Not that I ever want an excuse to go to Thailand (it’s one among my all-time favourite international locations!), however an invitation to a Koh Samui wellness retreat heart was sufficient for me to plan my 4th journey to the Land of Smiles.
A fast look at their bio was all I wanted to guide my flight:
Who doesn’t wish to rework and change into their greatest self, proper? Generally we simply want a bit of assist from the consultants… and that’s the place Absolute Sanctuary is available in.
With their steerage and services, you may have every part you might want to begin making constructive change in your life – or on the very least, to loosen up and look after your self with out distraction for every week or so at their Koh Samui wellness retreat.
Right here’s what to anticipate while you guide right into a wellness program at Absolute Sanctuary in Koh Samui —
Saying sure to five days at Absolute Sanctuary could have been straightforward, however deciding on which wellness program to concentrate on was extraordinarily tough for me! As of now, they’ve 18 different programs to select from, practically all of which is able to enchantment to anybody who’s remotely well being aware. Some are extra targeted on health (yoga, pilates, fitness center), others on mindfulness, and there’s a very talked-about detox program as properly.
In the end, I went with the Physique Realignment program (although the Spa program, the place you spend your days floating from therapeutic massage to physique therapy to sauna, was a really shut second alternative!) —
This program is the PERFECT match for digital nomads who’re continually having to work and sleep in less-than-ideal circumstances, which takes a toll on our our bodies and specifically our posture.
After 3.5 years of not having my own residence, together with 2 years of dwelling and dealing in a caravan, my posture will not be what it was throughout my Bondi days, after I was diligently attending thrice-weekly pilates reformer lessons and sleeping in my very own comfortable mattress. I carry a whole lot of stress in my shoulders, that are a bit of bit hunched over now from fixed laptop computer work and never sufficient stretching or motion.
Fortunately I’m not on the stage the place I’m in ache from it… however I’m all about prevention moderately than treatment, so something I can do now to maintain from inflicting lasting harm to my physique I’m ALL for.
In order that’s why I selected the Physique Realignment program at this Koh Samui wellness retreat, which features a wholesome mix of every day pilates and therapeutic massage remedies, with some yoga on the facet. Right here’s what it contains:
All packages at Absolute Sanctuary embrace entry to the steam room, fitness center, and every day yoga and meditation lessons; in addition they embrace every day meals and juices, an preliminary session with a bio impedance evaluation, and spherical journey airport transfers.
In different phrases, they actually handle every part for you, which lets you simply present up and benefit from the expertise.
Upon arrival at this Koh Samui wellness retreat, I used to be greeted and given my schedule for the week. The entire lessons, periods, and coverings for my program had been pre-booked, however you possibly can ask reception to maneuver issues round when you want completely different occasions (which I did, rather a lot!).
Instantly, I used to be taken to do a physique scan (aka a bio impedance evaluation) and my preliminary session, which was basically a meet and greet to talk about this system and my targets and well being historical past.
The bio impedance evaluation spits out a breakdown of your physique composition. As soon as upon a time (the Bondi days, circa 2018-19) I had below-average physique fats. As of late (pandemic onwards), er, not a lot. Not surprisingly, I’ve misplaced a whole lot of muscle mass since then as a consequence of not figuring out constantly, which is perhaps my least favourite factor about being nomadic
Apparently, I’ve stayed about the identical weight and measurement all through, which simply goes to point out why it’s essential to take a look at physique composition, moderately than foolish metrics like BMI.
The factor that stood out to me probably the most in my evaluation? That my metabolic age is 50… aka I’ve the metabolism of a 50 yr outdated. And actually, nothing has ever made extra sense!
But additionally, I’m tremendous curious as to what my metabolic age was throughout peak pilates health. Understanding and growing muscle mass can undoubtedly assist to decrease your metabolic age (and velocity up your metabolism), however I feel there additionally should be a genetic facet to it as a result of some individuals have a quick metabolism and don’t work out in any respect, proper?
For the subsequent 5 days, my schedule was full of every day 1:1 pilates periods, a few 1:1 yoga lessons, and a every day therapeutic massage. Past what they schedule you for along with your chosen program, you’re free so as to add on any extra spa remedies, pilates lessons, or wellness workshops at a reduced price (extra on these extras later!).
Absolute Sanctuary additionally presents a every day meditation and yoga class within the morning on the yoga shala (an outside platform overlooking the property and sea), in addition to a yoga class in late afternoon at their indoor studio, all of that are free and optionally available for program members to hitch (you simply guide within the day earlier than).
