As the new year has dawned, now is an excellent time to start focusing on your wellbeing; and what better way to get in tip-top shape than with an all-over health and wellness retreat in Thailand.
Whether you can for a few days or weeks, a total mind and body transformation is possible. Some of the main areas the premier wellness retreats around the Land of Smiles focus on are physiotherapy, holistic health, nutrition, fitness, spa, and aesthetic beauty.
Most wellness programs will commence with the assessment of your overall state of current mental and physical health, discuss your goals and then recommend a suitable program. Some of the most popular ones are cell vitality, cranial relief, detox, fitness, tension relief, weight management, and yoga.
We shall now look at the three most popular programs – Detox Cleanse, Weight Management, Emotional Relief – in more detail to give you an idea of what to expect on a health and wellness retreat in Thailand.
Detox Cleanse
A Detox Cleanse is designed to gently rid your body of the toxins that have accumulated through the years and restore it to a state of purity and good health. A ‘typical’ detox day will start with morning meditation and yoga. Participants will then be at their leisure to partake in such treatments as Balneotherapy, Lymphatic Drainage, Acupressure Reflexology, and Colonic Hydrotherapy. They are also encouraged to have a daily massage and make use of fitness and relaxation (steam, sauna, jacuzzi, pool) facilities. The program also serves as an educational foundation, teaching guests how to balance macro and micronutrients with herbal and nutritional supplements and which foods best aid the digestive and metabolic systems for optimal health.
Weight Management
From the moment you step inside the resort’s front door, you’ll be encouraged to abandon your old, unhealthy eating habits and embark on a new, healthy food journey. This kind of retreat is very educational; it’s not just about starving yourself and spending hours on the treadmill. You’ll be shown a healthier and more nutritious way to live your life, and you’ll leave armed with the valuable knowledge and understanding to continue a healthier, sustainable lifestyle back in your everyday life. There is no ‘quick fix’, keeping your body at its ideal target weight requires a dedicated mind and body working together in complete harmony. Generally, a sustainable Weight Management program encompasses three main facets: detox, physical fitness, overall health improvement.
Emotional Relief
An Emotional Relief retreat is designed to be holistic, focusing on a guest’s mind and body makeup, physical activity, healthy eating, and sleeping patterns. Typically, a program will include yoga, acupuncture, pranayama (breathing) and re-functional exercise. Although each retreat is different, tailored to an individual’s unique situation and goals, they all include similar core elements: fitness/leisure activities (i.e., fitness, meditation, group classes, etc.); treatments (i.e., massage, body scrub/polish, acupuncture, etc.); and one-on-one consultations (i.e., physical analysis, skin condition, eating habits, sleep issues, etc.). The aim of an emotional relief retreat is a total robot of the mind and body, guiding participants towards their personal goals and along a path of self-discovery that leads to excellent self-awareness and resilience.