14 Days Yoga for Life Retreat at Chiva-Som International Health Resort
Immerse yourself in the transformative journey of yoga with the “14 Days, Yoga for Life Retreat” at Chiva-Som International Health Resort. This retreat is designed to enhance your yoga knowledge and skills, offering a comprehensive experience in a serene environment conducive to deepening your practice. Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced practitioner, our expert instructors will guide you through the right techniques and asanas, and introduce you to Ayurvedic cleansing and meditation techniques. Alongside daily yoga sessions, you’ll enjoy our wellness cuisine meals, a range of leisure and fitness activities, and the luxury of our water therapy sites. Experience the perfect blend of relaxation, mindfulness, and health improvement at Chiva-Som International Health Resort.
- Hua Hin, Prachuap Khiri Khan
- Languages: English, Thai
- Meals Inluded
- Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
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Chiva-Som: A Quarter Century of Holistic Wellness
For over 25 years, Chiva-Som International Health Resort has been a global pioneer in fostering optimal health and well-being. Our philosophy, encapsulated by our name meaning 'Haven of Life', is a holistic approach that nurtures the mind, body, and spirit through personalized programs. Following a significant refurbishment, we reopened in 2019 with enhanced services and facilities. Our commitment to quality and service has won the trust of guests worldwide, including VIPs and celebrities. We also operate the Chiva-Som Academy, an internationally accredited spa training school, and are expanding our reach through strategic international partnerships.
Highlights
- The "14 Days, Yoga for Life Retreat" at Chiva-Som International Health Resort offers a choice of Hatha Yoga, Vinyasa or Ashtanga, taught by professional yoga teachers.
- The retreat includes a daily yoga session with a professional instructor, focusing on the pranayama breathing technique.
- Participants receive a yoga strap as a gift, along with instructions and training on how to use it.
- The retreat includes a deep cleansing back treatment, designed to clean, exfoliate and extract oil and debris from the skin.
- The resort is located in a beautiful tropical environment on the shore of the Gulf of Thailand, providing a serene setting for physical, mental and spiritual well-being.
- Accommodation options at Chiva-Som International Health Resort include Thai Pavilions surrounded by lush gardens, and rooms and suites with an ocean view.
- The retreat offers emotional and mental balance, mindfulness, relaxation, and general health improvement.
- The retreat is open to adult yoga practitioners of all levels, from beginners to advanced.
- The package includes an individual health and wellness consultation, and three of Chiva-Som’s wellness cuisine meals per day.
- Guests have access to water therapy sites, including a steam room, sauna, and Jacuzzi, and can choose from a range of complimentary daily treatments.
Skill Level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Yoga Styles
Accommodations
At Chiva-Som International Health Resort, we offer a transformative 14-day Yoga for Life Retreat. Our guests are accommodated in serene surroundings, perfect for deepening their yoga practice. The retreat is designed to cater to both beginners and advanced practitioners, with our experts providing personalized guidance. The package includes a wellness consultation, three wellness cuisine meals per day, and a choice of daily treatments such as Thai massage or hydrotherapy. Guests also have unlimited access to our water therapy suites and up to twelve leisure and fitness activities daily. Our aim is to provide a holistic experience that extends beyond yoga, promoting overall health and wellbeing.
Facilities
- Individual health and wellness consultation
- Three wellness cuisine meals each day
- Complimentary physical analysis
- Daily fitness and leisure activities
- Unlimited use of the Water Therapy Suites (steam, sauna, and jacuzzi)
- A complimentary daily treatment per night of stay
- Post-stay wellness follow-up
- Complimentary in-room minibar
- Complimentary laundry service
- A choice of beautifully designed rooms and suites, each equipped with a dining area, dressing room, mini pantry, and two bathrooms.