Although they had been optionally available, I took benefit of the every day yoga as a result of I figured it might solely assist with my physique realignment. Many of the lessons had been light and restorative, which I cherished as a result of a). It’s too rattling sizzling in Thailand to be working up an additional sweat, and b). I used to be already getting sufficient of a exercise with all of the pilates I used to be doing.
With the physique alignment program, I had 2 1:1 yoga periods – however they ended up being not a lot yoga-focused, however extra instructional and breathwork-centric.
I realized a TON about anatomy, just like the completely different layers of stomach muscle tissue and the place completely different organs are situated within the physique. Realizing this, it makes a lot extra sense why you need to observe a wide range of ab workouts focusing on completely different ab muscle tissue, and why you need to breathe deep stomach breaths moderately than shallow chest breaths.
Talking of which, I’m a really robust chest breather and I actually can’t imagine I went 38 years with out understanding that it’s one million occasions higher to breathe into my sides, again, and abdomen as a substitute. That’s been my greatest takeaway from this system, and I’ve been a lot extra aware of my respiratory ever since. I actually do really feel far more relaxed after I breathe by way of my diaphragm, who would’ve thought?!
Except for respiratory, I additionally practiced some stretches and poses that may assist with my alignment: assume a number of spinal twists and indirect openers.
With the physique alignment program, I spent most of my time within the pilates studio. In 5 days, I had 5 1:1 pilates lessons, 2 group pilates lessons, a postural evaluation, and a non-public stretching class.
The postural evaluation was significantly illuminating. Apparently my proper leg is longer than my left leg, my pelvis is a bit tilted ahead, and my backbone curves barely left!
Discovering all that out directly was a bit of overwhelming and surprising, but it surely simply goes to point out how essential it’s to hearken to your instinct. I wasn’t in any ache, and nothing specifically ever occurred to me to mess up my alignment, however I knew that issues had been in some way off in that space and that I needed to do one thing about it now, moderately than in a while in life when it DOES begin to trigger points (therefore why I selected the physique realignment program).
Which means every day stretches and strengthening my core and glutes.
I used to be particularly wanting to dive again into pilates, my absolute favourite exercise, after a couple of years of very inconsistent observe.
I’m unsure if it was the 1:1 nature of the periods, or the truth that I used to be oh-so-slightly off form (ahem), however pilates at Absolute Sanctuary kicked my ass after which some. I don’t usually really feel too sore after exercises, so I undoubtedly wasn’t anticipating to really feel like I bought hit by a truck by Day 2.
So my #1 tip for anybody reserving a fitness-focused program at Absolute Sanctuary is to get in form BEFORE you arrive. I felt like absolute crap for half of my keep largely as a result of I didn’t do that
Soreness apart, I totally loved getting again into pilates for every week. Every of my 1:1 pilates periods targeted on a unique muscle group and included a number of stretching and restoration.
The group pilates class was enjoyable, very a lot according to previous pilates reformer lessons I’ve executed (i.e. I used to be IN MY ELEMENT).
The group “pilates core droop” class I took was by no means what I anticipated. The entire class, we utilized a TRX system (basically lengthy straps hanging down from the ceiling, with completely different grips you possibly can clip onto the ends). I’d by no means executed a exercise like that earlier than, so it was all new and thrilling and difficult.
The workforce at Absolute Sanctuary should’ve recognized that fitness-focused packages require ample therapeutic massage remedies to help in restoration, as a result of my goodness did I would like a therapeutic massage on daily basis. I’m so glad my program included that!
With the physique realignment program, I loved a full physique enjoyable therapeutic massage, full physique deep tissue therapeutic massage, head neck and shoulder therapeutic massage, foot soak, and foot therapeutic massage. They had been simply up there with a number of the greatest massages I’ve ever had.
Should you’ve been to Thailand, that each different storefront, regardless of the place you might be, presents massages. Most are low cost, no-frills institutions of extensively various high quality.
Absolute Sanctuary has extra of an upscale spa with western costs to match. And actually, they need to! You need a top quality expertise while you guide right into a wellness resort, not an affordable therapeutic massage you could possibly get on the town.
