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12 Asian Detox Holidays to Clear your Body and Mind

Escape to detox paradise with these wellness retreats.

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Complement your therapies with yoga for maximum effect at The LifeCo.

Results-driven Retreats

1. The LifeCo 
Good news to stressed-out urbanites! Turkish wellbeing and detox center The LifeCo, home to a huge celebrity fan base, finally launched its first Asian outlet in Phuket earlier this year.
Hidden away in a luscious hillscape, The LifeCo Phuket is the perfect escape for those who are tired of the hustle and bustle of city life and need a heavy detox. The wide array of personalized Well-Aging Therapies, which inject a range of health-boosting chemicals into your bloodstream, is one of the signature treatments of the facility. Say yes to the Chelation Therapy ($1,040) for a cleansing experience to remove your dietary intake of heavy metals every day; or go for a glass of Immune Cocktail to perk up your day with its high concentration of vitamin C. Spas, saunas and yoga sessions are also included in each therapy to give you a holistic remedy of body and mind, or as The LifeCo puts it, “a new recipe for life.”
75 Moo 3, Tambon Sa Koo Thalang District, Phuket, 83110, Thailand, (+66) 76-328-467

Rejuvenate with Como Shambhala's signature detox program.
Rejuvenate with Como Shambhala's signature detox program.

2. Como Shambhala Estate
Flee from all the stress and traffic of the city and embark on a detox journey in Bali’s clean air at Como Shambhala Estate. Backing oriental healing traditions with advanced scientific methods, the expert therapists are there to guide to achieve balance in your inner elements. 
For city trotters constantly living in a pressure cooker, the Ayurvedic Program, a holistic medicinal practice that started in India a thousand years ago, will wipe out the toxins lurking in your system. Before you dive into a fulfilling routine of detox, diet and yoga, the Ayurvedic doctor will first evaluate your current state in order to design a treatment plan for you.
Feeling too sluggish for morning jogs? The Be Active Program will get you up and running after a series of intensive fitness training and dietary routines, as well as a tailor-made workout plan consisting of yoga and pilates. You will leave the resort feeling ready for an active lifestyle back at home.
Como Shambhala Estate, Banjar Begawan, Desa Melinggih Kelod, Payangan, Ubud, Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia, (+62) 361-978-888

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3. Museflower Retreat and Spa Chiang Rai
Set against the picturesque backdrop of green paddy fields and a clear lake in northern Thailand, the Museflower Retreat and Spa Chiang Rai will sweep your feet off with its vegetarian cleansing excursion. 
Be amazed by the healing power of water in the world’s first Hado counseling outside Japan. The two-hour program ($797) kicks off with a scan of your bio-energetic state by the Hado Kaizen (Improvement) Program, a computer program that detects and analyzes negative vibes. Then, you will be given a bottle of Hado water, which is said to balance your body’s energy on the subconscious level. Want to be knee-deep into this green and health-conscious lifestyle? Just book a room, which is inclusive of three lacto-ovo vegetarian buffet meals per day and daily fitness classes. 
Explore the nearby area of the resort, which is dotted with some of Chiang Rai’s famous attractions like the Black House, a museum that showcases works by a Thai national artist.
59/1 Moo 1 Ban Samanmit, Tambon Donsila, Amphur Wiang Chai, Chiang Rai, Thailand, (+66) 52-029-823

4. Song Saa
Nestled in a virgin natural habitat southwest of Cambodia is the award-winning Song Saa Private Island Resort. The  “A Journey to Wellness” package, available through October 31, offers three spa treatments for you to choose from, depending on the restorative effect you want to achieve, whether if it’s a rejuvenating facial or a detox Himalayan salt body wrap. You can also get a kick out of the many activities in the resort: Rent a kayak or snorkeling gear for an adventure in the cobalt waters, or practice sunrise yoga to find peace.
Rates starting from $55,862 for five nights. Koh Rong Archipelago, Cambodia, (+855) 23-886-750

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5. Alila Seminyak
Have your fill of the Bali staple of beaches and spas at the new Spa Alila at the beachfront resort Alila Seminyak on one of the island’s untouched patches. Dedicated to local fresh ingredients only, Spa Alila is listed as one of the “Must Spa” experiences in Bali by the Bali Bible this year. With the Yoga Massage treatment, you can experience the combination of these two relaxing words, in which the therapist presses on your acupuncture points and stretches your muscles in yoga postures in order to sustain the balance of your inner elements. Bring back the healthy glow to your skin with the 150-minute Beauty and Balance Signature Treatment, which uses the the triplet of cocoa, coffee and coconut to give you a deep cleansing and moisturizing makeover.  
Jalan Taman Ganesha No. 9, Petitenget, Kerobokan, Bali, Indonesia, (+62) 361-3021-888

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