Revitalize Your Health in Thai Serenity
At Chiva-Som International Health Resort, our yoga retreat offers a unique blend of physical and mental benefits. Participants can immerse themselves in the ancient practice of yoga, improving their strength, balance, and flexibility, while enjoying our luxury facilities. The retreat also emphasizes mindfulness, with daily yoga and meditation classes designed to quieten the mind and cultivate awareness. Beyond the mat, we offer mindfulness workshops and seminars to enhance your knowledge for everyday life. Our commitment to sustainability and eco-friendliness provides an opportunity to travel with purpose, learn about Thai culture, and support local artisans.
Classes and Activities:
During the "14 Days, Yoga for Life Retreat" at Chiva-Som International Health Resort, we offer a variety of classes and activities to enhance your wellness journey. Here is a list of what you can expect:
- Daily yoga sessions (Hatha Yoga, Vinyasa, or Ashtanga)
- Pranayama breathing technique instruction
- Use of a yoga strap with instructions and training
- Deep cleansing back treatment
- Complimentary skin consultation (optional)
- Daily fitness and leisure activities (up to twelve classes daily)
- Unlimited use of the Water Therapy Suites (steam, sauna, and jacuzzi)
- A complimentary daily treatment per night of stay, choose from: Thai Massage, Chiva-Som Signature Massage, Invigorating Massage, Relaxing Foot Massage, Oriental Scalp Massage, Chiva-Som Skin Haven Body Polish, Hydrotherapy (Detoxifying Balneotherapy, Flotation or Jet Blitz), Manicure or Pedicure
- Post-stay wellness follow-up (optional)
- Complimentary in-room minibar
- Complimentary laundry (four pieces/day)
- Health and Wellness Consultation
Sample Daily Schedule
At the "14 Days, Yoga for Life Retreat" at Chiva-Som International Health Resort, guests are immersed in a holistic yoga experience. The daily schedule typically includes:
- A yoga session with a professional instructor, exploring Hatha Yoga, Vinyasa or Ashtanga.
- Instruction in the pranayama breathing technique to enhance the benefits of yoga.
- Training on the use of a yoga strap, a gift included in the retreat.
- A deep cleansing back treatment to exfoliate and extract oil and debris from the skin.
- An individual health and wellness consultation.
- Up to twelve leisure and fitness activities a day, including the use of our water therapy sites consisting of a steam room, sauna, and Jacuzzi.
This retreat is designed to offer emotional and mental balance, mindfulness, relaxation, and general health improvement.
What is included:
At Chiva-Som International Health Resort, our two-week yoga retreat is an immersive experience designed to enhance your yoga knowledge and skills. The retreat is open to adult yoga practitioners of all levels, from beginners to advanced. Our experts guide beginners through the right techniques and help advanced students explore deeper dimensions of yoga, such as Ayurvedic cleansing and meditation techniques.
The retreat includes accommodation, an individual health and wellness consultation, and three wellness cuisine meals per day. We also offer optional physical analysis and skin consultation, along with up to twelve leisure and fitness activities daily. Guests have unlimited access to our water therapy suites, including a steam room, sauna, and Jacuzzi. Additionally, each day of the retreat, guests can select a complimentary treatment of their choice from our daily menu, enhancing the overall wellness experience.
What additional services are available
At Chiva-Som International Health Resort, we offer a wide range of additional services to enhance your wellness journey. These services are designed to cater to your unique needs and preferences, ensuring a holistic and personalized experience.
- Bio-feedback Rebalance: This service helps you understand your body's physiological responses and how to control them, promoting overall wellness.
- Naturopathic Consultation: Our expert naturopaths provide consultations to guide you towards natural healing methods and lifestyle changes.
- Acupuncture: We offer initial acupuncture sessions, which may alternate with Shiatsu Acupressure, Seiketsu Shiraku Acupuncture or Traditional Thai Therapeutic Massage.
- Holistic Health: Choose from Shirobyanga, Mien-Acupressure, Cranio-Sacral Therapy, Reiki Gemstones Therapy or Acupressure Reflexology.
- Stress Release Therapy: This therapy may alternate with Body Balancing, helping you manage stress effectively.
- Shirodhara: A traditional Ayurvedic therapy, Shirodhara involves gently pouring liquids over the forehead and can be deeply relaxing.