Spa remedies right here really feel luxe from begin to end. Each time, I used to be greeted by the friendliest workers and given a moist hand towel and drink earlier than my therapeutic massage started. They’ve bathtub robes you possibly can lounge in earlier than and afterwards, and a bathe in every therapy room if you wish to wash your self post-massage. All of my massages had been infused with some unbelievable smelling important oils (which truly, I feel I used to be requested about my scent preferences after I first booked). And afterwards, I used to be given a bit of snack and a tea to take pleasure in earlier than heading off to my subsequent class or exercise.
Although I didn’t use them, they do have some out of doors beds for massages. I’m unsure precisely which massages they do outdoors, however they’d should be ones the place you keep totally clothed.
And as I discussed, most packages at this Koh Samui well being retreat embrace some spa remedies, and you may guide extra ones at a reduction when you’re wanting extra.
Every time I wasn’t at class or the spa, I used to be enjoyable across the resort in both my room, the pool, or the restaurant.
The sort workers at Absolute Sanctuary put me up in a set with an ocean view price melting within the direct solar for (which I did, as a result of the balcony faces the solar within the morning).
I additionally cherished the elevated lounge space adjoining to the bed room, which I used to unfold out all of my baggage (5 months’ price!). The cushioned benches had been the place I awoke with a espresso most mornings.
And the tub tub! I’m not even a shower individual, however I ended up taking a shower 3 of the 5 days I stayed there. I particularly cherished the little jar of bathtub salts that they refilled on daily basis for me, and the little tea gentle lantern that was lit proper subsequent to the bathtub each time I returned within the afternoon. I at all times recognize when individuals consider the little particulars, and lodges and resorts are not any exception.
The pool is the apparent centerpiece of the Absolute Sanctuary resort, and it’s the place I spent most of my downtime. Lined with lounge chairs and umbrellas and geared up with a couple of inflatables, it’s all too straightforward to put out and recuperate between exercises. I’m extra of an ocean woman than a pool individual, however I do take pleasure in sitting within the shallow finish with my kindle (and er, coconut) in hand.
Adjoining to the pool is the Vitamin Bar, aka a juice/smoothie/shake bar with dozens of wholesome fruit + veg drink choices. Many packages embrace every day juices; mine gave me 2/day, which I used virtually solely on recent coconuts and their alkalizer drink (recent coconut water + cucumber).
Tucked subsequent to the Vitamin Bar is the steam room, which is free for all to make use of and will get VERY sizzling (I might barely final 5 minutes at a time!).
Oh, and there’s additionally a properly geared up health heart on the property, which I by no means used as a result of I had greater than sufficient health occurring with my Physique Realignment program. I preferred that the choice was there, although!
As for meals on the resort, I can actually say that I’ve by no means eaten cleaner! The Love Kitchen boasts meals which are “excessive in vitamins and low in energy, enriched with superfoods & wholefoods, made with pure & natural components, freed from chemical components and refined sugar, and comprise no trans fats.”
So when you’re desirous to detox or get your consuming again on observe, that is undoubtedly the place to do it. Be warned, although, that when you’re not used to consuming so clear, some meals could appear a bit of plain at first chew (which is an effective factor!). When you get used to it, you begin to style the pure flavors extra and don’t want any components to make it style good.
There’s an amazing variety of dishes on the menu, from soups and salads to Thai specialties and worldwide cuisines. Most are heavy on veggies and grains, and the meat choices are rooster or fish. I discovered myself ordering the rooster quinoa dish and the cashew nut stir fry a number of occasions, and I sampled a lot of the fish choices throughout my keep.
Most packages (together with mine) provide 3 meals/day, which incorporates 2 dishes off the menu and one drink (juice or tea) for each meal.
Proper subsequent to the eating room is a lounge with a small library and a tea and broth station, which company have limitless entry to throughout their keep.
If the entire aforementioned simply isn’t sufficient to fill your time at Absolute Sanctuary, there are many additional activities you possibly can add on to your Koh Samui well being retreat:
Chaweng Seaside.
I used to be tremendous excited for the sound therapeutic, however sadly not sufficient individuals signed up so it bought cancelled.
As an alternative, I attended a free astrology workshop and ended up reserving a 1:1 session afterwards. I’ve lengthy been interested by my start chart, but it surely appears to be like like hieroglyphics to me so I’ve by no means been capable of make a lot sense of it.
