Chiva Som VS Kamalaya Wellness Sanctuary

The Kamalaya Wellness Sanctuary is a multi-award winning retreat located on the picture perfect island of Koh Samui. This healing retreat offers a more traditional and authentic experience with its name literally translated into ‘Lotus Realm’, the ancient symbol of the unfolding and growth of the human spirit. If you are looking for a life changing experience, the Kamalaya Wellness Sanctuary is one for you to definitely consider. You will leave feeling a true inner peace, with a fresh outlook on life that you will take home to your daily life.

The Chiva Som is another very well established healing retreat in Thailand. This retreat offers seven acres of luscious gardens as well as accommodation that leads directly to the beach, a true gem of Hua Hin. Having just undergone renovation, you will be staying in a truly luxury retreat that will allow you to relax and heal your mind and body, all with the help and guidance of a team of experts. This retreat will leave you feeling like a new person, detoxed and refreshed!

With both of these healing retreats located in the idyllic Thailand, you can guarantee a warm weather all year round with it rarely dropping below 27 degrees. The best time to travel to both the Chiva Som Health Resort and the Kamalaya Wellness Sanctuary is between December and March as this is when the temperature is the most comfortable. This makes either retreat the perfect winter sun getaway!

When you visit the Kamalaya Wellness Sanctuary, you can experience why it is called one of the most authentic retreats in the world. Meditating in the buddhist monk cave will be one of the most spiritual experiences, a truly breath-taking location to re-centre yourself. Even the spa at this healing retreat is a truly unique experience with its open air treatment rooms giving you self-care with a view, getting in touch with nature has never felt so luxurious. If you are going through a difficult period in life, this sanctuary will help you find a purpose, whilst Traditional Chinese Doctors will simultaneously relieve any ailments or complaints you may have.

Chiva Som has a strong focus on ensuring a calm atmosphere for all of its guests and with 4 members of staff to every 1 guest, they are sure to make this a trip of a lifetime. At this retreat there is a strict policy that ensures all mobile phones and cameras are kept to the rooms, what a perfect place for a digital detox. Despite the lack of technology, you will not be bored. Try exploring the on-site organic garden where you can see the produce growing that will later be prepared as part of your sensational meals, or take a trip to the spa for a Thai herbal massage, or perhaps try one of the group classes such as Tai Chi?