- Back, Neck, Shoulder Massage: Our expert therapists provide targeted massages to relieve tension and promote relaxation.
- Soft Tissue Mobilisation: This service involves therapeutic massage techniques to treat musculoskeletal issues.
- Yoga: We offer yoga sessions to enhance your physical flexibility and mental peace.
- Super Stretch: These sessions are designed to improve your body's flexibility and range of motion.
Please note that the availability of these services may vary depending on the duration of your stay. For more information or to request longer retreats, please contact us at reservation@chivasom.com.
What is not included
While the "14 Days, Yoga for Life Retreat" at Chiva-Som International Health Resort is a comprehensive package designed to rejuvenate and revitalize, there are certain elements that are not included in this retreat.
- Golf Activities: The retreat does not include any golf-related activities such as Golf Fitness Assessment, Golf Fitness Training, or rounds of golf. These activities are typically included in other retreats and are played at the Seapine Golf Course, Black Mountain, and Banyan Golf Club for an additional charge.
- Deep Tissue Massage: This specific type of massage therapy, which is often alternated with Back, Neck and Shoulder Massage or Fast Track Back Release in other retreats, is not part of the "14 Days, Yoga for Life Retreat".
- Aloe Vera Body Mask: This soothing and hydrating treatment is not included in the retreat.
- Golf Fitness Training: This specific type of training, which may alternate with Refunctional Exercise in other retreats, is not part of the "14 Days, Yoga for Life Retreat".
- Golf Fitness Assessment: This assessment is not included in the retreat.
- Cost for Cart and Tip for Caddy: If guests choose to participate in golf activities, the cost for the cart and tip for the caddy are not included in the retreat price.
Please note that while these elements are not included in the "14 Days, Yoga for Life Retreat", Chiva-Som International Health Resort offers a wide range of other services and treatments that can be added to your stay for an additional charge.
What is in the package?
The "14 Days, Yoga for Life Retreat" at Chiva-Som International Health Resort is a comprehensive package designed to enhance your yoga skills and knowledge while promoting overall wellness. This retreat is suitable for both beginners and advanced yoga practitioners.
Upon booking, guests are provided with comfortable accommodation for the duration of their stay. Each day begins with a wellness consultation tailored to the individual's health needs. This is followed by three wellness cuisine meals, starting with dinner on the day of arrival. To further support your wellness journey, we offer an optional physical analysis and skin consultation. Our guests are also encouraged to participate in up to twelve daily fitness and leisure activities.
Food
At Chiva-Som International Health Resort, we believe that nutrition should be viewed as a foundation of health, as well as a source of pleasure. Our award-winning chefs create balanced meals that seduce the senses and satisfy your hunger, contributing to your body’s incredible natural healing process. Here are ten types of food that you can expect to enjoy during your stay:
- Breakfasts: Start your day with a nutritious and delicious breakfast overlooking the ocean at our Taste of Siam restaurant.
- Lunches: Our lunch menu offers a variety of dishes that are as healthy as they are tasty.
- Dinners: In the evening, you can enjoy a fine dining experience at the Emerald Room, where we serve a five-course pescatarian dinner.
- BQ: On Saturday nights, our renowned BBQ is prepared under the stars by our award-winning chefs.
- Main Courses: Our main courses include a variety of meat and poultry dishes, all prepared with the utmost care and attention to nutritional balance.
- Seafood Main Courses: For seafood lovers, we offer a selection of main courses featuring fresh, high-quality seafood.
- Vegetarian Main Courses: We cater to all dietary preferences, including vegetarian. Our vegetarian main courses are as flavorful and satisfying as our meat and seafood options.
- Signature Puree and Soups: Our range of soups and purees are a perfect choice for a light meal or a starter.
- Salads: Our salad menu offers a selection of fresh, vibrant salads, perfect for a light lunch or as a side dish.
- Organic Food: We prioritize using organic food in our dishes, preferably sourced from Chiva-Som’s own garden, ensuring the highest quality and freshness.
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