My 1:1 astrology session included a deep dive into each my start chart and Pete’s, with a palm studying on the finish. Most of what the astrologer shared had been issues I used to be already conscious of about myself, which I discovered very validating (e.g. I’m a creator, I’m very delicate, I need freedom, I’ve bought recent/younger power, I’m a superb communicator and a “grasp of phrases”, I’m a reality seeker, and I’m idealistic)
A number of issues had been much more shocking, reminiscent of the truth that apparently I’m very emotional, which I’m gonna have to take a seat with for awhile (although I am a most cancers moon, so possibly not a shock?).
It was additionally tremendous empowering to listen to different issues, like how I could make no matter I need occur (aka highly effective manifester vibes), that the subsequent few years are going to be a number of the greatest/luckiest in my life, and that Pete and I are very properly suited to be enterprise companions. Yay!
In brief, I’d undoubtedly advocate reserving an astrology session while you go to Absolute Sanctuary, in addition to some other session or therapy you are feeling known as to
In case you haven’t picked up on it but, I completely LOVED my time at Absolute Sanctuary in Koh Samui. Not solely did I totally take pleasure in myself, however I realized a lot about myself and my physique that I’d by no means have in any other case, and for that I’m so grateful.
I felt like 6 nights / 5 days was simply sufficient time, although I might have fortunately stayed a bit of longer. I already can’t wait to return sometime!
CLICK TO BOOK A STAY AT ABSOLUTE SANCTUARY IN KOH SAMUI
Should you do guide a keep at this Koh Samui wellness retreat, I’ve a couple of ideas so that you can make it the absolute best:
A fast look at their bio was all I wanted to guide my flight:
Who doesn’t wish to rework and change into their greatest self, proper? Generally we simply want a bit of assist from the consultants… and that’s the place Absolute Sanctuary is available in.
With their steerage and services, you may have every part you might want to begin making constructive change in your life – or on the very least, to loosen up and look after your self with out distraction for every week or so at their Koh Samui wellness retreat.
Right here’s what to anticipate while you guide right into a wellness program at Absolute Sanctuary in Koh Samui —
Wellness Applications
Saying sure to five days at Absolute Sanctuary could have been straightforward, however deciding on which wellness program to concentrate on was extraordinarily tough for me! As of now, they’ve 18 different programs to select from, practically all of which is able to enchantment to anybody who’s remotely well being aware. Some are extra targeted on health (yoga, pilates, fitness center), others on mindfulness, and there’s a very talked-about detox program as properly.
In the end, I went with the Physique Realignment program (although the Spa program, the place you spend your days floating from therapeutic massage to physique therapy to sauna, was a really shut second alternative!) —
This program is the PERFECT match for digital nomads who’re continually having to work and sleep in less-than-ideal circumstances, which takes a toll on our our bodies and specifically our posture.
After 3.5 years of not having my own residence, together with 2 years of dwelling and dealing in a caravan, my posture will not be what it was throughout my Bondi days, after I was diligently attending thrice-weekly pilates reformer lessons and sleeping in my very own comfortable mattress. I carry a whole lot of stress in my shoulders, that are a bit of bit hunched over now from fixed laptop computer work and never sufficient stretching or motion.
Fortunately I’m not on the stage the place I’m in ache from it… however I’m all about prevention moderately than treatment, so something I can do now to maintain from inflicting lasting harm to my physique I’m ALL for.
In order that’s why I selected the Physique Realignment program at this Koh Samui wellness retreat, which features a wholesome mix of every day pilates and therapeutic massage remedies, with some yoga on the facet. Right here’s what it contains:
All packages at Absolute Sanctuary embrace entry to the steam room, fitness center, and every day yoga and meditation lessons; in addition they embrace every day meals and juices, an preliminary session with a bio impedance evaluation, and spherical journey airport transfers.
In different phrases, they actually handle every part for you, which lets you simply present up and benefit from the expertise.
Physique Realignment Program
Upon arrival at this Koh Samui wellness retreat, I used to be greeted and given my schedule for the week. The entire lessons, periods, and coverings for my program had been pre-booked, however you possibly can ask reception to maneuver issues round when you want completely different occasions (which I did, rather a lot!).
Instantly, I used to be taken to do a physique scan (aka a bio impedance evaluation) and my preliminary session, which was basically a meet and greet to talk about this system and my targets and well being historical past.
