A tanned and healthy-looking lady named Sally Martin stopped by the office last week to tell me all about Kamalaya, a resort in Koh Samui that specializes in wellness, detox, yoga, weight-loss, fitness and holistic spa programs.
Just one look at the brochure and I was hooked on the concept—a laid-back, beautiful retreat that has a wide range of sensible and sensitive options to choose from.
Kamalaya offers, for example, emotional counseling as part of a package for those seeking to recover from burnout. You might not want to slug back cucumber shakes for a week, so there’s also a range of dining options that don’t deprive guests of the yummy Thai fare they crave (though it’s all low-fat and organic).
Founded in 2008 by a couple who met when both were seeking spiritualty in the Himalayas, there’s a definite emphasis on Asian healing techniques and Chinese medicine. Programs range from three days to two weeks and start at about $12,000.
102/9 Moo 3, Laem Set Rd., Na-Muang, Koh Samui, Suratthani, Thailand, 84140(66) 7-742-9800
www.kamalaya.com.