Thailand and wellness are inextricably merged in the minds of many travelers and vacationers. Thai massage or foot massages you find at every corner in Bangkok, many travelers spoil themselves with at least one small spa treatment on vacation. 

However, there are also special spas that are embedded in nature instead of being located at busy roads pampering you with special, traditional treatments. We share some tips for your next wellness vacation with you.

Wellbeing Sabbatical on Koh Samui

If you want to relax while learning how to make everyday life healthier and more balanced in the future, the ‘Wellbeing Sabbatical’ at the Kamalaya on Koh Samui is just perfect for you! You should bring some time for this retreat, at least 21 days. At the beginning and then weekly there will be personal consultations with your mentor. There are a variety of activities and treatments to help you while being relaxing at the same time: Ayurvedic massages, physiotherapy, meditation, pranayama, yoga, and Qi Gong as well as tips for healthy eating. If 21 days are just too long but you still want to get a taste of it, there are also shorter offers, for example, ‘Intro to Detox‘, where you can participate from 3 nights on.

Relaxation in the grotto

On Koh Samui as well, you can find the forest spa ‘Tamarind Springs‘, which places great emphasis on wellness in harmony with nature. The spa was therefore carefully integrated into nature. If you are here, you shouldn’t miss a visit to the herbal steam grottoes: the steam baths have been built into the natural grottoes and today you can experience the traditional wellness treatment here – the herbal steam helps detoxify the body.

Learn from professionals

Last but not least, a tip for everyone who not only wants to be pampered himself, but also wants to do something good for others: The Wat Pho Thai Traditional Medicine School in Bangkok trains professional masseurs, but also offers courses for beginners. Whether Thai or foot massage, massages for toddlers or aromatic oil therapy – there is something for everyone here. During the one-week courses, you not only learn the theoretical basics but will of course also practice them.

Stretching of a special kind

Have you ever heard of ‘Rue-si Datton’? This special Thai movement and stretching style can be learned at the Wat Pho Thai Traditional Medicine School as well. It consists of a total of 80 positions, of which 18 are learned in the course. The movements that are reminiscent of yoga and tai chi are said to have health-promoting and even healing effects.

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