The bio impedance evaluation spits out a breakdown of your physique composition. As soon as upon a time (the Bondi days, circa 2018-19) I had below-average physique fats. As of late (pandemic onwards), er, not a lot. Not surprisingly, I’ve misplaced a whole lot of muscle mass since then as a consequence of not figuring out constantly, which is perhaps my least favourite factor about being nomadic
Apparently, I’ve stayed about the identical weight and measurement all through, which simply goes to point out why it’s essential to take a look at physique composition, moderately than foolish metrics like BMI.
The factor that stood out to me probably the most in my evaluation? That my metabolic age is 50… aka I’ve the metabolism of a 50 yr outdated. And actually, nothing has ever made extra sense!
But additionally, I’m tremendous curious as to what my metabolic age was throughout peak pilates health. Understanding and growing muscle mass can undoubtedly assist to decrease your metabolic age (and velocity up your metabolism), however I feel there additionally should be a genetic facet to it as a result of some individuals have a quick metabolism and don’t work out in any respect, proper?
For the subsequent 5 days, my schedule was full of every day 1:1 pilates periods, a few 1:1 yoga lessons, and a every day therapeutic massage. Past what they schedule you for along with your chosen program, you’re free so as to add on any extra spa remedies, pilates lessons, or wellness workshops at a reduced price (extra on these extras later!).
Absolute Sanctuary additionally presents a every day meditation and yoga class within the morning on the yoga shala (an outside platform overlooking the property and sea), in addition to a yoga class in late afternoon at their indoor studio, all of that are free and optionally available for program members to hitch (you simply guide within the day earlier than).
Although they had been optionally available, I took benefit of the every day yoga as a result of I figured it might solely assist with my physique realignment. Many of the lessons had been light and restorative, which I cherished as a result of a). It’s too rattling sizzling in Thailand to be working up an additional sweat, and b). I used to be already getting sufficient of a exercise with all of the pilates I used to be doing.
With the physique alignment program, I had 2 1:1 yoga periods – however they ended up being not a lot yoga-focused, however extra instructional and breathwork-centric.
I realized a TON about anatomy, just like the completely different layers of stomach muscle tissue and the place completely different organs are situated within the physique. Realizing this, it makes a lot extra sense why you need to observe a wide range of ab workouts focusing on completely different ab muscle tissue, and why you need to breathe deep stomach breaths moderately than shallow chest breaths.
Talking of which, I’m a really robust chest breather and I actually can’t imagine I went 38 years with out understanding that it’s one million occasions higher to breathe into my sides, again, and abdomen as a substitute. That’s been my greatest takeaway from this system, and I’ve been a lot extra aware of my respiratory ever since. I actually do really feel far more relaxed after I breathe by way of my diaphragm, who would’ve thought?!
Except for respiratory, I additionally practiced some stretches and poses that may assist with my alignment: assume a number of spinal twists and indirect openers.
With the physique alignment program, I spent most of my time within the pilates studio. In 5 days, I had 5 1:1 pilates lessons, 2 group pilates lessons, a postural evaluation, and a non-public stretching class.
The postural evaluation was significantly illuminating. Apparently my proper leg is longer than my left leg, my pelvis is a bit tilted ahead, and my backbone curves barely left!
Discovering all that out directly was a bit of overwhelming and surprising, but it surely simply goes to point out how essential it’s to hearken to your instinct. I wasn’t in any ache, and nothing specifically ever occurred to me to mess up my alignment, however I knew that issues had been in some way off in that space and that I needed to do one thing about it now, moderately than in a while in life when it DOES begin to trigger points (therefore why I selected the physique realignment program).
Which means every day stretches and strengthening my core and glutes.
I used to be particularly wanting to dive again into pilates, my absolute favourite exercise, after a couple of years of very inconsistent observe.
I’m unsure if it was the 1:1 nature of the periods, or the truth that I used to be oh-so-slightly off form (ahem), however pilates at Absolute Sanctuary kicked my ass after which some. I don’t usually really feel too sore after exercises, so I undoubtedly wasn’t anticipating to really feel like I bought hit by a truck by Day 2.
So my #1 tip for anybody reserving a fitness-focused program at Absolute Sanctuary is to get in form BEFORE you arrive. I felt like absolute crap for half of my keep largely as a result of I didn’t do that
Soreness apart, I totally loved getting again into pilates for every week. Every of my 1:1 pilates periods targeted on a unique muscle group and included a number of stretching and restoration.
The group pilates class was enjoyable, very a lot according to previous pilates reformer lessons I’ve executed (i.e. I used to be IN MY ELEMENT).
