenses.com/en/resorts/yao-noi

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