The group “pilates core droop” class I took was by no means what I anticipated. The entire class, we utilized a TRX system (basically lengthy straps hanging down from the ceiling, with completely different grips you possibly can clip onto the ends). I’d by no means executed a exercise like that earlier than, so it was all new and thrilling and difficult.
The Spa
The workforce at Absolute Sanctuary should’ve recognized that fitness-focused packages require ample therapeutic massage remedies to help in restoration, as a result of my goodness did I would like a therapeutic massage on daily basis. I’m so glad my program included that!
With the physique realignment program, I loved a full physique enjoyable therapeutic massage, full physique deep tissue therapeutic massage, head neck and shoulder therapeutic massage, foot soak, and foot therapeutic massage. They had been simply up there with a number of the greatest massages I’ve ever had.
Should you’ve been to Thailand, that each different storefront, regardless of the place you might be, presents massages. Most are low cost, no-frills institutions of extensively various high quality.
Absolute Sanctuary has extra of an upscale spa with western costs to match. And actually, they need to! You need a top quality expertise while you guide right into a wellness resort, not an affordable therapeutic massage you could possibly get on the town.
Spa remedies right here really feel luxe from begin to end. Each time, I used to be greeted by the friendliest workers and given a moist hand towel and drink earlier than my therapeutic massage started. They’ve bathtub robes you possibly can lounge in earlier than and afterwards, and a bathe in every therapy room if you wish to wash your self post-massage. All of my massages had been infused with some unbelievable smelling important oils (which truly, I feel I used to be requested about my scent preferences after I first booked). And afterwards, I used to be given a bit of snack and a tea to take pleasure in earlier than heading off to my subsequent class or exercise.
Although I didn’t use them, they do have some out of doors beds for massages. I’m unsure precisely which massages they do outdoors, however they’d should be ones the place you keep totally clothed.
And as I discussed, most packages at this Koh Samui well being retreat embrace some spa remedies, and you may guide extra ones at a reduction when you’re wanting extra.
The Resort
Every time I wasn’t at class or the spa, I used to be enjoyable across the resort in both my room, the pool, or the restaurant.
The sort workers at Absolute Sanctuary put me up in a set with an ocean view price melting within the direct solar for (which I did, as a result of the balcony faces the solar within the morning).
I additionally cherished the elevated lounge space adjoining to the bed room, which I used to unfold out all of my baggage (5 months’ price!). The cushioned benches had been the place I awoke with a espresso most mornings.
And the tub tub! I’m not even a shower individual, however I ended up taking a shower 3 of the 5 days I stayed there. I particularly cherished the little jar of bathtub salts that they refilled on daily basis for me, and the little tea gentle lantern that was lit proper subsequent to the bathtub each time I returned within the afternoon. I at all times recognize when individuals consider the little particulars, and lodges and resorts are not any exception.
The pool is the apparent centerpiece of the Absolute Sanctuary resort, and it’s the place I spent most of my downtime. Lined with lounge chairs and umbrellas and geared up with a couple of inflatables, it’s all too straightforward to put out and recuperate between exercises. I’m extra of an ocean woman than a pool individual, however I do take pleasure in sitting within the shallow finish with my kindle (and er, coconut) in hand.
Adjoining to the pool is the Vitamin Bar, aka a juice/smoothie/shake bar with dozens of wholesome fruit + veg drink choices. Many packages embrace every day juices; mine gave me 2/day, which I used virtually solely on recent coconuts and their alkalizer drink (recent coconut water + cucumber).
Tucked subsequent to the Vitamin Bar is the steam room, which is free for all to make use of and will get VERY sizzling (I might barely final 5 minutes at a time!).
Oh, and there’s additionally a properly geared up health heart on the property, which I by no means used as a result of I had greater than sufficient health occurring with my Physique Realignment program. I preferred that the choice was there, although!
As for meals on the resort, I can actually say that I’ve by no means eaten cleaner! The Love Kitchen boasts meals which are “excessive in vitamins and low in energy, enriched with superfoods & wholefoods, made with pure & natural components, freed from chemical components and refined sugar, and comprise no trans fats.”
So when you’re desirous to detox or get your consuming again on observe, that is undoubtedly the place to do it. Be warned, although, that when you’re not used to consuming so clear, some meals could appear a bit of plain at first chew (which is an effective factor!). When you get used to it, you begin to style the pure flavors extra and don’t want any components to make it style good.
There’s an amazing variety of dishes on the menu, from soups and salads to Thai specialties and worldwide cuisines. Most are heavy on veggies and grains, and the meat choices are rooster or fish. I discovered myself ordering the rooster quinoa dish and the cashew nut stir fry a number of occasions, and I sampled a lot of the fish choices throughout my keep.
Most packages (together with mine) provide 3 meals/day, which incorporates 2 dishes off the menu and one drink (juice or tea) for each meal.
Proper subsequent to the eating room is a lounge with a small library and a tea and broth station, which company have limitless entry to throughout their keep.
Different Actions
If the entire aforementioned simply isn’t sufficient to fill your time at Absolute Sanctuary, there are many additional activities you possibly can add on to your Koh Samui well being retreat:
- FREE every day workshops – Hour-long shows on a selected wellness subject (varies every week)
- FREE shuttle – On sure days, they run a shuttle to Chaweng Seaside and Changmoen Seaside in the course of the day, and Chaweng and Fishermans Village within the night. Journeys are for 2 hours.
- Infrared sauna – You may guide a solo session within the sauna (half-hour for 950 THB, or ~$27 USD)
- Group pilates lessons – You may guide group pilates lessons by the session or by the bundle, or buy a vast cross to your keep
- Spa remedies – As talked about earlier, you possibly can guide massages, facials, scrubs, and colonics on the spa past what’s included in your program
- Various therapies – You may guide a lot of periods with wellness practitioners specializing in areas reminiscent of astrology, sound therapeutic, reiki, breath work, artwork remedy, and life teaching
Chaweng Seaside.
I used to be tremendous excited for the sound therapeutic, however sadly not sufficient individuals signed up so it bought cancelled.
As an alternative, I attended a free astrology workshop and ended up reserving a 1:1 session afterwards. I’ve lengthy been interested by my start chart, but it surely appears to be like like hieroglyphics to me so I’ve by no means been capable of make a lot sense of it.
My 1:1 astrology session included a deep dive into each my start chart and Pete’s, with a palm studying on the finish. Most of what the astrologer shared had been issues I used to be already conscious of about myself, which I discovered very validating (e.g. I’m a creator, I’m very delicate, I need freedom, I’ve bought recent/younger power, I’m a superb communicator and a “grasp of phrases”, I’m a reality seeker, and I’m idealistic)
A number of issues had been much more shocking, reminiscent of the truth that apparently I’m very emotional, which I’m gonna have to take a seat with for awhile (although I am a most cancers moon, so possibly not a shock?).
It was additionally tremendous empowering to listen to different issues, like how I could make no matter I need occur (aka highly effective manifester vibes), that the subsequent few years are going to be a number of the greatest/luckiest in my life, and that Pete and I are very properly suited to be enterprise companions. Yay!
In brief, I’d undoubtedly advocate reserving an astrology session while you go to Absolute Sanctuary, in addition to some other session or therapy you are feeling known as to
Abstract
In case you haven’t picked up on it but, I completely LOVED my time at Absolute Sanctuary in Koh Samui. Not solely did I totally take pleasure in myself, however I realized a lot about myself and my physique that I’d by no means have in any other case, and for that I’m so grateful.
I felt like 6 nights / 5 days was simply sufficient time, although I might have fortunately stayed a bit of longer. I already can’t wait to return sometime!
CLICK TO BOOK A STAY AT ABSOLUTE SANCTUARY IN KOH SAMUI
Should you do guide a keep at this Koh Samui wellness retreat, I’ve a couple of ideas so that you can make it the absolute best:
- Be sure to’re in first rate form and work out semi-regularly earlier than you arrive, when you’re booked right into a fitness-focused program.
- Don’t overdo it! Be sure to take time to loosen up, recuperate, and combine what you’ve realized and practiced, moderately than packing your schedule filled with periods and coverings.
- Strive one thing new when you’re there, or one thing you’ve been interested by (whether or not it’s an alternate remedy, meditation, or a colonic – give it a go when you have an opportunity to!).
- Take the shuttle to Fisherman’s Village one night when you received’t get an opportunity to go to some other time when you’re in Koh Samui (it’s a really cool place to seize dinner and wander).
Thanks to Absolute Sanctuary for gifting me a 6 evening / 5 day keep. Word that every one opinions expressed right here and elsewhere on this weblog are my unbiased personal, and are uninfluenced by any presents or incentives I could obtain.
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